Choosing woo-woo by Beth Marterez is a timely read. I have been looking for a book that tackles reinvention without being too cheesy or cliche. Luckily, I stumbled upon this author’s work and I was not disappointed. It was a satisfying read from start to finish!
I have been hearing the term woo-woo in podcasts and I have my own share of delving into the unconventional. From believing in the evil eye to traditional Filipino hilot, I can say that practicing woo-woo for many years now has been beneficial to my life. As someone with mental illnesses, woo-woo has helped me navigate my unpredictable reality. The unknown has helped me stay grounded more than what medical science has ever done for me. And this is what made me nod in agreement several times while reading this book.
What I like most about Choosing woo-woo is that the author is unapologetically herself. She never makes excuses for who she really is, and she navigates through her long life by balancing her career with her magical beliefs. But what really made me feel a kinship with the author was her statement about imagination. Yes, I really believe that imagination is the key to unlocking our fullest potential, and using what we visualize in our heads to achieve our goals can be our springboard to success.
Maybe we just need to break down in order to land on a breakthrough. Or maybe we just need to try some woo-woo in order to see some life-changing results in our lives. There is definitely no harm in trying, because the only harm that we can inflict to ourselves is the life that is forever trapped in fear. It is high time that we go beyond fear and embrace a different approach to life.
Choosing woo-woo by Beth Marterez is now available!