American doctors gave Rinpoche a shocking choice: accept leg amputation or risk a slow, painful death. An inner voice, however, prompted him to try an unconventional cure: meditation. He began an intensive spiritual routine that included thousands of hours of meditation over three years in a small Brooklyn studio. Against all scientific logic, his injuries gradually healed. In this vivid, passionate account, Sofia Stril-Rever relates the extraordinary experiences of Phakyab Rinpoche, who reveals the secret of the great healing powers that lie dormant within each of us.

Art sparks new perspectives and approaches, so that we don’t get stuck in old ruts and repeat the mistakes of history over and over again. Sharing in creative experiences with others helps break down perceived barriers and invites dialogue where before there was none. Creativity helps us create new ways of being.

When you are forced to start over in love and life, be it due to a breakup, a divorce, or even the death of a partner, you are forced to change your perspective. As author Tatiana Jerome says in her book, Love Lost, Love Found: A Woman’s Guide to Letting Go of the Past and Finding New Love, “Even though your relationship has ended, you are not really losing anything. In fact, you are regaining your sense of self. You get to take a new approach to enjoying the world. You have the opportunity to love in a different way. You can bring forward a new you, an upgraded you.” We hope you’ll enjoy this excerpt from the book.