Creativity takes Courage. —Henri Matisse

I'm super excited to announce the release of Yoga with a French Twist: A Journey through the Chakras.    

I have written all my life but this is my first book. It has truly been a labor of love and a humbling learning experience. When I wrote the last word on my manuscript over a year ago, I was exhilarated and naively started sharing that I had "finished my book." LOL! I had been hiking up the mountain and thought I had reached the top, without realizing that the steepest part was right in front of me! I have to admit that I camped on the flanks of that mountain for several months. At first, again with great naivete, I thought someone would come and discover me and carry me to the very top! But how could anyone find me if I didn't put myself out there?

So I went to work and learned a new craft: how to publish a book. I read about it, listened to podcasts, watched webinars and talked to many wonderful authors who gave me precious advice. I even created my own website and Instagram account, to my children's surprise! But I had to make all the big decisions because ultimately I was the one who had to climb that mountain! In the meantime, people were asking me: What's taking so long? Is it ever getting published? I felt grateful to actually have anyone interested in my creation, but also guilty to keep them waiting. Then I remembered that I had the same kind of doubts when I was pregnant with my first child: "I can't do it, I don't know what I'm doing, I'm going to be the first pregnant woman in the history of the world unable to birth a baby!"

The idea of putting my creation out there was frightening! As I shared in my first blog on vulnerability three months ago: 

Right now, I am ready to take a giant step into the unknown; I can't even see the other side. I have worked hard on a big soul project: writing a book, and I need to show up and let it be seen. Allow myself to be vulnerable, open and exposed. I might stumble and fall and get bruised on the way, but there is no other way. I need to be daring and step into the light.   

I'd agonized over every single word and punctuation in this book, but I finally had to let it go: let go of fear, let go of perfectionism, let go of expectations, let go of my creation. I had to release it and trust the universe to take care of it.

So here it is: I would like to introduce you to my first book YOGA WITH A FRENCH TWIST: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHAKRAS: 190 pages of sweat, tears and joy!!! It is truly a labor of love and I believe with all my heart it will change your life and help you on your journey. I would not put it out there if I didn't believe it strongly. Marianne Williamson says that we live in a society that puts more emphasis on marketing than content. I am definitely on the opposite side of the spectrum: I gave all I had to my content and went into the marketing very grudgingly. As an introvert, it's not easy putting myself and my creation out there. But I climbed that mountain and if I can do it, you can too! Follow your dreams, it's never too late. I have wanted to be a writer ever since I could read. I'm 57 and I finally did it. (Did I just tell you my age?) 

Finally, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I could not have done it without the support, love and enthusiasm of my community! Whenever I hesitated about moving forward, I remembered the words of my friend Carol: "You need to put this book in as many hands as you can, my friend! It's going to have a huge impact and help so many; it's your gift to the world!" 

If you've done the hike, climbed the mountain and are apprehensive about stepping into vulnerability, take that step into the light with me. And enjoy the amazing view.

Another smart friend told me this morning: just tell people to buy your book!
So this is for you, Becky: EVERYONE, BUY MY BOOK! 
Thank you.
Love, Peace & Light,