By: Matt Emma
Myra Mossman never set out to write a book for the sake of ambition. Her path to authorship began with surviving a brutal attack, receiving what she describes as divine directives, and reclaiming a truth that had been left unspoken. Her memoir, My Random Death, presents a powerful true crime account threaded with intuition, spiritual insight, and the determination to speak freely.
A Life Altered by Directives
At 23, Myra was attacked and left for dead on Martha’s Vineyard. What followed was life-changing. She received five spiritual instructions: learn meditation, explore meaningful coincidences, move to the Pacific Coast, study metaphysics, and train in martial arts. Years later, she received a sixth: to become a lawyer.
These experiences became the foundation of her memoir. She intended to tell the story that had been omitted from official court records and news reports. Thanks to the Vineyard Gazette, which allowed her to use its articles about the incident, she was able to share what had remained in the shadows.
Owning Her Story
To retain complete creative control, Myra founded Insight Institute Press and registered it with the Library of Congress. With a trusted editorial team, she shaped her manuscript with precision and purpose. In 2019, after years of preparation, My Random Death was published and named a finalist in the 2020 National Indie Excellence Awards in the true crime category.
The memoir resonates with those drawn to real-life stories exploring intuition, justice, and deeper meaning. Some of its themes seemed to align with the Me Too movement, which was gaining momentum during her editing process.
A Legal Career Rooted in Insight
Myra’s legal background is equally compelling. She earned law degrees in Canada and the US, served nearly 14 years on the federal criminal appellate panel, and argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She even appeared before the US Supreme Court in United States v. Dominguez Benitez. In a high-pressure moment, Myra recited a silent Kabbalistic prayer, opened the record excerpts, and landed on the precise page she needed. Her confidence returned, and the case continued.
A Different Way of Seeing
Myra’s unique approach integrates legal expertise, emotional intelligence, and a deeply intuitive outlook. She trained in martial arts for 10 years and was invited to join Canada’s Olympic Demonstration Team, which she graciously turned down to train in more lethal styles. Earlier in life, Myra worked as a hand bookbinder and paper restorer at the University of Western Ontario, and a documents, maps, and manuscripts restorer at the Public Archives of Canada.
She’s also been a tarot reader for over 40 years and spent 18 of those leading the Santa Barbara Tarot and Kabbalah Study Group. She credits her experiences as having a brilliant brother, her twin sister, and the insights of a transpersonal anthropology professor with shaping her view that “the Self does not stop at the skin.”
Six Ways to Recognize Meaningful Coincidences
Myra encourages readers to notice synchronicity, those unusual moments where inner thoughts align with outer events. Here are her six tips:
- Notice what stands out. Coincidences that catch your attention may carry personal meaning.
- Take action. Follow your instincts. Observation without action often does not lead to clarity.
- Keep a journal. Patterns may reveal themselves through documentation.
- Ask what you’re learning. Treat each moment as a potential guide.
- Stay calm and open. Fear has the potential to block awareness.
- Accept mystery. Not all meaning is logical. Some things are meant to be felt.
One More Coincidence
After publishing her book, Myra’s twin sister suggested contacting Canadian book marketer Dave Farrow. Myra hesitated until the next day, when an unexpected email from Farrow Communications arrived. Two meetings followed. Though they didn’t work together then, the timing felt significant.
A Chance to Reflect
My Random Death invites readers to trust themselves, notice what others overlook, and follow the quiet signals that guide them toward truth. It’s a story of resilience, perception, and learning to act on what one knows within.
