Spiritual Memoir, Spiritual Life Writing

Sparked by a soul-searching glance from Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, "A Lotus on Fire" illuminates the path of awakening to the Love beyond the boundaries of body and mind, race and religion. In this collection of personal letters written to a beloved teacher, Vickie reveals the vulnerability of a grieving heart touched alive by this timeless glimpse of Love that ignites her soul. Ultimately, she learns that the true teacher is simply a mirror reflecting our own pure essence, and that what she saw in Thay's eyes is what she wants to reflect back to the world.

Combining the calmness of the Zen Buddhist mind with the fiery passion of the Christian mystic's heart, "A Lotus on Fire" invites the reader into that intimate space of communion with the wisdom and knowing at the heart of all great spiritual traditions.

A Lotus on Fire, is part of an emerging genre called Spiritual Life Writing, created and championed by my editor Susan L. Scott, https://susanlscott.twohornedbull.ca

SLW takes the powerful, transformative stories from our life, and integrates them with spiritual wisdom from all the world's spiritual traditions, for deeper understanding.

My hope is that A Lotus on Fire will serve as a catalyst to help grow this genre. I am very interested in joining with other writers in Alberta who are writing in this genre, and interested in showcasing this new genre.