Below are some recommended links, for those interested in either more facts or just background on the themes in my story:

In his book, In Search of the Lost Feminine, Craig Barnes offers a well-researched analysis of how our culture lost touch with the feminine aspect of soul.  He details how the myth of male superiority arose, that has shaped us till now.  An interview, here.

Richard Wagner, knowingly or not, turned the Norse myth of Odin into a commentary on Western culture.  A summary of his epic tale of the woes of Wotan is here.  View opera video clips here.  A comparison of his Ring myth to Lucas' Star Wars is here.

Eckhart Tolle is an outstanding messenger addressing this illusory state we accept as normal.  His book, The Power of Now, is about tapping into the power of the transcendent in every moment.  Joe's journey in Sweet Remembrance explores a central theme Eckhart deals with, namely, we cannot stay present as long as we deny emotional pain.  His website is here. One of many powerful interviews, You Are Not Your Mind, is here.