Grace, Guidance, and Gifts: Sacred Blessings to Light Your Way

Author: Sonia Choquette

Places: United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Republic of South Africa, Canada, and India

Publisher: Hay House, Inc. USA: http://www.hayhouse.com; Australia: http://www.hayhouse.com.au; United Kingdom: http://www.hayhouse.com.uk; South Africa: http://www.hayhouse.co.za; Canada: www.raincoast.com; India: http://www.hayhouse.co.in

Edition: 1st. Edition, July 2012

Pages: 231

Special Features: Meditation CD included

Price: USA/CAN $18.95; UK 12.99

Tradepaper ISBN: 978-1-4019-3744-7

Digital ISBN: 978-1-4019-3745-4

Had I been browsing the stacks of any bookstore or digital new releases on the computer, my attention would have been immediately drawn to the latest from Sonia Choquette and for all good reason: Who doesn't need more sacred blessings in their lives or to be reminded of those precious gifts bestowed upon us?

The title invites readers to learn what is in store for them once they shift their focus from walking aimlessly along their journey to turning to one of Divine attentiveness. The cover, designed by Julie Davidson, illuminates that invitation in the form of a lighted candle drawing us toward something truly special which lies between the covers.

Ms. Choquette defines her mission, as well as the premise of this book, "to unite your soul and your spirit" through three Divine blessings: Grace, Guidance, and Gifts. Reading the introduction offers important instruction prior to beginning the meditations.

Formatted into three sections, each blessing contains a Message from Spirit, a Morning Affirmation or Invocation, a daily Mantra to repeat throughout the day, and a concluding a Blessing. The writing revives the soul and invokes the strength of Spirit.

Grace, Guidance, and Gifts cannot be defined as a passive read, although that's what I did initially. Opening the book to a random page can prove equally effective. This is an interactive work requiring the reader to begin a daily ritual or to enhance one’s established prayer practice. The author writes in an easy, understandable, non-denominational style applicable to all faith groups or traditions. Read individually or in a group setting.. Ms. Choquette provides a “True North” for the soul to look toward the Creator.

The author recommends the accompanying CD be played at bedtime. The disc contains three guided meditations ranging in length from 15 to 20 minutes focusing on the three blessings. They are designed to draw the listener into a relaxed, safe, state and open one up to that particular blessing.

As a new member of Hay House’s review program, selecting this book could not have come at a better time in my life. I believe Grace, Guidance, and Gifts: Sacred Blessings to Light Your Way has the potential to become an important tool to reveal what lies within, make the grey days brighter, and, ultimately, to unite with Spirit.

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I was not financially compensated for this post. I received the book from Hay House for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.