This funny, romantic time-travel tale is a story of triumph over the illusions created by the ego. Set in Hawaii, both ancient and modern, and in New York City, "The First Lamp" challenges beliefs that keep us locked in the ego's mindset of struggle, limitation and guilt. It is a story of innocence reclaimed. "This book is breathtakingly beautiful. Its wisdom is tangible to the heart." Eliza White Buffalo, author of "The Two Roads Trilogy with Nicholas Black Elk" A main character named Kalah is a young time-traveler and kahuna from ancient Hawaii. In her world sea turtles are plentiful and human beings have many natural gifts -- brilliant abilities forgotten by modern men and women. They can speak without words, understand the principles of time-travel and maintain a powerful innocence that allows miracles to happen. Kalah has been groomed by the elders of her village for the journey of a lifetime. She takes a leap of faith and lands in the 21st century. She is destined to meet a New Yorker named Sarah who going through a dark night of the soul. In Sarah she finds passion and unclaimed power, a human volcano in need of a creative outlet. She also recognizes that Sarah is struggling with "the saboteur," another name for the human ego. Ultimately all must face this entity and learn its true nature. To help her modern friends, Kalah brings a mysterious lamp handed down through generations since the time of Lemuria. It symbolizes each person's true birthright as a vessel for sacred light. Stumbling through arguments, health challenges, loss and fits of disbelief, Sarah and her loved ones eventually open their hearts to this eternal fire. They learn that without emotional and spiritual intelligence factored into their daily lives, human beings are like spectacular vehicles driving in the dark without lights. Transcending time and joining Kalah in Hawaii, they engage in a sacred ritual of forgiveness and remembering. They celebrate the fact that their lives will never be the same. "I started reading 'The First Lamp' and I just can't put it down Thank you very much for helping all who read the book find the light that shines deep inside of us. Mahalo Mui Loa." Oriana Kalama, co-founder of Ocean Defender Hawaii. "I highly recommend this book It is a tale of the first Light. It takes the reader to a place in the mind that is both fresh and eternally home. Humans, dolphins and whales all share this place called home. We have a collective destiny. I hope this book blesses you as it has blessed me." M. Lucia Espinosa, author of "Spoken Miracles -- a Companion to The Disapperance of the Universive." "The First Lamp" reaffirms the deep truths of who we really are and why we are here. It is told with warmth and humor. Hulbert Skillfully weaves the lives of her characters as they struggle with love, forgiveness, redemption and faith." Julie Herron Carson, Atlanta writer "At each reading I found my own reality being affected as if by the magic of another realm. Cathleen is truly a wonderful ambassador for the timeless spirit of Aloha." Kala H. Kos, PhD, International Trainer and Author of "The 7 Lost Secrets of Ecstasy and Success."