The Birth of Wonderment

By Cindy Lou Rabe Monten

The Birth of Wonderment is an inspiring account of a womans journey to shed the pains of a life lived, only to discover the joys of a life lived well. This inspiring book is well worth reading!

Susan Smith ~ Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We all bring light to each other when at one time or another we find ourselves wandering in darkness. Cindy Montens light shines brightly in this inspirational book.

Noel McNaughton ~ Canada

Author of A Harley Or My Wife: A Guide For Midlife Men, and the Women Who love them

The Birth of Wonderment is insightful and bravely frank, a beautiful and compelling read.

Deborah Frew ~ Australia

During these times of bewilderment and confusion, The Birth of Wonderment offers inspiration, and clarity, for those who seek to experience them. The insights and wisdom of this material, exemplifies how once we allow Spirit to awaken into our consciousness (especially in the face of adversity), we are guided by Love to become greater than we have ever imagined we could be. This material is an eloquent example, of such great Inspiration.
Ray Sette ~ USA

Author of The Planets Align So Rare: Twelve Dimensions to the Human Potential

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Jan 23, 2013
• ISBN: 9781452561059

Cindy Lou Rabe Monten

Cindy Monten is a self taught artist, author and alchemist. She refers to herself as an alchemist because her life has become a magical process of transformation. She is available as inspirational speaker and facilitator of empowerment workshops based on her writing. www.cindymonten.com

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Contents

Forward

Chapter 1 

Tilt

Chapter 2 

Day 1

The Journey Begins

Chapter 3  

Day 2

The Journey Continues

Chapter 4 

Day 3

Dark History Bright Future

Authors Notes

Notes

Resources & Recommended Reading

The Birth of Wonderment

Dedicated to:

Zoë August Monten

I am grateful daily to be your mom.

You are my sparkle and I love you as big as the moon.

I am in your heart and you are also in mine,

From the moment you were conceived until the end of time.

Bert Monten

For loving me as no one had ever loved me before

You were my champion. You live in my heart always

Special thanks to:

Cuky Choquette Harvey

Thank you for being my guide on my Lomi-Lomi journey. You helped me to reclaim my spirit and embrace myself

Cheryl Cowie

For loving assistance with edits

Gary Mankus

Art Photography

My Spirit Family

You all know who you are, some my biological family, others who are my chosen tribe, my dearest friends. Those who know everything about me and honor me with your love. You believe in me & helped me rekindle my light when I thought it was gone forever.

I shine bright, illuminated by your love.

Thank you for loving me through it all and encouraging me to live a creative life and be true to that which I am.

Forward

This is a true story, although parts of it read like a fairytale.

The autumn of 2008 was an ugly, very dark and difficult time, in my life.

I think I had been slipping for a long time but did not recognize it. I had always been the tough little cookie, powering through everything life tossed my way. My way of dealing was to put more