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The Noticer by Andy Andrews - Book Review

Sometimes, when we are at our lowest, the last thing we want is for someone to notice us. We just want to hide and blend in.

The Noticer, set in a small Gulf Coast beach community, casts an array of locals as they interact with “Jones” who notices when they are each in one of these personal low places. As he shows them his ‘perspective’ on their situations, they start to see the world as full of possibilities and hope again.

This short novel is definitely a must read. Without being ‘spiritual’ by words, it cuts deep to the spirit that is within each of us. Seeing our lives in the books situations, from helplessness to divorce to workplace challenges, helps to direct a new perspective that I, personally, sometimes have a hard time reaching. The interactions amongst the community and “Jones” chronicle how to find the best in situations, and most importantly, when to look inward for the outward change we don’t even realize that we need most.

We’ve all been in low places in our lives and wondered why we are even still here, this book goes into the very details of why – and the potential change that we can make in this world.

The cover caption sums it up so well –

The Noticer ‘Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective.’

Coming up with a catchy title

Ah, coming up with a catchy title for every post is not easy... Perhaps, if one strikes me later today, I'll change this little paragraph out and noone will ever know about my lack of early morning creativity.

Yesterday was a great day! In so many ways... In all honesty, I'm still letting it all sink in and trying very hard to keep my mouth from running (or my fingers) away without me!

This morning, I woke up very early (my new plan...) to do my devotional time and spend a little time with God before heading out to conquer the world - or at least my morning workout. So many things are hitting me all at once. Good things - blessings we call them.

My morning devotional spoke straight to the heart of the matter. My heart - and the fact that while I would like for all the stars to align just right before I start something, some days you just have to get up and do it. We search, we've all done it... we search for meaning, for answers, for the way and the truth - but the truth is that God has already found us, we merely just need to acknowledge him and *POW* things will happen.

So many doors are opening it feels like, I just pray this morning that I can avoid getting caught up in me and let Him handle the doors.

I believe -

More regular

To all you bloggers who are more regular than I am - any tips you can share? I need to get on top of this... I am hoping to do some Christian book reviews here as well as share other useful information. Now, just to find more time (or spend my time mo' bettah').

Monday smiles to all!