Editing and translation of a literary work into Ukrainian

Becoming the editor and translator of the incredible book by the amazing writer Hanna Yasna, "The Mystery of Atlantis," is a Sign of Destiny, no less. I was fortunate not only to meet a talented person but also to receive a signed book with wishes from the author Hanna Yasna as a gift. Hanna is a renowned Ukrainian writer, journalist, and TV presenter. A guide, spiritual teacher, and healer, a therapist of the Soul, a mystic – psychologist, Master of Psychology (Ukraine – Israel), author of IRDology (spiritual teaching about the Path and Mission of the Soul), Master of Consciousness Transformation, a specialist in quantum psychodynamics.

"The Heavenly Lily" is the first book of the eponymous trilogy "The Mystery of Atlantis." A mystical tale that thousands of readers from different countries have long awaited - from the Ukrainian author of the psychological bestseller "Crossroads." This unique book, in the best traditions of fantasy, was published in 2019 and fantastically predicted a future that has already become a reality today. The book foresaw the terrible war in Ukraine, which united all warriors of Light in the fight against evil, and even peered deeper – into the genesis of our planet's history.

During the translation of the book into Ukrainian, the most inspiring and emotional moment was the translation of the poems, which for me, as a poetess, always holds sacred significance. Here are some of my favorites:

My God!
Thank you for love,
For laughter, for tears, for sorrows,
And for partings again and again,
And the miracle of meetings we did not expect.
For the sweet gingerbread, the harsh whip,
For all life's anxieties,
For shelter, as I fell exhausted,
For the crossroads.
And for the eternal veil of atonement,
And for great changes.
And for life’s new dawn,
And even the sea up to my knees!
And for the enchanting song of souls
The heartbeat lives,
For the hustle of coming days.
For the light of the future!
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You and I. And the whole Eternity with us.
This endless bright love:
Between the earth and the horizon
A sunbeam binds us tightly.
Tender and untouched like the first snow
Our lily - the guardian of the Soul!
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My God!
So much unites us with you:
Flight in the heavens, in the cradle of dreams,
Boredom that, like a swamp, engulfs,
The cacophony of hollow words.
And the calluses worn from chains.
And the fluids of happiness in the grayness of existence,
And the pains of torment, and the torn wounds of the heart
As attributes of true life.
And the ancient webs of wisdom,
The poison of overly sweet lies.
And moments of oblivion when the planet
Gives me a moment of solitude.

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My life is a contrasting shower:
Despair – a splash – courage.
Then the soul plays Tush,
Then the Turkish march.
Then it greets the dawn,
Then sits in the shadow.
Then like a bee gathers honey,
Then sleeps from laziness.
Sorrow floods with tears
In complete hopelessness,
Then it tears apart
Nurtured dreams.
Then it flies into the blue of the heavens,
Plays with feelings.
Then it does not believe – the moment will come
And life will give a sign.
Just finished the flight –
Tears again in my eyes.
Looks askance at the world,
Meets the morning.

I hope and believe that the Ukrainian-language "The Mystery of Atlantis" will become wildly famous, finding resonance in the souls and hearts of those who are Peacemakers by nature, who, against all odds, carry Light in their Souls and can afford the luxury of Being Themselves. For being oneself means understanding the true self and not betraying the true values of one's life. This inspires and gives strength to play all other roles in life.