Emily, I needed this book. I've just started it as it arrived yesterday. This year I was forced out of rooms. An aunt who I had been very close to had stopped emailing me everyday or answering my emails, out of the blue stopped. My BIL stopped talking to me too. No more sharing music, nothing. I was his sponsor in RCIA in the Catholic Church and just became Godmother to his daughter but I'm navigating that space. Since the pandemic and all my extended families kids have grown up, there are no more kid parties. So while cousins and aunts live locally I don't see much of them and they are like strangers now when we get together on Christmas. I always get anxious at Christmas with having to see a bunch of strangers. Your book is helping me realize that it is okay and I don't need to carry baggage from past relationships with them that are no longer. It's very hard but it happens. You have written a wonderful book, a masterpiece! Congratulations! ❤️
I ordered this book last November because I am encouraged by most anything you have shared since back in the Chatting at the Sky era. The more you have shared since then and especially this morning, I know it is exactly what I needed and didn’t know it. I just love how the Lord does that😍 moving along…the book arrived yesterday. Although I won’t receive it until tonight and I am about undone about it. Darn it!! Just darn it! To explain, all our orders go to my husband’s office because we have had many packages stolen from deliveries made to our home. And wouldn’t you know it… my husband forgot to pick it up off his desk on his way home yesterday afternoon.
I know I don’t have to share all this although I have got to tell someone about it🤪 and I believe you will understand my angst 🥰
I am so looking forward to immersing myself into all the words you will share with me…tomorrow. I am so thankful for you. Yes, you Emily. (((hugs)))
Received my copy yesterday and started reading it within the hour. I knew that I needed this book the moment you announced it, and I had pre-ordered it months ago. I will read it slowly, probably 3 or 4 times. It is so timely for me as we are navigating big changes in my husband’s career this very week - closing one door and opening another into a very different room. Good and necessary and planned changes…but the planning hasn’t made them less hard. So grateful for your gift of discernment and for the work you did to share that gift and process with all of us.
I sat down and read it through without stopping an hour after it arrived on my porch, then put it down and just wept. So very relatable. So very helpful. Emily all your books have had all of you in them but this one had your raw soul in it and it is doing and will do good work in the world.
And oh my word the Quaker meeting house description and how my brain went RIGHT TO FLEABAG when you started describing this beautiful meeting. And then you were like “guess what I thought of”. Kindred spirit 😅
Seriously though, what a generous and infinitely insightful gift this book is.
Emily, I feel behind even as I am trying to breeze through the book (soo good!). I saw two time sensitive messages appear and disappear while I was trying to do something else and I’m not sure where they come from or how to find them. Any chance of a resend? And where were video reviews recorded?
I have started the book. I had a thought if it takes 10,000hours to master something. I am a super genius guru of an rn 44 years strong in my practice I have done the 10,000 8x. No wonder I want out and am tired. It makes sense really. Back to the book now.
I just started reading yesterday...it's helpful as I reflect on a room/space in my life where I've tried really hard to enter, but continues to not welcome me. Helpful to realize that it would not be a place that I could be fully me. In reading your ways to discern, it has helped me to see that I want to release trying to fit where I will never fit. To release trying and be open to entering a different room.
Emily - In my valiant efforts to declutter the soul (and living spaces), your work continues to hold pride of place in my heart and on my bookshelves (analog and digital). Thank you for blessing us with another “hello” to your art and wealth of wisdom!
Emily, I’ve already finished the audio book (but also have the kindle version for reference)… I will be going through it more slowly again. I could say so much about it but mostly want to thank you for writing it so thoughtfully. I felt so understood and seen in my current “reentry.” (What an incredible analogy that is giving me so much grace and compassion for where I am after transitions in nearly every area of my life in the past year!) I know it’s got to be such a vulnerable feeling to write about your personal journey in such a polarizing time in many of our faith communities. What I love about you (among so many things) is your recognition of nuance. It’s what’s needed but sadly isn’t often offered by people of faith. Praying for you and your family. So thankful for you.
I have always enjoyed every thing you say and do, but this has to be at the top of the list for possible favorite: “Because you’re a Soul Minimalist, I already know for sure that you see through a BS marketing pitch.” 🙌🙌🙌 I’m so glad God directed my journey toward you in so many ways. Excited to read this latest offering.
We just got back from a mini get away to the gorgeous wildflower bedecked Texas hill country and my copy was awaiting me on the front porch! My husband and I are getting ready to have a moving sale (and move across the country) but I’m carving out some time to read over the next few days with a tasty drink (or 2) from my local coffee truck. I have been awaiting this book since I pre-bought it 10/1/2023 and I have really enjoyed the free gifts too. Re-listening to the blessing on leaving a beloved space from the podcast had me close to tears as I drove to work last week where I teach nursing at my local community college. There are a lot of beloved spaces I’m preparing to leave, while I’m also excited about the rooms I’m preparing to walk in to. Thank you for writing this book and sharing your life with us right now Emily!
I'm in the UK and waiting patiently (impatiently!) for another few weeks for my book but I'm loving the blessings on the app, especially the "For the one who stayed". I've been sitting with the words "hello to being all the way here today" for the last few days - so thank you Emily 🩶
Emily, I needed this book. I've just started it as it arrived yesterday. This year I was forced out of rooms. An aunt who I had been very close to had stopped emailing me everyday or answering my emails, out of the blue stopped. My BIL stopped talking to me too. No more sharing music, nothing. I was his sponsor in RCIA in the Catholic Church and just became Godmother to his daughter but I'm navigating that space. Since the pandemic and all my extended families kids have grown up, there are no more kid parties. So while cousins and aunts live locally I don't see much of them and they are like strangers now when we get together on Christmas. I always get anxious at Christmas with having to see a bunch of strangers. Your book is helping me realize that it is okay and I don't need to carry baggage from past relationships with them that are no longer. It's very hard but it happens. You have written a wonderful book, a masterpiece! Congratulations! ❤️
Book and audio are UH-Mazing, can we also talk about those shoes in the picture there? 👀🤣💕
I ordered this book last November because I am encouraged by most anything you have shared since back in the Chatting at the Sky era. The more you have shared since then and especially this morning, I know it is exactly what I needed and didn’t know it. I just love how the Lord does that😍 moving along…the book arrived yesterday. Although I won’t receive it until tonight and I am about undone about it. Darn it!! Just darn it! To explain, all our orders go to my husband’s office because we have had many packages stolen from deliveries made to our home. And wouldn’t you know it… my husband forgot to pick it up off his desk on his way home yesterday afternoon.
I know I don’t have to share all this although I have got to tell someone about it🤪 and I believe you will understand my angst 🥰
I am so looking forward to immersing myself into all the words you will share with me…tomorrow. I am so thankful for you. Yes, you Emily. (((hugs)))
Received my copy yesterday and started reading it within the hour. I knew that I needed this book the moment you announced it, and I had pre-ordered it months ago. I will read it slowly, probably 3 or 4 times. It is so timely for me as we are navigating big changes in my husband’s career this very week - closing one door and opening another into a very different room. Good and necessary and planned changes…but the planning hasn’t made them less hard. So grateful for your gift of discernment and for the work you did to share that gift and process with all of us.
I sat down and read it through without stopping an hour after it arrived on my porch, then put it down and just wept. So very relatable. So very helpful. Emily all your books have had all of you in them but this one had your raw soul in it and it is doing and will do good work in the world.
And oh my word the Quaker meeting house description and how my brain went RIGHT TO FLEABAG when you started describing this beautiful meeting. And then you were like “guess what I thought of”. Kindred spirit 😅
Seriously though, what a generous and infinitely insightful gift this book is.
Emily, I feel behind even as I am trying to breeze through the book (soo good!). I saw two time sensitive messages appear and disappear while I was trying to do something else and I’m not sure where they come from or how to find them. Any chance of a resend? And where were video reviews recorded?
Do you mean as part of the launch team? Those should be emailed to you if so - check your email?
I have started the book. I had a thought if it takes 10,000hours to master something. I am a super genius guru of an rn 44 years strong in my practice I have done the 10,000 8x. No wonder I want out and am tired. It makes sense really. Back to the book now.
I’m currently out of town but my copy is patiently waiting on me to get home and start reading!! I know it’s going to be so great. Thank you Emily 😊
I just started reading yesterday...it's helpful as I reflect on a room/space in my life where I've tried really hard to enter, but continues to not welcome me. Helpful to realize that it would not be a place that I could be fully me. In reading your ways to discern, it has helped me to see that I want to release trying to fit where I will never fit. To release trying and be open to entering a different room.
Emily - In my valiant efforts to declutter the soul (and living spaces), your work continues to hold pride of place in my heart and on my bookshelves (analog and digital). Thank you for blessing us with another “hello” to your art and wealth of wisdom!
I’m waiting on my copy from Amazon and it’s delayed. I hope that means it sold out!!!
Emily, I’ve already finished the audio book (but also have the kindle version for reference)… I will be going through it more slowly again. I could say so much about it but mostly want to thank you for writing it so thoughtfully. I felt so understood and seen in my current “reentry.” (What an incredible analogy that is giving me so much grace and compassion for where I am after transitions in nearly every area of my life in the past year!) I know it’s got to be such a vulnerable feeling to write about your personal journey in such a polarizing time in many of our faith communities. What I love about you (among so many things) is your recognition of nuance. It’s what’s needed but sadly isn’t often offered by people of faith. Praying for you and your family. So thankful for you.
I have always enjoyed every thing you say and do, but this has to be at the top of the list for possible favorite: “Because you’re a Soul Minimalist, I already know for sure that you see through a BS marketing pitch.” 🙌🙌🙌 I’m so glad God directed my journey toward you in so many ways. Excited to read this latest offering.
We just got back from a mini get away to the gorgeous wildflower bedecked Texas hill country and my copy was awaiting me on the front porch! My husband and I are getting ready to have a moving sale (and move across the country) but I’m carving out some time to read over the next few days with a tasty drink (or 2) from my local coffee truck. I have been awaiting this book since I pre-bought it 10/1/2023 and I have really enjoyed the free gifts too. Re-listening to the blessing on leaving a beloved space from the podcast had me close to tears as I drove to work last week where I teach nursing at my local community college. There are a lot of beloved spaces I’m preparing to leave, while I’m also excited about the rooms I’m preparing to walk in to. Thank you for writing this book and sharing your life with us right now Emily!
I’ve received my book and am anxious to start it!! BTW, what brand are the cute shoes you’re wearing in the pic?!
They are my sisters shoes that I borrowed! I will ask her.
I'm in the UK and waiting patiently (impatiently!) for another few weeks for my book but I'm loving the blessings on the app, especially the "For the one who stayed". I've been sitting with the words "hello to being all the way here today" for the last few days - so thank you Emily 🩶