Start Where You Are is an interactive journal designed to help readers nurture their creativity, mindfulness, and self-motivation. It helps readers navigate the confusion and chaos of daily life with a simple reminder: that by taking the time to know ourselves and what those dreams are, we can appreciate the world around us and achieve our dreams.

Featuring vibrant hand-lettering and images that have attracted a large following for her stationery and textile line in boutiques across the country, Meera Lee Patel's uplifting book presents supportive prompts and exercises along with inspirational quotes to encourage reflection through writing, drawing, chart-making, and more.

Featuring inspiring quotes from writers, artists, and other visionaries paired with open-ended questions and prompts, with plenty of room for writing and reflecting, this appealing full-color book will make a perfect gift and keepsake as well as being a powerful tool for positive change.

This thoughtful journal pairs insightful quotes with prompts that spark reflection through writing, drawing, list making, and more. Wherever you're headed, these pages will help you get there - and gain a deeper understanding along the way.

About the Author

Meera Lee Patel is a self-taught artist raised in America by the New Jersey shore, where she swam the bright waters and climbed cherry blossom trees until she grew old enough to draw them. Her illustrations are inspired by the magical mysteries of nature, the quiet stories that lace through everyday life, and the bold colours of her native India. She is the author of Start Where You Are and My Friend Fear.

Meera lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit her online at www.meeralee.com, or follow her work on Instagram @merelymeeralee.

Reviews
Would I recommend it? Yes. If, like me, your head is spinning with indecision, at the very least you might feel a bit lighter. And, who knows, if you're mind is freed up, perhaps you might actually find an answer after all -- Marisa Bate * The Pool *
With plenty of encouraging exercises, this interactive journal is ideal for those who want to manage (or discover) their long-term goals. It's filled with beautiful illustrations by Meera Lee Patel, a self-taught artist from New York, and aims to help the reader gain a better understanding of who they are -- Melisha Kaur, Best Self-Help Books * Evening Standard *



Book Information
ISBN 9781846149191
Author Meera Lee Patel
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Particular Books
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 223g
Dimensions(mm) 191mm * 142mm * 11mm