“Unraveling the mystery of who you are and how to make life work is a sacred journey.”

Agapi Stassinopoulos,
Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life,

Earlier this week, I found a quiet spot in my afternoon, a place where the sunlight would warm my hands and my heart. Then I enjoyed a slice of raw mocha cake from one of my favorite restaurants while I read.

I discovered this book, quite by chance, which is to say, of course, that it found me by the sweet serendipity that I have so come to recognize. Once I had my own copy, I wanted to devour it. I began to read it all the way through. However, after turning page upon page, I decided to put it down. Ahhhh. I took a breath and began again. This is a book meant to be savored, week by week.

This book is fifty-two light posts guiding you on the way back to yourself.

How perfect! Today, I started at the beginning. I took a bite of my cake, then I nibbled, word by word, on the deliciousness of this treasure. I look forward to having a sacred space each week to enjoy a cup of tea or some special treat as I reflect on these beautiful chapters.

The message in this simple introduction is to look for the joy. Most of all, let joy find a place within you. As you do, it will fill you up. In other words, you will be so full, that your joy will have no other choice than to flow into your life. For instance, you will meet joy in your relationships, in your creativity, in your work and so much more. In essence, you will wake up to the joy that is YOU!

Above all, it is my own joy to share what I believe will be precious insights, inspirations, and invitations. And I will let myself be inspired. Who knows what awakenings and joy I will experience in these carefully assembled pages. I am open to the possibilities!

with joy from my heart to yours,

*With special thanks to Renee at Shine Yoga, for sharing a passage, both literally and figuratively, from this book. It was the beginning of more joy in the world!