Dare to Wear Your Soul on the Outside: Live Your Legacy Now

As a mother of five, writer, and farm wife I spend most of my time taking care of others instead of myself. We have all heard how important it is to love thy self first in order to be able to love others, but often find it hard to take the time to really do it. Dr. Burgess' book is a step-by-step manual to help you discover and understand the legacy you will leave mingled with rich writing and a beautiful legacy of herself and her family. Thank you, Dr. Burgess for sharing your story with the rest of us so that we may be able to better create our own!

"...holding yourself in high regard, knowing that you are an important and significant jewel in the crown of creation." I have fallen in love with myself all over again and can love those around me with fierce intensity. I read chapter six daily, it reminds me to be swept away by the wonderful feeling of love, love for myself and those around me. I didn't want to do the activities when I read the book the first time, so I am taking my time now and re-reading the book and doing the activities. As I complete each chapter I feel as though I learn a bit more about myself and how I can better serve those I come in contact with on a daily basis. I must admit it took me a long time to get through the chapter on love, I kept re-reading it. I'd begin a new chapter and then go back and re-read love. Because I loved it so much. How refreshing...finally a book that touches on the true nature of nurturing the soul...personally and universally. I recommend this book to all who seek to be free of the chains that daily life places around us. This book provides a way to stay in the center of the storm, rather than being tossed about with everyone else.

Gloria Burgess writes from the heart and pierces your soul in the process. She speaks to that part of you that you want to nurture. Or revive. Her stories are her own, but as she tells them you can feel your stories being stirred in you. And all those stories--hers and yours--feed you and your courage to meet the world a little more honestly, a little more powerfully.

Wearing your soul on the outside seemed impossible when I started this book. I discovered this is a book to read, re-read and participate with. Living with the questions and doing the exercises made the stories in the book come alive. This will be a better world as more and more people make sacred promises to themselves and live from their passion and calling. I feel like I am learning from a gentle soul, as I sit and savor these words and practice them at my own pace. I am very grateful for this instruction book. I now know that my service does leave a footprint on this earth. Joan

This book helped me realize how I can make a difference in the world through the choices I make in my life every day. I loved the stories that illustrated how others are daring to wear their soul on the outside. Gloria's writing style is magical and very easy to follow. I read through the whole book... I didn't want to put it down! Now I want to go back through the book and complete the exercises. I really see the importance of wearing my soul on the outside and how I can help others do the same and be of service. If we all read and share this book, the world will be a better place!