"Finding Your Piece"

disclaimer:  I received the book below for free in exchange for my honest opinions.  All opinions remain my own.

"Finding Your Piece:  32 Principles to help you Live Your Calling"

by Julie Corrine

  Mommy in PA:  "Finding Your Piece" is a very well organized book about the 32 different things you can do in your life to help you make your dreams a reality.  I was very surprised to see some of the different ideas that Julie came up with that the other books of similar subject that I have read recently didn't really touch upon. 

 

  This is a combination story type and self-help.  Julie takes us on her journey from the mainland to Maui.  This is where Julie will be able to "find her piece".  I love the parts about the guy she calls "Wydwell" especially the teeth part (you will just have to read it to find out).  She explains that there are three phases.  The hiding phase is when you realize you feel restless and know you need to make some changes.  The healing phase is where the 32 principles come in to play.  And the calling phase is when you have finally made it to your ideal life situation.

  The 32 principles are the most valuable part of this book.  She takes each one and writes a page or two about things that you can do to move on.  She breaks each one down with a definition, clues that you have not mastered this part yet, results that will occur once you master it, and she also gives you the tools that she uses for each one too (action, prayer, and song).  I love her song choices! 

  Here is a short list of some of the principles that I found most interesting:  observer (pretend you are spectator to any given situation so that you remain nonjudgemental), mastermind (this one is when you tend to think that you have to do everything yourself), and true sleep (making ourselves realize that we deserve sleep and figure out how much we really need). 

  There is also a huge list of resources in the back of the book for further reading, viewing, and doing.  Thanks Julie!

  This book will come in very handy as I continue on my path of positive thinking and shaping my own future.