Aila Accad - The Call of the Soul: A Path to Knowing Your True Self and Your Lifes Purpose

As a student of many books in this genre, this is the first Ive read that gave a clear, concise description of the ego/soul relationship in an understandable way. Accented by Ailas personal journey, her struggles and techniques for success makes this book relatable to all who read it. I was riveted and finished the The Call Of The Soul feeling clearer, more hopeful, energized to change the patterns in my life which have kept me stuck. Closing the last chapter opened a new chapter in my life.

Robert Cuccioli, Tony-nominated Broadway actor and singer

Having known the life crisis that sends the head spinning, the body stalling, and leaves the soul smothered, Aila Accad has stepped into the light of change! In this, her latest volume, The Call Of The Soul, she takes us through the methodology of listening and responding to the souls whispering call, until eventually we are hearing it loud and clear! Aila is a regular radio guest of mine. The listener response has been strong and positive regarding her weekly Stress Busting tips! If youre looking for the ultimate self-help book, may I suggest a thorough introduction to your soul and the help of Aila Accad!

Ric Cochran, poet and radio host, West Virginia Radio Corp

A PATH TO KNOWING YOUR TRUE SELF AND YOUR LIFES PURPOSE

By

AILA ACCAD,
RN, MSN

Copyright 2013 by Aila Accad

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THE CALL OF THE SOUL

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

The Library of Congress has cataloged the print edition as follows:

Accad, Aila.

The call of the soul : a path to knowing your true self and your lifes purpose / by Aila Accad, RN, MSN.

pages cm

Includes index.

ISBN 978-1-60163-274-6 -- ISBN 978-1-60163-519-8 (ebook)

1. Self-realization. 2. Self-acceptance. 3. Self-acceptance--Religious aspects. I. Title.

BF637.S4A34 2013

158.1--dc23

2013012534

Dedicated to my sister
Patty.

You are forever in my heart.

Words fall short to express the deep gratitude I feel for all the people and experiences that brought me to this moment.

To my wonderful family, whose souls grace my life in so many ways, especially grandparents; parents; sisters, Patrice and Joan, and brother, Bob; children, Aaron, Beth, and Jerry; and precious grandchildren, Martina, Eden, Aillea, and Alfred, who delightfully connect me with the childs soul.

All my amazing teachers and guides, especially JR Keener, Rennie Moran, Linda Krier, John Davis, and my dear fellow travelers in Diamond Heart III.

My brave and brilliant clients, who chose transformation and afforded me the privilege to travel with them as their guide; you always inspire my soul.

My cherished friends, whose support and feedback are priceless, especially Barbie Dallman, who coached me to trust my knowing, and Joyce Almond, who called then, coaxed me to meet my immensely supportive literary agent, Lisa Hagan. Her words I want that book. Send me a proposal! still make my heart leap.

The soulful Diamond Women, Paula Bickham, Rita Ray and Una Karner, who prompted me to a deeper understanding of my lessons by asking me to share the process with them each month.

The supportive friends who took precious time to share their insights at the discussion gatherings.

Most deeply to the Soul that continuously unfolds a call to grow and the Ego that lovingly adjusts to serve the souls purpose.

And, the Consciousness that connects All.

I feel immensely blessed!

Part I
Knowing Your True Self

Part II
Hearing and Living the Souls Call

Part III
Stepping Into the Call

A bright 9-year-old girl sat on the edge of her bed in despair. She pondered what point there is in a life that is so difficult and unhappy. The firstborn of four children, she had taken on the task of making her parents happy. Because they were not happy, especially her mother, she felt like a failure. In utter frustration and desperation, her soul appealed to the only source she knew had the power to help: Holy Spirit, either tell me why Im here and what this is all about, or take me back!

This was the beginning of my spiritual journey, my life quest. After making that demand of the Holy Spirit, a deep sense of calm instantly filled every cell of my body. In that moment, I knew that if I just keep going, one day my quest would be answered.

The journey has been amazing so far. Ive engaged in many deep inner processes that ultimately brought me to a place where I feel freea place where it is effortless to be authentic, at peace, and consistently filled with love, gratitude, and joy. In hindsight, I realize that my quest was not only to arrive at this place of expansive living. It was also to experience and understand the process of how to get here in order to share that with others.

Although there is always more to learn, my intention in writing this book at this time is to share a path Ive discovered to achieve self-love, a path that is highly desired and mysteriously elusive to most of us.

I began the journey by reading everything I could get my hands on about how life works. As a result, I have a huge nonfiction library of philosophy, psychology, religion, spirituality, and self-help books, along with volumes of workshop notes. Ive learned from many notable luminaries, whom I quote regularly in presentations. I met many wise teachers at Omega Institute, Common Boundary, Peak Potentials, Institute for Noetic Science, Conferences on Science and Consciousness, and more.

Ive learned and practiced several forms of meditation, and experienced vision quests, shamanic soul retrieval, sweat lodges, silent retreats, walking on hot coals, and rebirthing through Holotropic Breathwork in the desert with Dr. Stan Grof. I also invested 12 years with an excellent psychotherapist and another 12 years studying the Diamond Heart Approach by Almass through the Ridhwan School.

Along the way, I acquired bachelor and masters nursing degrees and life coach certification; became a Reiki Master, practitioner and trainer for Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Master Alignment, Heart Essence, Healing Touch; and more.

On the interpersonal journey I had a 25-year marriage; underwent infertility struggles; grieved the loss of parents, grandparents, a beloved sister, and a best friend; adopted children; lived in four states; created businesses and partnerships; mediated a marital divorce and business partnership dissolution; had a hip replacement; and lost 100 pounds three times (at last permanently).