Some moments stop you, not because they were planned, but because they arrive with quiet grace.
Recently, Dr. Deepak Chopra recorded a short video recommending my book, Root-to-Rise: How to Love Life. It was unexpected, generous, and deeply meaningful. I want to share why this moment mattered, not just professionally, but also personally.
A moment of gratitude, not promotion
When I watched the video for the first time, what struck me wasn’t just the recommendation, it was the care behind it. The way Deepak spoke reminded me why I wrote Root-to-Rise in the first place: to support people in learning how to love life as it actually is…
Messy. Hard. Uncertain.
Why this endorsement matters
Endorsements can feel flashy from the outside, but this one felt grounding. It affirmed that work rooted in emotional honesty, practical tools, and compassion has a place in a world that often prioritizes speed over depth.
Root-to-Rise was written for people who are doing “fine” on the surface, yet quietly feel unfulfilled or disconnected underneath. It’s for those navigating transitions, burnout, grief, or reinvention, and wondering why success alone doesn’t bring peace.
To have someone whose work has shaped conversations around consciousness, well-being, and purpose recognize this book felt like a quiet nod of alignment.
The deeper connection
What resonates most for me is how our work complements one another. Root-to-Rise focuses on rebuilding emotional resilience through daily life including our choices, needs, and foundations. Deepak’s work often invites us inward, toward awareness, presence, and meaning. Together, they speak to both the practical and the contemplative sides of growth.
Not bypassing pain.
Not pretending life is always positive.
But learning how to stay rooted when it isn’t.
A reminder I want to pass on
If there’s one thing I hope readers take from this moment, it’s this: meaningful work doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it’s recognized quietly, by people who understand the long view.
I’m deeply grateful for the encouragement and connection, and for every reader who has trusted Root-to-Rise to walk alongside them through real life.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for reading. And thank you for choosing growth that’s grounded, honest, and human.
