We can complain because rose bushes have thorns,
or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.
– attributed to Abraham Lincoln among others

June 21st is the official book publication and presentation day for The Girl Who Dances With Delight.  It is my offering to the light, laughter, and love in life… honoring the roses and the rainbows. Thank YOU so much to everyone who has shared a post about it or pre-ordered a copy already! It is now available on Amazon and Amazon UK and Amazon Europe (search for Julia Ostara)! I’d be so grateful if you’d visit the main Amazon page to show it some interest for the Amazon algorithms or share the post on facebook or instagram to give it a chance to reach more people that may appreciate it.

I’d love to hear your feedback and deeply appreciate every single honest review on Amazon if you read the book. Thanks in advance! I’m so grateful for these kind words from a few early readers that grace the front and back cover:

“Fun, nourishing and truly a pleasure to read! This book enhances your sense of  wonder, appreciation, and joy to feel deeply connected to your own radiant soul.” ~ Corinne Zupko, Ed.S., Bestselling Author of From Anxiety To Love

“This gem of a book is truly a gift not to be missed. Through these pages I quickly and unapologetically recognize myself as a kindred sacred fool on this wild ride!” ~ Laura Di Franco, MPT, Author of Brave Healing, A Guide for Your Journey

“To read this book is to follow a pathway of glittering crumbs to the forgotten city of the Self. It leads the way to radical self love, self awareness, and sparkling soul.” ~ Julia Alter, Author of Walking the Hot Coal of the Heart

“Like sharing an intimate conversation with a dear friend. I love how she weaves in so many songs and her exuberance for life shines brightly!” ~ Janette Stuart, Author of On a Path of Joy series

Here’s the description and invitation from the back cover of the book:

You’re invited to Dance with your own Sacred Spirit, with Life and Delight.

What if we lean in to life even with the messes and the mysteries to find the magic in it all? What if we untie the knots to feel free, full, and fabulous? What if we are the temples for the presents and presence of divine delight to shine through? Author Julia Ostara shares sweet, silly, and intimate stories as she invites us along on her journey of rejuvenation. After some winding roads and a few dark nights, she chooses to love and respect herself and life.

Julia offers several ways to explore the wild wonder within and around us reminiscent of sharing stories or dancing around the fire to entertain, encourage, and empower one another. What if we fan the flames of vitality and pure joy while we get to play in the dappled sunlight at the edge of time? What if our inner tides flow in nature’s rhythm as we dance with the moon? What kind of world can we create if we share beautiful blessings with deep reverence? We are all worthy of joy! Delight can be ecstatic and exciting or strong and soft serenity and inner peace. Delight is a fascinating spark glowing inside us. See it twinkling in your eyes.

You’re invited to a celebration in honor of your life!

The mandala blessing ceremony feels so fitting for the solstice even though I did it on Mother’s Day. If you haven’t seen it, it’s available at:
ThriveTrue.com/BookBlessings

I’ve also started a free dance club/book club for readers of the book. I’d love to have you join me at: thrivetrue.com/danceparty/

This week, I’m blessed to be spending time at a nearby folk school where my 13 year old boys are taking blacksmithing and woodturning classes. It feels like a very full week as I’m watching all my babies grow and spread their wings! It’s an interesting thing to mother and nurture to let things go and hope for the best.

I feel like both the wren mother and the babies as I watch my boys grow and I take a leap myself to share so much of my soul through the book!

I hope whatever season you are going through in life, that your path may be blessed with beauty and bounty to harvest and share.