The Soul Speaks

By Princess R Lakshman

The Soul Speaks captures moments from the author’s life when she was healing and recovering from mental illness that began when she was battling with a brain tumour, adjusting to life as a single mother after a sudden marriage breakdown due to domestic violence, and facing rejection and disownment from family due to her choice to embrace Islam as her chosen spiritual path. During this healing phase, she worked on herself and received professional help to overcome substance addiction, suicidal ideation, and violent outbursts as a result of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder related to triggers from her childhood experiences of familial inter-generational paedophilia. She began writing these poems and reflections to make sense of her life and to share with her readers about hope of recovery and healing. She now dedicates her life in service to others as a clinical nutritionist, counsellor, life-coach, and narrative therapist. To contact the author, visit www.princesslakshman.com.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris AU
• Release date: Sep 15, 2021
• ISBN: 9781984508188

Princess R Lakshman

Princess R Lakshman is a writer, speaker, life coach, workshop facilitator, counsellor, narrative therapist, poet, traveler, and a qualified clinical nutritionist. Well, that's what society says she is... Princess has her own take on her story on who she is... I am all of these and I am none of these. In my ever-evolving search for truth, I commit to living my purpose - to read, write, speak and travel under the guidance of my truth. They say a writer's life is solitary. I say my writing life is where I am in company with all that was and all that is to come. Most importantly, it is where I experience the now. www.princesslakshman.com

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CONTENTS

Dedication

Acknowledgements

The Soul Speaks

The Light Within

Mental Prison

Faith

The Real Me

Unconditionally Flow

Love Me First

In This Moment

Control

The Muslim Woman

Burdens Of Loyalty

Children

Intuition

Forgive

Surrender

The Right Kind Of People

Give

All Children

Islamophobia

Your Path

The Grand Expectations

Moments Of Now

Ocean Waves

Me You, You Me

Love

Do You Love Me?

Work On Yourself

Choices

Kindness

Service To Others

Mercy Of Life

Regrets No More

Listen With Compassion

Soulful Forgiveness

Let The Light In

Believer

Rains

Marriage

Abundance

Self-Alignment

Stop Talking...Listen

In Sync

Married To Violence

Journal O’clock

Poetry

Souls In Unison

Clouds

The Girl Child

Take Stock Of Your Life

Responsible

Weight Release

The Elements Maketh The Man

Mosque Massacre

Believe The Survivor

It’s Okay To Try Again

Mindful Choices

Turn The Tables

Anxiety

Looking For Differences

Blame

Truth

Your Best Version

Live The Prayer You Pray

Somewhere Beneath

Domestic Violence

Simple Muslim

Dream

The Seeker

Keep The Faith

Responsibility Of Free Speech

Barriers

Trees

Masks We Wear

Start With Your Own

Leave, Or Die

Get Up

Look Up

Shukr (Gratitude)

Journal Towards Your North Star

Space For Growth

Catalyst For Change

Your Heart’s Knowing

Walk Away

Trust In The Divine Plan

Which Book?

Shape Of Your Nose

Open Spaces

Solitude Love

The Contents Of Your Life

Sieve Through Life’s Moments

Mind Fuckery

New Year’s Resolutions

There You Are

For The Greater Good

Growing In Relationships

Dear Concerned Parent

Help

A Moment Within

Spring Clean

Feel The Wounds

With Gratitude

Ego

Daily Prayer

Peace...A Choice

Live Now

Irony In Our Choices

The Grand Awakening

Black Lives Matter

Dear Youth

The Old And The Wise

Understanding The Question

Your Heart Knows

You Are Soul

Love In The Time Of Covid

What Are You Waiting For?

Find That Place

New Year’s Day

The Great Architect

Together We Can

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my daughter.

Aafiyah Abraham.

From the moment I listened to your pure little heart beating

in my belly, I knew it was time for me to listen to my soul’s

voice. Perhaps it was your soul’s voice that spoke to mine.

And so began my knowing that indeed,

the soul speaks.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

In my personal journey of surrender, some precious souls have unconditionally believed in me despite my vulnerabilities. In fact, they have embraced me and my vulnerabilities and brought immense love, light, peace, and joy in my life. Thank you, Faisal, my soulmate for all that you are and all that you believe in...my heart belongs to you. Thank you, Yasmin Haq for being my soul sister and my strongest pillar of support. Thank you, Rehana Bibi, for your unconditional support, friendship, and guidance in helping me realize my professional dreams. Thank you, Scott Martin, for your kindness and generosity during the time when I had nothing. Thank you, Kathryn Statham, for leasing me your property in Brisbane, the home where my heart healed. And thank you to all my well-wishers.