Coming soon: Lilly White's Radiance Verse: The Edge of Light

Broken Keys Publishing
2 hours ago
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Radiance Verse: The Edge of Light traces the author's journey through profound personal experiences - love, loss, trauma, addiction and spiritual awakening.

This collection is uniquely peppered with humour alongside pain. It intertwines spiritual aspiration with moments of raw vulnerability, illustrating the poet's philosophy of facing life with courage rather than succumbing to fear.

It is within these pages that the meeting point between our darkness and light is explored—the grinding where we are honed and sharpened into something greater than the sum of our parts. The author dives deeply into her shadow, choosing not to ignore or hide it away, but to confront it; that true growth lies in the depths of our struggles.

It is a journey through darkness and back into the light. From her battles with alcoholism, the tumultuous path of recovery, the painful relapses, and the moments of renewed sobriety, to the profound and bottomless mourning of a lost daughter - a grief that shapes her existence in unimaginable ways. She navigates the complexities of her husband’s late-in-life diagnosis of Asperger's, shedding light on the challenges and revelations that arise from such experiences. Through it all, she celebrates the uplifting 50-year marriage they have shared, along with the joy brought by her daughters and grandchildren, illustrating the power of love and resilience.

Through her healing process the message is clear: both light and dark aspects of our journey shape us. Even through the darkest night the light shines, and hope prevails. We are never alone in our journeys and this celebration of the human spirit is an invitation for readers to embrace their own vulnerabilities, seek authenticity, and find strength.

Although this process serves as a chronicle of the author's therapeutic journey toward personal healing, it transcends mere self-exploration. It extends an invitation to readers, encouraging them to embrace their own vulnerabilities, seek authenticity in their lives, and find strength in the acknowledgement of both the light and shadow aspects of the human experience. This poetry collection acts as a mirror, reflecting the struggles and triumphs that are universal in nature.

"Reading Lilly’s poems feels like an intimate conversation with her, where she reveals her raw life experiences with each carefully crafted word. Her poetry speaks to the heart, acknowledging both the beauty and struggles that make up life. Each holds a mirror to our souls through encouraging words of guidance to embrace our imperfections and find light in everyday battles with ourselves and life.”

― Anne DeButte, author of Grief’s Abyss: Finding Your Pathway to Peace, and host of Let's Talk About Grief Podcast.

“Radiance Verse is inspired. You have identified and explored real human issues and their impact on us all. You invite us to join you on this journey and explore and understand more deeply our issues and their impact on our lives and the people within our sphere. The poems are honest, courageous, compassionate, and sincere. They gently pull us into your world and leave us wanting to explore and appreciate ourselves more deeply with self-love and deeper understanding.

“Self-awareness and clarity are essential for us all to make our lives the best they can be. You strip away the need for disguises and walls and gently urge us to be the best we can be.

“Thank you for this precious and priceless gift.”

― Judi Ferne M.A. Life Coach, Grief Therapist, Reiki practitioner, retired Advanced Practice Nurse

Lilly’s path of enlightenment began in 1991 when she entered a recovery program that transformed her life. Over the years she has studied with renowned teachers including Caroline Myss, Andrew Harvey, and Dr. Mario Martinez, deepening her understanding of spirituality, archetypes, and healing.

In December 2006, Lilly and her husband, John, moved from Ottawa to Almonte to establish the White Light Retreat. Around the same time, she launched The White Lilly, a clothing business dedicated to eco-friendly garments from Bali.

In 2015, after the profound loss of her daughter, mother, and father within two short years, Lilly closed her businesses. It became a time to grieve, reflect, and write, opening new pathways to share her experiences with others.

Lilly’s credentials and contributions span a wide range of roles. Certified Sacred Contract Counsellor, Spiritual Coach, Lecturer, and Author of five books.

She has had the honour of being the opening speaker for Caroline Myss (2016 and 2018) and John Holland (2016), and has shared her wisdom at major events such as the WOW Conference (2016) and the Toronto Holistic World Expo (2006).

Since 2004, Lilly has guided countless seekers on transformative spiritual journeys to Bali, an experience she captures in her book Into the Heart of Bali. She is also the creator of the monthly Breakfast with Soul gatherings and the biannual POWER UP YOUR LIFE conference, both held in Almonte, Ontario. These events have welcomed esteemed guests such as Andrew Harvey and Dr. Mona Lisa Shultz.