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A New Website Look and A Chance to Win a Copy of My New Memoir “Wisdom Found in the Pause – Joie’s Gift”

A New Look and A Chance to Win a Copy of My New Memoir "Wisdom Found in the Pause - Joie's Gift"

I’ve had a vision inside my heart for quite some time now—a vision of how I was going to evolve and expand from the many wonderful teachings I’ve received from the dog’s in my life:  Cassie Jo, Frankie, Joie, Kylie and Gidget.

Each one instrumental in bringing me to this space I stand in today – standing tall in the woman I now am – proud of who I am, what I’ve accomplished and excited about where I am heading.

First let me say that Joyful Paws will always be a big piece of who I am and I have no intentions of leaving behind the sharing of what I continue to learn from my dogs. But here are the ways in which I want to expand and explore:

  • Sharing the wisdom of all animals.
  • Sharing the beauty of nature and how it helps to ground and center us.
  • Encouraging others to find their authentic voices by opening to their intuition.
  • Encouraging others to find what is meaningful and what will bring more joy to their everyday lives.
  • And lastly, I leave some white space….as a way to honor new exploration and bring what I learn here to my blog in hopes of more inspiration and encouragement for others.

While I believe my blog/website has been doing just that, writing about the many different topics I’ve written about the last few years, the look to my website, especially my banner, didn’t really reflect that. While I love sharing photos of my dear, sweet dogs (as my old banner reflected), it’s because of everything I’ve learned from them, that I’m now much more confident and comfortable in my own skin (woo hoo!).

As many of you know, my Zen writing cottage is an extension of who I am also (as seen in my new banner!) – my sacred space that wraps its loving walls around me each morning when I enter through the old fashioned screen door. I knew I had to have that part of my banner as it is the place I continue to test my wings when they want to expand and try new things.

It’s the place I come to, to pause often, listen deeply, and capture what matters most to me… and what is my greatest wish in helping others to do the same.

I still have some “behind the scenes” tweaking to my website, but it was the banner I wanted to share with you today. I hope you will like it as much as I do!  A very special thank you to my web gal, Caryn Newton of Lantern Glow Design for helping me put this together.

And one last thing, I’m also excited about is that my website is now mobile friendly and you can read my posts very easy from your phone. Me thinks I’m finally “with it!” 

And now to celebrate with a giveaway, because I love to give gifts!

Win a copy of my new book (plus a customized journal)!  If you’ve already purchased a copy(and thank you if you have!) you can still enter and give it as a gift or donate to your local library.  That would be cool!  Just leave a comment in the comment section below and your name will be entered for a chance to win. (open to US residents only). Entries must be submitted by Thursday, Oct. 27th at midnight cst. I’ll notify winner on Friday, Oct. 28th.

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Accepting orders thru tomorrow only (Friday) for Special Edition Gift Package of My New Book, “Wisdom Found in the Pause”

Accepting orders thru tomorrow only (Friday) for Special Edition Gift Package of My New Book, "Wisdom Found in the Pause"

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has already supported my work by placing your pre-order for my new book!

Just a friendly reminder that I’m accepting pre-orders through tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 23) only for the special edition gift package. Details below. Also for those of you local, please do see below for an upcoming book signing I’ll be doing!

Special Edition Gift Package includes:

  • Signed copy of Wisdom Found in the Pause – Joie’s Gift
  • Custom designed 160 page lined spiral bound journal with water paw print image —an amazing sign I received from Joie that I was on the right path. It was confirmation for me to keep listening to my inner voice and capture those thoughts in a journal. Let this journal serve as a reminder to you too… to pause, listen and capture your hearts intentions, and your hopes and dreams.
  • Custom designed bookmark which also includes water paw print image

Pre-order today!  (limited special edition available through Sept. 23rd, 2016 midnight cst)

$30 (includes priority shipping to all US residents only**)

Just click here or on the paw print below to place your order (with PayPal or credit card)

Orders will begin shipping second week in October.

**Due to the skyrocketing costs of shipping overseas I’m sorry I’m not able to offer this special package to international buyers. Stay tuned for my book to be released with online retailers soon!

UPCOMING BOOK SIGNING

Where:  Book Heads Book Store, downtown Plymouth, Wisconsin
When: Friday, December 2, 2016
Time: 5-7:30pm

My signing coincides with Plymouth’s downtown Holiday Open House that runs 4-9pm and which means extra fun for all! I’d love to meet and visit with you!

…And today, please join us on the Facebook page for National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day as we celebrate on this official day, September 22, honoring all dogs in wheelchairs around the world!

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Thank you for sharing and subscribing to my blog updates.

My New Book! Now Taking Pre-orders for Special Edition Gift Package.

Wisdom Found in the Pause – Joie’s Gift

Special Edition Gift Package- Limited Time Only

The day has arrived!  Now taking pre-orders for special edition gift package.

It’s always a roller coast of emotions no matter how many books a writer has written and released out into the world – well, at least that is how I am feeling this morning. So I scrubbed the toilet and then did my Yoga practice (one must keep it all in perspective!). Afterwards I sat in a few moments of silence holding my dear Joie in my heart, played my singing bowl, and gave thanks for the gift of Joie’s teachings and presence in my life.

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So without further ado, details below about my new book, gift package, and how to order is below. Please don’t hesitate to email me should you have any questions and thank you….thank you for being a faithful friend here on my blog and a supporter of my work. It means so much.

What my new book is about:

When we get lost while driving, it’s common sense to pull over, reroute the GPS, and perhaps change course. When it comes to the course of our lives, however, we often take a very different approach. Each of us has an “internal GPS” – that still, small voice inside us guiding us to our best and highest good. But what if that small voice is begging us to slow down and re-evaluate our lives? If you’re like most people, you judge this as a waste of time or being lazy. In Wisdom Found in the Pause, Barbara Techel explores both the real-time beauty and long-term benefits of life’s transitional periods.

In what has become Techel’s trademark, Wisdom Found in the Pause shares the profound life lessons we can learn from animals. Her first book, Through Frankie’s Eyes: One woman’s journey to her authentic self, and the dog on wheels who led the way, told the story of how a paralyzed dachshund named Frankie led Barbara to groundbreaking work with children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. After Frankie’s death, Barbara often felt called to embark on another direction, yet she was reluctant to let go of the purpose and identity she had so closely tied herself to.

Wisdom Found in the Pause is the story of Joie, another paralyzed dachshund, who would serve as Barbara’s teacher, friend, and ultimately angel. Joie’s unexpected death would remind Barbara that the only way to really change our lives is from within. Along the way she received spiritual signposts – some subtle, some profound – that convinced her she was on the right path. Through this journey she realized the most valuable gift we can give ourselves is the time to slow down, hear and heed our inner thoughts, for this is how we will welcome that sweet stillness of being, that wisdom found in the pause.

 Special Edition Gift Package includes:

    • Signed copy of Wisdom Found in the Pause – Joie’s GiftIMG_1879 c
    • Custom designed 160 page lined spiral bound journal with water paw print image —an amazing sign I received from Joie that I was on the right path. It was confirmation for me to keep listening to my inner voice and capture those thoughts in a journal. Let this journal serve as a reminder to you too… to pause, listen and capture your hearts intentions, and your hopes and dreams.
    • Custom designed bookmark which also includes water paw print image.
    • Please note: candle not included.

Pre-order today!  (limited special edition available through Sept. 23rd, 2016 midnight cst)

$30 (includes priority shipping to all US residents only**)

Just click here or on the paw print below to place your order (with PayPal or credit card)

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Orders will begin shipping second week in October.

**Due to the skyrocketing costs of shipping overseas I’m sorry I’m not able to offer this special package to international buyers. Stay tuned for my book to be released with online retailers soon!