Conversing with the Soul: (Short Stories and Messages for the Human Condition)
()
About this ebook
Martin E. Palagonia
Martin E. Palagonia is a lifetime resident of Long Island, NY. He has been a published poet for 25 years, with most of his poetry based in the complexities of the Human Experience. He is married to his best friend and long-time companion Christine, without whose love and support he would never have had the courage to write this book. He is a former medic with the U.S. Navy/ Marine Corp., a former NYS EMT, and has had extensive experience in care giving to the elderly in his early years. His experiences in dealing with the deceased and the dying have greatly influenced his beliefs that we are more than temporary beings, but something far greater. He has had many teachers, Don Miguel Ruiz, Ram Dass, Neale Donald Walsch, Echarte Tolle and Dr. Wayne Dyer among them, and it is to these teachers of perspective that he owes his great thanks, for it was through their teachings that he found his own voice, and his own perspective. Lastly, he would like to thank his parents, Martin and Janet, for the lessons they taught him about life, all of which have served him well. Although he did not get the benefit of their wisdom as he grew older, due to their passing so young, they imparted some incredibly valuable knowledge with the time they had. It is to them, and his incredible wife Christine, and the Almighty that he dedicates this book.
Related to Conversing with the Soul
Related ebooks
In the Name of Me: The Soul’S Journey in the Process of Ascension to Finding Your True Self Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTame the Ego Before It Tames the Soul Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWho Rules Your Mind? Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnowing: The Secret Power of Flow Manifesting Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMysticism in Newburyport Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinding God Within The Abyss: How to Find Fulfillment Amidst the Chaos, Ashes, and Ruins of Your Plans Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRealizing Our Divinity: The Change We Need Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsListen Up! Your Heart Is Speaking Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAwakening to Grace Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings"You". Stoic, An Analysis of Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMy Quarantine Musings Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsI Am * You Are * Love Is Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings8 Weeks to Enlightenment: Igniting Your Passion Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAngel Eyes: Releasing Fears and Following Your Soul Path Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMisfit to Maven: The Story of AARGH to AAHH Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsUnderstanding and Connecting with Your Spiritual Self Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Living Your Life Purpose: With the Angels Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGod Does Not Exist-Or Does He?: Book Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Golden Key to My Children Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFocuspocus: The Magic of Changing Your Mind Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnowing Is Beyond Belief-A Natural Clairaudience Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEpiphanies Within: When Mediocre Living Is No Longer Enough Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBalance in Action: Adopting a Life Philosophy That Works! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Greater You: The Journey of Awakening Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSpiritually Yours Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFor All You Know:: Possible Reasons You May Still Be Unhappy On The Path To Enlightenment Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsStorytyme Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFree to Fly: It Is Your Reality Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTruly It’S a God Thing Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Short Stories For You
The Stories of Ray Bradbury Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Little Birds: Erotica Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A Good Man Is Hard To Find And Other Stories Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bradbury Stories: 100 of His Most Celebrated Tales Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird: Stories Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5So Late in the Day: Stories of Women and Men Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Finn Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ficciones Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5100 Years of the Best American Short Stories Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Things They Carried Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jackal, Jackal: Tales of the Dark and Fantastic Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Skeleton Crew Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Five Tuesdays in Winter Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Explicit Content: Red Hot Stories of Hardcore Erotica Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lovecraft Country: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Two Scorched Men Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Dark Tower: And Other Stories Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Selected Short Stories Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Hellbound Heart: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Unfinished Tales Of Numenor And Middle-Earth Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Night Side of the River Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Four Past Midnight Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Conversing with the Soul
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
Conversing with the Soul - Martin E. Palagonia
AuthorHouse™ LLC
1663 Liberty Drive
Bloomington, IN 47403
www.authorhouse.com
Phone: 1-800-839-8640
© 2014 Martin E. Palagonia. All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.
Published by AuthorHouse 09/26/2014
ISBN: 978-1-4969-3207-5 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-4969-3206-8 (hc)
ISBN: 978-1-4969-3205-1 (e)
Library of Congress Control Number: 2014914029
Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models,
and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.
Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.
Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.
Contents
Introduction
PART ONE
THE MESSAGES
Your Life Experience
Conversing With The Soul
The Want Of A Nail
Integrity And It’s Connection To Your Soul
Genuine Communication
Choices…..And The Power Within
Observing The Life Around You
The Gift Of Time
Love…..Of Others, And Yourself
Negativity, Non-Believers And Victims
Change And Acceptance
Instincts
The Past And It’s Impact On Your Present
Doubt….The Dream Killer
The Infinite Sadness
Living As A Miracle
PART TWO
THE STORIES
What She Wanted Him To Know
The Patriot
The Dog Walker
A Life Unlived
The Pity Party
About the Author
INTRODUCTION
F irstly, allow me to introduce myself. I am a married fifty one year old, with three dogs, a mortgage, car payments and all the other indentifying qualities of the average person. I do not have a PHD in Philosophy, nor have I traveled to any exotic locations seeking out the meaning of life. In other words, I am just like you. If there is one difference between us presently, it would be that I KNOW I am a miracle, and further still, I KNOW you are too. If your still reading this, you have probably begun your own search for inner peace and understanding of just who you are and why we’re all here.
Secondly, allow me to say that I have NO answers for you. The answers you seek are within YOU, and they are different for each of us. Only you know the truth of you. That is you, your soul and God. The purpose of this book is to present the possibilities, to help you understand that we are all very similar, yet not the same. Much like snowflakes, we each share the same appearance, yet we realize there is so much more to us. A huge part of the answers about who you are, and why your here, reside within your soul. This is why Conversing
with your soul is so important.
We all share the same human emotions, fear, doubt, joy, anger, love, regret. Yet, we all present those emotions differently, that is what makes us different. We are unique, special and if the truth be told….we are all miracles. Yet we have forgotten how to live as miracles.
Most of us will wander through this life never having fully examined the inner beauty that resides within us all. Never having examined the possibilities that we often just write off as coincidence. This is because most of us are not really living, we are far too busy worrying about the things behind us or those things yet to come. We obsess over these menial happenings, either worrying that what is in our past will haunt us (and it will if you will allow it to be so), or creating scenarios of a future that may never come to pass. We resist the present, and in so doing never actually enjoy the moments we have been given.
In this book are some short stories and messages written to help you contemplate the possibilities of this ride we call life
. I named this book Conversing with the Soul
for one very simple reason. I believe the answers which you seek are to be found within your soul. It is my belief that the soul is our direct conduit to God, it is how God speaks to us and how we can speak to God. When was the last time you tried to have a conversation with your soul?
We are indeed complex beings, however, speaking to your soul is one of the least complex activities one can practice. All it requires of you is that you be present. That you quiet your mind long enough to listen, to ask questions and to listen for the answers. Put away your ego and truly listen, and accept what you are hearing as truth, remember that you are a miracle. Practice saying that to yourself over and over, soon you may believe it, and that is the key. When you finally accept that you ARE indeed a miracle, you will realize that ALL things are possible. God gave you three instruments to play the most beautiful music…. your mind, your body and not the least of all…..your soul. Remember, you take the journey but never alone. Your soul is always there, and it knows the truth of you, so converse with it!!
Martin E. Palagonia
This book is dedicated to the love of my life, my little miracle….my wife Christine.
PART ONE
THE MESSAGES
T he following are simply messages
for you to ponder over. Should you see the truth of them, great!! Should you not, simply discard the thoughts you find less useful. We are each individuals, and as I mentioned in my introduction, it’s not me, it is you who must seek out the answers for yourself.
This journey we call life
is a different yet similar event for each of us, it’s not a test you can cheat on, or even one which you can grasp in its totality….it is far too big. All any of us can hope to do is learn enough about ourselves to know who we are deep down inside and try to improve as a conscious and hopefully enlightened being as we travel down our life’s path.
I wish you well as you travel through this life and pray that this small bit of perspective, a gift from me to you, is well received and that you find something helpful. Always remember that you are a MIRACLE so try your best to live as one, and that your soul is a big part of the magic you possess, and that magic is limitless. This life is a wonderful journey, and nothing is beyond your reach.
YOUR LIFE EXPERIENCE
O K, so let’s begin. When I started writing these messages I realized that I would re-affirm over and over again just how important it is for each of us to have an ongoing dialogue with our souls. So many of us are lacking that vital connection to God, and no I’m not talking about religion here. I don’t care what faith you choose, if you do indeed believe in a higher power
, than I will just surmise that you do believe you have a soul. That’s what this book is all about. YOUR soul.
I believe that we are made of mind, body and spirit. The spirit is just another way of saying the soul
. Of the three, this is probably the most neglected part of your life experience. That brings me to another question. One that is different for each of us, and one that only you can answer. So I ask you now, What do you want from your life experience?
You see, if you haven’t answered that question, you’ve got a lot to think about.
Some people know what they are after, and that is an important part of getting to where it is you want to be. For myself, I have never been one impressed by monetary pursuits, and so I have never really attained any wealth to speak of. Mind you, I have no complaints about it, I’m not judging anyone who pursues wealth or riches, it was just never my thing. I have always been content to live a life based in compassion for others and have never doubted it was the right path for ME. Many people who know me from my younger years would be surprised to know that I often considered devoting my life to God. The funny part about them being surprised, is that they used to call me preacher
. So for me, finding a way to express my views on life was the task.
Once again, you must ask yourself what pursuits are of importance to you. Your soul plays a great role in helping you sort out the things you wish to invest yourself in, and even more so, the things you do not wish to invest yourself in. Most of us have never really examined this question I have posed to you, and this question that you must now pose to yourself. Exactly WHO AM I and WHAT IS MY PURPOSE ?
For sure it’s a big question, and a lot to examine. You will not answer this question in one day, one night. It’s not