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The forbidden elixir of immortality3/24/2023 The same does not apply to those who subscribe to different notions concerning the constitution of their person. It’s the principle of immateriality: the soul continues to exist even though the body is destroyed. Your duration? What are you, you? What does this you consist of? When you say: "It’s I that desires to continue to exist," what is this I?įor the majority of westerners, whether they follow the definition provided by their catechisms-"man is composed of a mortal body and an immortal soul"-or analogous meanings that establish a well-defined division between spirit and matter, it is not a subject that is up for discussion. Isn’t the response quite simple? "It is my duration that I want, or It’s I that will continue to exist," those questioned will respond, according to their religious or philosophical convictions. It is evident that the idea one has of the ego and the manner in which its mental representation has been fashioned dictate the conceptions of which modes of duration are applicable to it.Īsk any individual: You wish to continue after death, perhaps you believe that you will continue? But what in reality is that thing you want to continue? What is it, according to you, that continues to exist after death? It is probable that your respondent will find these questions absurd or, at least, that a great number of those you ask will find them ridiculous. The problem of eternal life is intimately linked to the ego. No matter how low his station in life, the individual longs with all his might to endure for a long time, to live on indefinitely and eternally. The idea of ceasing to exist is odious and horribly painful to every individual. It reveals itself under multiple disguises, both in the collective life of society and in the individual physical and mental life of each one of us. It also suggests something that counters our desires and signifies a quest for the proper means of surmounting the obstacle and attaining the desired objective.Īccordingly, it is normal to hear talk of political, economic, and religious problems, among countless others, but there is a problem rarely cited that nonetheless remains at the foreground of our conscious and subconscious concerns. Could this be a response to the particularly gripping concerns that currently prey upon us?Ī problem consists of a question that is resolved by finding a solution. The term problem is currently among this group. Writers and speakers make wide use of them at every turn. Others find themselves suddenly in vogue. As they cease to be written or heard, they fall into oblivion. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream-striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos.ĭaughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic, of loss and sacrifice-where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.VOCABULARY IS NOT SHELTERED FROM THE WHIMS OF FASHION. To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor’s son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince. But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.Īlone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. “An all-consuming work of literary fantasy that is breathtaking both for its beauty and its suspense."- BookPage, starred reviewĪ captivating and romantic debut epic fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess, Chang’e, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm. “Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish.”-Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series The acclaimed national and international bestseller Daughter Of The Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
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