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\"Introvert<\/a>Greetings faithful readers. I wanted to let you know that my latest book is now available!<\/p>\n

I gave a reading out our local independent book store <\/a>the other night. We had a great turnout and people asked great questions about the challenges and joys of being an introvert. I shared my story of how I realized recently that I had become a disempowered introvert and that researching and writing this book had empowered me to embrace my introversion–my Introvert Edge<\/em><\/p>\n

I’ll be excited to be teaching a program for introverts and mindfulness at Kripalu in August. Stay tuned for details.<\/p>\n

I was also on The Mark Johnson show, a radio interview call in program on WDEV. I was pleased to see how many people called in with questions and how many downloaded the podcast.\u00a0You can listen to the podcast here:<\/a><\/p>\n

Here is the Top Ten List from the beginning of the book, which gives a preview of what the book covers:<\/p>\n

1. There is nothing wrong with you! Introversion is normal and valuable\u2014it is a\u00a0connection to your interior that gives you an edge!<\/p>\n

2. Introverts revolt! There is an introvert revolution underway and introverts are\u00a0reclaiming their rightful place in society.<\/p>\n

3. Don\u2019t believe the messages extroverted society has told you. You don\u2019t need\u00a0to apologize for who you are and how you want to be.<\/p>\n

4. Living in the extrovert culture, you will have to take care of yourself in special\u00a0ways.<\/p>\n

5. There are more introverts in the world than you realize. Half the population\u00a0may be introverts.<\/p>\n

6. Many famous, influential, and creative people throughout history have been\u00a0introverts.<\/p>\n

7. Being an extrovert is not ideal; it ignores the power of solitude, quiet, and\u00a0contemplation.<\/p>\n

8. Contemplative practices are the key to nurturing your introvert.<\/p>\n

9. Introverts are subject to bias, discrimination, prejudice, and stigma especially\u00a0in school and the workplace.<\/p>\n

10. The Introvert Edge is available to extroverts, too, when they are able to tap\u00a0into their interior depths.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Introvert Edge is currently ranking 7th on Amazon’s introvert book list. Let’s make it number one.<\/p>\n

By your copy today and start enjoying the benefits of being an introvert and learning how to cope with the demands of the extrovert world.<\/p>\n

Support your local bookstore:\u00a0purchase on IndieBound<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Buy on Powell’s<\/a><\/p>\n

Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Buy on Barnes and Noble<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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