"Honor Yourself" skillfully guides us through one of the key paradoxes, and stressors, of our time: how to balance what others need with what we need, how to give "and" to receive. Should I sacrifice for others or give to myself? Be generous or draw boundaries? Stay in a relationship or say goodbye? Tensions like these are not only a natural part of life--they are life.

While modern society is ill-equipped to bring us back into balance, the sages of East and West are experts, and "Honor Yourself" explores their practical, and surprising, advice. Combining wisdom from around the world with real-life stories and a treasury of tools, it exposes the most potent myths about giving--half-truths that prevent us from living a life filled with possibility and passion.

Honoring yourself, the author tells us, is not about why and how to pamper yourself. And it's not about turning your back on those who need you. The issues surrounding giving and receiving are much deeper, says Patricia Spadaro. When you honor yourself, you are respecting, appreciating, and giving birth to your best self so that you can give creatively and abundantly in ways that honor others.

We are called to master the delicate dance of giving and receiving in virtually every area of our lives. This beautiful work offers empowering and heartfelt ways to do it. It will free you to celebrate your own gifts and greatness as you explore the dynamics behind setting boundaries, being honest about unhealthy people in your life, giving with the heart rather than the head, using your feelings to stay true to yourself, honoring endings, and finding your own voice. Just as importantly, "Honor Yourself" will teach you the steps for staying in balance. For when you learn the steps, you can perform the dance--and that's when the magic begin.