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Book Synopsis“SANCTUARY! SANCTUARY! SANCTUARY!” yells Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) as he enters the cathedral to escape his tormentors. Sanctuary: A place of asylum and immunity. A place of peace and unconditional love. A place to escape from the everyday stressors of life. An attainable retreat accomplished through intentional living.
"Creating a Haven of Peace" provides a formula for creating Sanctuary in your own home. An escape from the busyness and chaos surrounding our families today. Here are very attainable steps to creating the life you desire.
How incorporating the five senses can turn your home into a Sanctuary of peace and love that supersedes the “security” you think money can provide.
How relationship trumps all in building a foundation for peace.
How “being your own boss” isn’t all it’s cut out to be. The myths and realities of living the unpredictable entrepreneurial life.
How The Ugly Year turned into success and unexpected life change and how you can change your own life story.
When the business failed, the IRS was knocking at the door, the kids were hungry and we had borrowed a beat up car from a friend, I assumed this was the beginning of poverty and embarrassment. Instead, it turned out to be the wakeup call for our greatest and most successful adventure.
“Our family never had ‘problems’. We always had ‘Opportunities for Solutions’ and we could get mighty creative with figuring out the solutions!”
Trade Review“You embody this message more than anyone I can think of. And not just to family or house guests. You create a haven of peace, love, acceptance, and fun wherever you go. In your home. At your events. On your property. Out and about. Wherever you are. The world needs this message. The world needs you.” --- Gail Hyatt
“Joanne shares a powerful combination of high points and struggles from her nearly five decades of marriage in "Creating a Haven of Peace." This book will be a go-to resource for me as I strive to continue to improve my relationship and lead others in doing the same.” -- Nick Pavlidis, author Confessions of a Terrible Husband www.aterriblehusband.com
“In a world that is often too fast and preoccupied, Joanne Miller not only unfolds how to create “A Haven of Peace,” she offers one to us in the midst of reading her delightful book. With artistry and authenticity, Joanne encourages us to pause and ponder our priorities, and gives practical ways to create a home where family and friends will long to linger. Joanne doesn’t just talk about peaceful havens;she is one, exuding peace, warmth, and grace! We need this book to remind us of what really matters and how to stay true to our best selves, regardless of circumstance.” -- Susie Miller, MA, MDiv, Author/Speaker/Coach www.susiemiller.com
Table of ContentsChapter 1 In the Beginning. . .I Had a Choice to Make
Chapter 2 FAMILY: You Gotta' Love 'Em!
Chapter 3 What's Your Mission?
Chapter 4 Putting the OM in H-O-M-E
Chapter 5 What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
Chapter 6 Change isn't an Option. . .It's a Given!
Chapter 7 Are You a Debbie Downer?
Chapter 8 A Tragedy or an Education?
Chapter 9 And They Lived Happily Ever After
