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  This week, Julis Aziz, author of  Lessons of Labor , shares thoughts about orienting in uncertainty: This past summer I got to have another face-to-face encounter with a black bear. I was going down the winding mountain trail, she was going up, and we both stopped short upon meeting each other. I took a small step back to give her more space, trying not to fall off the mountainside. She quickly sussed me out, then turned and headed into the forest. I stood there watching her go, wistful and graced. Every time I see a bear, I’m struck by the relaxed, easeful way they move. When they encounter something unexpected, they’re immediately alert and responsive. Then they go back to being relaxed again. Wouldn’t this be a powerful way to approach the uncertainty of our times? Relaxed and responsive, calm and available to act when needed. I like it! Read the rest of the post HERE . To visit Julia's website, click  HERE :  For more posts about Julia and her book, click ...

  Because we had published a number of very good books before starting this blog, books that to this day have a growing fan club, we consider it important to share some "oldies but goodies" with our readers. Today's oldie-but-goodie is a review of Lessons of Labor (Julia Aziz) from Readers' Favorite. Says RF:  The writing style is fluid, descriptive, honest, assertive and simple. All the advice is easy to incorporate and practice. The book is also a nice way of looking at motherhood through someone else's eyes. Apart from expectant mothers and new mothers, this book will be helpful to all birth or postpartum professionals. Read the review here:  Book review of Lessons of Labor - Readers' Favorite: Book Reviews and Award Contest   For more posts by and about Julia and her book, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date)   F...

  Because we had published a number of very good books before starting this blog, books that to this day have a growing fan club, we consider it important to share some "oldies but goodies" with our readers. Today's oldie-but-goodie is a review of Lessons of Labor (Julia Aziz) from Foreword Reviews. Says FR:  "Aziz conveys the conflicting feelings that parents can hold simultaneously, offering an enlightening read for new parents." Read the whole review here:  Review of Lessons of Labor (9781933455921) — Foreword Reviews . For more posts by and about Julia and her book, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date)   Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC?  We help writers become award-winning published authors. One writer at a time. We ar...

Julia Aziz, author of Lessons of Labor , has announced openings for her release-and-empower women's group.  Here is more information:  Women’s Group Program . For more posts by and about Julia and her book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date)   Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC?  We help writers become award-winning published authors. One writer at a time. We are a family, not a factory. Do you have a future with us? Turned away by other publishers because you are a first-time author and/or do not have a strong platform yet? If you have a strong manuscript, San Juan Books, our hybrid publishing division, may be able to help. Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Planning on self-publishing and don't know where to st...

  Today's author in the news, Julia Aziz ( Lessons of Labor: One Woman's Self-Discovery through Birth ), has made a number of recent presentations that should be of interest to those involved in National Women's Health Week topics: Living With Uncertainty, Moving Through Change Community Healing Circle for Mental Health and Healthcare Professionals Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Renewing Purpose Release & Reset Workshop Community Meditation The Soul of Service Community Grieving Circle Simple Wellness Programming for Employers To visit Julia's website, click HERE :  For more posts about Julia and her book, click  HERE , Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date) Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . ...