We are excited to announce the launch of When Nature Awakens, the highly anticipated book by artist and writer Deena Fadel, on Saturday, September 14th at 6 PM at Diwan Heliopolis.

This special event will feature a discussion moderated by Yara Mazen, with special guests Dalia Farid and May Abd El Aziz. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore Deena’s creative process and gain insight into the spiritual journey behind her work.

When Nature Awakens is a deeply personal project that combines poetry and visual art, reflecting six years of Deena’s reflections on awakening, transformation, and the intricate relationship between nature and the soul.

Initially a collection of thoughts, poems, and quotes written during moments of spiritual clarity, the book evolved into a unified narrative exploring the highs and lows of personal growth. Through the interplay of art and words, Deena invites readers to experience a spiritual journey that is both universal and intimate.

The book’s chapters are thematically structured, beginning with an awakening to the beauty and essence of nature—capturing moments when Deena viewed the world with fresh eyes, like seeing rain or the grass for the first time. Later sections delve into the struggles of aligning the mind with the soul’s true calling, a conflict many readers will resonate with. Deena’s reflections on this tension speak to the challenges of modern life, where the demands of work and society often pull us away from our authentic selves.

In the final chapters, Deena explores surrender and transformation. Using powerful natural metaphors, she likens spiritual growth to a seed that must surrender to the soil’s darkness before being nourished by love, rain, and sunlight, ultimately blossoming into its true form. This journey toward alignment with one’s soul, Deena believes, is a process of surrendering to the divine and allowing personal growth to unfold naturally over time.

The book launch event at Diwan Heliopolis will offer readers a chance to engage with these themes on a deeper level. Deena will share her inspiration behind When Nature Awakens and discuss the creative marriage between her art and writing that defines the book. The evening promises a rich exchange of ideas on the topics of spirituality, art, and personal transformation, as well as the chance for attendees to ask questions and gain personal insight from Deena herself.