In ancient times, the Divine Feminine was known to be the key to awakening the wisdom at the core of one's being. This wisdom aspect of the Divine Feminine was called Sophia. But for thousands of years, access to the wisdom of Sophia has been eclipsed by patriarchal thinking. One of the essential teachings lost as a result is the awareness that separateness is an illusion and death has no power. In An Ancient Tear, years after her first born dies at birth, Sophie embarks on an unpredictable and rich inner journey in search of her daughter's spirit and, in the process, rediscovers Sophia. "An Ancient Tear is a compelling story of how a mother's wounds of losing a child through death, miscarriage, abortion, and adoption can be healed through a connection to and with spiritual realms. Carol Schaefer is a brilliant writer and brings her readers right into the experience she shares. This book is filled with love, compassion, and healing words. In a time where so many women and men are searching for answers that can't be answered through ordinary means, Schaefer lets us know that we can turn to the spiritual realms for comfort, answers and healing." Sandra Ingerman, Author Soul Retrieval and Medicine for the Earth