The Spirit Within Us: Understanding Our Gifts

The Spirit Within Us: Understanding Our Gifts invites its readers to explore their attributes and True Spirit through storytelling, poetry, beautiful illustrations, and personal artwork. The ultimate goal is for the reader to create and express your own story.Part I - Is a story- Told through the eyes of a fictional character named Bicycle Betty who is, - Coaxed by a mysterious voice to bike into the Universe of the Attri Beauties (Attributes)- Which contains fourteen colorful planets, each representing an attribute specific to Betty- Each planet has unique characters (the Attri Beauties) who present examples of personal and societal experiences and stressors we might encounter in life- The message at each planet is narrated through short stories and poetry- Betty learns about the different attributes and gifts she possesses but has lost sight of- With her new found realization, Betty recognizes and acknowledges the True Spirit inside of her and makes transformational changes in her lifePart II - The reader is asked to: - Write or creatively express their own personal story about who they are- Creatively express their own experiences and attributes they have or aspire to- Name and color the provided black and white illustrations representing their chosen attributes for each planet or place they choose- Express how their discovered attributes can be used in their life to make positive differencesA must read for anyone who feels unsettled in life, who doesn't recognize their potential, or whose quiet inner voice is being drowned out by the loud external factors of life.