"Julia Fehrenbacher’s poems are spontaneous prayers spoken from the heart. Each one teaches us how better to care for ourselves and the world, how to choose the listening over our lists, and how to heal all that needs mending at this difficult time in all of our lives." —James Crews, Poet and Editor of "The Path to Kindness: Poems of Connection and Joy"
In her new collection of soul-stirring poetry, Staying in Love, Julia Fehrenbacher takes a long, meandering walk into true intimacy with life, herself and the world. With her hand outstretched, she invites us to walk along with her.
Julia's poetry gently nudges and fiercely challenges us to choose softness in a world that is often so hard - to allow heartache, joy and everything in between to open our eyes to what truly matters. Each poem in this collection feels like a blessing, reminding us again and again that every real thing can be found in the soft arms of a moment. And that the moment, life, is always conveniently right here.
"I cannot begin to describe the peace that comes over me when I read Julia's poetry. Her words are like oxygen. And they also unify. Gosh, how we need unifying forces right now. Julia helps us see the humanness in each other and shows us how to choose love in small, everyday actions. Every lifeline she has written has touched my heart." —Rachel Macy Stafford, author of "Only Love Today"
PRODUCT DETAILS
PAPERBACK: 137 pages
PUBLISHER: CCB Publishing
Dimensions: 6 " by 9"
"Julia is a rare kind of poet. Her inspired words flow like a river and are so gripping that they get right into the heart and soul of the reader and make you want to live life to its fullest. Read her work and touch beauty at its best." —Eileen Curteis, Artist. Poet. Author
"Julia Fehrenbacher's poems are exercises in reverent observation. They have a conversational nearness, a familiar newness, that accentuates a profound serenity of soul and an unswerving spiritual candour. We find in these poems, time and time again, receptivity to whatever the holy Now offers, and we are reminded that "grace" is kin to "gratitude" not only in etymology. When the speaker of her poems sips with reverence from a simple cup of water, or kisses an awakening earth with bare feet, we are with her. We participate in her awe before the majestic simple things, before the numinous dailiness of life. One might make bold to say that the meditations in Staying in Love are not merely poems, but furthermore are ceremonies, honouring a divinity that does not scowl or threaten, but embraces and beckons. Thank you, Julia!" —Thomas E. DeFreitas, author of "Winter in Halifax"
"From the moment I opened Julia’s book, “ Staying In Love” I could not put it down! It feels like heart & soul medicine. I devour each poem, each line, each word.. it touches a deep place inside.. an indescribable longing and hunger.
My ritual with Julia’s precious potent exquisite book of poems, is to begin and end each day with a reading. It’s like one continual sacred prayer. A companion that offers great solace. I can’t wait to pick it up and read the next line…
It offers hope, she invites the reader on a great journey… it’s a portal .. an invitation for deep inner contemplation as well as, reading it out loud with friends…. One of my favorite things to do.
It’s soothing to the soul , to the nervous system. When I read from this book, I am reminded to pause, slow down, exhale..
Julia’s writing invites you in for a cup of tea!
It’s gentle and fierce! It elicits a wide range of emotions..from laughter to tears. It’s touches grief, loss, sorrow and great joyfulness, passion, aliveness.
Julia’s pieces are works of art…that can be read over and over again. music to my ears!
I feel inspired and alive when reading them.. I savor every word.
She invites us to feel our humanness. I think everyone and anyone can relate and identify with some of the themes, struggles, challenges , pain of the times we are in and how to feel our hearts and love and tenderness for oneself and others, for life.
Lastly, when reading these poems, I feel hopeful and empowered. I’m in touch with radical tenderness and vulnerability.
They bring me to my knees in gratitude and humility. This stunning book of poems is quite a treasure. I need to order a dozen more!! Blessing." DebRoot
