People don’t cry when they lose their hope. They cry when they get it back.
–-Martha Beck, Finding Your Own North Star
It’s been there … waiting patiently for me on my end table. I’ve reshuffled my reading pile and recently invited this book (Finding Your Own North Star) in. And now, now I’m puzzling and considering and journaling my way through it.
Wow.
I know why I hesitated: it’s a lot of work.
And I have enough work.
But .. it’s the kind of work that feels worth it.
Through simple exercises and thought-provoking questions, I’m discovering my true heart’s desires.
I’m starting to recognize and understand my internal compass.
Some thoughts and ideas I’ve met before and am well-acquainted with; others I’ve never considered before now. I’m doing the work necessary to repair all that “soul shrapnel” ~ those long-held, mostly false beliefs that have stalled my progress.
If you wish to discover your own North Star, your own heart’s desire, I recommend this book to you.
Be prepared.
There are case studies to read, questionnaires to answer and exercises to ponder.
The work can be challenging and feel heavy at times. You may uncover self-truths you hadn’t yet acknowledged and they may frighten you away. But I still say it’s worth it.
For hope.
Elvis has nothing to do with this post; He's just gorgeous in this picture is all. Happy Friday! MJ
