Phosphorescence

Where do you find light in the darkness? We know what it feels like to be happy, content and at peace. When we feel this way we seek out life’s experiences with a sense of optimism and hope, and we are able to be a better friend, partner and parent. But what do we do when our world is in peril and we are overwhelmed with pain or sadness? Is it possible to access a light that can ward off the darkness?

In this wise and inspiring book, Julia Baird reflects on her experience of Phosphorescence; how she discovered and cultivated her own ‘inner light’ in the face of suffering and illness. There are no shortcuts to joy or contentment, suggests Julia, but this inner light can be nurtured by regularly seeking out experiences that expose us to feelings of awe and wonder. When we spend time in nature, humble ourselves to the mystery of the world, and recognise the ‘soothing power of the ordinary’, we are engaging in Phosphorescence.

When the world goes dark, it is these experiences that sustain us, help us place one foot in front of the other and cultivate our own essential light.

Absorbing and achingly beautiful, Julia Baird has written exactly the book we need for these times