Meera Lee Patel

MADE OUT OF STARS: A Journal for Self-Realization

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"This book is a north star for any person in need of being reminded just how amazing life can be. I can’t wait to see how much brighter the world will be once people get their hands on this shining star of a book.” 

-Brad Montague, writer, director, and creator of Kid President

This inspiring journal from acclaimed writer and artist Meera Lee Patel celebrates the invisible bonds we share with each other, with the world we live in, and with the truest, most honest version of ourselves.

Filled with richly insightful prompts, vibrant watercolor paintings, and plenty of room to write, it’s a space to reflect on what makes us incredibly beautiful individuals—and yet, an integral part of a
beautifully complete whole.

"Journaling through MADE OUT OF STARS feels like receiving the warmest and most loving hug from the universe, flooding my soul with the peace of knowledge that my deepest fears and heaviest emotional blocks can always be dissolved with patience, acceptance, and loving self-inquiry. Meera’s visually magical and cosmically affirming journal of gentle self-discovery is recommended for all human beings."  

-Yumi Sakugawa, author of The Little Book of Life Hacks: How To Make Your Life Happier, Healthier, And More Beautiful

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magic, the real kind- starts all the way at the tip of your toes and laces through every organ. it spills out of your mouth when you speak and drips from your eyes in tears. it’s inside each animal you meet and in the air you breathe and in the dirt you dig. it’s in every secret you keep and in every poem or song or hug you give away. the magic in me is a reflection of the magic in you. ✨ this page is from MADE OUT OF STARS. #process #meeraleepatel #MadeOutOfStars
Random gifts for people I love. 💕 🔹️ 🔹️ 1) #MadeOutOfStars by @meeraleepatel SUMMARY: "From the bestselling author of Start Where You Are and My Friend Fear, a beautifully illustrated journal that celebrates what makes each of us uniquely amazing. Meera Lee Patel's first guided journal, Start Where You Are,has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through a rare combination of stunning watercolor art and thoughtful, empowering prompts and quotations. Her next journal will pick up the journey, encouraging readers to recognize and embrace what makes them truly special. A booster shot of self-care when you need it most, this beautiful, intimate book will be a touchstone for anyone looking to better understand themselves so they can clear out the "noise" and be who they are." - @putnambooks 🔹️ 2) #MakingFriends by #KristenGudsnuk SUMMARY: "Sometimes making a friend is a lot easier than keeping one!  Sixth grade was SO much easier for Danny. All her friends were in the same room and she knew exactly what to expect out of life. Now that she's in seventh grade, she's in a new middle school, her friends are in different classes and forming new cliques, and she is totally, completely lost. What Danny really needs is a new best friend! So when she inherits a magic sketchbook from her eccentric great-aunt in which anything she sketches in it comes to life, she draws Madison, the most amazing, perfect, and awesome best friend ever.  The thing is, even when you create a best friend, there's no guarantee they'll always be your best friend. Especially when they discover they've been created with magic!" - @graphixbooks
#love • • #Repost @meeraleepatel ・・・ one of my favorite paintings from my upcoming journal, MADE OUT OF STARS! and a reminder to let the goodness in, even when it’s hard, and especially when you don’t want to. you can pre-order STARS now, link in profile! #process #meeraleepatel #MadeOutOfStars
Day one of my journaling journey with the new @meeraleepatel book Made Out Of Stars. The first question in the book asks, “What are you learning now?” I decided to use one of my little pocket wildflower notebooks to do a bullet journal style log of my adventure through Made Out Of Stars. My first entry: . . “I am learning that fear can arise out of the strangest of places. We typically expect it to crop up when things are not going well, and fear certainly does do that, but fear can also arrive when everything is going so well, almost like a pirate trying to plunder a smooth sailing ship.” . . (Swipe to see the handwritten entry) . . I think I should almost revisit @meeraleepatel My Friend Fear book alongside this one. It’s interesting how as we walk through various legs of terrain the different parts within us that suddenly surface. It could be joys, a certain freeness, or sorrow and fear. I’ve experienced all of the above as I’ve caravanned through this past year but I know that in all of it, every jot and tittle will serve to strengthen my roots and nourish them so that when it’s time for new blossoms to open, they are long lasting in their radiance. Sometimes I need reminders of that and journaling has been a good friend in this process. . . Featuring the Sendak Mini and Drafter Pouch by @pegandawl. Marineday Fishfly Linen Canvas Bag from @nomadostore. The @treeringco fountain pen made from Douglas fir trees sourced from old forest preservation projects, inked with my favorite Brown 732 by @franklinchristoph. Made Out Of Stars by @meeraleepatel courtesy of the kind folks at @tarcherperigee. . . #creativespace #journaling #meeraleepatel #madeoutofstars #pegandawl #toolroll #nomadostore #whatsinmybag #treeringpens #fountainpens #penaddict #franklinchristoph #bulletjournal #bulletjournalideas #bujoideas #bujoinspiration #writemore #bulletjournallove #plannergeek #stationerylover #stationerylove #onmydesk #desksetup #loveforanalogue #penmanship #gatheredstyle #morningpages #bookofthemonth #journalprompts
I’m super excited that @tarcherperigee sent me a copy of @meeraleepatel ‘s new journal! Happy Friday to me! As I’m sipping an almond milk chai, I got to flip through these pages. It sure is pretty, and it’s filled with thoughtful prompts to reflect, reimagine what is possible, and revel in the wonders of this world. Meera Lee, you have created another lovely book! Congratulations! . . #MadeOutofStars
New goodies were waiting in my mailbox just in time for the weekend. So in need of a nothing-but-reading-Saturday! 😌 📚 #bookobsessed #lovemybooks #branthansen #unoffendable #meeraleepatel #madeoutofstars