As You Feel, So You Heal: A Write of Passage

by Donna DeNomme

What if you could dance freely through life's emotional ups and downs? What if you could connect with your innermost character and ultimately, gain unshakable self-acceptance? In Write of Passage, award-winning author Donna DeNomme leads you on a journey of self-acceptance through writing. Using engaging stories, exploratory journaling prompts, and contemplative meditations, DeNomme provides clear, practical strategies to comfort and encourage you as you move through five gateways: awakening, departure, meeting life's challenge, venturing into the inner cave, and returning with the golden insights. Whether you make your way with pen and paper or simply meditate on its thought-provoking content, you'll gain a deeper appreciation of your authentic self by discovering emotional guideposts for personal healing and soul evolution.

Genres: Writing

144 pages, Hardcover

Published October 28, 2019

About the author

Donna DeNomme has spent a lifetime helping seekers claim their true voice. She invites us to recognize all facets of who we are, including the weaker or wounded parts so we might nurture them to heal and grow into their fullest potential.

Donna is the award-winning, internationally published author of six books including the Turtle Wisdom series, 8 Keys to Wholeness, Ophelia’s Oracle, and As You Feel, So You Heal: A Write of Passage; two meditation CD’s, Spinning the Light and Sacred Journey; and several online programs including A Write of Passage and 8 Essential Keys: Tools for Hope-Filled Healing and Expansive Evolutionary Growth.

With an eclectic training in traditional and depth psychology, as well as alternative and indigenous practices, Donna is a conscious energy teacher, shamanic healer, ceremonial leader, and Master Success Coach. She was recognized as Colorado’s “Spiritual Health Guru” by 5280 Magazine for her innovative empowerment techniques which inspire us to recognize and own our “Wisdom Story,” so we might consciously compose our next chapter.

Reviews

[Literary Redhead]

Life Coach DeNomme has penned a wise guide to emotional and spiritual healing. It starts: “You’ve been drawn to AS YOU FEEL, SO YOU HEAL for a reason. There is something within you that yearns to be seen, to be heard, and to be felt.” It uses journaling prompts and meditation to unearth and heal stuck feelings, with illuminating quotes, stories and illustrations to underscore lessons learned. Highly recommended!

Pub Date 28 Oct 2019.

Thanks to Donna DeNomme, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

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[Rebecca]

I feel like this is a good start for those taking a newfound interest in self-love, self-discovery & personal healing.

It offers reminders that we all too often forget however a lot of these are cliche or overdone ineffectively.

I enjoyed some of the artwork & agreed with a lot that the author had to say, I just didn’t think they said much that was new.

[Kimberly Tierney]

This is part self-help book and part introspective journal (via prompts, you'll need a separate notebook or journal for your answers). It is a great starting point for someone ready to begin the journey of mental health wellness and healing. It addresses some areas I haven't seen in books like this before, which was valuable to me, but there are some points you'll find everywhere. Honestly, those everywhere points are probably the most important since everyone repeats them, so it seems fitting for a book like this to touch on them too.

[Anne Marie]

A lovely, elegant book for anyone who wants to embark on an inner journey of knowing themselves on a deeper level. Even just pondering the questions and writing prompts will be valuable. The illustrations are lovely and the book is gentle and inviting.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Athena Rupas]

Donna DeNomme, a life coach, has written a lovely book for those looking to begin an inner journey into oneself. The book is well written and well thought out. I definitely recommend this book. Plus the illustrations are beautiful.

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

[Coleen Hampf]

This is a life changing book. You will no longer stuff feelings, deny emotions or get over it. You will embrace all emotions that show up in your life. You will honor them and invite them to stay for a warm cup of tea.

[shh I’m reading]

A sweet integration of emotions, spirituality and the natural world. I thought the book provided a lot of great insight on how emotions play into the spiral of life and was really written with love!

[A. J]

As you all probably know by now I'm going through a period of time where I really enjoy books about emotional growth, self-help, shadow work or whatever else you want to call it.  They just really seem to be speaking to me recently, so I was excited to give this book a try when I received it from NetGalley.

Sometimes I can really get a lot from these books, and sometimes I just can't. Sadly this was one such book that I couldn't get into.  From the beginning the language and writing style just felt really fake to me. Like the author was using all of the ''right'' words for the genre, but the meaning behind them lacked depth.   And as much as I really do want to connect better with my emotions, I just couldn't look past the bullshit to something that would mean more. 

The drawings in this book were really pretty, and that's probably the only positive thing I have to say. I didn't finish the book because I never connected with the connect. In the end I gave As You Feel, So You Heal two stars on Goodreads. Maybe others will have better luck with it than me.