Inner Journey

About the Book

Any inner journey, to true spirituality, is an individual one. It can be found, not only in the teachings of the ancients, but in many cultures as well. This story is a beautiful allegory, showing the pitfalls and dangers mortals have to overcome on their way to eternal life.

The author's attitude takes the reader through the initiation of another culture, although the culture is startlingly like our own. His whole aim is to make us see the "rich qualities of life" that play an important role for those seeking inner peace. Mr. Patrick proves how unspoken words express the most advanced philosophy. He shows that we can master the forces that shape personal reality. These powerful forces, which work within each heart and soul, are always present

No matter the outer chaos of events in the lives of the main characters, they always look within themselves for inner truth. They live their daily lives with peace, love and caring. Others live by terrestrial laws, living for status, power, or control. This story mirrors earthly life experiences in all of its aspects.

The author lets his readers wander into paradise, to a new awakening that can elevate them to new heights and great depths of inner awareness. He clearly expresses that we can attain a world of love, truth and beauty.

The wedding ceremony reestablishes every individual's spiritual marriage with God and universe. Mr. Patrick exemplifies special traits in his, proving literature of power and knowledge. It is great reading with a style and spell all its own. "Compellingly readable," says one reader.

The author's talent to create suspense and drama arouses curiosity which connects to the readers interest and makes Inner Journey an absorbing novel.

For more information about this book, or to read the essay What Is An Inner Journey?, visit the author's website at http://innerjourney-lawrence.blogspot.com/

About the Author

Lawrence Patrick graduated a vocational and technical High school as class valedictorian in June of 1962. The Cuban Crisis brought us to the brink of War. Mr. Patrick responded by enlisting in the United States Air Force after his 18th birthday. This was the beginning of his military career which would last into the 21st century and the beginning of a dream - a desire to help other people.

After his tour of duty during the Vietnam Era, he enrolled in a community college. His education extended into Graduate School at Penn State University and post graduate work at other non- traditional colleges and universities. It was during these years that he worked in many fields. Mr Patrick spent ten years at the internationally famous Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and continued to serve in the Active Reserves. His dream of opening a Wholistic Health Center was close at hand.

Although he was accepted into Chiropractic, Medical and Naturopathic schools, a series of operations deterred him from his path. He left for Texas in 1987 to complete an internship and begin to follow his dream again.

After completing his internship, Mr. Patrick opened a Massage and Nutritional Counseling Center in Southern California. It was during Desert Shield and Desert Storm that Mr. Patrick began to write his first novel, Inner Journey. He wrote a sentence or paragraph at every opportunity, developing his story over the weeks and months he served on active duty.

The activation caused the loss of his business and he returned to Texas with an opportunity to work at a health food store. The ultra-conservative community forced him to abandon his practice and find work unrelated to his interests in and around Austin, where he remained for the next decade.

In December 1999, Mr. Patrick attended one of the many international workshops to ring in the new millennium with like-minded people. It was here that he was filled with Spirit and motivated to continue his work helping people. How this was to be accomplished, he didn't know. He went back to school for two years receiving a certificate in physical fitness training.

After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Mr. Patrick was once again called to serve his country. Mr. Patrick has since retired from military service with an honorable discharge.