*I have been given this book as an ebook
for free from NetGalley in exchange
for a review.
This journal-handbook is an absolutely
wonderful guide to reflecting on your passions, what is important to you, and how
to find meaning in life. I love the root notion: that finding your meaning in
life is what will keep you alive and full of joy for as long as you live. The
reflections are thoughtful, inspirational, and devoted to truly making you
think about your life as you live it. The pages are beautiful and colourful. The
artwork is absolutely stunning, and the activities aren’t time consuming
(although there are exceptions). I am about halfway through the book, and I have
already come to a better understanding of what brings me joy in life. I think
this is a great companion for anyone who is feeling a little lost or can’t seem
to find what brings meaning to their life.
There are a few exercises that are
difficult to accomplish (for example: ask a person you admire if you can shadow
them for a day). I have skipped a couple because I don’t have the means or the
information to accomplish them. There is one that asks you what your hopes and
dreams as a child were, and I had no idea what to write for that. I did consult
old journals which helped, but I’m not sure that will be do-able for everybody.
I am also lucky enough to come from place where I know what I am passionate
about already. I know these exercises will be challenging for people who do not
know what they love on a day to day basis.
The questions asked in the book are not
deep – I am not having to look into my soul in order to find answers, yet I am coming
to some great understandings about who I am as a person and who I want to be to
the world. I am eager to continue with these exercises, and it has inspired to
me seek more books with the same kind of theme. I give this book a 4/5 for its
insightful exercises and beautiful illustrations.
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