Illuminations: A Journey of Transformation

ILLUMINATIONS follows the process of personal development embarked upon during Gwendolyn Marie's 79th-81st years which includes wisdom revealed to her through dreams, meditations, and personal inspiration, as well as her own simple line drawings interpolated as visual extensions of the meanings of the written words.

It is never too late to welcome change in oneself, and fears and feelings of inadequacy need to be released in order for the reader to fully participate in this amazing and sometimes confusing "Play on the World Stage" called Life. ILLUMINATIONS is relevant to anyone seeking to increase their understanding and development of themselves by reading of the various steps taken by this Author to elevate her own self-perceptions regarding the innermost workings of her heart, mind, and soul.

In retrospect, Gwendolyn Marie sees her life as wedded to Music and Creativity. She is always inspired when in Nature, especially by the Pacific Ocean. Gwendolyn Marie has always enjoyed gardening and creative cooking, as well as teaching others how to improvise in music and in their lives. She loved performing cello with various Chamber Music Ensembles. Studying in Puerto Rico at famed cellist Pablo Casals' Master Classes, was definitely a mountain-top experience for this Author. Improvising Music for American Modern Dancers in New York City made for Gwendolyn Marie an exciting ten-year experience for this versatile musician.