ABOUT THE BOOK
SPIRITS IN MY SPIRITUALITY MEMOIR OF A HOMESTEAD
This book represents the ultimate vulnerability of a life-altering pivot. There are no rigid itineraries or clinical structures here: it is a raw, street-level mirror held up to a rapidly changing world and a shifting self-image. The mechanics of this reality require the author to look directly at the physical toll of survival, the sting of being homeless at 56 while battling severe agoraphobia, and the deep reliance on community havens for basic human dignity. By laying bare the absolute truth, the narrative moves past traditional storytelling, forcing readers to examine their own hidden fears, failures, and moments of radical reinvention.
An Emotional and Geographic Journey
The Bitter Stings of Time: Processing the inevitable departure of family pillars, watching sharp edges fade, and understanding how quickly a lively home can transition into a collection of silent rooms.
The Heavy Ghosts of the Cellar: Uncovering the dark, terrifying footprints of Uncle Gus, facing the structural memories of childhood sleep paralysis, and confronting the literal spaces where pain and devotion coexisted.
The Weight of Sudden Rupture: Reliving the shattering impact of the 1975 causeway accident, the immediate grief of a split-second mistake, and the profound spiritual aftermath of touching the light and being sent back to finish the job.
Core Themes & Reader Takeaways
The Architecture of Reinvention: Discover how to completely dismantle an old identity, survive the terrifying void of a major life transition, and rebuild a sense of self from the raw materials of your past.
The Street-Level Soul of a Setting: Learn to see your environment not just as a backdrop, but as a living entity that absorbs and reflects human emotion, trauma, and love.
The Unexpected Gift of Solitude: Master the ability to sit quietly with your own history, finding strength in isolation and learning that agoraphobia and physical limitations can become the catalyst for elite-level reflection.
The Persistence of Unchanging Truths: Walk away with a profound understanding that despite the chaos, the family fights, and the structural collapses of life, a deep connection to the Creator and an unyielding commitment to honesty will always pull you through.