Moore’s self-help book about going beyond one’s work, accomplishments, and complicated and busy life offers practical ways to focus on “being” instead of “doing.” The author discusses her own issues with connecting emotionally with others, including her children, and how she needed to make changes in her life. The book focuses on identifying beliefs and how to change them, examining emotional triggers and coping with them, and focusing on a specific technique (STEADY) to work through them. There are also ways to express empathy, examine wounded child issues, explore the shadow, and manifest the self through thoughts and actions and through changing one’s vibrational/energy levels. Also, the book explores grief vs. suffering, addictions, narcissism, and what people need as human beings, such as connections, awareness, and challenging the self. Throughout the book, the teaching examines the brain/body connection.

The author candidly notes that she is not a therapist, but she still offers insight into therapeutic concerns and healing techniques. By giving a number of examples from her own life, Moore makes it easy for readers to connect to the work via their own stories. This is a valuable teaching tool and leads credence to the techniques that she offers, such as writing assignments, case studies, questions, mindfulness, mirror exercises, and dialogue. The book also looks at the value of exploring gratitude and utilizing journaling. This culminates in how all people need to find purpose and create a life of “being” to go along with their “doing.” Moore's book is well-written, has a nice focus on healthy living, is easy to read, and utilizes simple techniques.

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