Biography of Sandy Jones
in relation to the philosopher, mystic and spiritual teacher of
William Samuel

Around 1975, while on a little weekend jaunt to Santa Fe, New Mexico, with my beloved husband, Earl and our precious young children, we all wandered into a book store. Out jumps this book, A Guide to Awareness and Tranquillity, by William Samuel .

I remembered this name from the many books on metaphysics that my mother used to read. So, being attracted to a familar name, I opened the book, read some pages. It took no more than a few sentences, and I knew immediately that I had found someone who was saying everything I felt and understood but had not found the words for. I wanted to know more and to really grasp what he was saying.

The author's words resonated as honest and undeniably true. I knew I had been lead to the real answers. I had never been a follower of any 'guru' types, but this guy was so genuine and honest, real and unpretensious---I wanted to feel this sense of peace that came to me when I read his work. He had a way of communicating the Truth in directness that I could actually make contact with and feel what he was pointing to.

This book, word after word, was filled with wisdom and brilliance. With every word I read, I felt freedom and peace and joy within me. His words were liberating and enlightening, yet simple, tender and so very honest. There was no doubt that what this man wrote was genuine, real. I was moved by his words. I was so thrilled and overjoyed with his work that I immediately wrote to the author, Mr. Samuel.

To my everlasting joy, he wrote back promptly and thus we started a long and joyful 20 year correspondence of written letters, phone calls, visits and a mutually appreciative friendship.

William and his wife Rachel came to stay with us in our Colorado mountain home often.....they both loved nature and the glorious beauty of those high Rocky Mountains.

Rachel and William Samuel--- Independance Pass, Colorado

Reciprocally, my husband and I went to visit with William on several different occasions. William lived in Mountain Brook, Alabama, which was a charming and lovely little town. On these visits William would most graciously give me much of his day. We would take walks or we might sit in his little Woodsong cabin and talk philosophy, God, metaphysics and Truth. He often gave this generous kind of attention to those who visited him.

I was very blessed to have been led to a most marvelous teacher, and I knew it, and I listened to every word and I absorbed much more than I was fully aware of at that time.

The Guiding Angels have been good to me.

I knew something special had taken place in my life on a May weekend in 1992, when I attended his last talk. A large group had come to White, Georgia to hear William speak. This exceptionally beautiful talk was recorded and we now have this weekend session available on DVD.

To my surprise, at the end of the talks, William asked me to come up and sit with him and 'help answer questions'. We sat there together and the audience would ask questions, and William would turn to me and say "Sandy, you can answer that." And I did my best.

Sandy Jones and William Samuel--- White, Georgia, Seminar---1992

That moment in my life was among the genuine turning points, where I knew that if William trusted me enough to answer questions, then I could trust myself.

Whatever it was that took place that weekend, it was slowly but surely transformational.

These years later, I have come to understand and know fully my very own inner Peace, Its abiding Light and The Grace that leads me.

William wanted me to be the guardian of his work, he knew I understood him and his message. He knew I had found my own Inner Light, The Child within--and so when William passed on in 1996, I was given the literary rights to carrying on with his brilliant message, which includes the publishing and distribution of all his material and books.

He told me in many ways that he trusted me and trusted that I finding It. He would tell me that I was among those who are capable to "of hearing the final statements of truth" and that the Light, The Child and "The Truth I was finding would serve me well in the years ahead when it comes my time to help some of the weary travelers down the Way." Many times he would tell me that I was well on my way to discovering the Child within and I would arrive at the Real Awakening.

I have learned my lessons well, I have been tried and tested; I have proven myself worthy of The Light of Truth. This Light, The Child that is within every-man--- but to actually discover It, and know Its endlessly joyful Reality, first hand, this is my saving grace in the world.

For William and Rachel to have given me the rights to his work and the opportunity to share what I have come to understand is a delight and blessing for me. I started a small publishing company called Butterfly Publishing House in order to keep his legacy of work circulating. I love doing this work for both Bill, his wife Rachel, all my beloved ones and my world.

This is not about worshiping the 'teacher'. As Williiam puts it so well:

"We are a gathering of folks from all walks of life, people of all religious and philosophical outlooks, Eastern and Western. We are neither a group nor an organization. We are unbeholden and unattached to leaders or an intermediary. The Seminal Idea of Truth is capable of standing on its own. We spend no time worshiping the fountain, rather, we drink the water."

I do this also in gratitude for and to honor the Divine Child Within Me-- this tender Grace that resides within each of us-- This Child, this Inner Light, this Understanding and quiet Wisdom that has taken my hand, brings me peace and tranquillity and leads me strong and aright and unafraid through this world---For This I am most grateful.

In gratitude, Sandy Jones -- 2007

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