This Journey called Life, is a compilation of poems that seek to make sense of the obstacles that we encounter in life, the questions we have, the people we encounter and the overall experiences we have in Life. Some of the poems are lighthearted in nature and will have you smiling, some will have you questioning while others will pick at your heartstrings just as in Life.

In the thick of modern life, we are tempted to forget what we are doing and why we are doing it. We are busy socializing, building careers, and looking for fun—but what’s it all for? The ancient concept of “vocation” has recently gained popularity as we return to questions about the meaning of life. Almost all religions include the idea that divine purposes should guide our lives; Christianity has particularly accented it. The God who called Israel and sent Jesus has something in mind for us. God’s call challenges us, but also opens us to the best sort of life imaginable. In Living Vocationally, the challenge and the joy of the called life is thoroughly explored. Part one considers the benefits of living vocationally, biblical traditions of call, and subsequent Christian understandings. Part two examines why vocation pertains not only to careers, but indeed touches every dimension of our lives and encompasses our full journey through life. Because every person’s life includes many callings, some very difficult, part three considers the virtues we need to live the called life well. Living Vocationally demonstrates why to have found a calling is to have found a good way to live.

This is a one-of-a-kind, emotion-packed book which resonates with a broad range of readers. The book itself consists of three key parts; a poetry collection, short reflective pieces of writing and lastly self-affirmations. Each chapter is given a short introduction to allow the reader to gain a simple understanding before they dive deeper into the chapter itself. This book is especially dedicated to high school kids, young adults, and adults alike. The author recalls the transition from primary to high school; it was surely exciting but nerve-racking at the same time. Being a young adult with new responsibilities and perhaps a first-time job can be an overwhelming occurrence for some. Similarly, being an adult with much more life experience, roles and responsibilities can make a person feel burnt out and overburdened. As you make your way through this book, you will realise that you are not alone in how you feel. The poems initially reflect negative emotions such as stress, anxiety and feeling like a burden. Slowly the poems change to feelings of hope and healing followed by being grateful, exploring life and what an ideal home would look like. It is important that you understand that every human being will undergo both negative as well as positive life experiences and from both we can learn ‘life lessons. These lessons will shape the way we are as a person as well as our future. I hope reading this book brings you the calm that writing it brought to me. Happy reading.

"The Journey Called Life" is a thoughtful exploration of the ups and downs we all face on the journey through life. With evocative language, it depicts the various peaks and valleys - from carefree beginnings to struggles with hardship, doubt, and despair. However, beneath the ever-changing seasons lies an enduring message of hope. The poem reminds us that even in our darkest moments, better days still await if we persevere with faith in ourselves and in each other. Through challenges we develop strength and wisdom, and in communal support we find the light to guide our way. At its heart, the piece celebrates life as a continual process of overcoming difficulties and emerging stronger together.

An inspiring meditation on living a purposeful life draws on the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to present the spiritually relevant story of a young warrior in crisis and God in disguise.

Some say "Life is beautiful", some say "Life is tough". It all depends on how one looks at it. We have moments of fun, pleasure, hatred, love, compassion, pain, disgust, faith, disbelief, strength, weakness, friendship, revenge and other special moments. Some leave very happy memories forever, while others are painful. I enjoyed moments of extreme pleasure, got tons of reason to smile and laugh, felt blessed and cursed, got my share of tears, many reasons to thank people, went through pain and hopelessness, enjoyed relationships, experienced true friendships, counted success, tasted failures, felt strong and vulnerable at times. I decided to express the emotions of my life through these poems. They are not just words but are my feelings, beliefs and wishes.

In this enlightening Christian guidebook, author Elaine A. TSouvas offers a comprehensive meditation on life, the afterlife, and where we as brethren of humankind could be headed.