IRENE starts walking towards recovery based on her doctors' advice, and soon realizes that her reflective daily photo-walk-journaling by the French Riviera takes her on a soul-stirring journey of physical and spiritual transformation.
REFLECTIONS BY THE SEA recounts Irene's Walks by the sea to recover from a debilitating illness as she takes baby steps towards healing her body. She strolls on the seashore's pebbles daily, and communes with the sea seeking clarity and answers. The sea replies offering her endearing treasures. As time passes by, her Walks become infused with mindfulness and intentionality, and along with her slow physical recovery comes an unexpected mental and spiritual makeover.
Why is she attracted to the sea? Is the sea the place to escape the world or to discover her inner world? To memorialize her reflections, Irene captures daily photos of the magical sea and journals the sea's wisdom on the changing seasons of nature as mirrored in love, family and relationships, humanity, and oneself. She supports her quest for life's moral compass quoting great minds-Tolstoy, Gibran, Keller, Dante, Saint-Exupery, Swedenborg, Piaf, Aznavour.
Most importantly, Irene experiences profound Love on her journey as she sees God's handiwork in the beauty around her and seeks Jesus' word to restore her faith.
This personal memoir appeals not only to Christian-themed book enthusiasts or voyagers seeking life's meaning but also to those looking for self-healing and empowerment. Venturing into this journey with Irene will transport you to the beautiful Mediterranean shores of the South of France and will help you reclaim your faith, confidence, and happiness.