Crystal Soleil Details Near-Death Experience in New Bestseller Anthology

Saint Lucia wellness practitioner Crystal Soleil says a dental emergency that nearly killed her pushed her toward holistic healing and a new career path. Her story appears in the international bestseller The Moment We Rise, which launched Sept. 9, 2026 and reached multiple bestseller lists across several countries.

Why it matters: - Crystal Soleil’s account shows how a medical crisis can reshape a person’s career, beliefs and approach to healing. - The anthology’s sales performance gives the story wider reach, putting holistic wellness and recovery-focused narratives in front of readers in multiple countries. - All proceeds from The Moment We Rise benefit Brighter Healing Foundation, which supports holistic healing education, tools, resources and support.

What happened: - Crystal Soleil, a Saint Lucia-based holistic wellness practitioner, shared her story in The Moment We Rise: Stories of Healing, Purpose, and the Courage to Choose a New Beginning. - The anthology was released on Sept. 9, 2026 and includes 15 authors. - Soleil’s chapter, “The Peace I Found Within,” describes a medical emergency that followed what she expected to be a routine dental procedure. - Soleil says she experienced alarming symptoms after receiving a pain-relief injection before leaving the hospital. - Her body became heavy and unresponsive, her face went numb and blood began trickling from her nose. - Soleil says she could not speak or move as she realized something was seriously wrong. - When her husband returned, he got medical help and Soleil was rushed back into the hospital. - A doctor told staff she could not find a pulse, according to Soleil.

The details: - Soleil writes that she first felt terrified and wanted more time with her son and loved ones. - She says the fear then faded and was replaced by an unexpected sense of calm. - Soleil says the experience changed how she understood peace and made her question whether peace depended on external circumstances. - Her physical recovery took about three months. - During recovery, a holistic practitioner introduced her to mindfulness, breathing exercises, meditation, Reiki and yoga. - Soleil says those practices renewed her interests in energy work, healing touch, artistry, faith and service. - She later studied body massage and energy healing. - Soleil went on to found Soleil Holistics, where she now works with massage, mindfulness and complementary wellness practices. - Her work now focuses on helping people handle stress, uncertainty and personal challenges through mindfulness and self-awareness. - Soleil is also an abstract artist and an international bestselling author. - Her writing previously appeared in the anthology Whispers of the Soul: Stories of Resilience, Awakening, and the Power of Healing from Within.

Between the lines: - Soleil’s story fits a broader pattern in the anthology: unexpected events leading to a reassessment of purpose and priorities. - The chapter frames recovery as more than physical healing, with a focus on emotional balance and inner peace. - The book’s bestseller status across the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy and the U.K. suggests the message has cross-border appeal. - The anthology was compiled by Vickie Gould, founder of Life Changing Energy, and published by Morning Oak Publishing. - The project follows earlier bestselling anthologies The Call Within and Whispers of the Soul.

What's next: - The Moment We Rise is available in eBook and paperback on Amazon. - Soleil is available for media inquiries at crystalsoleilauthor@gmail.com. - Readers and supporters can expect proceeds from the anthology to continue funding Brighter Healing Foundation’s work.

The bottom line: - Soleil’s near-death experience became the catalyst for a new professional path centered on holistic healing and inner resilience.