Over the past few months, I\u2019ve shared a lot of personal details about the writing process\u2014the personal challenges I faced, the aspects of the book I fought for, and how it turned out differently (and better!) than I ever expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But\u2026 I haven\u2019t told you why<\/em> I wrote it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The reason can be summed up in three words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n I kept hearing it in the voices and in the stories of those with whom I interacted online and in person, both in my professional life and in my personal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Between the demands of work and parenting, endless distractions, and constant breaking news, we feel caught in a loop of drudgery and despair. What I kept hearing over and over again was: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am desperate to find some joy and inner peace in the everyday.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When we feel like we\u2019re barely surviving in a world brimming over with suffering and discord, does the idea of finding joy seem impossible? Maybe even selfish?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joy is a process. Soul Shift<\/em> is a book, and an experience to help you find it. If you\u2019re ready to take a journey that elicits profound mindset changes and behavior shifts powered by your very own soul, please take my take my outstretched hand\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are here. I am here. And together, there is hope.<\/p>\n\n\n SPECIAL NOTE: As a subscriber of my blog, you may remember when I started saying, \u201cmy hand in yours,\u201d to comments left by readers who were hurting. I chose that because I believe there is great power in feeling seen, heard, and validated in times of struggle. I find it amazing that not only did the term stick, but it also became an integral part of my new book. This morning at 5:45am, I realized I didn\u2019t have a picture of me extending my hand with Soul Shift, so Scott agreed to take it as soon as the sun came up. I think he did a good job!\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I know a few of you missed getting the pre-order bonus gift<\/a>, so I asked my publisher to leave the window open for one more day, so you could get your Self-Compassion Starter Kit at no cost. I have broken the process down in 3 easy steps<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n STEP ONE: Buy the Soul Shift book. You can buy it from your favorite retailer in any format you like (hard copy, ebook, or audio). On my book page<\/a>, you will find retailer links like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Indiebooks, and Premiere Collectibles (signed copy).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n STEP TWO: Take the receipt number from your purchase and enter it in the \u2018claim your bonus form\u2019 on the Soul Shift book page<\/a>. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n STEP THREE: Enjoy instant access to the Self-Compassion audio soundtrack & hand-lettered affirmation poster! You will also get a link in your inbox if you want to download them and save them forever or share them with a loved one<\/em><\/strong>. Today is the absolute final day to get this gift<\/em><\/strong> with your order of Soul Shift.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2764\ufe0fA huge, huge thank you to everyone who is supporting my work through a purchase of Soul Shift.<\/a><\/em> Believe me when I say your purchase makes a difference to me and my family.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I have been waiting for this momentous day for so long. Soul Shift is finally out in the world! Over the past few months, I\u2019ve shared a lot of personal details about the writing process\u2014the personal challenges I faced, the aspects of the book I fought for, and how it turned out differently (and better!) 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I believe cultivating joy is not just possible<\/em> \u2013 but vital<\/em> for humans to thrive \u2013 especially during such times as these. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Each page offers an encouraging step through a botanical garden with me as your companion, happy to travel alongside you at your own pace. No judgement. No shame. Just compassion, curiosity, and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.handsfreemama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_6507-3.png\")
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\n\n\n\n????Don\u2019t forget to join me tonight (3\/28) at 7pm Eastern on my Facebook page<\/a> for the LIVE book signing & celebration with 2 of my dearest friends! <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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