This past November marked the 2nd birthday of my book Jungle Up And Breathe. To quote an old colleague, “I think you just gave birth to your third child.” I can say, my book has certainly developed a life of its own and I find myself nurturing its growth as it slowly finds its way into the reader’s hands. I have to date, sold approximately 500 copies to which I am humbly grateful.
Though, not a best seller yet, I value every step of its journey and I am reminded of a quote I heard somewhere – “If you plant a tree and it bears fruit, great; and if it doesn’t, at least you have a tree.” This quote reflects a mindset of appreciating the process and the outcomes, whether they meet your expectations or not and echoes spiritual teachings. Especially the teachings found in The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali, a foundational text I read before I even started writing as it offers guidelines on how to achieve spiritual liberation through disciplined practice, self-control and insight.
I invite you to read the reviews on Amazon and this special review I have attached here. If my book can help my readers view their challenges and life from a higher perspective, my mission as an author is accomplished.
Coming Soon – A book signing at Headlines Salon in Falmouth, MA. Stay tuned for time and dates.
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There is an old saying “When the student is ready, the teacher appears,” and this couldn’t be more true for me with Maryann’s book.
To say these past several years of my life were difficult is an understatement. Within five years I lost four very special people in my life. my dear 25year old son to a chronic medical condition, two years later my incredible mother, then my beloved husband passed very unexpectedly from a heart attack, my wonderful father passed away at the tender age of 92 and then my sweet dog passed the day after Christmas. I was brought to my knees and trying to hold on to all the strength I could muster but so fearful of the life ahead without those I loved most dearly. Life as I knew it had changed rapidly and permanently and the succession of deaths left me hollow and numb.
As much as I tried to remain strong and positive I was scared of the journey ahead alone. I knew eventually I would heal and rise again and reading Maryann’s book helped me to shift my perspective and trust that not only could I restore my sense of security but I could thrive in the process, that by trusting in myself and knowing that my higher power, God, had my back and a plan for me, truly helped me to let go of the fear and just jungle up and BREATHE.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is afraid of letting go, who needs a little nudge to make a change, who needs to surrender to let life unfold in new and glorious ways and who needs to trust that inner voice that all will be well. It’s a great book and you’re going to love reading about her wit and strength!