My Sacred Pause
My Sacred Pause
My Sacred Pause: Daily reflections on looking within, loving who you are, and living out loud is a collection of essays designed to inspire busy women to pause and take a few minutes for themselves each day. The daily reflections are a culmination of my work as a therapist, yoga teacher, and creator of Badass Self-Care®.
The stories and strategies that I share in My Sacred Pause have grown out of my experiences as a woman navigating self-care in this patriarchal world. I believe they will resonate deeply with all women but particularly with those who identify as sensitive and empathic. Throughout the pages of My Sacred Pause you will learn how to give yourself the same beautiful care you so easily give others. You will reclaim self-love and self-trust and learn strategies for taking care of your needs, setting healthy boundaries, and honoring your truth. We do this work for ourselves and we do this work for our world. Because women taking care of themselves creates powerful shifts within and without.
This hardcover book is gorgeous and meant to be used each day as you pause and take a few minutes for yourself. My intention is to offer you a moment of mindfulness amidst the chaos of daily life. My hope is that the simple ideas and practices within these pages will add up to create a powerful impact in your life. I encourage you to create a ritual around the reading of this book. Give yourself space to turn inward and reflect on the message of the day, perhaps over your morning cup of tea or snuggled up in bed at the end of your day.
I adore this book. You can read it daily or pick it up when you need some clarity. The author guides you through a gentle practice that helps to settle your mind and open your heart. I look forward to starting my day with the simple yet powerful exercises of positivity. Each page holds an opportunity to slow down and honor yourself with bite size reflections. It really is a small gift to yourself, but even bigger gift to those around you. I feel ready to take on the challenges of the day after taking care of myself. If you are looking for a book that is spiritual but not religious and you need a few minutes to ground your spinning head, then this book is just what you have wished for. ~ Jennifer Winarski
Melinda's words are grounded and compassionate. Her daily reflections and prompts offer gentle nudges toward greater self-awareness and self-compassion. Reading them, I feel as though I am in conversation with a best friend, the kind of friend who loves you up but who will also encourage you to look at and address the messy, hard corners in your life. (Would make a great gift for this kind of friend as well!) I've honestly never been much for daily-entry style books, but I actually keep this one next to my bed and find myself reading the day's entry and prompts to contemplate as I fall asleep each night. This book is a true companion. ~ Alaya Morning
I absolutely love this book of daily prompts and meditations. I have been using this book as art prompts for my visual journal, which combines watercolor and words. The author interweaves personal reflection with questions and thoughts. I love her insights and affirmations. This year I'm dedicating to self-love and self-care and this book is a wonderful companion. ~ Angie Yingst