Patti Digh

What a fabulous book to read as my first of 2022. Digh's beautiful offering is perfect at any time of the year but particularly pertinent as I look forward to a fresh start and a clean slate on the first day of January.

This book is a love letter to life. Digh's storytelling is superb, her examples lovely and relatable, and the exercises she offers are both practical and approachable. In a world that's becoming increasingly more divided, with the focus on hustle, productivity, and proving our worth, Digh reminds us that the things we think matter so much really don't. Instead, she brings the focus back to what will make a difference when we reach the end of our days on this planet: the relationships we form with others and with ourselves.

Another reviewer called it "a happiness companion," and I couldn't agree more. It's a lovely, inspiring, heartfelt collection of essays that should be required reading for anyone wanting to live a more intentional life.… (mehr)

Loved it!

Fun, inspirational, encouraging, and uplifting.

Patti Digh’s personal stories provide metaphors for the actions she suggests you take at the end of each section. Not everyone will find something in every story that resonates, however those who follow through with the Action and Movement activities are sure to learn a little bit more about themselves.

Attitude is everything. Those who want to get something from this book will do so. Those who aren’t in a place where they are willing to take a look at their lives won’t get anything out of it (but may enjoy the stories nonetheless.)

I read it on my Kindle, where the pictures didn’t show up very well. I got a print copy from the library to look at the wonderful collages the author has added. If such things are important to you, you might want to purchase a hard copy (or do what I did and enjoy both!)
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