Reviewer’s Bookwatch: April 2022
Carolyn Wilhelm’s Bookshelf

I didn’t think I needed any more finding joy books, so started reading thinking it would be the same old. The author suggested writing, drawing, painting, or other activities to help process the book. Not just read it through? Well, it seems I changed my mind soon after beginning to read. This is not a “preachy” text as Oelklaus explains how her thoughts helped her to find peace. She discusses being “in love” as opposed to trying to fix other people. She explains how she stopped being a fixer of other people and says it is freeing to her to mind her own business.

Yes, some of the short writing pieces with questions at the end did seem quite easy. Some seemed to be great for writing group prompts, some seemed good for a reading group discussion warm-up, or even useful for art class. I think counselors might refer to some chapters for finding discussion topics. One of her ideas to solve feeling overwhelmed is explained in terms of her practical and step-by-step system. All in a very short chapter, which others could try although it is explained in terms of her own life. Her lesson from a ceiling fan recently happened to me after I found a telescoping and bending duster online, bought it, and was able to dust our ceiling fans. The vignettes are relatable. She asks:

“When have you felt as if you were being held hostage and your world was narrowing? How did you work your way out of it?”

A wardrobe can support the life you truly want to live, according to Oelklaus. She tells about buying three pieces of clothing and donating four. No piling all the clothes you own in one room, just thinking about the life you want.

She also discusses a “God box.” Any nagging thoughts can be put in such a box until you can see it clearly for what is really is about.

With poetry, stories from real life, and questions, this book offers a chance for a new view of life. Highly recommend.

+3

Moving Your Aging Parents

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Will you be ready when it's time...?

Whether whittling down to the essentials for a parent moving into a room or two or downsizing for ourselves, ignoring the spirit and basing decisions on health and safety alone could have devastating results.

In this hope filled book you will learn how to:

• Identify needs and desires to create a quality new life
  
• Cope with the Depression Era mind-set
  
• Create emotionally sustaining environments to nurture the soul
  
• Ready and sell the family home
  
• Ask the RIGHT questions to help divest of treasures
  
• Manage your energy and spirit throughout the process
  
• Determine when it's time to consider alternative placement
  
• Perform the ordinary in a non-ordinary way -- allowing you to preserve and heal family relationships

Expert's Acclaim for Moving Your Aging Parents

"A creative and inspiring godsend for helping Mom and Dad transition to the next phase of life. Valuable for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and seniors interested in aging with independence, dignity and grace." --Jacqueline Marcell, author Elder Rage, host of Coping With Caregiving radio show

"What a truly remarkable and elegantly written book. The information is relevant for every
relocation regardless of the age or circumstances of the client." --Sally B. Yaryan, Director, Professional Development & Education; Austin Board of REALTORS (r)

"As a thirty-five year plus veteran of health care practice as a Registered Nurse, specializing
in the care of the elderly, I offer my heart-felt endorsement of this excellent book. It offers concrete plans to follow and emphasizes the emotional and spiritual counterparts that transform seemingly difficult chores into acts of mutual joy, growth, and love." --Mary Durfor for Rebecca Reads

Learn more about this author at www.FocusOnSpace.com

From the Aging With Grace Series at Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com

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Simple Serenity: Finding Joy in Your Life
Nancy Oelklaus
http://nancyoelklaus.com
Loving Healing Press
https://www.lhpress.com
9781615996636, $16.95 Paperback, $28.95 Hardcover, $4.95 Kindle, 168p

Carolyn Wilhelm, Reviewer
Wise Owl Factory LLC

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