Acts of Surrender 7: The Heart of Desire

This excerpt from Acts of Surrender, my memoir-in-progress, is a present-day story, centered around 9/11 and the days leading up to it.

"What do you want?" Adam asked as we walked along Laguna's West Beach. The surf was gentle that afternoon, pushing toward us with no urgency and with just enough roll for the lone surfer to find some easy action.

I didn't answer. I'd been in Southern California for four weeks and this was only my second time on the beach. But I'd been spending regular writing t...