Times of major loss or upheaval in life can be devastating, and thoughts of change can evoke fear and uncertainty. Author Barbara A. Bernard believes that times like these also present the possibility for self-transformation. Loss can bring opportunity. A birthday of the soul occurs when we accept these moments as an invitation to further our growth toward a more expansive life.
In sharing her own journey of renewal after an emotional tsunami in her life, and by relating stories of others who have experienced transformation amid painful circumstances, Bernard offers penetrating insights for healing in the wake of heart-shattering events. Taking time to be quiet, examining habitual thoughts, changing our perspective, expressing gratitude, and honoring our innate creativity can all support the birth of a new self.
Birthdays of the soul provide fresh understanding of how we can thrive in the world. From them we learn we have a choice about how we will respond in any situation-from the narrowness of fear or with openness to possibility. Barbara A. Bernard's journey inspires those facing change to choose new ways of being that will support them in discovering their true life purpose. Birthdays of the Soul can transform lives.
About the Author: The power of story influences the way Barbara A. Bernard learns, the way she teaches, and the way she lives each day. Storytelling is the foundation of her life's work as a writer, coach, and educational consultant. Her extensive experience in education, psychology, mediation, human resource development, and cross-cultural communication inform and enhance all of her writing. Birthdays of the Soul expands the message of her earlier book, The Secret Gift: Growth in Times of Loss. It arose from her journey through major challenges that deepened her passion for living.
LuAnne Dowling is a freelance editor, who combines her love of language with degrees in liberal arts and adult education to contribute to books ranging from instructional guides to philosophical thought. In Birthdays of the Soul, her collaboration with Barbara A. Bernard integrates her passions for the study of consciousness, human potential, and many of her other interests.
