You Burn Your Arse, You Sit On a Blister

Sandra Nichols is a Canadian author from Peterborough, Ontario. In diverse genres, she writes inspirational books about self-awareness and conscious optimism. Nichols has an extensive background in nursing and healthcare management as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. She is the mother of two adult children and lives with her husband, Alan, and their tabby cat, Zoey, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Follow Sandra at sandranichols.com.

Author Sandra Nichols pays tribute to her late mother, Tilly, in this collection of her insightful and humorous expressions about enjoying life and overcoming hardship. In each chapter, Nichols shares one of Tilly's sayings and explains its relevance in today's world. Together, Tilly's phrases comprise what Nichols calls The Tao of Tilly, a prescriptive path for living a better life and having a better world.
Nichols explains that the healing principles of compassion and cooperation have not only established our evolutionary survival, they hold the secret to our health, longevity, and enjoyment of life. The Tao of Tilly shows us how to heal our own emotional suffering and that of our world by:

•Accepting the power of love
•Appreciating the intelligence of kindness
•Achieving the confidence of having a purpose
•Understanding the power of belief
•Enjoying the freedom of an authentic life
•Becoming more hopeful through conscious optimism
•Improving our self-image with empathy
•Adapting to adversity with compassion

This book shares the art of healing in a way that will make you think less about your problems and more about your power and potential. It will give you faith in yourself and hope for your future. It is a must-read for anyone seeking happiness and a better way of life.