Time Alive by Alexandra Stoddard

Time Alive by Alexandra Stoddard

In seven sections representing essential domains of life--Time, Home, Style, Enthusiasm, Caring, Purpose, and Spirit--Alexandra Stoddard shows us how to celebrate every moment of life. This treasury of brief essays is chock-full of the wise ideas, personal anecdotes, and practical strategies that have inspired millions of her readers and audiences to live more beautifully and meaningfully every day. She helps readers form their own personal philosophy for living as well as discover specific, small actions that build tranquil time into the most hectic day, add lightness and energy when needed most, elevate a passing moment into a vivid memory. She encourages readers to take stock, and rethink everything. We need to make the connection between how we spend our time and how well we live our lives.

With each essay offering a memorable mindset for living, Alexandra's observations are searching (What is your deepest desire?), surprising (Lower your standards), encouraging (You have 8,766 hours a year to act wisely), and whimsical (You've gotta have a look) and are certain to spur readers to new levels of insight and joy.

Author of twenty-four books, Alexandra Stoddard is a sought-after speaker on the art of living. Through her lectures, articles, and books such as Living a Beautiful Life, Things I Want My Daughters to Know, Time Alive, Grace Notes, Open Your Eyes, and Feeling at Home, she has inspired millions to pursue more fulfilling lives. She lives with her husband in New York City and Stonington Village, Connecticut.