We Are Already Whole

Wow! Where did the past two months go? Suddenly, spring is here, at least for the next few days! I got to sit out on my chaise lounge basking in the sun this afternoon. Riches indeed! I am eagerly awaiting the first crocuses to bloom in my garden, and have already started visiting the local garden centre, just because it’s so exciting to be there! Vaccinations are proceeding at a better pace in Canada, and hope is rising. One day, all will be well and we will again be able to visit loved ones freely, and without fear. Hallelujah!

I spent the past two months completing the final edits to my new book, We Are Already Whole. My wonderful editor, Joan, again calmly and clearly took me through the process. Sheri, my dear friend and amazing graphic designer, again came up with a beautiful design and finished product. Dave Kerr again produced a beautiful cover illustration. Finally, we were able to self-publish and get it up onto Amazon on February 21/21. An auspicious day! After we checked for typos( there are always one or two despite all our best efforts!), I was able to order 50 author copies for people who had indicated an interest in receiving signed copies. For the past week I have been happily engaged in signing and mailing out books. It’s kind of like having a new baby- all I wanted to do was gaze upon its beautiful face! We will be having a formal Zoom book launch April 17th, to introduce and thank my editor, graphic designer and book cover designer and do one of the exercises from the book. It’s sad not to be able to do this in person, as with my previous three books, but we will make the best of it !

I am hoping this book, like spring itself, will bring hope to people. I believe it’s a book of good news- that underneath the layers of difficulties that we have all encountered in life, there is at at our core a very beautiful, whole place.

One of my favourite quotes in the book, written by Marcia Wiederkehr, states, “Oh God, help me to believe the truth about myself, no matter how beautiful it is.” I laughed out loud when I read this quote because it took me by surprise! It is often easier to focus on our flaws and faults than on our talents and strengths. My intention for this book is that we take a much deserved break from focusing on what’s wrong and look at what’s right, for 21 days in a row!

If you would like to take a peek at the book, just click on the books tab of my website and you will see that beautiful front cover design. If you click on it, you will be taken to Amazon for further details.

Here’s to spring, new life, hope, and happiness! May all of these be yours!