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Gift With Purchase - Hope Reflective Journal

April 11, 2016

Hi Friends!

I am in the process of writing a reflective journal to be used alongside the book Voices of Pain and the Voice of Hope. Instead of printing a whole new book, I'm thinking of making a PDF file that people can download and print to aid them in a deeper self-reflective process. The idea is that it will be a Gift With Purchase for anyone who buys the book. If you have already brought the book and would like a copy when it's done - just email me and let me know.

While I have a lot of the content sorted, I'm still making decisions about the format and type of journal. For example, should it be a day by day style, or rather a more question or concept based format? Because the book is so creative and different, I'd like to keep the journal in this style also.

So the reason I'm writing this is to ask you if you have any ideas or suggestions for me? Here's some questions I'd love you to consider:

  • If or when you have read Voices of Pain and the Voice of Hope, did it leave you with any questions that you'd like answers to - or topics that you'd like to explore deeper?
  • If you have had reflective-type guides / journals in the past, what was helpful about them and whatdidn't you like?
  • Do you have any other comments or suggestions that could help?

Please feel free to comment in the "comments box" or otherwise email me at: info@freedom.ac.nz if you would prefer your comments to be private.

Have a fantastic week everybody!

Lexi

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Voices of Pain and the Voice of Hope

This is a book about life and hope and change. The gradual movement from pain and despair to growth and joy.

 

Voices of Hope

The Voice of HOpe

At the end of the book "Voices of Pain and the Voice of Hope" are some Stories of Hope.  The artists that have contributed to the "Pain" artwork throughout the poem have also shared an image depicting where they are in their journeys now. Along with the image is a short testimony describing some of their story; and key insights and turning points that led them to where they are now. 

What I love about these stories is that they are REAL. They tell about the good times and the not so good. The triumphs; but also where they have stumbled or are still struggling. 

This is Life: Being content with who I am and finding Joy in times of peace or trouble.