I::I Is Born

By Arnaud Saint-Paul

Through this manifesto, Arnaud invites us to explore the depth of what it is to be “I” in this life and open one’s heart to new possibilities such as finding harmony within. Not only does he suggest a new framework of understanding but also a guideline to live our day-to-day through one’s heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Arnaud Saint-Paul
• Release date: Feb 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9781937296025

Arnaud Saint-Paul

Living between Los Angeles and Paris, Arnaud went through his awakening when 13. He has been traveling throughout the world to study the different religions and philosophies in his relentless quest to understand himself. His life purpose is now to open billions of hearts and help them find harmony inside and out.

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PREFACE

LIFE! Our life can be amazing, sad, and filled with wonders—or stress. In our modern society we could characterize it as a bit tumultuous much of the time. Most of us continue endlessly pursuing the trepidatious rhythm of life’s hamster wheel, fearing to forego another experience, event, or item that for certain will fulfill our craving, even if we don’t know any longer what needs to be satisfied.

Can our life be summarized by this constant ebb and flow of drama and joyful moments? Should we choose for it to be just that or bring some meaning to that flow? When we look back, can we find some hidden coherence in the series of events that make our past?

What would be the purpose of this life if not to figure out who we are, to experience and assess so many aspects of ourselves so that we can learn, step-by-step, moment after moment, who we want to become and adjust accordingly?

What if life, with its wonders and imperfections, is a way for us to decipher our innermost codes? Each of us does it in a unique way, whether getting enthralled in business stories or pressured by social conventions or passionate about raising kids, music or art in general, climate change—the palette of colors we can each draw from is infinite so that we can paint the perfect outcome we can imagine.

Though like a pinball, most of the time we spend our lives ricocheting from one emotion to another, one thought to the next, getting dispersed as time goes by. We go through the hoops of life as if on automatic pilot while feeling out of tune with ourselves.

Attracted by all the activities, we gradually lose sight of our own presence that we were born with. Even if unconsciously aware, we develop a sense of permanent dissatisfaction, one that leaves an inexplicable feeling of emptiness tainting every day’s experience with its somber tones.

That emptiness we may choose to accept as part of our experience is the space where we can—at last—envision what another version of ourselves would look like. It’s where disorder becomes coherence and where this unruly day-to-day finds its articulate expression.

In other words, if each event, emotion, and thought would be a series of notes that constitute the music of our life, what would it be like to experience cacophony (apparent disorder) versus harmony (coherence)?

Each of us goes through life looking for more clarity, more definition, more love. Some constantly seek the Holy Grail that will save them; others just go through life’s hoops unconsciously. In any case we all are looking for increased harmony whether we can find it within ourselves or outside.

Today’s society offers us multiple ways to fulfill such needs, starting with the ephemeral completion of our desires. In its essence, deep down, what we construe as a moment of happiness is our inner symphony seeking further coherence or harmony so that it plays out a higher version of

Reviews for I::I Is Born

[angelswing_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Quite an intersting book. I enjoyed it although i agree with other reviewers it did drag a bit in parts. Still I'd recommend it..

[ani36ol · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Although dragging at times I enjoyed this book about the growth of a woman from child to adult. Told from two different views, this is a story of spiritual enlightenment that I quite enjoyed.

[lmb209 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I received both volumes of While I was Learning to Become God as an early reviewer, though I don't remember requesting these. I read these quickly, after waiting until I had the time and interest. These volumes chronicle the life and spiritual development of a multicultural well-educated latin american woman narrated in turn by the author and Sybil. There are other ways that this life could be told -- and it's clear that Sybil's relatives and friends see her as a failed mother and wife. This story could have easily been condensed, and having read it, there are still loose ends that haven't been resolved. Not recommended.

[bakersfieldbarbara · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Volume one: I had to start this book several times because for a person to become God goes against my belief systemm but I dcecided to read and review the book, and I am glad I did. the book, as told by Sybil Vaugnh, to Roxanna Jones, will be believed or not, depending upo the reader. this first volume tells of the 4 elements of life as a way of transformation to become GodI.n Element one, Sybil Vaugn describes howe, at the age of 3, she was gravely ill with pyelonephritis, but miracelously cured by drinking coconut water. Her resilence was already emerging as a key feature of her character, one that would save her when she would completgely lose her faith. In Element 2, she tells of growing up feeling she was not important,. Her mother always said Sybil's happiness would be to marry a rich man. In Element 3, she describes her wedding and how she reinvented herself to please her husband. Evidently she began a part time job in the anthropological institute as a lab assistant. Throughout all of this, Sybil would receive messages which she later identified as from her guardian angels. After a turbulant divorce, Sybils slate was blank. This volume leaves off with turbulance beginning to end and Sybil relying more on her angel and less on earthly people.

[gchristianson_3 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I had a hard time reading this book. It switches between the voice of sybil and the author. The style of writing was too "flowery" for my taste. Instead of feeling lyrical it felt forced and over the top.The story, itself was semi interesting. But I had a hard time getting into due to my distraction with the writing style. I do think the intent of the author to honor the memory of her friend was lovely.I didn't care for the book cover. It wouldn't have been something I would have gravitated towards.I received this book through the LibraryThing Early Readers giveaway.

[jurai2 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The title of this book caught my eye right away. I was expecting the typical new age book. I loved the author's writing style, and Sybil's story was told in a very gripping way. It was easy to sympathize and then feel empowered along with her.

[dianemb_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

In this book, the author tells the story of her friend Sybil and the process of her attainment of spiritual enlightenment. It is written partly in first person by Sybil and partly in third person by the author Roxana Jones. It begins with Sybil as a slightly unusual child being raised in unusual circumstances as her father pursues his dream of a tropical resort.As an adult Sybil marries badly and pays for that bad decision for a long time. Finally however, circumstances start to point her in the direction of spiritual and personal growth and she gradually shifts her perceptions of the world and her life. Very fascinating account of one woman's evolution as she grows older and wiser.

[lg4154 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I won this thru Library Thing and I thought it was a pretty good book. The book was a very quick read and was a journal of self-discovery and forgiveness through the eyes of Sybil Vaughan. I found it to be very unique and insightful and most people who read this would gain a lot from it. I was grateful that the author included the second book with the first, an added bonus.

[wb21 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow...at first I was not too sure about this book however, after I started it I could not set it down. This was the most beautiful story I have ever read. Sybil story is one that should be shared and enjoyed by all.

[apmum · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thank you Roxana for writing this book It was a joy to read full of highs and lows about a women who found herself and her god. I enjoyed the way it was written using different type to represent the different characters. I loved watching the transformation of Sybil on her journey to enlightenment and a true understanding of this life.

[lindarollins · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

A story about one woman's life and rediscovery of her lost spirituality. Sadly, this book was not as powerful as it could have been. I found the main character to be naive, unlikable, selfish and gullible and she came across as completely self absorbed. The very fact that she wanted this book written is testament to that. It is written in an incredibly biased way and so it led me to do a lot of reading between the lines. That said, there were parts that did encourage me to rediscover my own spirituality and it did make me want to keep reading; I wanted to know what happened next and to learn what this woman had learnt. The book, I think, is a journey you travel on with the woman, named Sybil, from beginning to end, though if it was a real journey she would be unlikely to notice you as she would be too busy self-obsessing. There are comments, statements and decisions throughout this book which, like me, you may not agree with, but it is still a fairly interesting insight into one woman's life. I would suggest that this book won't be for everyone.

[belogski · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I found this book very disappointing - in fact, I nearly gave up on several occasions, although I did eventually get through both volumes. While indeed oppressed by a controlling and mean husband, I found the story of Sybil's transformation to be narcissistic, and, in places, unintelligible. The text is poorly-written, meandering between sequences of short, underdeveloped phrases and long, over-complex sentences. While the first volume had its endearing moments (the middle part was quite enjoyable), I found the second with its focus on angelic interventions and the like, especially inaccessible. Sorry, but it didn't speak to me at all.