The Wholehearted Journey: Bringing Qualities of Soul to Everyday Life and Work

"For I don't want to exist as if in some mindless entanglement in a meaningless world. I want to work myself like a silken thread in a web to which I belong." ~Denise Bissonnette Through creative writing, Denise encourages the individual to traverse the unknown and to start a journey into the world of soul. The place inside us longing to discover, inquire, solve mysteries, be surprised, awaken to passion or live in a place of fulfillment and purpose. The feather on the cover seems to be symbolizing the individual or perhaps a writing tool through which we communicate. I also think this symbolizes our ability to fly. This illuminating guide while help you live a more soulful life. "The Wholehearted Journey" will encourage you to leave your path in the world of the mundane and fly in the world of inspiration. The experience while reading this book is similar to being captivated by a speaker who has found a way to communicate with your soul. In fact Denise is an internationally renowned writer, impassioned trainer and speaker. In this work, she draws on an eclectic array of sources. Her work is also enriched with quotations from inspirational writers, teachers, poets, spiritual leaders and philosophers. There are over 500 quotes! There is nothing I love more than to find a book filled with stories, quotes, poems and divine metaphors. Denise is not only a poet when writing her poems. The way she sees life is truly beautiful. I loved the themes of the 20 chapters: I Dedicate This Day: Bringing the Sacred into the Everyday Unlived Dreams and Rising Bread: Shaping Fresh Hope from New Dreams Arriving: Embracing the Unknown Nurture Your Nature: Celebrating Your Gifts Rekindle the Flame: Restoring Purpose and Passion The Masquerade: Befriending Yourself and Others New Wings: Moving Through Fear Lessons from the Apple Tree: Accepting Change Meadowlarks: Renewing the Joy of Giving The Puppeteer: Pulling Your Own Strings The Beauty of Today: Seizing the Day The Journey to Belong: Employing Your Inner Compass On Second Thought: Harnessing Perspective At the Feet of the World: Becoming More Teachable A Heart Contained: Choosing Joy I want to Live in Color: Living Wholeheartedly Not One Alike: Valuing your Part in the Whole Rhythm: Cultivating Balance in Life and Work Veil of Wonder: Seeing through New Eyes A Pilgrim's Plea: Remaining True to the Soul Denise starts each chapter with an original poem, she then reflects on the concepts presented in the poem and presents additional passages and quotes for reflection. There are stories which present profound wisdom in only a few lines, quotes teaching truly interesting concepts and insights to inspire you in your own writing or journey. There is a page after each chapter for your own notes. Her original poems are something she receives, not something she crafts. That is very true when writing poetry. While many poets seem to be writing in a code only they understand, Denise's poems

Denise's gift is her ability to help us get to the heart of our quest for the ever-elusive work that combines satisfaction and happiness with success. Her book is a gentle guide. Her humor, spirit, and poetry delight. Enjoy.