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From New York Times bestselling author Mari Andrew, a collection of essays and illustrations, divided into phases of the sky--twilight, golden hour, night, and dawn--that serves as a loyal companion for life's curveballs A whole, beautiful life is only made possible by the wide spectrum of feelings that exist between joy and sorrow. In this insightful and warm book, writer and illustrator Mari Andrew explores all the emotions that make up a life, in the process offering insights about trauma and healing, the meaning of home and the challenges of loneliness, finding love in the most unexpected of places--from birds nesting on a sculpture to a ride on the subway--and a resounding case for why sometimes you have to put yourself in the path of magic. My Inner Sky empowers us to transform everything that's happened to us into something meaningful, reassurance that even in our darkest times, there's light and beauty to be found.

52 thoughtful, whimsically illustrated meditation cards to help you find a moment of rest in the midst of your day, from the author and artist behind the New York Times bestseller Am I There Yet? Pick a card each morning, each night, or whenever you need to practice mindfulness. With meditations influenced by themes and lessons from the natural world--from the romantic wonder of a full moon to the opportunity to rebuild after a devastating storm--Look Up, Look In: 52 Meditations on Nature offers a reason to slow down and consider what nature has to offer. Each meditation card (approximately 4 x 6 inches) is accompanied by a piece of watercolor art, which can be displayed on your desktop, stuck to a fridge, or even sent to a friend as a reminder to slow down and check in with yourself and the world around you.

Find your center and a reason to celebrate with this undated 52-week planner from the author and artist behind My Inner Sky and the New York Times bestseller Am I There Yet? Leave self-consciousness. Take the dance shoes. This is one of the many uplifting Mari-isms that grace the pages of Grow, Bloom, Flourish, a bright planner featuring thoughtful check-ins, heartfelt encouragement for daily life, and a page of stickers to mark important dates. Each page sparkles with Mari's signature whimsy as you map out daily goals, tasks, and reminders from week to week. Customize this undated planner by plugging in your own dates (start with any month--it's up to you ), keeping track of healthy habits and things you're grateful for, and reflecting on your progress, productivity, and overall wellness from month to month. Bright watercolor art dances throughout this planner, keeping you uplifted with Mari as your cheerleader and guide.

A luminous collection of essays exploring the lessons we can incorporate from the animal world in order to live more fully as humansA shelter cat teaches us that our damaged parts, too, are worthy of love... a captive orca shows us that inconvenience and difficulties are the blessing of a full life... a gorilla teaches the universal language of grief... a group of oysters who prove that magic and science can and do coexist… In How to Be a Living Thing, Mari Andrew reflects on the ways animals mirror, challenge, and deepen our experiences as living creatures in the world. Through her personal stories and explorations into the inner world of other creatures, Mari illuminates the opportunities and wonders of being a living thing. Highly-sensitive horses, overly-cautious donkeys, and silly social rats are just a few of the animal teachers who offer us glimpses of the glories and shortcomings of humanity.Heartwarming, funny, and insightful, How to Be a Living Thing reminds us that we are perfectly imperfect beings, capable of profound connection with each other and with all other species of the remarkable natural world that surrounds us.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - This on-point guide to growing up by Instagram sensation Mari Andrew features "achingly vulnerable and completely relatable watercolor illustrations about relationships, heartbreak and the struggles of urban life" (The Washington Post). In the journey toward adulthood, it is easy to find yourself treading the path of those who came before you; the path often appears straight and narrow, with a few bumps in the road and a little scenery to keep you inspired. But what if you don't want to walk a worn path? What if you want to wander? What if there is no map to guide you through the detours life throws your way? From creating a home in a new city to understanding the link between a good hair dryer and good self-esteem to dealing with the depths of heartache and loss, these tales of the twentysomething document a road less traveled--a road that sometimes is just the way you're meant to go. Praise for Am I There Yet?"Equal parts memoir and illustrated guidebook, it chronicles Andrew's journey through adulthood as she navigates love and heartbreak, professional indecision and success, and personal struggles."--Refinery29 "Using her artistic skills to illustrate thought-provoking essays, Andrew inspires readers to take the path less traveled in life."--CNN"The illustrations . . . are often packed with truths about dating, self-care, careers, and all the secret thoughts you never say out loud."--Elle "This uplifting book is filled with essays and illustrations that will fill you with so much hope as you move forward with any big life change."--Bustle "Her illustrations will resonate with anyone who has ever had a crush, went on a date, or felt the sting of heartbreak."--The Independent

'This book is a reminder that healing is humbling, that resilience is beautiful, that there is joy in choosing yourself' - Aminatou Sow'A timely and modern prompt to allow, even celebrate, the full spectrum of emotion and experience into our lives, the pain, the splendour, and the many, many nuances in between.' - Zoe Foster BlakeA whole, beautiful life is only made possible by the wide spectrum of feelings that exist between joy and sorrow. In this insightful and warm book, writer and illustrator Mari Andrew explores all the emotions that make up a life, in the process offering insights about trauma and healing, the meaning of home and the challenges of loneliness, finding love in the most unexpected of places - from birds nesting on a sculpture to a ride on the subway - and a resounding case for why sometimes you have to put yourself in the path of magic.My Inner Sky empowers us to transform everything that's happened to us into something meaningful, reassurance that even in our darkest times, there's light and beauty to be found.