Seven Soulful Secrets: For Finding Your Purpose and Minding Your Mission

From the author ofDaily Cornbread, Seven Soulful Secretswill motivate women to become not just better than they are but thebestthey can be. In a tone that is as encouraging and comforting as your favorite quilt, veteran journalist and NiaOnline editor in chief Stephanie Stokes Oliver shows women of all ages how to get the most out of life by finding their purpose and minding their mission. In seven wonderfully crafted chapters, Stokes Oliver reveals her soulful secrets in a simple but potent acronym that spells PURPOSE. Purpose: plan, persevere, and follow your own personal mission Ultimacy: release your best, "ultimate" self Relaxation: reduce stress and incorporate daily self-care into your routine Positivity: claim the joy in your life and celebrate yourself Optimum health: make the commitment to self-improvement, health, and fitness Spirituality: develop and maintain a connection to God/Spirit Esteem: boost your self-esteem and create healthy relationships At once a practical how-to book and a spiritual guide,Seven Soulful Secretsspeaks directly to the African American women who embracedDaily Cornbreadand toallwomen eager to live a life that is authentic, vibrant, and fulfilling. From the Hardcover edition.

<b>STEPHANIE STOKES OLIVER</b> is the president of SSO Communications and the editor in chief of the African American women’s Web site, NiaOnline. Oliver started her journalism career at <i>Glamour </i>and then moved to <i>Essence, </i>where she eventually became the editor of the magazine. She later left <i>Essence </i>to start <i>Heart & Soul, </i>where she was the founding editor in chief. She is the author of <i>Daily Cornbread: 365 Secrets for a Healthy Mind, Body & Spirit. </i>She lives in New Jersey.