#thereiambook

Happy World Book Day!although I don’t read as much as I used to (taking out 3-5 books at the library per visit) I consistently try to make an effort to read more books and partake in book clubs ! (Currently loving @hellosunshine & @belletrist ). I recently started “There I Am” by @ruthielindsey - a woman whose vibrant and poignant prose has inspired me since I followed her journey here on this platform. It is a story about her challenges through pain, loss, and discovering joy. If you have ever struggled or live with chronic pain - Ruthie’s book is the shoulder you cry on and the friend who tells you “I get it.” 🕊 This is but one the many books on my #tbrpile but now more than ever am I encouraged to truly savor in the simple acts we may sometimes take for granted, like opening the page of a book and getting lost for a spell. 📚 #worldbookday #toberead #bookslover #thereiambook #flatlayphotography #theeverygirl https://www.instagram.com/p/B_VbgEiAsZ7/?igshid=1fu5mcvscu92l

Proud friend moment. Today is the official release of my sweet friend @ruthielindsey’s first book! - Ruthie is the kindest, most generous, caring, joyful and thoughtful person you’ll ever meet. And she’s one of the people that’ve helped shape my life the most. If you know Ruthie, you know what I mean. This girl is the real deal. I feel so incredibly lucky to have this amazing woman in my life. - After a series of the most unimaginable life events, Ruthie spent 7 years living in her bed with chronic pain. She knows a few things about self-isolation, and we have so much to learn from her beautiful journey. Especially now, as we’re all #TogetherAtHome. - I often think of Ruthie’s resilience and resolve to embrace life and not let her pain define her. I admire her deeply and have learned so much about love and life from her. We all need a little more Ruthie in our lives, and now we can. This book is a deep look into her journey through life, love, loss, healing and rediscovering what it means to live. Truly live! - I’m grateful for these pages of wisdom that remind us to open our hearts and our eyes to take in and experience all of the beautiful gifts life has for us. That no matter how hard things get, you are never alone, your story is important, pain is real but it doesn’t have to define you. - You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but most importantly you’ll feel. Feel seen. Feel hope. And feel so deeply loved. - You can bring home a copy of her beautiful book here: https://amzn.to/2TQorSq (link in bio) and don’t forget to join us for the virtual book club at RuthieLindsey.com/bookclub. It kicks off on May 4 with Ruthie and our friend @jedidiahjenkins. You won’t want to miss it. - Ruthie, #ThereIAmBook is what we all need right now. I could not be more proud of you for writing this book and sharing it with the world. Congratulations my friend. You did it! (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_QJmOqjK0p/?igshid=1w15gogi0m93n