In
times of stress I find myself writing, possibly as a way to calm myself and
think through a situation in a more rational frame of mind. It is a form of
self-therapy in my life. Writing has always been a part of my life, beginning
with journaling and then going further into writing books.
At a time when the world around
seems uncertain and shaken, writing words of encouragement and hope soothes my
soul, and I hope something I write will help others find a calmness in the midst
of the world’s madness.
My first book, Little Gifts of Joy, came out at a time of deep sorrow in my life.
It did not begin in this way. It began as a book to my grandchildren about life
and the idea of looking for and finding joy in every day. It grew out of that
concept into larger and deeper thoughts of finding joy no matter what happens
in one’s life, a guide to abundant living.
From this beginning followed other
books; all with the major themes of joy, hope and faith; books of encouragement
and thoughts to lift the reader from the depths of sadness, heartache,
sickness, despair and hurt into a realm of hope, joy, peace and renewal. My
prayer and goals for my writings are to give my readers a ‘daily dose of hope.’
The world in which we live tries to steal our joy and drain us of energy and
enthusiasm. My books give practical, down-to-earth, common sense suggestions as
to how to find exuberance and practice abundant living every day.
Quotes are used often throughout the
books because quotes lift me when I am down. Memorizing quotes, having them
placed in my home where I can see them and read them daily is to me an instant
spirit-lift.
My home is a place of renewal and a
haven of tranquility to me, and in my books I often give ideas as to how to
create a space of serenity for the reader and ideas on how to design a life of
substance and joy.
A firm believer in the philosophy of
remaining positive and thinking on joy, my writings encourage training oneself
to re-think and change attitudes and give practical ways to do this. Finding
ways to lift ourselves when the world is pulling us down is a focus for
everyday living.
Words, the right words at the right
time, can heal our spirit and strengthen our resolve. They can cause us to grow
and stretch us to become more than we once thought possible. Words written in
love and prayer can soothe the broken soul. This is my constant prayer for the
books I put into this world.
Sandra
Mansfield Wright has been called an interior designer for the heart,
specializing in bringing more joy and hope into the lives of her readers and
listeners. She is the author of four books.
Her book, 365 Daily Gifts of Joy, gives the reader a joyful devotional for every day of the year. Each passage, regardless of topic, points the way to joy and promises that God is there for us in every circumstance.
The Posture of Hope, Sandra's third book, will uplift and motivate the reader to find great power and security in prayer and in the reading of God's Word. A relevant book for today's stressful world, it teaches us how to replace fear with hope.
Sandra's fourth book, is an interactive devotional book entitled Growing in Hope, this book gives the reader a "dose of hope" for the day ahead. Always sharing uplifting and encouraging words to counteract the negative messages given by the world today, Sandra's writings are a breath of refreshment.
In Times Like These (to be released in 2020)
Visit Sandra at: sandramansfieldwright.com
