this is a narrative poem set to music. it is a sad story of grief that touches many of the places grief takes us when we lose a spouse or partner.

Do I Have To Grieve Forever?

Beyond Beliefs explores the Rich Tapestry of Religion and Spirituality Outside of Beliefs and Tenets. 

In Episode Three, Alisha talks with William Gulley, a longtime Shamanic Journey practitioner. William shares a story of a journey that helped him after his wife died.

Beyond Beliefs - Episode 3

A young Sikh footballer reaches out across the generational divide to help a lonely old man in an uplifting story from acclaimed author Bali Rai. 

 When he spots a lonely old man watching his football games in the park, and then sees him again eating at the local gurdwara kitchen, Bobby wants to help.

At first the man doesn’t seem very friendly and he doesn’t want to take part in the local walking football league for older people that Bobby tells him about.

But when Bobby eventually changes his mind, it turns out that the man is a talented former professional footballer who has recently been widowed, and Bobby’s invitation opens up a rewarding new opportunity for him to make connections in his local community.

Bobby Bains Plays a Blinder, By Bali Rai, Illustrated by Daniel Duncan, Read by Shubham Saraf

'A gorgeous second-chance love story'

Fabulous magazine
'What makes this story truly special is its raw honesty. This book is not just a love story, it’s a tribute to resilience, to the courage it takes to open one’s heart again, and to the quiet, enduring power of love.' Reader review 

 'The banter? Hilarious. The chemistry? Off the charts. And the heartwarming moments? Perfection.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One beautiful Greek summer and a second chance at love.

Grace Foreman never expected to find herself widowed before she turned sixty – but when she packs her bags for a summer on a gorgeous Greek island, the last thing on her mind is a holiday romance. Grace would rather take a chance on a tan … or maybe a new summer wardrobe…

But then Grace meets ex Special Forces soldier Will Lancing – and although Grace isn’t looking for love, she soon finds out she’s still got it when it comes to playing the dating game…

Praise for Still Got It:
'Still Got It is a delightfully warm and uplifting story that makes you want to head straight for the airport and jump on a plane to a sunny Greek island. This debut novel is the perfect summer read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I really enjoyed this one, this was the perfect heartfelt summer read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Proof that love, laughter, and second chances never go out of style. This book had me grinning from page one, completely hooked by its charm, wit, and oh-so-relatable characters.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It's raw, it feels good, it's beautifully written. Highly recommend!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This was so much fun. I had a phenomenal time!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Still Got It, By Claire Carver, Read by Mira Dovreni

Andrea Adaire was created to honor the life and memory of my wife Andrea Adaire (Andi) as a gift to her from me in the sixth year of my bereavement after her battle with breast cancer came to an end in 2016. This is not about my grief journey, it is about something amazing that has happened to us that is an outgrowth of our love and the connection of spirit we continue to share. This is what happened!

…I hit the record button and just started to let my fingers move over the keys and after a few notes I could feel Andi’s spirit take over my hands and the music changed from my stumbling notes to chords and a calming and peaceful melody. 

I sat there in awe while it was happening and knew it was Andi’s music coming through. Tears started flowing and I just welled up with emotion at what was happening and the possibility that I could be the instrument through which her music could again enter into the material world, a sharing and a gift across the veil.

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