About Book
Introduction:
Let the light in
Linda Skerbec has spent her lifetime living close to nature and inspiring others to know that we were created to live in deep harmony with the Light and Wonder in Nature. She wrote her book, Let The Light In, to bring her experiences into the hearts and lives of both children and adults. Also, she wrote her book Non-Profit so she could share poetry at schools and help stop the increasing amount of screen time resulting in what is now being called Nature Deficit Disorder.
Throughout her life, Linda has learned that you can build A Refuge of Light inside yourself by finding opportunities to take in Nature. Consciously slow down each day and make time to experience the blessings that are happening around you. Go beyond the surface by using your senses to truly focus and cherish what comes to you so you can store it inside yourself.
Close your eyes and feel warm sunlight on your eyelids and let this flow into you.
Breathe deeply and the fragrance of a gardenia that freely gives the light of its grace to you
Make time to sit quietly and watch the way light is gleaming through the patterns in leaves.
Go on adventures where you pick ripe blackberries: climb a tree and feast on deep red cherries
Spend time at the beach with a friend and notice the gifts that have washed up: seashells
and rocks and bits of driftwood. Notice the light shining through the crest of a wave.
Look for tiny fish that light up the water and rainbow bubbles you see in the foam.
Look farther out and find dolphins and whales rising in the ocean.
As you read Let The Light In, you can begin to fill your mind with wonder and learn to live in what Linda calls The Flow—where you cherish small blessings that come to you each day, and then, in turn, give small blessings to others: a genuine thank you or compliment. There are so many ways she shares in her poetry that you can experience this.
Plant flowers and milkweed for butterflies and hummingbirds and take time to notice their wondrous colors.
Rescue a bee that’s fallen into the water. Spend time simply loving and playing with your pet. Learn about leaves, rocks, and seashells and help someone create a collection. Discover and share the hidden colors and dimension you can reveal with a fluorescent light.
Linda shares how life can be very challenging because of the increasing pace of our world today. Some of her poems shows ways you can bring healing into the lives of others.
Plant fresh tomatoes and fruit in your garden and create special baskets to share with friends.
Let go of pain in your heart toward a family member and then spend special time with them.
Set up a time to take a hike with an older friend you have been wanting to see.
As you keep finding blessings and sharing kindness with others, you may find you have more energy and your thoughts have become more loving. Also, as Linda shares in a poem, you just might meet an angel who has come to help you.
“Light is the greatest unnoticed force of transfiguration in the world: it literally alters everything it touches…
The intense passion of the great artist glows forth in the rich colors of his creation. “
-John O’Donohue
Note:
All the proceeds will be donated to inspire others to share light and beauty.
This book is being written non-profit so it can be shared in Hawaii’s Schools.