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This book does not contain instructions on how to achieve your spiritual goals. Nor does it provide “how-to” guidelines for your personal growth. This book was born in my heart on December 31, 2017, while I was driving to a New Year’s Eve ceremony at my local Community of Mindfulness center. My heart opened up as I became clear that I was beginning my personal journey of awakening to the reality of life as it was in front of me. The only other details I knew at that time was that I needed to write about my spiritual awakening over the next year and the writing must be done in the present moment to reflect on life as it occurred.

Awake

I woke up to a state of constant joy.

And I know that this will never

leave me.

Nor will it be tarnished

by any outside judgment of me.

I got my wish to be fully present and awake.

Sometimes, we must hit

rock bottom.

And when we

think we’re at the lowest point,

get knocked down even harder, in order to see

and understand deeply that our true

nature is when we have chosen to exist

in a state of joy in the present moment.

I now know with 100 percent certainty that I 

can let go of any thoughts that hold me prisoner to life.

—Karen Maharaj

Overcoming adversity is one of our great desires and one of our significant sources of pride. The fictional story of Peter Crane Mountain Goat is about one mountain goat’s journey to lead his herd to a new territory while overcoming adversity. This story unveils the genuine sense of mountain goats’ presence here on earth in their natural habitat in the North American Rocky Mountain Range. The story unfolds with Peter and his companions on their journey, taking risks and overcoming adversity on Mount Sopris.

The theme of unity is prevalent in the spirit of community shared among the mountain goats as they band together to overcome danger. Albert Whitehead recognizes a leader in Peter and calls on him to lead the herd to Snowmass Mountain. The herd strengthens as warrior goats sharpen their skills alongside Peter, preparing for the passage up Snowmass Mountain, where they will claim their new home.

Awareness runs like an undercurrent, flowing through the pages gently as Peter goes on a journey within himself simultaneously, while he strives to overcome the harsh conditions of his environment. He learns to doubt and show vulnerability as he breathes in and out, navigating life. He embraces these strengths, knowing they are crucial to leadership. In the end, Peter accomplishes what was once daunting and knows the present is all there is.