Book cover of Putting Joy into Practice

Do your everyday actions match up with what you say you want to be in the world? On this morning’s walk, let’s talk about what your life can look like when they do. By the way, a special shout out to my friend Phoebe Farag Mikhail, author of the new book, Putting Joy into Practice: Seven Ways to Lift Your Spirit from the Early Church. (Paraclete Press) Writing the book took longer than Phoebe planned because she wanted to ensure she was walking her talk. In the epilogue she shares how her writing slowed when she realized she was weighed down by life’s cares and not seeking her own joy and indeed was far from it. The book has a marvelous authenticity as a result. Bravo Phoebe!

Walking this morning on the campus of Yale University

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By the way, you can still seize the opportunity of joining me in the Veneto region of Italy this September! There are a few spots left in my Write of Your Life Retreat! Drop me a line if you would like a copy of the full color brochure. If you’d like to attend this fabulous adventure with members of your writing group you’ll want to register soon to ensure we can accommodate everyone traveling together. Solo travelers are indeed welcome too! Read all about it here at Grand Tourist UK.