The Unfolding: An Invitation to Come Home to Yourself

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A moving, fresh, unique poetry collection and a generous invitation into the mind of the poet.Botha galvanizing wake-up call and a tender lullaby. Glennon Doyle, author of the #1New York TimesbestsellerUntamed

WhatI love aboutArielleswriting is that she takes readers on this journey step by step, filled with wisdom and grace. This book will help anyone seeking to unfold into their bloom. Morgan Harper Nichols,author ofAll Along You Were BloomingandPeace is a Practice

In this beautiful collection of poems, essays, and meditations, Arielle Estoria tenderly reveals the places in her life where she has been broken open and mended back together in new ways. In doing so, she shows each of us how when we walk through our own process of unfolding, though it may be uncomfortable at times, there is light on the other side. Let these words guide your soul, and return home to the person you were always meant to be.

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There is an enduring honesty in Estorias words that is hard to come by. She welcomes you into places within herself that always seem to serve as portals to our own homecoming. With poetry and reflection, Estoria reminds us of the imperative of our unfolding in a world that wants us to remain small. Cole Arthur Riley, New York Times bestselling author of This Here Flesh "If loving and embracing yourself for who you are feels impossible, pick up this book! Arielle invites you to step into your power through her inspiring prose and beautiful reflections." Jenna Kutcher,New York Times bestsellingauthor ofHow Are You, Really Arielles words are a balm. Somehow they soothe, but also light the fire for growth. That's an achievement. Jedidiah Jenkins,New York Timesbestselling author ofTo Shake The Sleeping SelfandLike Streams to the Ocean "Open up to any page and discover inspiration, honesty, and wisdom.The Unfoldingwill leave you feeling uplifted and open to discovering more about yourself." Justina Blakeney, author ofThe New Bohemiansand founder of Jungalow "With the beauty, honesty, and transparency of a true artist, Arielle invites us to shed what no longer serves us and come alive to who were meant to be.The Unfoldingreminds us that exploration is not our enemy, and that wonder can be found in our wandering." Danielle Coke, Oh Happy Day! illustrator and activist "What a refreshing, deep breath of a book! Through poetry, art, story, and prose, Arielle beautifully embodies the freedom, invitation, and goodness of full awakening." Sarah Bessey,New York Timesbestselling author ofA Rhythm of PrayerandJesus Feminist WhatI love aboutArielleswriting is that she takes readers on this journey step by step, filled with wisdom and grace. This book will help anyone seeking to unfold into their bloom. Morgan Harper Nichols,author ofAll Along You Were BloomingandPeace is a Practice The Unfoldingis a moving, fresh, unique poetry collection and a generous invitation into the mind of the poet.Botha galvanizing wake-up call and a tender lullaby. Glennon Doyle, author of the #1New York TimesbestsellerUntamed Arielle is a sage within our generation and she's written a guidebook for anyone who has ever felt lost or needed a reminder that breaking is not the end of the story. Hannah Brencher, author ofFighting ForwardandCome Matter Here Arielle gently invites us to explore the uncharted places of our own lives, to face them with courage and vulnerability, and perhaps even discover an unfolding of our own. Jo Saxton,author ofReady to Rise "Perfectly balances the raw, unpolished, guttural feelings with the eloquenceand refined beauty of one who has mastered poetry. This is a must read." Propaganda,author ofTerraform Yahoo! "This stunning debut is as tender as you imagine it to be in addition to adding an extra dose of ecstatic joy to remind you how real-life becoming feels. A poetry book full of words to hold sacredly in your soul." "In a voice that is at once gentle and strong,Arielleshowsthat our process of becoming, while at times uncertain, is as beautiful as a bloomingflower. Dr. Hillary L McBride, author ofThe Wisdom of Your Body In Arielles raw recounting of her own journey, she beautifully mirrors our true worth and value that we are invited into remembering and finding home within ourselves. Ruthie Lindsey,author ofThere I Am Arielle's words are breathtakingly beautiful and inspiring.The Unfoldingis like a healing roadmap,nourishment for those who are thirsty for hope, growth and awakening. Minaa B.,LMSW Arielletenderly offers us a richness of grace only seen from the mystics of the old. Her eloquence of story and depth of wisdom lovingly unfolds us into her process, awakening liberation in each of us. William Matthews,musicdirector at New Abbey "The Unfoldingis a beautiful invitation to come back to yourself, trust your inner wisdom, and just take a breath." Jamie Varon, author ofRadically Content

Author Bio

ARIELLE ESTORIA is a poet, speaker, and actor. She co-authored two collections of poetry, Vagabonds and Zealots and Write Bloody Spill Pretty, and has shared her work through spoken word and keynote talks with companies such as Google, Lululemon, Apple, and more. She has emceed conferences such as the Yellow Conference and led writing and self-acceptance workshops. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband.