If Life is a Journey, Here's What You Need

Have you ever wished you could really talk about your experience of life--the ups and downs, joys and sorrows, successes and disappointments--one on one with your best friend? The tone of this book creates just such an atmosphere. The author's surprising honesty, the frank sharing of her ideas and personal vulnerabilities immediately gain your confidence and inspire you to join with her in a thoughtful conversation about the journey of life. You may find yourself saying: "I've thought that, but have never been able to put it into words!" or "I've felt exactly that way, but thought I was the only one!"

The author uses the metaphor of life as a journey to present a balanced portrayal of our everyday human experience. While the metaphor itself is not novel, the concept of planning and moving forward on our journey as deliberately as one does a business trip, as enthusiastically as one does a vacation, is not quite so obvious. The author's treatment of the subject is at once common sense, insightful, and approachable. Without being either preachy or self-righteous, "If Life is a Journey, Here's What You Need" draws from profound spiritual and philosophical principles. It is a call to consciousness and awakens the reader (the author's fellow travelers) to the importance of mindful participation along the way, to the opportunity for abundance in those domains that endure, and to the infinite possibilities for personal choice and self-expression. The book comprises twelve chapters (see Table of Contents), which discuss the essential qualities that enhance and facilitate the journey of life for all travelers. The author does this by way of explanation, inspirational stories, provocative quotations, and personal anecdotes. The book appeals to people in all age groups and life situations, to those who are scarcely becoming aware of their journey as well as those who have traveled far and wide. Just as in a real conversation, you will likely find yourself mulling over something said, some unexpected insight, some small gem of wisdom, for hours or even days, changing your attitude--perhaps your life--forever.