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Awaken to Life in the Meat Suit

The Journey to Find My Way Home

You are not your trauma. You are not your past. You are not your body.

In this raw and deeply moving memoir, Dorian shares his journey through abuse, identity, collapse, and awakening. Growing up in a home defined by dysfunction, addiction, and profound trauma, he learned how to survive but never how to truly live. Beneath the surface of success, fatherhood, and achievement lived a hidden reality of shame, fear, and disconnection. At his lowest point, he walked away from everything and set out alone into the jungles of Costa Rica. What he discovered at The Chorotega changed everything.

Inside, You'll Discover

How childhood trauma shapes identity and behavior
The hidden beliefs that quietly control your life
The power of awareness, forgiveness, and letting go
What it truly means to awaken

More than a memoir, it is an invitation to remember who you are.

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Dorian Des Lauriers

Name: Awaken to Life in the Meat Suit
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Dorian Des Lauriers
ISBN: 9781945567735

Author, Healer & Spiritual Guide

A heart-led healer guiding others on their spiritual journeys. Rooted in Stoicism, Toltec wisdom, Shanti Christo, sacred geometry, plant medicine, quantum science, and contemporary spiritual teachings, Dorian's path began with his own healing from childhood trauma.

After nearly 40 years operating several companies, Dorian gave it all up. Selling his business interests, home, and most possessions, he tearfully said goodbye to his family and embarked on a journey of awakening to the jungles of Costa Rica.

Today, he hosts journeyers, artists, and retreat groups at The Chorotega Arte Y Sol Hotel & Retreat Center in Montezuma, Costa Rica. A sanctuary for healing and creative expression.

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Reader Reviews

What readers are saying

I never read a book as fast as this one. I couldn't put it down.

This fast-paced, deeply moving memoir dives into a painful childhood and emotionally abusive teenage years, balanced with moments of humor, insight, and resilience. Dorian's awakening in the jungles of Costa Rica is both powerful and relatable, marking a turning point from despair to hope. What makes this book stand out is not just his story, but the practical insights he shares to help others build inner strength and live a joyful life. I laughed, I cried, and I felt challenged. By the end, I was left feeling inspired and grateful.

Straight from the heart

This is a story straight out of the heart of a battered, bruised, abused child who has found his authentic self. This journey would be labeled fiction if not for the clarity and truth Dorian brings to the page. His story is haunting. His story is exhilarating. His loneliness is palpable. His strength to endure is undeniable. You will laugh, cry, be amazed, and be brought to the heights of inner dialogue. It is worth the time to read and experience.

MUST READ!!!

Deeply impactful; hard fought pearls of wisdom for every reader.

The Journey

From Corporate Success to Spiritual Awakening

The Corporate Years

Nearly 40 years building and operating several companies. Success measured in profits, possessions, and position. But something was missing.

The Awakening Call

A profound realization that true wealth lies not in what we accumulate, but in who we become. The courage to let go of everything.

The Transformation

Selling business interests, home, and possessions. A tearful goodbye to family. A one-way ticket to the jungles of Costa Rica, hoping to find the way.

The Discovery

Deep reconnection with nature. Immersion in ancient wisdom and philosophical studies. Meditation, spiritual practices, and the emergence of a new purpose.

Featured Podcast

Listen to Dorian on Love Drops

Love Drops Podcast

Unlocking the Power of Forgiveness

Dorian joins Diane and Charles on the Love Drops Podcast to share his journey of forgiveness, healing, and spiritual awakening. Listen to this powerful episode about unlocking the transformative power of forgiveness in your life.

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Published Works

Books by Dorian Des Lauriers

Best-Seller

Collaborative Work

I Didn't Become Selfish, I Became Harder to Manipulate

Co-Author & Featured Story

Published March 2025 • Available on Kindle

A gentle yet powerful collaborative book featuring 27 men and women from around the world sharing their journeys of breaking free from manipulation, bullying, and coercive behavior. This book challenges societal pressure and distinguishes between true selfishness and the necessary act of self-protection. Dorian's featured story explores personal empowerment, healing, setting boundaries, and finding self-love after manipulation.

Themes: Shared experiences • Empowerment & healing • Setting boundaries • Connection & validation

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The Chorotega

Arte Y Sol Hotel & Retreat Center

Located in Montezuma, Costa Rica, The Chorotega is more than a hotel. It's a sanctuary for healing and creative expression, where spiritual hospitality meets rustic artistic beauty.

Healing Journeys

Personal retreats for inner transformation

Group Retreats

Sacred space for collective awakening

Creative Expression

Painting, philosophy, and artistic exploration

Nature Immersion

Rustic jungle setting with ocean views

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