Was it only the hopeful dream of an imaginative child living in an abusive home or did it all really happen? Could there possibly be a world filled with beautiful and powerful beings where magick is common and the rules of living are free of pain, suffering, and normal human limitations...where love rules? These questions are fair to ask as you read this book. Telling a story that is inconsistent with the ordinary reality of the 21st century stimulates curiosity and many questions. This book recounts many events from my early childhood to my mid-adult years...incredible experiences filled with lessons and promise of more. In these experiences, I discovered that reality is far more extensive, expansive, and inclusive than I was taught to believe. Possibilities exist which propelled me far past my potential and into a life of a purposeful adventure of fulfilling my destiny with excellence. If you have ever been in situations where hopelessness was the best part of your day, then this book just might stimulate thoughts which could lead you to the discovery that I made...a discovery of a realm of living above that which I had learned to hate. I discovered that I was far more than I imagined. I had more important things to accomplish in my life than I was aware. The incredible experiences in my Awakening revealed far more resources and assistance than I had been taught existed. Wielding magickal wands and staffs is also part of my story. The world of magickal wands and staffs is misunderstood. Wielding is far more than the esoteric practices of an occultic belief system eschewed by the uninitiated. Wielding is not only a literal and powerful practice cooperating with Earth and Cosmic energy magick, but it also is a great metaphor for relationships in the spirit world; understanding Mother Earth, Her resources, and gifts; and being open to dimensions, planes of existence; and alien beings living in other parts of our galaxy who are loving, generous, and noble...who desire to help Earth's humanity in its struggle to ascend up the ladder of consciousness. Lastly, be aware that I share personal experiences which just might offer insight to some of your own. You just may be able to see yourself somewhere along the way as you read my story. The circumstances may be different, but the essence of the challenges may be similar. This book contains many difficult-to-believe experiences which helped me understand that there are higher purposes for life...mundane and subtle lessons which must be learned...experiences which must be endured...difficult choices which must be made. Life is planned that way. This book is the story of my growing up, motivated by a higher purpose. Hopefully, sharing my vulnerabilities, mistakes, and experiences along the way will help you to transcend the limitations of your life and reach for the boundless universe of knowledge, wisdom, love, compassion, higher consciousness, a magickal life, divine bliss, LIFE beyond death, and much more than you ever imagined. This is the first book of my story. If it resonates with you, then without a doubt you will want to read the books that follow this one. They are all filled with far more than you might expect. I am privileged...very privileged, and I did not earn it. I learned to access it...becoming aware of the deeper reality below and above our perceived limitations of life and living. Enjoy...and welcome to a brand new kind of life available not only here but beyond...a good and great life that will never end.