Discover the Beauty of Life Seen with Your Heart, Not Your Eyes This insightful book of reflections was written by a dedicated teacher and educator. Dr. Coates harnessed the power of education to improve her life, that of her students, and those around her. This memoir is transformational. It opens your heart to see a whole new world of possibilities, opportunities, and the goodness around you. These treasured, heartwarming life stories and poems are power packed with wisdom and overflow with inspiration born from her experiences. Combined with Scripture and quotes, they explore the matters of the heart: love, loss, grief, joy, success, and failure, offering proven, practical steps to tackle them. If you want to find your passion and step into your purpose, if you want to pursue a life that’s more than a series of beginnings and endings, embrace the sound principles and wisdom gleaned from these collective writings. Come along on this journey to purpose and actualization so you can inhabit yours, help others, and live better. How you see your life makes a big difference in how you live it. With the right focus, you can move ahead, and discover the joys of living—despite your circumstances.