Linda Gallagher is the author of the charming tale “The Distant Lighthouse”. This story is a metaphor for all of our lives. It is noted that as each of us lives this life there is a tendency to lose sight of the value and meaning of our existence. This story demonstrates that each of us has a reason for being here. But when we come up against obstacles oftentimes we succumb to the challenges forgetting that there is a strength, power, and light within all. And as we awaken to that fact we rediscover ourselves once again being ‘on purpose’ and experiencing the true joy of living. This tale has come forth as a result of Linda’s life experience.
Linda Gallagher has been inspiring and cheering many folks to turn in the direction of the indwelling light within their hearts for the past forty-six years. She has been the director of a spiritual and musical center in Martinez, California, since 1990. Her own recovery from addiction in 1976 propelled her to serve and assist others to break the bondage of any self-destructive behavior.
Linda's life experiences, including the sudden death of her beloved musical partner and husband and the meeting of Sathya Sai Baba in India, set the stage and road where she found the ultimate solution to one's true joy and fulfillment in life. And that solution is selfless Love.
Beautifully illustrated and a delight to read!
It is a beautiful truth reminder for anyone who wants to live free from the bondage of self!! This is a gorgeous book and can be helpful to many. It only takes an open heart to see and feel!! Read the messages everyday..so helpful!
In everything, give thanks! Oh the treasures that come in small packages. I believe this sweet little book treasure tells the story of every human being. Along the road of life, we forget who and what we truly are. The lighthouse story reminds me that there is not another like me and my true joy is shining and sharing my truth and love. I love this little book and share it often. May you remember who you are by this sweet tale.
Accepting One’s True Purpose for Life is a Life Fulfilled!
“Do not be misled by what you see around you, or be influenced by what you see. You live in a world that is a playground of illusion, full of false paths, false values, and false ideals. But you are not part of that world.” — Sai Baba.California, US — Author Linda D. Gallagher has recently published her book The Distant Lighthouse. It is a motivating work illustrating the power of each individual’s excursion of self-discovery as a solitary lighthouse, once so significant to passing ships, lost sight of its value and purpose, forgetting its true self. The ultimate recovery of its sense of self and the reason for its existence offers the main parallel in our human lives.
It is a story of a lighthouse located in the middle of the ocean with a meaningful purpose. But one day that purpose was forgotten. It is the journey of that lighthouse and possibly yours, of once again remembering and how sweet that is.
“The Distant Lighthouse is truly a treasure! What a beautiful and inspiring book this is! The illustrations, the art, the lovely script in the writing, and the lighthouse remembering, ‘Every time I shine, I will experience freedom and bliss!’ What a sweet, simple way for us to remember who we truly are… just to know I am the light. It is the real me! I love it!”
— Mary Lynn Peters, Unity Prayer Chaplain