A Joyful Way of Being

”… a supportive text, person-centered and action-oriented.”—Foreword Reviews“A Joyful Way of Being offers many cogent insights into the role that creativity can play in each person’s life. The ideas and practices can serve as guidance through any period when our souls require that we transform our lives.”—Michael Meade, author of Awakening the Soul and The Genius Myth“With warmth and insight, BrittMarie Eksell reveals how creative expression after 50 nourishes our joy and spirit. Drawing on years of professional experience, she offers stories, reflections, and practical guidance that invites us to explore and expand—and to trust that creativity and inner truth can blossom with age.”—Sally Jean Fox, PhD, author of Meeting the Muse After Midlife“This book is a heartfelt testament to the truth that creativity belongs to everyone, especially those who may have tucked it away for years. It’s a beautifully supportive companion for anyone on a journey of creative renewal—an experience that can be profoundly emotional, deeply affirming, and joyfully uplifting.”—Chip Conley, New York Times best-selling author and founder of the world’s first midlife wisdom school, MEA

BrittMarie Eksell grew up in Stockholm, Sweden, and moved to the US in 1975 to study textile design at Pratt Institute. She built a career crafting large-scale tapestries for public spaces while also teaching painting and weaving. Inspired by the power of creative expression, she earned an MA in art therapy and a PhD in health psychology and went on to work in cancer hospitals, creating spaces for emotional expression and healing. After spending 35 years in the US, she now resides in Scotland.