Morgan Harper Nichols - All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living

Every page is full of life and vibrant color, and each word is presented creatively and beautifully. This book is one of a kind and will leave you feeling simultaneously uplifted and challenged. J ORDAN L EE D OOLEY , N ATIONAL B ESTSELLING A UTHOR OF O WN Y OUR E VERYDAY Every page of All Along You Were Blooming is visually stunning and profoundly evocative. Morgan Harper Nichols blends vulnerable reflections with ethereal elegance as she layers illustrations beneath her vulnerable poetry and honest musings on love, life, and spirituality. Prepare to have your heart opened by these delightful ruminations and your imagination inspired by her captivating images. C HRISTOPHER L.

H EUERTZ , A UTHOR OF T HE S ACRED E NNEAGRAM : F INDING Y OUR U NIQUE P ATH TO S PIRITUAL G ROWTHAll Along You Were Blooming is magic. Sure, its a bookpaper, binding, words and allbut its actually more of a beautiful and brilliant beam of warm sunlight. R YAN ON EAL , S INGER -S ONGWRITER , S LEEPING A T L AST I first discovered Morgans work when a close friend of mine printed out a part of her poem on a card and sent it to me: You are wrapped in
endless,
boundless,
grace. Morgan had distilled a biblical truth into something clear, profound, and eternally uplifting. I knew there and then that I had to work with her. She has since created prose for Esquire that speaks to men in a way that evokes and inspires; challenging our readers to build a life with purpose.

This collection of poetry and prose by Morgan continues her reason dtreto create work that gives hope. And Im sure, just like me, youll find yourself taking pages from this book and placing them at your desk as a daily reminder: you are wrapped in endless, boundless grace. Its like a hot water bottle for your weary soul. N ORMAN T AN , E DITOR - IN -C HIEF OF E SQUIRE S INGAPORE Morgan [Harper Nichols] lives, writes, and designs with the intention to meet you where you are while simultaneously offering a brand-new perspective. As her younger sister, Ive experienced this firsthand with the way her captivating artwork and encouraging words filled our home. This book is a front-row seat to those endless expressions, beautifully laced in grace and truth.

J AMIE -G RACE , 2X G RAMMY N OMINATED S INGER /S ONGWRITER , H OST OF T HE J AMIE G RACE P ODCAST Morgan always has the right words to sayand the perfect way of beautifully sharing those words in a way that speaks to my soul. And obviously countless others. I got goosebumps reading this book and look forward to picking it up for encouragement day after day for years to come. B RANDEN H ARVEY , FOUNDER OF THE G OODNEWSPAPER AND HOST OF THE PODCAST S OUNDS G OOD Morgans tender, intentional words feel like the salve our aching hearts all need reminding of. She is a mirror of the inherent goodness, worth, and divinity inside of all of us. R UTHIE L INDSEY , S PEAKER AND C OHOST OF THE U NSPOKEN P ODCAST Have you ever read something and asked yourself, How did she know? Thats Morgans gift.

Morgan Harper Nichols is changing the game for women around the world today. Her art speaks to the masses while simultaneously making you feel seen, heard, and understood as a human being. As a masterful encourager, permission granter, and inspirer, Morgans voice reaches readers with heartfelt encouragement and hope. With each thoughtful word, Morgan makes you feel more enough and less alone, and the world needs more of that. J ENNA K UTCHER , H OST OF THE G OAL D IGGER P ODCAST With rare talent, Morgan Harper Nichols invites us into the reality that were magnificently lovedeven while in process. All Along You Were Blooming provides both a balm to weary souls who need to hear they dont have to have it all figured out, as well as a gentle encouragement to take the next right step.

Morgans work reminds us that the magic of growth happens in process; and though it wont be easy, each of us is worth the time it takes to bloom. A UNDI K OLBER MA, LPC, T HERAPIST AND A UTHOR OF T RY S OFTER Morgans words have a way of reaching into your soul and making you feel completely seen. This book will bring you comfort and peace and will make you feel not alone in this emotional human existence. This will spark inspiration and hope in your life. C AITLIN C ROSBY B ENWARD , F OUNDER OF T HE G IVING K EYS Morgan Harper Nichols has an incredible gift for speaking the truth that we are all trying to find the words to say. Each page is a beautiful pump of bravery and courage through both her writing and her art.

A SHLEY L E M IEUX , A UTHOR OF B ORN TO S HINE , S PEAKER , E NTREPRENEUR All Along You Were Blooming provides stabilizing prose that will capture the hearts of those who crave stability, peace, and assurance in these uncertain times. E KEMINI U WAN , P UBLIC T HEOLOGIAN Morgans work reminds everyone who encounters it to lean in and trust the process. This book is a great reminder to bloom and flourish, despite the hardships that may arise. The world is lucky to have a collection as stunning as this one. A LEXANDRA E LLE , A UTHOR AND P OET Morgans voice is inspiring millions. Her poetry and art embody a truth that we all deserve to hear.

M ILES A DCOX , CEO OF O NSITE Love and beauty pour from the words and art on the pages. Morgans book is a balm for healing, a step toward joy, and a reminder to care for and be gentle with ourselves and each other. The world and my soul could always use more of that! A MENA B ROWN , P OET , A UTHOR OF H OW TO F IX A B ROKEN R ECORD , H OST OF HER WITH A MENA B ROWN PODCAST . ZONDERVAN All Along You Were Blooming 2020 by Morgan Harper Nichols Requests for information should be addressed to: Zondervan, 3900 Sparks Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 ePub Edition November 2019: ISBN 978-0-310-45404-5 Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV . Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.

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Art direction: Jennifer Showalter Greenwalt Interior design: Mallory Collins and Morgan Harper Nichols 20 21 22 23 24 DSC 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Information about External Hyperlinks in this ebook Please note that footnotes in this ebook may contain hyperlinks to external websites as part of bibliographic citations. These hyperlinks have not been activated by the publisher, who cannot verify the accuracy of these links beyond the date of publication. To my family, teachers, and friends around the world whose lives have enriched my own in countless ways. The pages of this book are inspired by the stories you have so generously shared with me. Thank you.