Welcome Home: A Guide To Building A Home For Your Soul

Summary

"Welcome Home: A Guide To Building A Home For Your Soul" by Najwa Zebian is a book that serves as a personal and empowering journey for individuals seeking to find their true home within themselves, especially for those who have faced adversities such as domestic violence and societal pressures.

Abstract

The book "Welcome Home: A Guide To Building A Home For Your Soul" by Najwa Zebian is a profound exploration of self-discovery and inner strength. It resonates with readers who have endured difficult life experiences, such as domestic violence and societal expectations. The author, through her own trials of bullying and harassment, inspires others to embrace self-love and set personal boundaries. The narrative emphasizes that true home is not a physical space but a state of being where one feels accepted and loved for their authentic self. Gurpreet Dhariwal, the reviewer, found the book to be a reflection of her own journey of self-realization during a tumultuous period in her life. She recommends the book to those who prioritize others over themselves and who seek validation through external achievements, urging them to recognize the impermanence of such pleasures.

Opinions

Gurpreet Dhariwal, the reviewer, found the book to be a deeply relatable read that echoed her personal experiences and lessons learned from an abusive marriage.
The book is seen as a source of empowerment for individuals who struggle with self-worth and the pressure to conform to societal norms.
It is appreciated for its message that home is not defined by physical structures or external validation, but by the love and acceptance one finds within.
The reviewer emphasizes that the book is particularly impactful for those who have faced and overcome adversity, and who have learned to prioritize their own well-being.
The excerpts shared by the reviewer highlight themes of resilience, self-healing, and the importance of embracing one's authentic self.
The book is not recommended for those who prioritize societal and familial expectations over personal happiness and fulfillment.
Gurpreet Dhariwal encourages readers to engage with Najwa Zebian's work, acknowledging the author's investment of energy and personal experience into the book.

A Book By Najwa Zebian

The mistake most of us make is that we build our homes in other people in the hope that they will deem us worthy of being welcomed inside. We feel so abandoned and empty when people leave, because we’ve invested so much of ourselves in them. — Najwa Zebian

I totally adored reading this book.

While going through a lot of setbacks in 2017, I realized my home was within me. I didn’t read Najwa’s book as an eye opener, rather it was something that was residing within me for so long.

My domestic violence marriage taught me the real meaning of close friends, family protectors, and strange acquaintances. It taught me how to stand firm on my two feet and set the boundaries to protect my mind, body, and soul.

Her book is an example for everyone out there who still don’t know how to put themselves first, who are still struggling with building relationships because everybody else is doing the same, and who are still aiming for that major promotion to give meaning to their life without realizing temporary pleasures don’t stay forever.

Her book is a testament to her own personal trials, how she was degraded, bullied, sexually harassed, and made to believe she wasn’t enough, and how she took her power back by putting those aside who were never supporting her inner voice.

This book is not for normal-hearted people who believe that at the end of the day society and relatives’ matter.

It is for those who have tasted the dust and learned to wear the scars on their sleeves. Yes, I am talking about those who are just like me who didn’t let their abusive relationships define them, who told the world to look at me not with a sigh of grief, but with strength in bones and courage in vibes.

Excerpts that I loved the most…

* To every soul in search of a home, you’ve reached your destination.

* How do you continue to fight when there’s no one but you on the battleground? How do you fight when someone has already raised your white flag for you? How do you say goodbye to someone who’s already gone? Who’s already left and is just informing you of their departure after they’ve reached their destination?

* You can heal a recent wound, but if you haven’t come to terms with your past wounds, you can be sure those wounds will turn into scars that will continue to define you.

* Home is not a physical place. It is the place where your soul feels it belongs, where you can unapologetically be yourself, where you are loved for your authentic self. Home is the place where you don’t have to work hard just to be loved.

* When you don’t know what home looks like, you take whatever you’re offered.

I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as Najwa invested her energy into writing it.

Gurpreet Dhariwal is the author of Three books. Her books are available on Amazon, Flipkart, and BlueRose. Connect with Gurpreet at www.gurpreetdhariwal.com