New Book
Into the Heart of the Flower:
Poetry, Prose and Meditations
From the back cover:
I didn't think you could put out another book as good as "By Grace's Edge," but
you've done it again. You've captured moods, feelings and beauty where it can't
be found unless you dig deep inside...and you make it look easy.
Your new book, INTO THE HEART OF THE FLOWER, a book of Poetry, Prose and
Meditations will be my favorite for easy chair reading in front of the fireplace well
into the future.. Your own words tell the story better than I can..."I'm not trying to
be perfect, I'm wanting to see more clearly," and "...seeking the ear of God." It
makes me realize that you have captured the essence of the book with the line...
"There is a larger brilliance at work here..." There certainly is and I thank you, Jyoti.
This small book is a lifetime treasure. Robert J. Morgan, Author, GOODBYE,
GERALDINE, facilitator of Memoir Writing Workshops.
These words are vintage Jyoti – ruthless truth and floating meditation – the
struggle of a woman’s voice to rise above the chatter. Christina Nealson, author
of MOTORHOME Zen: JOY RIDE TO THE BRINK; LIVING ON THE SPINE: A WOMAN’
S LIFE IN THE SANGRE DE CHRISTO MOUNTAINS; NEW MEXICO’S
SANCTUARIES, RETREATS AND SACRED PLACES; and facilitator of creative
writing workshops. www.christinanealson.com
Kudos for 'Heart'
I am so touched and filled with loving energy and healing by your incredible
poetry!!! J.M, MN
Your book just arrived in this afternoon's mail - what a wonderful gift, a beautiful
thoughtfulness. I love the cover, and by thumbing through the pages, stopping
here and there when a title or word catches my heart. It seems the ones who have
written endorsements for your second (can you believe it? this is so exciting) book
are spot on. It's beautiful, Jyoti, it's so beautiful. P.R., CA
Reading your book/words gives me a sense of community. B.C., CA.
The book is wonderful!!!!! You never cease to amaze me! You have so many
gifts!!!!!! I am enjoying it so much! Savoring each poem. story, ritual or
meditation in a new way!!!!! I feel warmly surrounded and nurtured when I
am reading or pondering!!!!! Thank you soooooooooooooooooooo much!!!!!!
Love, Jill
Congratulations on publishing another book of wise and beautiful words and
heart. CD, CO
Your poetry takes my breath away--and you keep getting fuller and in touch with
life. Thanks for sharing. N.F., CO
Your poems just open me up and touch every part of my soul.
You speak what I have been feeling. DW, CO
POETRY, MEMOIR, INSPIRATIONAL PROSE...
ANNOUNCING A NEW BOOK BY JYOTI WIND
BY GRACE'S EDGE: POETRY, PROSE AND PRAYERS
NOW AVAILABLE AUG. 2006
$13.95 + $2. S/H
PAYMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE:
PAYPAL
PERSONAL CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:
JYOTI WIND
2635 Mapleton Ave. #9
BOULDER, CO 80304
303.541-9106
From the Back Cover:
"Jyoti’s poems carefully carry us through her life with the strength of lessons well
learned. We see a woman who has been there and come out with what she went in
to find. I see these poems as women all around me on the bus, in the library, at
lunch. It’s nice to have another story where we all make it out on our own terms."
Brittany Baldwin, author of Broken Knuckles Against Knives Cutting The Food To
Feed Me Through This.
BING, BANG, ZAP¦ my friend, Jyoti, tells her story in prose, poetry and prayers in a
way that will wake you up, make you realize her story is yours, written in bare
naked language. Read it and see for yourself. You’ll enjoy the phrasings that say
so much in so few words. Some of the lines that will stay with me: To deepen into
life, forged in fire. I’d best be about my own fulfillment. I burst into tears at the truth
of what was seen. I am gathering, preparing to leap into the unknown Leap with
her, you won’t need a parachute. In fact, you won’t want one.
I’m honored that Jyoti wanted me to read her book, and make these few comments.
I do it in the hope that you’ll join her in this exciting journey to Grace’s Edge. Robert
J. Morgan, Author, GOODBYE,GERALDINE, Facilitator of Memoir Writing
Workshops
By Grace’s Edge is a rich collection of writings delving into that precious time in
between phases of our life. It is a universal story of leaving who we have been and
what roles we have taken on before we move into who we are becoming ~ a
process of reflection, requiring insight into the Self and the courage to see there
what is. Consistently the essence of who we are. Knowing how we play that out in
the world is yet to be seen and experienced.
In By Grace’s Edge, Jyoti expresses her time of deep reflection, looking back to
what she has learned, how she has given and how she has received, what she has
embraced and what she has rejected. Now with the fullness of all that she has
drunk of Life she enters into the empty void of what is yet to come. Her love of the
Ancient Ones, her connection to Nature, and her appreciation for her children are
her anchors on this rocky sea of passage.
Cindy Morris, msw
Author of Priestess Entrepreneur: Simple Truths for Creating Success in your
Business
Kudos for By Grace's Edge from readers:
The feelings and thoughts in it are very clear, quite a good job at transmitting them.
CG, AZ
Thank you SO MUCH for sending me a copy of your delightful book! I just love
what you have done! It's for real - and a REAL work of art! I love the back, too, with
your photograph! I shall cherish it greatly. LC, CO
I can’t get over the quality you packed in it, cover to cover. RM, CO
What a beautiful piece of work and devotion. NM, CO
It’s very moving to read. Congratulations for bringing it into form. MR, CO
If we are at all perceptive we learn as we grow older. You have not only learned,
but you have recorded the wisdom you've gained in a beautiful manner with clear,
concise language. Your book is a winner. RM, CO
What a wonderful book! I couldn’t put it down. The poems speak so deeply and
profoundly to my life experiences. ST, MI
Hello Jyoti... I read your book of poetry...It was really considerate of you to share it
with me. Two in particular that I enjoyed was The Changing of the Guard "The
Piscean age had crosses and martyrs and compassion of tears and blood. It gave
us intermediaries who tugged the ear of God . . .
intrigued me....and Making Bread, I can see the tears flowing as the butter melted. I
like the idea that making bread can save a person's life.
Thank you, Kelly Morgan, L.A., CA
Your book was so amazing to me. You are truly a rare
Survivor. It was brilliantly written, and I am so glad I know you
better after reading that book. You've had quite a world, Jyoti, and
you have come out so very well. You should be very proud of yourself.
Book is beautiful! What a treasure to gift the world. AY, CO
I think you've put together a manual for seeing with the soul's eyes, for breathing in
life's lush availabilities in all of the senses and possibilities and in the energy of
dreams, stages, memories, completions and beginnings, how all of this and so
much more creates the richness of the circle and the spiral -- in order to let you
know that you've done a grand thing of lasting import, I had to confess -- letting
you know your gift is deeply appreciated is, as I see it, of much more importance.
Would that my touch with words was as sensitive, experienced, attuned, deeply felt
and compliant to the flow of creation as yours, you would have a sense of how
much you have accomplished through your writings in this book. And the cover is
beautiful, the title is just perfect. PR, CA
