The Book of Lane
Two Hundred Thirty-Five Ways to Be a More Thoughtful Person
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"Bloom where you're planted," is a quote by Mary Engelbreit. She is known throughout the world for her distinctive illustration style and spirited nostalgic warmth. Life begins for us when we begin to live it. The earlier we accept who we are and where we are can we begin to truly live and the longer our real life will be. As she is discusses the season of Spring she says to feel the stirring energy of growth; expand our awareness of all the wonderful things happening around us and to us. This is a chance to see things through new eyes, hear with new ears, and deepen our sensitivity to simple pleasures. Another season, or life cycle, has passed. In its passing, never to be repeated, the present moment arises. Now is the time to celebrate life around us with a new beginning and a new chance at life. Like nature, our lives are unfolding, each of us on our own special journey. It is a time of awakening, becoming more conscious as to who we are and what we can give to the world. When we trust the creative process of the universe, we reinvent and believe in ourselves, and we give birth to our authentic selves as we rediscover and reclaim our essence. If we are to flourish as human beings, if we are to grow into wholeness, we must bloom where we are planted. Ben Okri, a Nigerian writer who wrote during the Nigerian Civil war, wrote: “This is what you must be like. Grow wherever life puts you down.”
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About the Book
Dear Reader, The Book of Lane is a guidebook for healing and how to live a stable and freeing life in our confusing and unpredictable world. As a result of a Biblical background, the wisdom of the philosophers, Eastern Religion, and self-help motivation, “thoughts for thought,” my philosophies and moral values, and practical living ideas have been developed.
About the Author
At seventy-two, it seems like I have lived a lifetime. I was educated in the Midwest at Carroll University with a sociology/psychology double major and a minor in philosophy. After college I became a flight attendant and flew internationally. I also attended a junior college where I took religions of the world and guidance and counseling. With a bipolar mood disorder and being a member of two twelve-step programs, I am sensitive to other people and want to help. My career was in human resources where I wrote company handbooks, job descriptions, and policies and procedures. Through my consulting company I have had experience writing reviews, newspaper articles, and testimonials. As a part-time mystery shopper I learned the value of customer service. Living in California, I am a grandmother of two teenagers and a passionate animal lover.