Sparks: Inspiration for Extinguishing the Power of Fear and Igniting Amusement, Knowing, and Trust

by Emily Souder, Jodi Brandon (Editor)

For most of us, being chased by a bear isn't a regular occurrence. Yet many of us find ourselves held back by fear regularly, which may keep us from following our dreams or doing things that excite us. The voice of fear may even hold us back from doing what we know is right. In Sparks, you'll discover the different flavors of fear, and explore releasing fear's power over your actions by diving into the concepts of amusement, inner knowing, and trust. Through stories, discussion, and exercise ideas, you'll find yourself refreshed and excited to experiment with seeing life through a different lens. These are some sparks from me to you!

120 pages, Paperback

Published March 17, 2020

Reviews

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily’s words are refreshingly honest and open. They made me dig deep and then laugh out loud at times. It’s relatable, introspective, and funny, all at the same time. Her authenticity shines through in this work. It’s uplifting and really spoke to my soul. Complete with exercises to really help you dig deep and see life differently, and in a positive light. If you’re a fan of Brené Brown this is a must read! If you suffer from minor anxiety or anxiety that seems over whelming at times this is a really beneficial read.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily Souder’s book may be small but it is filled with sparks to inspire change! Emily alters the way you look at anxiety by breaking down the concept of fear. She challenges you to practice short exercises throughout the book to embrace the fear, “do the work, and do it anyway.” As a fellow licensed therapist I am very well acquainted with anxiety and how it shows up in all of our lives including my own. However, Emily’s book helped me dive deeper by allowing me to move past fear and dive into amusement. Ever since I read her concept of incorporating amusement into your life, I can’t help but see it everywhere. I will be having a terrible day and I am reminded to shift my perspective and find amusement. It is such a small, simple concept but it has created a huge shift in my life allowing me to “do the work,” trust in myself, and listen to my intuition. Needless to say, if you haven’t read this book yet please do yourself a favor and dive in! Your perspective on life will shift and you will be filled with the SPARKS to move you forward past fear and into a world filled with amusement, knowing, and trust.