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At age nine, as Susanna sat on a horse for the first time, an unbreakable bond was forged. It set the stage for a lifelong odyssey for this determined girl and her devotion to her equine companions. From lush Brazilian rainforests to serene Swedish farms, from thrilling British derby banks to the picturesque wine hills of France, this is a story that spans continents, careers, and crossroads. From driven Olympians to bold bullfighters, from kind horsemanship trainers to daring jumpers, each character who crossed her path shone a light on who she yearned to be.

Many people believe that in order to be truly happy, you need to find and follow your one and only true passion. This is a very limiting approach to passion, and one not backed up by much research. In fact, recent research in the field of positive psychology has shown that you can live a more fulfilling life by choosing to pursue your whole life with passion. This has nothing to do with monetizing the one thing that you love, but finding love in what you do.

This tender fusion of poetry and prose arose from one woman’s journey of learning to live with intention and of learning to love with gentleness. It’s an exploration of self-awareness and self-compassion that inspires inner peace. From acceptance to celebration, from releasing to forgiving, it’s a journey that will awaken your full being and bring forth your inner truth. It’s a journey designed to move your soul. Compassionate, luminous, and warm, Notes on Self-Love is an invitation for you to grow, to bloom, and to heal.

You are more important in your happiness journey than you think. Too often, we seek happiness outside of us. We think our happiness is dictated by the goals we reach and the circumstances we are surrounded by. These assumptions are both wrong. Happiness Is Here shows you what exactly happiness is and how you have the power to bring it into any moment. In it, the "Happyologist", a natural pessimist who trained herself into an optimist, shares 30 science-based tips that unlock your joy and up your fulfillment.