A Commanding Panoramic View Chapter 2 opens the reader into the vastness of Baha’u’llah’s revelation, where his forty‑year outpouring becomes a panoramic field of meaning. From this multidimensional vantage, the physical, psychological, and eternal realms appear as one integrated reality, and his writings act as a threshold through which that unity can be perceived. They are…
Category: Written Work
Written Work gathers Alison’s authored pieces, including materials related to her book Paradise of Presence, essays, past articles, and future writings. This section serves as a living archive of her written contributions, offering readers insight into both the creative process and the continuing resonance of her work.
Paradise of Presence Chapter 1 Summary
Opening Up the Conversation Chapter 1 opens the spiritual journey by inviting the reader to step out of the world’s noise and turn toward the quiet interior space where true perception begins. It traces a threefold movement—departure, transit, and arrival—that shifts awareness from outer distraction to inner stillness, preparing the heart for a different kind of…
Paradise of Presence Introduction Summary
Introduction The Introduction opens as a quiet conversation within the mystical writings of Baha’u’llah, inviting the reader to turn inward rather than look for answers in the world outside. It reframes apocalyptic expectation as an awakening of perception — a shift in the heart that becomes the seed of all lasting change. Through this lens,…
The Origin of the Name “Paradise of Presence”
The title Paradise of Presence comes from a luminous phrase in Baha’u’llah’s poem “Praised be my Lord, the Most High.” My translation of the poem appears in full in chapter 17 of the book, but a few verses show the moment in which the phrase appears: She uncovered her hair and the curls hung down…
A Perceptual Shift: The Shift That Made the Book Possible
An interesting look at the spiritual motivation behind my book, Paradise of Presence, can be found in the following short bio I wrote in 2017. I stumbled on this in my Google files, and realized that I had forgotten about it. After reading it, I discovered that it outlined the spiritual shift that led to…
Paradise of Presence audiobook is now available
The Paradise of Presence audiobook is now available. I published it using a distribution company called Findaway Voices, which is Spotify’s audiobook arm. Findway Voices (soon to become INaudio) distributes to all audiobook platforms globally. The audiobook runs for 7 hours. At the moment, the audiobook is available on six platforms. It will show up…
Paradise of Presence is a new challenge to Western readers
My book Paradise of Presence is a new challenge to Western readers. It is out now, available globally as an e-book and paperback. The UBL (universal book link) is https://books2read.com/Paradise-of-Presence. This takes you to a page that shows all the outlets where the book can be purchased. For Amazon, it shows only the US store;…
Where to Buy Paradise of Presence — Purchasing Options
Paradise of Presence is available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook formats. Ebook & Paperback Find all major retailers through the universal link below: This link will show you all available ebook and paperback options. Audiobook The audiobook edition of Paradise of Presence is available on the major listening platforms below. Choose the service you prefer:…
Paradise of Presence is due out early 2025
I’ve finished writing my book, Paradise of Presence: Conversations in the Mindscape of Eternity. I woke up two days ago, looked at my morning schedule and realised that I no longer had to ask, “What should I do today to finish the book?” That question has dominated my life for a good five years. I…
Praised be my Lord the Most High, by Baha’u’llah
Praised be my Lord, the Most High (Subhana Rabbiyya’l-A`la) is a 47-verse prose poem. Baha’u’llah invites readers into paradise to witness the activities of the divine houri, whose stunning beauty and power symbolise the creative forces of Baha’u’llah’s revelation. Read the Introduction. Watch on YouTube. Translation by Alison Elizabeth Marshall (See also the translation by…