The past is exactly where it should be--behind you.

This book will guide you to take action so that you may heal from past pain and look to your present life with gratitude. I've shared my own personal stories and experiences to serve as a catalyst for you to write your own life story from a new perspective--one that gives you the feeling of joy.

Re-defining yourself through self-love and self-care will help you to reflect on your own values and belief system. I am confident that the chapters in this book will help to support you in rediscovering your inner capacity for joy, love, and compassion. It will improve your relationships and reconnect you with your inner guidance so that you can stop living in the past.

My intent is that you will use the book to help you through thehealing process. It's filled with practical knowledge, deep wisdom, tools and tips that will help ease your suffering so that you can begin anew. - Yudy Vera Bueno, The Joyful Shaham