A More Beautiful Way to Live
- Christian Living
- World Religions
- Publisher: Brazos Press (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
What if you could move through life with more presence, attentiveness, and connection--without the constant pressure to do more, achieve more, and fix what's broken around you? Many of us feel exhausted and anxious, but slowing down is possible with the right guide. In A More Beautiful Way to Live, spiritual director and recovering overachiever Bethaney B. Wilkinson offers a framework for reclaiming presence, rootedness, and rest. Weaving together rich storytelling and wisdom inspired by nature, she shares nine contemplative practices intended to help you● cultivate rhythms of rest, healing, and deep connection; ● embrace a slower, gentler, and more life-giving pace;● unlearn habits of anxiety, fear, and urgency; and● show up wholeheartedly for what matters most to you. With a foreword by Kaitlin B. Curtice, this book is an invitation to those longing for a slower, deeper, and more meaningful way to live.
Endorsements (4)
“In this gem of a book, Bethaney Wilkinson invites us to tend to our lives—to offer more care to our spirits, more curiosity to our longings, and more space to our bodies. Grab a notebook as you read. Bethaney’s questions helped me diagnose my own burnout, and her guidance on rituals provides a road map to exit crisis mode.”
“I couldn’t put this book down. I saw my own journey and those of my friends reflected in its pages. Bethaney invites us to slow down, tune out the noise, and reconnect with what truly matters in a world that pushes us to keep striving and performing. She writes with remarkable clarity, blending her personal story with practical guidance and actionable tools for anyone seeking a more intentional life—a more beautiful way. The book is both raw and uplifting, capturing the realities of burnout, the ache for rest, and the courage it takes to choose a more meaningful path. Whether you are overwhelmed, searching for direction, or simply ready for change, this book will leave you empowered and inspired.”
“For those seeking a sustainable cadence for living, A More Beautiful Way to Live offers practices for soul-strength and resilience, grounded in the wisdom of the natural world. Writing with the gentleness of an experienced spiritual director, Bethaney Wilkinson is a kind and thoughtful companion, inviting us to tend our inner lives with care, trusting that patient, diligent work to ripple outward into communal good.”
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