Powerful Mind. Powerful Soul.

By: NOW Author: Sheila Vaske - Powerful Mind. Powerful Soul.

One of the questions asked of me when I decided to write this book was, “What do I hope my readers will gain from reading my book?” This led me to realize an inspirational book is simply not enough. People will read the book like they have many others but then forget about it, and the practices within it are not put in place to truly create the change they seek. This was the moment I decided I needed to do more than just write a book. I needed to create an entire experience and instructions on how to live it.

That thought and decision inspired me to get more creative. So, I figured I would create an inspirational card deck and a journal with my book. These cards give a quote of the day and then give an exercise to do for that day. The exercises are easy to do and do not require much time. The journal goes along with the cards by prompting questions that make it so simple and easy to use while also being impactful and effective.

Many of us have such an internal craving to become our best selves, but life always seems to get in the way. We are all living in this fast-paced world, juggling so many things all at once that it becomes so easy to believe and think we do not have time or it’s just too much work and effort to become our best selves. The fact is, it doesn’t require much time at all. I believe we only need to take about five to ten minutes a day. In fact, sometimes, all we need is just a simple reminder. Something to ponder and think about throughout the day as we go about juggling it all.

I wanted to create an experience that doesn’t make you feel pressured or guilty for not dedicating so much time to it. Although there are many great, powerful, impactful books and journals already published. What I have discovered is that there were no simple methods to put them all together as a full experience along with the guidance necessary.

More than anything, it takes honest and genuine self-reflection and a small amount of effort and work. Simply be honest with yourself and your situation. Let’s face it, we are all on our own journeys. All journeys are different, but all of them are important. It is so important not to compare your journey to anyone else’s. Simply focus on yourself and your own journey, at the end of the day, we cannot show up and be good for others if we are not good to ourselves first.

We are living in unprecedented times at this moment. We've all gone through some horrible experiences these last few years. There are so many people shifting and wanting more out of life. More and more people are wondering what their purpose is, how to repair the damages that have been done, and how to move forward and become their best selves.

Healing and loving energy is so unbelievably powerful, and it can and will change the world. I believe that one person can change and make a difference in at least five lives in just one day simply by saying kind things and showing light upon everyone they meet. Now, imagine if we as a collective could reach five people per day, how many lives could be changed. Thousands and eventually millions of people. This world would become a much more beautiful, happier, healthier, and better place. It all starts with committing to healing one of us at a time.

The world is made up of energy, good or bad. I would love this experience to make an impact and change the energy of negativity, fear, and self-destruction into one of light, love, kindness, self-confidence, and inspiration. Whether energy is good or bad, it is infectious. If we can reach thousands and millions of people, especially young adults and children, to begin living in a state of positive mindsets, trusting it will release so much positivity that the world can and will truly change. It all can start with just five to ten minutes a day, one individual at a time.