Spiritual Luminary SARK: She's Here with a Glad Giveaway!
SARK—Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy—has become one of the today's most beloved writers and teachers. She is a best-selling author and artist, with sixteen titles in print and well over two million books sold, including the national bestsellers Succulent Wild Woman, Bodacious Book of Succulence, Eat Mangoes Naked, Prosperity Pie, and Juicy Pens, Thirsty Paper. Her newest book is Glad No Matter What.
And I'm delighted to say that I had the most wonderful conversation with SARK a few weeks ago in celebration of this new book ... which is suitably and simply nicknamed, "Glad..."
For it is just that. A ripe invitation for us to be glad—in touch with all the good parts of our feelings, even the hard ones—when times are tough. A beckon call to do what the subtitle of her book says, "Transform Loss and Change Into Gift and Opportunity."
Even when you've lost something or someone you love? you might ask. Yes, precisely then, says SARK. She did, and she talks quite openly about this in hdf book. It was through these losses (a beloved pet and treasured human relationships) that she dove into the wellsprings of grief. And she emerged richer, gladder because of it! She assures us anyone can ...
Glad No Matter What is a very special book. I've read many of her books over the years and this one truly spoke to my heart. It was different. It took a very difficult subject—grief and loss—and turned it into a spiritual adventure.
I explain why in this excerpt from my interview with SARK.
And, if you are feeling the nigglings of change, grief, or loss today, I guarantee you will be buoyed by her infectious spirit and loving heart when you listen.
Like me, SARK is a very practical woman. She wants to know what "works," and then sets about to put those techniques to the test. One of the wonderful features of Glad No Matter What are the tools she presents for our healing journey.
Potent chapters include how to:
• cultivate self-love, even when you don't feel self-loving at all
• say yes to all the changes
• fall to pieces and why that is a good thing!
• see in the dark with your emotional GPS
• live "in the marvelous messy middle"
• become a "transformational change agent"
Get ready for a powerful and fun journey with SARK.
Listen here. It's 9 min. of joy!
http://www.awakenedliving.com/podcasts/SARKBlog.mp3
And—woohoo!— SARK will be stopping in to say HI!!!
So be sure to leave a comment, as she's giving away a copy of Glad No Matter What!
Your comment will be your ticket for the drawing.
Thank you, SARK, for being with us today. I loved our conversation and know it will inspire and uplift so many others. Continued blessings on your good work. I am so GLAD we met!
~Jan
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SARK is also the founder and Creative Fountain of Planet SARK, a thriving business that creates innovative products and services to support empowered living. SARK lives and creates gladly in San Francisco, CA. Visit her online at http://www.planetsark.com or call her Inspiration phone line at (415) 546-3742.
(Images courtesy of www.planetsark.com)
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36 comments:
Thank you for a wonderful, thoughtful interview with SARK. I have been interested in her work and getting to hear her speak was so valuable today. The concept of "being in the middle" and the conversation about the impact of emotions on the body really touched me. I love just the thought of the 3 part harmony. As someone who can't sing, I think I like creating harmony with my life. Blessings to all!
The word that seems to be coming in all the lessons of life this week is ~ authenticity ~ to say, be, and feel what is and embrace it. Thank you for yet another voice singing me along my journey.
I love SARK! One of my oldest and dearest friends lived in San Francisco, discovered SARK, went to a signing, and sent me my first SARK book. Since then, I have acquired quite a library. It is not only the words written but the colors and format and freedom that flashes on each page. It is like opening a book that dares the reader to read, to ream, to write, to… live.
I am looking forward to reading this new work… and listening to the interview!
Oh.. she looks like my kind of writer! Yeah! New books to read!
Neat interview. SARK feels like Buddha Chick at the next level. I'm very intrigued by the marvelous messy middle, dealing with multiple simultaneous feelings, the inner critic- meaty stuff!
How SARK speaks of the "marvelous messy middle" reminds me of "equanimity"...finding our balanced center. I am always looking for new ways to approach healing and grief processing for my Mom (widowed 2 years ago after 50 years of marriage); she is very resistant to 'going there' and her health is suffering because of it. SARK's new book sounds like it shares some fresh approaches -- I look forward to exploring it!
This interview strike a chord with me as I have experienced the death of my husband of 40 years. I have a difficult time seeing/feeling moments of joy in my life...I have started meditation and will start seeing a counselor in a few weeks...hopefully "all will be well". Thanks for sharing this interview Jan....
Lovely interview, Jan! I also love how you put her name in colors. Very SARK-esque. Skip on! :-)
Oh Jan - I love this and our interview time together was incredible! you are a blessing to the world! :-)
I struggle to be glad on a daily basis. I look forward to SARK's new book & hope to find some peace there.
If this is Jan's favorite book of SARK's after reading all her other books...I must read this! SARK's books are more than just books they are a journey, an adventure full of life and colors!
sark is such an inspiration - awesome interview! thank you ♥
I've been looking forward to SARK's new book. So exciting!
I've been a fan of SARK's since I first read Succulent Wild Woman back in my 20's. Now, as a 40 year old, I still find inspiration in her words. I'd love to get a copy of her new book!
I love the uplifting messages SARK has to share. Looking forward to the new book.
I have lost a Mother, a Brother, and three wonderful dogs in the past three and a half years and my photographer husband and I have been out of work for some time now, I am still struggling with the grief and tremendous loss and think Sark's new book would help me tremendously as I am trying to find "the glad" in life again.
Eileen,
Yes, so many elements here to love. And oh, so practical too! Inner harmony, really, who could ask for more?
Carmen,
May your journey into authenticity unfold with gladness!
Marla,
Hooray, a dieheard SARK fan. Yes, I agree, each book invites inner freedom. This one too!
BuddhistMama,
Powerful stuff within these pages. Especially about working with our all our emotions in a unique way. Enjoy!
Coleen,
Yep, the marvelous messy middle. Another word for Equanimity, Dharma Sister. :-)
Darla,
I'm sure you will find vital info here and so very good to share with others who need support in their losses.
Simonne,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. This book could definitely help you process many feelings and help transform the loss into a vital part of your inner growth journey. Blessings to you!
Kim,
Oh, thanks. Creativity flows when you're around SARK, you know!
SARK,
Welcome friend! Glad you could stop by, take a peek, and say hi to all our visitors. Yes, the interview was great fun. We did have a really soulful time. I look forward to sharing more clips of it over the next few months. Enjoy your book tour!
Fantastic interview Jan and Susan!!! Working/being with the LARGE container of the heart of Spirit...feeling, allowing, processing, accepting...responding with compassion (forgetting to do that and trying again and again...the continual journey of listening, learning, loving)... I look forward to reading the BOOK!
thank you so much, both of you.
gentle steps
Absolutely love SARK, and have since I was young. How fantastic to be able to share her books with the youngsters in my life!!
Cheryl,
May peace be yours, truly!
Lynette,
Enjoy another colorful, enticing journey into your truest self. Yep, this is one more!
Jouettelove,
Thank you! I am very glad the interview touched your heart...
Chris,
Hope this one is your cup of tea. En-Joy!
Ang,
Wild Woman was the first SARK book I read too. I was hooked. Have been ever since. Here's to the wild woman in all of us. :-)
Amy,
Always uplifting, yes, and we can all use more of that. May we all inspire and uplift one another.
Myka,
Blessings to you in this time of profound letting go and rebuilding, recreating, life again. My heart goes out to you. May this book be a healing balm.
I have been a fan of SARK since I was 16...I am 40 now. I love to read and reread her books! They have inspired me and all of my clients in therapy. I am now a registered play therapist, too and her colorful drawings speak to children and adults!! Thank you, SARK for the years of inspiration....what a journey!
Having lost both my parents, all my grandparents, and several wonderful dogs, I think this book will help a lot of people. No one wants to talk about it, even your own family. With sympathy to all who have had losses, Gayle
Laura,
Great thought about the large container of the heart. May we each cultivate one! I love your 3 "L" description of the journey...
SWATS,
Share on! May we do so with a sense of that childhood joy that SARK has.
Anonymous,
I'll hope SARK reads your words. How great you can share hers with your clients. :-)
Gayle,
Yes, you are right. Very few can talk about loss and grief in this way. I think you would really love this book knowing all you have gone through. xo
DEAR SENSATIONAL SARK,
I LOVE TO HEAR YOUR VOICE IT WAS SUCH A TREAT TO LISTEN TO YOUR INTERVIEW! II AM READING TRANSFORMATION SOUP I GOT IT OUT THIS MORNING BECAUSE YOU CAME TO MY MIND WHILE JOURNALING YESTERDAY I READ IT ACOUPLE OF MONTHS AGO IN ONE MORNING BECAUSE I ABSORBED IT LIKE A SPONGE YOUR HONESTY MAKES ME FEEL LIKE IT IS OK TO BE ME AND HAVE ALL OF MY FEELING'S GOOD,BAD&UGLY! THANK-YOUFOR GIVING ME PERMISSION TO FEEL! LOVE&BLESSINGS,NORASHINES!!!
Love Sark's wonderful wild women and Change your life without getting out of bed - would love to read this new one!
loved this, I remember reading Wild Succulent Women years ago.... another eye opening!
Tusen Takk for the gift of you, this interview and for SARK!! I am grateful for the possibility of being chosen for this book. I must have it to guide me on my Spiral journey of holding my husband as he dies. I think I NEED this inspiration so will not count on Lady Luck and will just purchase it! xo
Kay Marie
Ms. Anonymous (all caps),
Glad you stopped by. I love knowing that you love SARK and that her work nourishes your soul life. Enjoy!
Caity,
Read the "Bed" book long ago. It WAS wonderful! Thanks for visiting. :-)
Eileen,
Yes, that one was a breakthrough book for so many, wasn't it? It holds the most tender place in my heart. Don't you think all women should read it? :-)
Kay Marie,
Thanks for your dear compassionate comment. I do think this book would be good for your journey right now. Letting go with love, what a journey! Big blessings and hugs to you. xo
Thank you for sharing this interview, Jan. I enjoyed listening to it while working in the studio. Wish it was longer! You have a lovely interviewing style. When and where will we be able to hear longer recordings from you?
The SARK books and SARK state of mind always, always, make me smile ;-) (Great big SMILEY face) and I love giving these books as gifts
Ingrid,
Thanks for the kudos dear friend. There will be more excerpts coming soon. SARK and I spoke for an hour so there is MUCH to digest. We spoke in depth about so many things I thought it best to cut it into sound bytes. Yes, more to come...xo
Anonymous,
I do agree that SARK books make the very best gifts! Glad they make your heart happy.
I, too, have followed and loved SARK for a very long time. What a blessing to hear her talk about her latest book.
Susan, you are a gift to all beings (especially women) who were taught to suppress their vibrant, emotional, feminine selves in order to fit in to tidy world and not make a mess of themselves. Well, I wholeheartedly agree. Spill out of the cup that contains you. Let yourself make spots on the wall. We are artful, colorful women, and we will be seen and known and loved!
Jan, you keep giving us gifts. May you receive these back in equal measure!
Just seeing the name "SARK" instantly puts me in a state of childlike glee. I haven't read any of her books, but have encountered her work through various means over the years. I believe in holding to our open-hearted, childlike honesty, our acceptance of everything as it happens (children accept because everything that happens is new to them; no judgment); SARK really embodies this simple enthusiasm for me. I think it's about time I read one of her books, so off to Amazon I go!
Sheryl,
Glad you enjoy her! She is a bright star, for sure. :-)
Mermaid,
I love the picture you've painted for us here: spilling out, coloring our world with feminine wisdom and joy. Beautiful!
Rose,
Yes, childlike glee definitely comes to me. Glad you are drawn to her work. One of the first SARK books I really enjoyed was "Inspiration Sandwich." "Also "Succulent Wild Woman." Enjoy reading your first SARK book!
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