On the Way In

By Pauline Lapointe-Chiragh

To tell the truth...
Publication 2018
Here is the story of a life filled with awareness of the signs brought by events; some expected and others unusual.
This is also the story of our daily lives. The most ordinary occurrence can inspire reflection as well as research into what is essential, even down to the most intimate details. Everything becomes part of the story as soon as we decide to exercise care in what we do.

This is the story of a search for meaning amongst joys and trials, in dialogue with a wisely affrmed ideal of brotherhood.
This is the story of friendships and encounters, and even of travels, that keep love alive and lead to new connections.
This is the story of the night dreaming of the day and the day dreaming of the night, in a search for improvised freedom in accordance with events re ecting the same search for ideals.

This is the story of a boundary to be determined between the knowledge of the spirit and the challenge of the observer, who draws his attentiveness from his own approach.

It is, in the end, the felicitous meeting of narrative and tale, of reality and memory, of body and mind—the meeting of words and living memories.

Father Benoît Lacoix

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pauline Lapointe-Chiragh
• Release date: Jan 20, 2019
• ISBN: 9782981437488

Pauline Lapointe-Chiragh

After discovering the power of words, Pauline Lapointe-Chiragh penned a narrative which begins in Lac Saint-Jean, the place of her childhood, and unfolds in Toronto, where decisive encounters inspire her to surpass herself. She interprets her dreams in depth, thus treating each reader as her con dant. This book is an open door; on the other side, a warm welcome and touching stories await.The authorNaturopathic doctor Pauline Lapointe-Chiragh, founder of the Luminergie training centre, has given courses and lectures across Quebec for over twenty years. She is now retired and travels the world, fascinated as always by alternative medicine.Après avoir découvert le pouvoir des mots, Pauline Lapointe-Chiragh nous livre un récit où ses souvenirs s’arrêtent d’abord à son enfance au Lac St-Jean puis son regard se tourne vers Toronto où des rencontres déterminantes la pousseront à se dépasser. C’est par l’analyse de ses rêves qu’elle s’ouvre au lecteur encore plus intimement. Voici l’occasion de franchir le seuil d’une porte accueillante et particulièrement touchante.L’auteureDocteure en naturopathie et fondatrice du Centre de Formation Luminergie, Pauline Lapointe-Chiragh a enseigné et a animé des conférences à travers le Québec pendant plus de vingt ans. Maintenant, retraitée, elle parcourt le monde, toujours fascinée par la médecine parallèle.

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ON THE WAY IN

English Edition

By Pauline Lapointe-Chiragh

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Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec and Library and Archives Canada cataloguing in publication

Lapointe-Chiragh, Pauline, 1942-

[Au seuil d’une porte. English]

On the way in / Pauline Lapointe-Chiragh ; translation, Guido De Volder, Lucie Battaglia.

Translation of : Au seuil d’une porte.

Issued in print and electronic formats.

ISBN 978-2-9814374-9-5 (softcover)

ISBN 978-2-9814374-8-8 (EPUB)

1.Self-actualization (Psychology) - 2. Dreams - 3. Psychological aspects.

English version

Lapointe-Chiragh, Pauline, 1942-

Title : Au seuil d’une porte.

BF637.S4L3613 2018 158.1 C2018-942460-5

C2018-942461-3

Cover design and Iilustration

Massoud Golriz

Drawings

Pauline Lapointe-Chiragh

English revision

Guido De Volder, MA and Lucie Battaglia, B. trad.

Hira Masood and Evelyn L. Schofield, B.A.

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Autres versions de cet ouvrage :

Au seuil d’une porte (nouvelle édition)

Lapointe-Chiragh, Pauline 2018

ISBN 978-2-9814374-4-0 (imprimé)

ISBN 978-2-9814374-5-7 (édition numérique EPUB)

On the way in Édition anglaise

Lapointe-Chiragh, Pauline 2018

ISBN 978-2-9814374-9-5 (imprimé)

ISBN 978-2-9814374-8-8 (édition numérique EPUB)

Au seuil d’une porte Tome 1

Lapointe-Chiragh, Pauline 2014

ISBN 978-2-9814374-0-2 (imprimé)

La version française du présent titre Au seuil d’une porte a fait l’objet d’une adaptation en format audionumérique DAISY pour les personnes ayant une déficience perceptuelle.

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The French version of this title On the Way in has been adapted in the DAISY audio-digital format for the visually impaired.

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Autres ouvrages des Éditions Héritage du cœur :

Revivre de sa vie

Pyer, Jean 2015

ISBN 978-2-9814374-2-6

To my grandchildren, Eve and Gabriel, with the desire to prolong the existence of their grandpa, departed without knowing them.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

To tell the truth…

Foreword

PART ONE

CHAPTER 1

A door opens

CHAPTER 2

Rediscovering my youth

CHAPTER 3

Departure

CHAPTER 4

A decisive encounter

CHAPTER 5

The echoes of my nights

PART TWO

Entering my dreams

My dreams at a glance

Acknowledgments

Biography of Pauline Lapointe-Chiragh

Biography of Massoud Golriz

Biography of Hira Masood

Epilogue

To tell the truth…

Here is the story of a life filled with awareness of the signs brought by events; some expected and others unusual.

This is also the story of our daily lives. The most ordinary occurrence can inspire reflection as well as research into what is essential, even down to the most intimate details. Everything becomes part of the story as soon as we decide to exercise care in what we do.

This is the story of a search for meaning amongst joys and trials, in dialogue with a wisely affirmed ideal of brotherhood.

This is the story of friendships and encounters, and even of travels, that keep love alive and lead to new connections.

This is the story of the night dreaming of the day and the day dreaming of the night, in a search for improvised freedom in accordance with events reflecting the same search for ideals.

This is the story of a boundary to be determined between the knowledge of the spirit and the challenge of the observer, who draws his attentiveness from his own approach.

It is, in the end, the felicitous meeting of narrative and tale, of reality and memory, of body and mind—the meeting of words and living memories.

Father Benoît Lacroix

Foreword

This book is the result of long reflection. Looking back on my days, I have seen the path of my life, an adventure through the silence of words.

I tried to clarify my memories, to recapture those who had faded. I revisited colourful landscapes rich in emotions.

I undertook this work in memory of Yousaf, my spouse for forty years, as well as in honour of my children, Sonia and Réjean, through whom I discovered the miracle of life, and of Réjean’s wife France, who truly radiates love.

PART ONE

CHAPTER 1

A door opens

Born to provoke and charm,

Born to dare, have fun and astound,

Born to move mountains,

Born to speak, dream and shine,

And to spread the zest for life.

These words were written in the card I received for my 65th birthday. Is life meant to provoke, to spark reflection and bring about challenges? Or is it simply about letting feelings emerge and embracing their magic; about opening new doors and letting inspirations lead to renewal and hope? Do we need to confront life to grow and evolve, or develop ourselves according to our personality? I think that through experiences and the