Bloom


I am working on learning how to
 be whole and free within myself, to 
acknowledge my brokenness, manifest
my own happiness, and succeed and
fail gracefully.

~A Self Study
~Beau Taplin


My best friend visited my hometown this past weekend. She came bearing gifts. Whoever said better late than never was wise beyond their years. Pickles surprised me with belated birthday gifts. Amongst these gifts was Beau Taplin's book, Bloom. I received this book on Saturday, May 6. I have read and reread this book three times over the course of this week. Now I will say it is a short book but the thoughts expressed in Bloom are captivating and put into perspective almost every thought I have ever had. Beau Taplin's writing has invaded my soul. He is one of my favorite authors right now. I have quoted his words numerous times over this week. I have a frame in my kitchen that I write quotes and phrases for daily inspiration and Bloom has dominated this week. If you feast on words then read Beau Taplin's writings. They will satisfy your hunger a hundred times over.
PS. I am not paid to advertise or promote Bloom in any way. I just wanted to share something dear to me.

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