"Sonia Iris Lozada is a multi-gifted person with the gift of poetry among her arsenal of artistic prowess. Her words are heart-quakes, laden with beautiful imagery and emotional courage, a voice that thunders with soft rain." Luis J. Rodriguez is former Poet Laureate of Los Angeles Author of Always Running Reading through Sonia Iris Lozada's gorgeous collection of poetry and art Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams one cannot help but feel the pull and tension that the teaching gift of grief imposes. The pain of loss, of loved ones passed and lost time and man-made destruction, is palpable page after page. But so is the hope for healing, and the solace that nature can provide if only we are open to its medicine. "The hillside to my right is teeming with potential," Sonia says. "Breaking free from the shackles of long-held beliefs, a seed sprouts, carrying the promise of liberation." The word craft here is as wise as it is musical. And vice versa. In Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams it is evident how the myriad facets of Sonia's artistic life, as a writer, as an actor, as a singer, as a creative spirit, weave and intersect. Within the vibrant language (and accompanying imagery) we are shown tangible sorrow that melds with both anger and love for the natural world, which opens into healing, laughter, acceptance, forgiveness . . . and finally joy. It is in that concluding joy that we realize Sonia has taken us on a journey we didn't know we were taking. We see the arc after the fact, the narrative we didn't realize was unspooling. We see the full scope of her message of healing and gratitude, and we are reminded indeed to be grateful, for the time, fleeting and too short though it may be. Nathan Singer Author The Duplication House & Chasing the Wolf Sonia Iris Lozada's generosity of spirit is unmatched, a beacon in the writing community. What sets her apart from other poets is the undeniably spiritual element that infuses every word she writes. In "Inspire Me Awakening Dreams," Sonia explores the vast and complicated subject of grief, sharing her own journey as she mourns the loss of her mother, a dear friend, and even her perception of the world she lives in. Through her quest to find meaning in her dreams, she discovers she is evolving as a human being, and that this evolution could mean leaving behind loved ones and the familiar world she knows. But instead of wallowing in despair, Sonia remains optimistic about the future and courageously embraces the changes necessary to get there. As she slowly releases the grip around her heart, peace finds its way into her life amidst the chaos of the world around her. The bittersweet journey towards acceptance is one that will resonate with readers long after they finish reading this poignant work of literature. Che'Rae Adams Producing Artistic Director at LA Writers Ctr >The waters of living can grow turbulent in time. We must contend, consider, and quiet these storms, recognizing the ebb and flow of our thinking, the undercurrents of our fears, and the waves of external pressures that crash upon us into sinking. By acknowledging these forces, we navigate through chaos. It is in this mindful recognition that we find the strength to steer our course, to seek and embrace the serenity that lies beyond the tempests of our worries. Sonia Iris Lozada has been there. She has traversed the dark nights of starless dreaming and found tufts of pain alongside reams of hope. Her words serve as a beacon, illuminating the pathways through murky waters of inner worlds towards a grasp of the human spirit. In Inspire Me Awakening Dreams, you'll discover the delicate balance between despair and joy, the quiet strength in vulnerability, and the transformative power of self-awareness. Let her lyricism be your compass, guiding you towards a place of peace, introspection, and meditative calm.
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