The Butterfly Series: 52 Weeks of Inquiries for Transformation

Highly recommend this gem of a book. I participated in Maria Ramos-Chertok's Butterfly Series Workshop and am delighted to see her new book. There is a calm nurturing voice within the pages that allows a space to be curious about ones self. There are 52 weekly topics and questions to ponder the butterfly's transformation. You can follow the 52 week path or open the book to any page for a new writing inspiration. Take this book with you where ever you go.

Anyone in search of a full filling life, in search on what makes them happy, sad, cared for, what excites them and most importantly for those needing help on overcoming fears that are roadblocks in their lives...must read this book...not just once, it’s an everyday read, it’s a bedside table book, it can be picked up at anytime and on any page you open, you will rediscover yourself, your needs, your wants and explore your own path. It adapts to you by posing questions that you can only answer. I absolutely love !

What a RELIEF! "I open the butterfly book to a weekly inspiration and use it to brighten my day. It’s like having a special anchor for the week, something to ground me as I contemplate life and change.”Jeanne F. StottAttorney at LawSausalito, California

This book contains 52 thoughts/exercises/jumping off points for self-reflection. The reader is free to journal, create, discuss or process these 52 exercises in whatever way works best for him or her. The book is extremely thoughtful and deeply thought-provoking. The author breaks the exercises into small enough bits so as to not overwhelm, but also to allow time/space for meaningful, deep reflection.

I loved the practices and the lessons. Each week I gave myself time to focus on the intention of the week. So much fun to pause and sometimes that was the lesson. Just to Be... I really appreciate the reminder to slow down . So much of our culture focuses on how much we have accomplished and the lists we must complete. The Butterfly Series helped me to gather my strength and focus on what is real . I received it as a gift and it is one of my favorite gifts to give anyone who is going through transformation... on any level. Thank you Maria!!

I love The Butterfly Series so much I bought 40 of them. I use them with my clients as they transform their lives. I give them to friends as a love letter to their spirit. I have given them to my sisters, my mom, and great-aunt as a thank you for encouraging my transformation and to encourage their own dreams. Maria Ramos-Chertock is a literary soul sister who is right there to guide us all to our next embodiment.

The Butterly Series is such a lovely book - the inquiries lead to contemplation but also pretty quickly to practical life changes. I'm not sure how the author did it but she makes change feel loving and not over whelming. I've given the book as a gift and friends have been delighted to receive it.

Of all the "self-help" books out there, this is one of the most practical, yet accessible and inspiring that I've ever read. All of us, at one time or another, go through changes, transitions and hopefully, much needed transformations. No matter how necessary and/or positive, none of those phases are easy. This is where "The Butterfly Series" comes in handy, as a guide, week by week, day by day throughout the year. Keep it on your nightstand.