Throughout the history of this planet, stories or parables that speak to the heart have been passed down from person to person. They are meant to inspire you to set out on your own journey-one that continues as you progressively awaken to who you really are. AWAKENING A Journey Within is designed to speak to your heart as you immerse yourself in this journey within. It shares a set of tales with real characters and true events; the names may vary, but if you can claim this journey as your own, you may surprise yourself. You might wake up and find yourself rooting for your own ascension into total awareness. Discover your perceptions of the world, of who you are, and of what life is all about, and the process could change you in ways you have only imagined. Use the steps before you to build a life with more courage, more hope, and more clarity. You are a beautiful, innocent being of love, a child of God who has been loved and cared for since the beginning. Now is your time to shine like the sun. This collection of parables seeks to challenge your concepts about your world and stimulate questions about your life: who you are and why you are here.