Ceremony

by Brianna Wiest

Other people are not meant to love us
in the exact way we think they should
they are meant to set up a healing ceremony
at which we learn to love ourselves

Ceremony is a collection for those on the cusp of becoming. It is a reminder that we were not meant to fit into this world perfectly, but to live in such a way that might forge a path all our own. It is a reminder that we are one with each other and nature itself. It is a reminder that we contain within us the latent potential of every future possibility we can conceive of. It is a reminder that we often must release what is not ours in order to receive what is, that we are all born with a unique imprint to leave upon the world, and that self-love is not an infatuation, but a homecoming. Ceremony is a book written around the idea that the most unlikely moments are often the very ones offering us a chance to meet ourselves more deeply; it is a book for the ones who are ready to stop waiting and wondering, and dive all the way into who they were meant to be.

Genres: Poetry, Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology, Spirituality, Personal Development, Mental Health

216 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2021

Reviews

[JulienneReads ✧.* ◡̈ · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're looking for a book to start this year with, this is it.

"It is not what we are given or not, but how we take what's in front of us and turn it into all we ever need it to be."

That was amazing. I feel like all the thoughts going through my mind were shown by this book to me in such beautiful words. With this, it makes you feel that you and your thoughts are beautiful as well. :)

It answers the doubts, the fears and the longing.

It made me realize that I am full of possibilities and that the closed doors that fill my 'what ifs' might not have nothing special for me behind it.

I love how healing was defined here. Healing is not always pleasant. Healing is painful. Healing is human.

"The only way out is through."

I can already see myself re-reading this in the years to come.

Thank you for the comfort.

[Cherlynn | cherreading · Rating 4 out of 5]

I needed this ❤️ What an outstanding collection filled with reminders and affirmations that are both timely and timeless. I love the book's central themes of self-love, self-acceptance and healing. Got this from the library but would love a copy on my own shelf!

[Gosia Nowak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Przyjemna, z masą myśli, które trafiają bardziej lub mniej. Parę rzeczy zostawię dla siebie, jednak nie odmieniła mojego życia, czy sposobu myślenia. Myślę, że spodoba się fanom tej autorki

[shimmyreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

will deffo be buying the physical copy, Brianna Wiest does not disappoint when it comes to poetry, self-love and answering fears and doubts that one might have.

“letting go is not the end, it is the beginning”

“you don’t heal some things you just start living in spite of their present which is when they heal themselves”

my absolute fav quote from this books was “you will not be the same person a year from now you must decide which way you will grow” and that is something i will be taking with me as we enter 2023 and i will deffo start applying it to uni ( my goal is to achieve 1st class by end of 1st year )

[Keio · Rating 2 out of 5]

2/5

rupi Kaur wizard liz Pinterest poetry.

I liked a few ones but the others were very repetitive

[Murielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

▸ I am a lover of anything Brianna Wiest. She is simply amazing.

▸ This book is a compilation of short essays and poems exploring topics like love, loss, life, gratitude, contentment with one’s life, no matter the circumstances.

▸ It is empowering, beautiful, deeply moving and was a true gem to read every morning for a few weeks.

[Audrey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked this up at a bookstore clearance shelf and I’m unfortunately not very impressed. Although there were a few gems, most of it was far from groundbreaking.

[Kelsey Verzosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love!

[zkurasinska · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really quick I listen to it two times 😅

[Faye · Rating 5 out of 5]

brianna wiest’s words always felt like a much needed affirmation. after my ridiculous breakdown last night, this felt godsend reading through today. definitely helped heal a little bit of my miserable soul 🥺🤍

[Lena ❀ · Rating 4 out of 5]

"You owe yourself more than this.
You owe your life more than this."

[rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5, this is the epitome of a feel-good book. it has plenty of important lessons, but some of them are extremely repetitive.

[Anna Wojtis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and gentle reminders of self appreciation and inner growth.

[Kaahreena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love everything Brianna writes, but this may be my new favorite 🥹 going through a pretty significant transitional period in my life and every time I picked up this book, I read something perfectly significant to how I was feeling. Highly recommend to anyone on a self development journey!

[Caitlin Wilkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will use so many of these deep and thought-provoking writings in my work. I loved it, all of it.

[Yel Baldemor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Uplifting book

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read that will make you want to go back and reread just to digest every single word and let it sink into your soul 💫

[Monika (care_book) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5 ⭐️

[Fe Gardner · Rating 5 out of 5]

going through a healing journey and this has been exceptional

[Ola · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Sondra Funk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsessed! Will re-read many times. I will definitely use this book for writing inspiration, to support my coaching clients, friends and family, and to revisit whenever I need some healing words.

[miki · Rating 5 out of 5]

your life belongs only to you 🫶

[LauraTheReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Przyjemna książka, a Brianna Wiest jak zawsze zaskakuje czymś nowym do odkrycia.

Uwielbiam jej twórczość i mimo tego, że ta pozycja nie była dla mnie najlepsza to znalazłam w niej kilka ciekawych, błyskotliwych myśli- takich których nie napotkałam nigdzie indziej w żadnej tego typu książce. Za to bardzo ją doceniam- przyjemna, otulająca i podnosząca na duchu.

Moja ocena: 4⭐️

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual, anything Brianna Wiest writes changes and improves my outlook on life.

[marioncoin | coin.reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

"𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢."

lire du Brianna is always a good idea 💘
j'ai encore surligné 574839 passages, j'adore ses mots.

"what if I fall from the edge?
what if you never see the view?
which question do you want to haunt you?"

"please do not confuse what is familiar for what is right."

[Seda Stachura || upodobanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

czuję się pojedzona po tej lekturze, wartościowa i otulająca!

[lexi ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5-5

i was very drawn to this book & i had a very strong urge to read it yesterday so i purchased the e-version & it was incredible. (also, yesterday was 1/11 so idk it makes sense)

at first, i wasn’t completely sold, the first few pages weren’t too memorable & didn’t really resonate with me, but as i continued i realized that the further you are into the book the deeper you delve into yourself for self-realization & understanding & it happens so naturally.

i definitely want to purchase a physical copy & re-read this in the near future. the next time around i want to go through it with more time & care to annotate it. i also want to keep a journal with me so i can dive deeper into myself to see what else i can work on & gain.

[ari]

"What if there are things out there so good, you don’t even know you’re waiting for them?"

forever special because stella sent me a passage from this book and told me it reminded her of me 😭♥️✋

"Notice what makes you most envious—this is what you truly want. Notice what makes you feel most regretful—this is what you need to do next."

[Ri ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

“You are not ordinary. There is no story like yours. There is no being like you. There is something you offer that nobody else could. Your presence on this planet has shifted it irrevocably. Without you, nothing would be the same. Please remember this when you feel small and all feels meaningless. You are an exceptional thing.”

THIS!!!!

[Amy Lea · Rating 5 out of 5]

My fifth time reading this book. An excellent morning read. All it takes is one or two pages at a time, or more if you have time. Take what you need and leave what doesn’t serve you. Ceremony and other Brianna Wiest books are a great way to start the day with intention and mindfulness.