In six years I experienced a heart attack, two triple bypasses and two near-death experiences. I had multiple transient ischemic attacks and suffered brain damage. This culminated in a more serious stroke and thus my third near-death experience. I was 43 at the time.
A hole in my heart was discovered which had caused the strokes and the hole was repaired. I'd attempt to pick up an old book manuscript and start writing again, but I couldn't. It wasn't that I couldn't type or wordsmith; I simply couldn't look upon that which was no longer relevant to the message I was called to deliver. So the manuscript gathered dust for two years. It was during this time I began to understand the significance of the symbolic language all around me as the path toward healing. This interim brought forth the awareness of the message you are now reading.
I often use metaphors to explain our divine connections between Heaven and Earth. The word metaphor comes from the Greek meaning to carry over; it helps convey the idea that the spiritual and physical worlds exist simultaneously, and we are the living representation of both! From the time I was diagnosed with coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis at age 37, I began seeing the world in a new way. I began noticing how the symbolic relevancy of the physical issues in my life became apparent in the metaphors that manifested in my waking life and in my dream time. In this way, I began to remember who I am and embrace what I am! I began to see the Divine in the realm of my own sacred metaphors, and I began embracing the myth of my life!
Copyright © 2007 by Catherine M. Flinn
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Reviews
"No other book weaves the symbolism of myth and metaphor in such a compelling way with the Near Death Experience (NDE), Out of Body Experience (OBE), or past life remembrance as Cathy Flinn does in her book, Sacred Metaphors. This is a real page-turner, one guaranteed to hold the reader captive!"
Carl Nordsman, Ph.D.
"As a published author, I can say that I am truly impressed with Cathy Flinn's book Sacred Metaphors. This is the kind of book you will see on The Oprah Winfrey Show. It is Cathy Flinn's personal journey through the past and present to find her soul's purpose. This universal truth speaks to all of us as we experience Cathy Flinn's compassionate, heartfelt, and honest voice!
I highly recommend this book to insightful literary agents as well as everyone in the general public who has ever asked 'Why am I here?' "
Diane Chambers, author of Communicating in Sign
"In Sacred Metaphors, Cathy Flinn presents a beautiful story that not only engages the reader but also makes it easy to understand how spirituality can blend with our daily experiences. Cathy presents her teachings to the reader on two different levels of awareness and her story allows us to simultaneously observe not only her physical journey but her spiritual journey as well.
I was awed by this book. Cathy's accomplishments in the face of her health challenges are a testament to strength of spirit within her, and I feel she conveys this strength of spirit to the reader throughout her story. Cathy is a gifted storyteller and teacher and through Sacred Metaphors, she brings the gift of hope, awareness and strength to each of her readers."
Edward Bonapartian, author of Reflections On The Art Of Balance
"Cathy Flinn's Sacred Metaphors relays her journey back to healing from serious illnesses of a heart attack and a stroke. Having experienced a near death myself, I found the way in which Cathy describes the soul-enriching experiences of her brushes with death very moving and beautiful. Cathy successfully uses her inner soul voices of Little Acorn and Purple Eyes to show a parallel spiritual dimension to her life in short introductions to each chapter. This effective device helps the reader understand the sacred metaphors that will be surfacing in each chapter's description of her healing on a physical level. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is recovering from a serious life-threatening illness or who has had a near death experience. We all encounter sacred metaphors along the path to healing and Cathy helps us to become more aware of the synchronistic energy that ties these life-changing images together."
Kari Noren-Hoshal, Evolutionary Astrologer