Elizabeth Troylynn’s new book is titled His Mosaic Masterpiece. While a love letter to God, faith, and the healing powers of non-denominational Christianity, what particularly struck me was Ms. Troylynn’s usage of her faith to navigate some of the darkest hours of her life. In a manner similar to the fictitious and non-fictitious work of bestselling author Alice Sebold (Lucky, The Lovely Bones, The Almost Moon) she adopts a narrative that doesn’t shy away from said darkness, but never lets said depictions overwhelm the light and profundity of her overcoming it in stride. Ms. Troylynn isn’t necessarily a polished writer, but whatever flaws she may have in technical presentational quality is instantly forgiven by her natural prowess as a storyteller. She’s able to draw you in closer, even during the saddest parts of the book.
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A lot of images and passages stay with you, but again – to referentially cite the works of Sebold, or the Peaceful Warrior books by Dan Millman – it’s balanced with what Troylynn wants to leave the reader with, ultimately lightness inspiration and even joy. “Throughout my life, people have asked me, “What planet are you from? How can you see such kindness in everything?” Maybe I am not from the same place as you, but I needed to be in a world that needed my kindness. I call myself a lightworker; they are simply everywhere with a deep calling to help people,” Troylynn writes. “Trust me, I have had my moments!
However, I tell myself there are others who have it worse. Through it all, I am so thankful that I still have a kind heart and want to help others. I truly believe we are not on this earth for ourselves. Rather, we are here to help those who need help. We all have a task each and every day of our one life, and mine is to help and serve others. Just look around— all of us can help others!”
It’s clear for Troylynn that what she writes about is deeply personal. As a former paralegal, she’s able to balance an appropriately clinical tone – with strong undercurrents of powerful emotion. All this serves the greater purpose of the book, which in and of itself is the definition of emotionality, and emotional intelligence.
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Troylynn underscores, “I have heard that near the end of life we have a flash- back, like a slide show. It consists of good memories but also the mistakes we wish we could take back. I know that I’ve been wronged, but I choose not to hold on to anger. Instead, I forgive those who gave up on me at the beginning of my life.
God has taken the broken pieces in me created by abandonment and assembled them into a mosaic masterpiece, turning the things meant for ill into a beautiful opportunity to help others. If I can change just one person’s life and the challenges they are going through with this book, then my purpose has been fulfilled and it has all been worth it. I want to leave a legacy of love and kindness through helping people.”
Clay Burton