On October 29, 1969, a handful of dedicated civil servants at what was then called ARPA—now DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) —sent the very first digital message from a computer at UCLA to one at Stanford University. Only a few characters appeared on the screen before the system crashed, but that brief moment marked the birth of the Internet.
On Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, I served as the assistant minister. Rev. Debbie McDonnell was speaking about purpose. Instead of finding a reading from another author, I was honored to read this excerpt from chapters 1 and 15 from my book in progress, Digital Souls. Subtitle: Spiritual Awakening and Healing from Loss in a Virtual World. This excerpt received many accolades from the congregants
When Elon Musk started pushing out our nation’s expert civil servants, I knew I had to share this story. My late husband worked himself to death to keep our country safe—and he’s not alone. These quiet patriots deserve more than silence.
DIGITAL SOULS: WEAVING LOSS, SPIRITUALITY AND TECHNOLOGY TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE is the story of visionary soulmates at the dawn of the Internet and AI, woven into moments of mystical connection, deep grief, and spiritual awakening. It invites readers to see any loss as a doorway—to awaken, to find purpose, and to embrace community both online and in the world around them.
Recent Comments