A Sacred Journey Through The Living Lotus Trilogy
The Living Lotus Trilogy is a profound literary pilgrimage that traverses the depths of trauma to reach the light of spiritual awakening. Each movement in this sacred series serves as a guide for reclamation, transformation, and the eventual flowering of the self through the wisdom of compassion and equanimity.
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Reviews for "Up from the Mud"
"Sandra Napua’s ''Up from the Mud' is an unflinchingly personal account of trauma, survival, and the long, often unpredictable journey toward healing. With remarkable openness, she traces not only what happened to her, but how those experiences became carried in body, mind, and spirit—and how, over time, she learned to reclaim each. Whatever one’s own path or beliefs, Sandra’s story speaks to the human capacity to endure, to seek meaning, and ultimately to become whole."
-Karl H. Breuing, MD
Brown Medical University, Rhode Island
"'From The Mud' by Sandra Napua took me on a journey through life’s deepest valleys and strengthened the belief that love and faith can prevail through the hardest of times. Sandra writes about her experiences with vulnerability, honesty, and simplicity that makes you want to keep reading her remarkable story. The title encompasses this work perfectly, as you read Sandra’s story from the start, through the hard times and the beautiful experiences. Sandra’s writing has a powerful ability to connect with humans on every level and through every experience. ‘Up from the Mud’ has something for every reader; emotionality, adventure, travel, the human connection, spirituality, romance, survival, and more. I cannot wait for Sandra’s next book to be released so I can continue reading this extraordinary story!"
-Marije Thomas
Newport, Rhode Island
I just finished Book One of Sandra Napua’s 'Up From the Mud' and found myself deeply touched by her story. Sandra shares her journey with such openness and courage, inviting us into a life shaped by searching, healing, creativity, and surrender.
What moved me most was the honesty of her journey. Sandra doesn’t present healing as a destination, but as an ongoing process of listening, trusting, letting go, and discovering more deeply who we truly are.
Like the lotus rising from the mud, Sandra reminds us that even the difficult places in our lives can become fertile ground for transformation and new life. I found her story inspiring, heartfelt, and filled with hope—and I’m looking forward to continuing the journey with Book Two of The Living Lotus Trilogy.
Rev. Gary Canier
Senior Minister
Unity of New Braunfels,
New Braunfels, Texas
Volume I
Up from the Mud
In the first movement of the Living Lotus Trilogy, we explore the origins of the soul's journey. Like the lotus that begins its life in the murky depths, this volume highlights the courage required to navigate personal trauma and the initial stirrings of spiritual reclamation. It is an invitation to acknowledge the mud without being defined by it, setting the stage for the bloom that follows.
VOLUME II
The Lotus Blooms
In the second installment of the Living Lotus Trilogy, the narrative moves from the depths of the mud into the light of the surface. This volume explores the arduous yet beautiful process of opening one’s heart after trauma, examining the resonance between physical healing and spiritual expansion. Through poetic prose and transformative insights, the reader is guided to understand that blooming is not a one-time event, but a continuous journey of reclaiming one's sacred resonance in the world.
Volume III
The Lotus Thrives
In the final movement of the trilogy, we witness a soul no longer just awakening, but truly thriving—rooted, nourished, and living fully in the essence of Self. Here, the Living Lotus Path becomes a way of being, not a destination, illustrating how the bloom of the lotus is not merely an event, but a sustainable state of spiritual living.
The Journey Complete
Embrace the Full Trilogy
The Living Lotus Trilogy is more than a series; it is a roadmap for the soul's reclamation. Join our community of seekers and discover the profound peace that comes from navigating trauma through the lens of spiritual resonance and transformative literature.
