From depression to spiritual awakening, this book offers readers a powerful story of self-discovery, healing and the pursuit of consciousness
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Debuting author Neva Ellen shares her inspiring journey through spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and the path to healing in "Sudden Joy: A Journey into Consciousness" (published by Balboa Press).
Ellen's story begins with a mystical experience during the birth of her daughter, which is soon overshadowed by the untimely death of her young sister-in-law. Left questioning the meaning of life, Ellen enters a deep depression, prompting a five-month stay in a state-run hospital designed for mental health treatment. After her release, she struggles to find stability while raising her two small children alone.
Determined to create a better life for herself and her family, Ellen returns to college for three years, eventually finding fulfillment in a teaching career. However, the real turning point comes at the age of 49, when she embraces a euphoric awakening, feeling a profound connection to the universe. This moment of clarity leads her back to the hospital where she receives a diagnosis of manic depression, alongside a prescription for medication. Rejecting the notion that she could not heal without medication, Ellen embarks on a journey of research and self-exploration, inspired by the stories of others who have navigated similar paths. Through her involvement with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and her collaboration with fellow advocate Jeanette Kiel, Ellen becomes a beacon of hope for others facing mental health challenges.
"I hope it is entertaining and informative," the author says. "I hope to be an example for other people to become more aware of themselves."
"Sudden Joy" offers readers a message of empowerment and hope — showing that with awareness and control over one's thoughts, it is possible to reshape his/her reality and embrace a higher level of consciousness. When asked what she wants readers to take away from her story, Ellen answered, "That we have control over what we think about and how we create our life. That there is a new way of thinking called consciousness. Being self-aware and more aware of our place in the world."
Get a copy of the book at https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/777902-sudden-joy.
"Sudden Joy: A Journey into Consciousness"
By Neva Ellen
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 186 pages | ISBN 9798765257500
Softcover | | 5.5 x 8.5in | 186 pages | ISBN 9798765257487
E-Book | 186 pages | ISBN 9798765257494
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Neva Ellen was born in Amarillo, Texas, in 1929. She survived 10 years of constant severe dust storms in what is often referred to as America's "Dust Bowl." In her early 20s, she met her future husband on a Dutch freighter on the way to Europe and they moved to Southern California. She raised two children and taught English in elementary and middle schools for 19 years and English as a second language for 20 years. She lives in Missouri with her son and daughter-in-law.
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