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You Get It When You Get It:...my journey from caterpillar to butterfly
This book is about one woman’s life journey and what she learned about herself along the way. The author openly and honestly shares some of her personal transformational experiences and life lessons in hopes that they might help the reader discover something within them that moves them to a better understanding and celebration of who they truly are.
We each begin our journeys on this earth somewhat naive and innocent, and have many opportunities with each life experience to transform into amazing butterfly beings. Every relationship and event that we encounter offers a fabulous chance for us to become a stronger and wiser version of our truest selves. Each of us has powerful stories to share, and we become more grace-filled through the telling of them.
There is a Reflections for You section at the end of each chapter to serve as a guide that enables the reader to review and perhaps re-evaluate some of their own stories. The author says that “there is much I discovered about myself by stretching way beyond my comfort zones and putting my energy toward becoming a more enlightened me. Maybe it will be the same for the reader too.”
The world as many of us knew it began to change pretty dramatically in 2008, and Janet has included many of the insights that sprouted up for her as a result. The economy tanked; she lost her job; formed a business with her husband; was doing tasks every day that weren't “fueling” her, and she was flat broke. So many opportunities to crash and burn - or to survive and thrive!
She says she received an unexpected gift during the course of the writing of this book. By digging deeper into her experiences, she became more aware of her truest truths. Perhaps you too will discover something about yourself. It would be the best re-gift she says she could possibly imagine sharing with anyone!
We each begin our journeys on this earth somewhat naive and innocent, and have many opportunities with each life experience to transform into amazing butterfly beings. Every relationship and event that we encounter offers a fabulous chance for us to become a stronger and wiser version of our truest selves. Each of us has powerful stories to share, and we become more grace-filled through the telling of them.
There is a Reflections for You section at the end of each chapter to serve as a guide that enables the reader to review and perhaps re-evaluate some of their own stories. The author says that “there is much I discovered about myself by stretching way beyond my comfort zones and putting my energy toward becoming a more enlightened me. Maybe it will be the same for the reader too.”
The world as many of us knew it began to change pretty dramatically in 2008, and Janet has included many of the insights that sprouted up for her as a result. The economy tanked; she lost her job; formed a business with her husband; was doing tasks every day that weren't “fueling” her, and she was flat broke. So many opportunities to crash and burn - or to survive and thrive!
She says she received an unexpected gift during the course of the writing of this book. By digging deeper into her experiences, she became more aware of her truest truths. Perhaps you too will discover something about yourself. It would be the best re-gift she says she could possibly imagine sharing with anyone!
288 pages, Paperback
First published February 7, 2013
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About the author
Janet Dunnagan
3 books6 followersJanet Dunnagan was born in 1951 and was raised in Whittier, California. Janet hasn’t been a believer in staying put for long and has not only called about a half dozen cities in the Los Angeles area home, but she’s also lived in Honolulu, Seattle, Chicago, Orlando, and Las Vegas. A lover of travel and exploration, Janet has been to 26 of the 50 states, and to 15 foreign countries. She has been married several times and thanks each of her ex-husbands for the myriad of opportunities they each provided her on her journey to self-awareness.
Her non-linear pathway through life has overflowed with many amazing friends and relationships that have each played a valued and important role in her life. She has held over 35 unique and wonderfully challenging jobs that were rarely ever boring. She didn’t understand her life’s purpose until she was nearing 60 years old. “Wow,” she says, “so that’s what having a purpose feels like?”
She believes that each and every experience and relationship she’s had in her lifetime have lead her exactly where she was supposed to go, and allowed her to become the woman she was intended to be. She and her husband Tim formed a business together in 2008 and the subsequent four years overflowed with some dramatic and inspirational life lessons. In February 2011, Janet decided to write her memoir. Upon its completion, and after sitting with the story for a few months, she realized that she needed to write the memoir so that she could uncover her own truest truths, although she says that she was initially drawn to write her memoir because she thought she already had those insights! She says that she wrote the first book so that she could write and publish the right book.
The synopsis of “You Get It When You Get It…my journey from caterpillar to butterfly” is simply this. How different would your world be if every time you looked into a mirror, you saw your best friend looking back at you? What would it feel like to really believe that you are already amazing? If you are ready and willing (because you are already able) to explore your own truest truths, then this is the right book at the right time for you. Each chapter includes three parts: a life altering occurrence that Janet experienced, what she learned about herself as a result, and then thought and emotion provoking questions for you to ponder about your own “story” that came up for you as you read about Janet’s “light-bulb moments” and resulting transformation.
The companion “My caterpillar to butterfly journal” is a perfect complement to this book. For easy reference, Janet has included the chapter questions in the journal as well should you decide that journaling is an effective tool for you on your journey of self-discovery.
How amazing would this world be if more of us realized just how magnificent we already are? Janet’s life’s purpose is to be a light and support for others on their journey of self-discovery.
Her non-linear pathway through life has overflowed with many amazing friends and relationships that have each played a valued and important role in her life. She has held over 35 unique and wonderfully challenging jobs that were rarely ever boring. She didn’t understand her life’s purpose until she was nearing 60 years old. “Wow,” she says, “so that’s what having a purpose feels like?”
She believes that each and every experience and relationship she’s had in her lifetime have lead her exactly where she was supposed to go, and allowed her to become the woman she was intended to be. She and her husband Tim formed a business together in 2008 and the subsequent four years overflowed with some dramatic and inspirational life lessons. In February 2011, Janet decided to write her memoir. Upon its completion, and after sitting with the story for a few months, she realized that she needed to write the memoir so that she could uncover her own truest truths, although she says that she was initially drawn to write her memoir because she thought she already had those insights! She says that she wrote the first book so that she could write and publish the right book.
The synopsis of “You Get It When You Get It…my journey from caterpillar to butterfly” is simply this. How different would your world be if every time you looked into a mirror, you saw your best friend looking back at you? What would it feel like to really believe that you are already amazing? If you are ready and willing (because you are already able) to explore your own truest truths, then this is the right book at the right time for you. Each chapter includes three parts: a life altering occurrence that Janet experienced, what she learned about herself as a result, and then thought and emotion provoking questions for you to ponder about your own “story” that came up for you as you read about Janet’s “light-bulb moments” and resulting transformation.
The companion “My caterpillar to butterfly journal” is a perfect complement to this book. For easy reference, Janet has included the chapter questions in the journal as well should you decide that journaling is an effective tool for you on your journey of self-discovery.
How amazing would this world be if more of us realized just how magnificent we already are? Janet’s life’s purpose is to be a light and support for others on their journey of self-discovery.
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March 25, 2013
If you are ready to discover that you are already amazing - just as you are...reading this book is a must! The author tells us about her life's journey...going from fear and insecurity to awareness and acceptance - of herself! She has included questions at the end of each chapter to bring us readers along for the ride and gives us each a chance to do some of our digging into our own story. Getting real with ourselves is a great first step in realizing how magnificent we already are! This book and the companion "My Caterpillar to Butterfly Journal" are must reads...and both the book and the journal would make a great gift to give someone you care about!
August 9, 2013
Jan did a fabulous job writing this book.I love the way it was written with the self help questions at the end of each chapter.This is an excellent read for women in particular because it deals with self esteem and self confidence issues.Jan bears all and every woman can relate to some part of the book. She does not sugar coat anything.It is refreshing and a page turner.Be sure to put it on your must read shelf!
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