More than 500,000 copies sold
A beautifully illustrated guided journal for exploring who you are
Amid the busyness and confusion of daily life, it can be hard to find the time for reflecting on where we are, and where we hope life’s path will lead us. In this vibrant and thought-provoking journal, you’ll find both inspiration and the space to nurture your dreams.
Featuring best-selling artist and author Meera Lee Patel’s richly imaginative paintings along with inspirational quotes, open-ended prompts, and plenty of room to write and reflect, this thoughtful full-color journal is a perfect gift and keepsake, as well as a powerful tool for creating change.
Meera Lee Patel is a self-taught artist, writer, and internationally recognized best-selling author. She writes books that help people connect with themselves, each other, and the world around them. Her books and journals have sold well over a million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages worldwide. She lives with her family in St. Louis, Missouri.
“A must read”
—Oprah.com
“Meera Lee Patel's uplifting book presents open-ended, supportive prompts and exercises along with inspirational quotes from writers, artists, and visionaries to encourage reflection through writing, drawing, chart-making, and more. With plenty of room for writing and reflecting, this appealing full-color book will make a perfect gift and keepsake, as well as being a powerful tool for positive change.”
—MindBodyGreen.com
"Meera Lee Patel's journal for self-exploration is a work of art on its own, filled with lushly illustrated prompts and advice, and plenty of room for you to discover and create your own beautiful revelations."
—Buzzfeed
"Remarkable, endearing, and absolutely gorgeous. A brilliant travel guide for navigating the nooks and crannies of imagination.”
—Jessica Hagy, author of How to Be Interesting
"I am obsessed with Meera Lee Patel's work. It's bright, calm, zen and botanical. All the things I love."
—SundayBlossoms.com
"Meera Lee Patel is an absolute gem!"
—RedParka.com
“This interactive journal will keep its users mindful, self-motivated, and creative in our world which can so often push us towards unproductive habits and downright chaos. Pick up a copy for those in your life who may not make it to yoga or their therapist quite as often as they’ve been meaning to.”
—Teen Vogue
“[Start Where You Are] invites and empowers us to gain a deeper understanding of what resides in our hearts.” —PsychCentral
