Kindness, compassion, charity-or pure love-these are qualities we are taught to share with others in building a community of care. But what about with ourselves? In her fourth book, a poignant and mindful memoir, Author Loretta Boyer McClellan tells us for the first time of her journey with an aggressive case of severe rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain, a re-discovery of wholeness, and what it means to love ourselves unconditionally. Through an artist's perspective, readers join in a personal and insightful narrative of trial and triumph, connection and clarity, framed by the beauty of nature, and the wonders of our natural state of being-living our inner truth and embracing our authentic self. This special edition offers cover art designed by the author-artist, and a bonus section of guided meditation and poetry.