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Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm
Release Your Stress and Refresh Your Spirit
When you feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures, you can pause, restore calm, and choose joy by finding new ways to break free from anxiety. With Breathe , soul care guide Bonnie Gray is here to help you develop new wellness habits that bring you rest and renewal.
Discover scientific and Scripture-based practices for your body, mind, and soul that will help you worry less, take better care of yourself, and face each day focused on God’s love. You’ll learn a simple yet powerful 3-step
Breathe will guide you to start living in the present moment while replenishing your heart with God’s peace. Let these biblically inspired mindfulness techniques create space for you to fully relax in your loving Savior’s embrace as you enjoy your daily rhythms of rest.
When you feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures, you can pause, restore calm, and choose joy by finding new ways to break free from anxiety. With Breathe , soul care guide Bonnie Gray is here to help you develop new wellness habits that bring you rest and renewal.
Discover scientific and Scripture-based practices for your body, mind, and soul that will help you worry less, take better care of yourself, and face each day focused on God’s love. You’ll learn a simple yet powerful 3-step
Breathe will guide you to start living in the present moment while replenishing your heart with God’s peace. Let these biblically inspired mindfulness techniques create space for you to fully relax in your loving Savior’s embrace as you enjoy your daily rhythms of rest.
224 pages, Paperback
Published April 4, 2023
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About the author
Bonnie Gray
4 books158 followersBonnie Gray is the soulful author of her new book
Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm
,
Sweet Like Jasmine
, which was named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist by the Evangelical Christian Publisher's Association, the 40-day book
Whispers of Rest
and the memoir-driven book
Finding Spiritual Whitespace
, garnering starred review praise from Publisher's Weekly.
Take Bonnie's FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com to learn what area of wellness are you missing the most, so you can flourish in wellness!
Bonnie hosts the Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, focused on helping women detox stress with rest and soul care based on scripture & science.
An inspirational speaker and retreat leader, she has touched thousands of lives through storytelling, visual arts, nature, prayer and meditation. Bonnie’s writing is featured on Relevant Magazine, DaySpring (in)courage, and Christianity Today. She lives in California with her husband and their two sons.
Visit Bonnie at thebonniegray.com and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube at @thebonniegray.
Bonnie's writing explores the stories we often hide but live courageously, emerging from the belief that the beauty of faith often takes place when life goes off script. Because faith is as mysterious as it is real, we need each other for life's journey.
After graduating from UCLA, Bonnie traveled overseas as a missionary, a ministry entrepreneur, and spent over a decade drinking coffee as a Silicon Valley high-tech professional. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two sons.
Take Bonnie's FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com to learn what area of wellness are you missing the most, so you can flourish in wellness!
Bonnie hosts the Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, focused on helping women detox stress with rest and soul care based on scripture & science.
An inspirational speaker and retreat leader, she has touched thousands of lives through storytelling, visual arts, nature, prayer and meditation. Bonnie’s writing is featured on Relevant Magazine, DaySpring (in)courage, and Christianity Today. She lives in California with her husband and their two sons.
Visit Bonnie at thebonniegray.com and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube at @thebonniegray.
Bonnie's writing explores the stories we often hide but live courageously, emerging from the belief that the beauty of faith often takes place when life goes off script. Because faith is as mysterious as it is real, we need each other for life's journey.
After graduating from UCLA, Bonnie traveled overseas as a missionary, a ministry entrepreneur, and spent over a decade drinking coffee as a Silicon Valley high-tech professional. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two sons.
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August 29, 2024
This book was such an encouragement! Such a practical book about anxiety and things you can do to stress less. This book would’ve been extremely helpful for me a few years ago. It’s probably worthy of 4 and a half stars. I’m probably being slightly nit-picky about theology in the book and that’s why I didn’t give it 5 stars. But I honestly found it very encouraging and so many good reminders in it. Would recommend reading!
February 21, 2024
If I could give this book more stars then I totally would!!! So, so good! This book struck a chord with me right from the beginning and by the end of the book a song was made! To say this book resonated with me is an understatement. It spoke to me. I felt like Bonnie was talking directly to me. I internalized so much and really dug down deep in my soul. This book has become a daily part of my life. I use the breath prayers constantly and the peace from God and the sensation of calming my nervous system is a two pack punch!! Everyone, absolutely everyone can benefit from Bonnie's words of wisdom. Thank you Bonnie for creating this book! Your writing comes off the page and makes the reader feel like a friend is there to guide and bring comfort.
April 24, 2023
Bonnie Gray's latest book is "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm."
"Breathe" addresses topics such as dealing with anxiety and stress, worry, self-criticism, toxic relationships, and many others in the same vein. She does not simply instruct or lecture on these topics; rather, she addresses each one with the wisdom of her own personal experience in dealing with--and overcoming--anxiety and panic attacks.
From the very beginning of the book, I strongly identified with Gray's comments about dealing with stress, especially in light of the recent global pandemic and in the midst of real life as a Christian woman, wife, mother, and military spouse (although to be honest, I think while she tends to address women in her text, the topics and treatments are good for anyone, regardless of gender or parenthood status). In other words, apparently I needed this book more than I thought I would when I preordered it.
I will be working through this book more closely in the weeks ahead, since it appears that life won't be slowing down anytime soon!
Each chapter includes:
*a breath prayer
*a soul care challenge and tip
*questions for thought and/or journaling
Because I often feel as if I'm not worthy of self-care, this book spoke to me in an immediately relevant way. I will without a doubt recommend this book to friends.
"Breathe" addresses topics such as dealing with anxiety and stress, worry, self-criticism, toxic relationships, and many others in the same vein. She does not simply instruct or lecture on these topics; rather, she addresses each one with the wisdom of her own personal experience in dealing with--and overcoming--anxiety and panic attacks.
From the very beginning of the book, I strongly identified with Gray's comments about dealing with stress, especially in light of the recent global pandemic and in the midst of real life as a Christian woman, wife, mother, and military spouse (although to be honest, I think while she tends to address women in her text, the topics and treatments are good for anyone, regardless of gender or parenthood status). In other words, apparently I needed this book more than I thought I would when I preordered it.
I will be working through this book more closely in the weeks ahead, since it appears that life won't be slowing down anytime soon!
Each chapter includes:
*a breath prayer
*a soul care challenge and tip
*questions for thought and/or journaling
Because I often feel as if I'm not worthy of self-care, this book spoke to me in an immediately relevant way. I will without a doubt recommend this book to friends.
July 16, 2023
I read books for a living, and this books remains at the top of my list for 2023. Breathe by Bonnie Gray is a motivating guide to regaining one's spirit. Gray advocates for adopting science- and Bible-backed health practices.
The book provides a simple but powerful three-step rhythm. In the first segment, "Breathe in truth," readers are encouraged to rejuvenate their spirits by reflecting on God's confirming words. Gray skillfully combines religious lessons with personal experiences to help people recognize their worth. The second phase, "Breathe out prayer," helps patients relax by focusing on their outgoing breath. Gray shows how prayer and other contemplative practices free us. The book advises on soul care, which can improve health and mood. These simple biblical mindfulness practices empower readers to heal themselves. This well-written and thought-provoking book can help relieve stress and confusion. Bonnie Gray's words gently guides readers into the present, where God's peace can heal.
The book provides a simple but powerful three-step rhythm. In the first segment, "Breathe in truth," readers are encouraged to rejuvenate their spirits by reflecting on God's confirming words. Gray skillfully combines religious lessons with personal experiences to help people recognize their worth. The second phase, "Breathe out prayer," helps patients relax by focusing on their outgoing breath. Gray shows how prayer and other contemplative practices free us. The book advises on soul care, which can improve health and mood. These simple biblical mindfulness practices empower readers to heal themselves. This well-written and thought-provoking book can help relieve stress and confusion. Bonnie Gray's words gently guides readers into the present, where God's peace can heal.
April 12, 2023
I have thoroughly enjoyed each of Bonnie’s books. I so appreciate how vulnerably she shares her heart and her story, and invites us to join her.
In her newest book, Breathe, she shares such beautiful, hard-earned wisdom with such sweet grace. She invites us to pause and reflect on how we are doing in four areas of wellness: emotional, physical, spiritual, and social. Bonnie shares insight and strategies that blend scientific research with Biblical teachings.
This life often comes with stress. Bonnie helps us understand the problem with ignoring the signals our body is sending, and shares ways to embrace those signals as God-designed ...nurturing our way through.
If you read Bonnie’s, Whispers of Rest, you will love, Breathe!!
In her newest book, Breathe, she shares such beautiful, hard-earned wisdom with such sweet grace. She invites us to pause and reflect on how we are doing in four areas of wellness: emotional, physical, spiritual, and social. Bonnie shares insight and strategies that blend scientific research with Biblical teachings.
This life often comes with stress. Bonnie helps us understand the problem with ignoring the signals our body is sending, and shares ways to embrace those signals as God-designed ...nurturing our way through.
If you read Bonnie’s, Whispers of Rest, you will love, Breathe!!
April 11, 2023
Bonnie's books have been a big part of my life for several years now. Her newest book "Breathe" is another blessing. She helps guide us in finding rest, and gives practical guidance for putting these things to practice in our daily lives! She shares personal lessons, related scriptures and then practical tips for applying it for soul care. I appreciate the different areas: physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellness. She also gives a soul care quiz to find the area you need the most. We need them all! Bonnie doesn't just put out books, she provides loving care to her readers, offering online studies and zoom lessons. I recommend this book and all her others too!
April 11, 2023
If stress and anxiety impact your health and you long for peace, this book is for you. I bought this book to help with reducing my stress and anxiety. This quote towards the beginning stood out to me. “Unfortunately, when we live under stress too long, our bodies stay stuck in the fight-flight-freeze response.” pg. 19 I want to get unstuck, and Bonnie offers soul care that encourages emotional, physical, spiritual, and social wellness. Each day offers breathing in truth, prayer, soul care challenges, and reflection questions. If you feel overwhelmed or anxious, check out this book and be refreshed!
June 24, 2023
When I saw this book I thought, I don’t need this book, I am pretty calm in stressful situations. However, the Holy Spirit encouraged me to buy two copies, one for me and one for a friend. I love it when the Holy Spirit knows best. Yes, I am pretty calm, but only because of the Holy Spirit moving in my life. I can remember a time when I wasn’t so calm. Reading this book reminded me of why I am calm, showed me where I have not fully arrived, and what else needs to happen. Like Bonnie Gray’s other books this “Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm” was a must needed read right on time. May others learn how to be calm despite the dramas of life.
April 4, 2023
Bonnie Gray explains the difference between self care and soul care in this 21 day devotional and gives many examples of soul care practices that are so accessible you can start implementing them immediately! I love that Bonnie incorporates breath prayers into this book. They are so beneficial at relieving stress as you draw closer to God. And she offers a soul care quiz so you can zone on in your most important area of need first! This book also has affirming truths from Scripture to remind us how much God loves us and cares about our souls. You will be blessed!
April 7, 2023
Breathe stands up to it’s cover image— relaxing, refreshing, and rejuvenating. Bonnie Gray’s words of encouragement are grounded in scripture, showing us how we are created to live with less worry and more joy. This is Bonnie’s fourth book that continues the theme of exploring our own stories, and living out our lives with God’s peace. It’s a book I’d recommend to always have close to you, so you can breathe in truth and breathe out prayer, practicing soul care daily.
April 4, 2023
I've been reading the pre-sale emails, posts, and discussions about this book and I already feel as though I've gained so much. I'm genuinely looking forward to getting this book in the mail tomorrow and diving in head first. It's so nice to see someone relate scientific evidence and God together in one book.
April 7, 2023
Bonnie Gray feels like a dear friend you’ve had for years that you want to share a cup of hot tea with and catch up on life. Bonnie shares her personal story of her journey of life. She gives you easy and effective ways to nurture your soul with four areas of wellness. I love the breath prayers which help calm you using scriptures and enjoy the soul care challenges.
March 31, 2023
It is a very good book learning a lot more and where I need to work on what area. It very helpful with thing to do so your not so stress ful.
April 3, 2023
I've been doing the online pre book release club and it's been so refreshing! I believe you'll love investing in your personal soul care.
April 6, 2023
Transformative book with the focus of soul care which is helping me to embrace health in mind, body, and soul, and live the thriving life God intended!
April 10, 2023
I just started this book today and am feeling more peaceful after just reading the intro and first chapter. I am so excited to continue reading this book.
May 11, 2023
Love everything Bonnie Gray does! Her ability to combine spiritual truth with practical tips about taking care of your mental health & lowering stress/anxiety is amazing. I will say this wasn’t my favorite book of hers, as I felt like I had heard a lot of the material from her previous writing and podcast. But overall it was a refreshing reminder to not neglect soul care and this book is jam-packed with simple strategies for doing that.
June 5, 2023
Read this with my church ladies. It was interesting but I didn't really relate to the book.
September 30, 2023
Some good ideas and encouragement so probably more 3.5 Stars
November 4, 2023
I would read this book at night and it gave me so much peace through scripture.
February 10, 2024
Good biblical tips for decreasing anxiety & increasing rest but I found some of it not personally very helpful for me.
November 2, 2025
Bonnie Gray’s words are always so gentle and refreshing.
October 6, 2023
I discovered Bonnie Gray several years ago when I read her book, Finding Spiritual White Space. I've been following her since. This is her fourth book. In Breathe, Bonnie brings together all that she's learned in one place as she teaches you to breathe in truth, breath out prayer and put into action practical suggestions to calm anxiety and focus on things that bring joy and rest into one's soul. In the 21 chapters, she touches on emotional, physical, spiritual and social wellness. Her free Soul Care quiz helps you set priorities for your personal wellness. So it's easy to jump to the section that most needs healing in your life. One of my favorite breath prayers is breathing in: When I pass through the waters. Then breathing out: You will be with me. Based on Isaiah 43:3. Anyone looking to incorporate scripture and practical tools to reduce and hopefully eliminate stress will find Breathe a great biblical resource.
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