Over seven years in the making, Seasons of the Soul: An Homage to the Path of Inner Change is an intimate and unique dedication to life and its beautiful triumphs and testing perils. With artistic expressions formed around concepts such as love, death, and time, the words within contain a doorway to self-reflection, entertainment, and thought provocation. Seasons of the Soul offers readers a friend, a feeling of togetherness amidst loneliness, a road trip companion—a copilot in the cosmic cockpit.
Whether you read to pass the time, heal, or gain inspiration, each section of this journey offers its own story or adventure as a testament to reflective creativity. A fun trip through humanity, these poems radiate energy, granting the reader a new perspective on their own personal trek throughout the universe. It is truly written with readers’ own pain, joy, and experiences in mind; author Alex Woodward carefully considers all that others may have endured, survived, thrived, and triumphed.
“May your travels be fruitful and may this humble collection of writings act as a great friend to you on
your perilously beautiful adventure. I hope you love the ride and learn something new about yourself,
fellow traveler.”
—Author and dear friend, Alexander Woodward
Alex Woodward is a man of many hats. At twenty-six he is a yoga teacher, mental health graduate student and therapist-in-training, first generation college graduate focused on psychology, book author, business owner, and seasoned traveler. Having been to forty-eight National parks, forty-five states, and multiple countries in a five-year span, his writing is heavily inspired by isolated contemplations made on cross country road trips while sleeping in a tent amidst immersive and beautiful natural environments.
Through his life, spirituality and a relationship with God has been integral to his passion for exploration. He draws on the philosophies of many religions and cultural practices such as Christianity, Buddhism, Taosim, Cherokee folklore, and the Yogic traditions. Poetry, meditation, and intentional reflection have been the outlet and medium for expressing his inner beliefs as well as observations made throughout life's challenges. While travel and spirituality are the source his inspiration, the need to create and offer insight into the lessons he's learned fuel his desire to help others along the way. He owns and operates Under the Sky, a travel and lifestyle consultancy focused on offering advice on navigating mindset and wanderlust.
Alex's family and friends are vital to him as are all the strangers he meets in day-to-day life who have their own stories and unique lessons to offer.
Seasons of the Soul: An Homage to the Path of Inner Change is his first book and acts as a base for future projects. Be on the lookout for future publications by following @alexwoodward or @undertheskyllc on Instagram. Email him for any business inquiries or collaboration ideas at awood88@icloud.com. Namaste.
Aiden Woodward is a self-taught artist specializing in hand drawn sketch and freestyle form. Privileged and honored to work alongside his older brother on this Seasons of the Soul, he draws inspiration from his colorful life as well as animated works such as American cartoons, Japanese anime, and the imagination of Genndy Tartavosky.
Despite lacking a formal education in graphic design or illustration, he manages to produce effortless imagery through his raw, natural, and impressive skillset.
Aspiring to become a seasoned illustrator and creator, he aims to pursue a career in art by acquiring an education in creative design and taking on more projects in the future.
To commission work and collaborate with Aiden you can reach him via email him at aidenwerty@gmail.com.
