Tales2Inspire ~ The Topaz Collection (Stories of Personal Awakenings)

If you ever have experienced something and knew at once that the memories of that moment would last you a lifetime, this is the book for you. The authors of these stories each has such a memory to share, an 'Awakenings' moment that repeatedly replays in their heads and a story you, the reader, are unlikely to forget. Each story in this book is a winner from the annual Tales2Inspire global contest, anonymously selected by a jury of accomplished authors. Each of these non-fiction stories shows clear evidence of an awakenings moment that might just inspire you to look at the world a bit differently or help you live your own life in a more fulfilling way.

You will read a 'baker's dozen' amazing stories, including those about . . .
. a man who rolls across America in his non-motorized wheelchair, discovering along the way how he can help create a more loving, compassionate world
. the owner of a recalcitrant horse who learns how to communicate with him, earn his trust and bond together
. a trumpet that literally saves the life of this ultimate musician.
. a single word, spoken by a Korean car salesman, that brings boundless joy and awareness to this newly adopted toddler
. a woman who saves the life of a newborn calf while discovering a life altering experience for herself
. a teenage girl who holds a secret dread of what her life would have been like had she remained with her biological mother in Guatemala . . . until she takes part in a home rebuilding project in Central America
This is just a sampling of the thirteen inspiring stories you will find within the pages of this book. Get ready to savor the inspiring Awakenings stories in Tales2Inspire ~ The Topaz Collection. Read their experiences to uplift your spirits and enrich your thoughts. Perhaps some of these stories will even hit home to you in a special way, helping you gain a fresh new perspective to one of your powerful personal experiences.

I selected the topaz as the symbol for this collection of stories because it is the gemstone symbolizing the promotion of self-realization and confidence. Known for its soothing, empathetic properties, this topaz is said to direct energy where it is most needed, healing and energizing, while promoting truth and forgiveness. What a perfect symbol for the stories in a book filled with Awakenings and Aha Moments!