BLOOM in Life: Be Loving to Ourselves and Others More: A Guide to Peace, Joy & Happiness Hardcover – February 24, 2026

What if peace was not something you chased, but something you cultivated?What if joy was not dependent on circumstances, but rooted in how you love?What is happiness was not elusive, but something that emerged from inner contentment and living in the moment?In BLOOM in Life, Dr. Darlene Powell Garlington invites you into a transformative way of living grounded in one powerful principle: Be Loving to Ourselves and Others More. Blending clinical psychology, faith, personal reflection, and practical application, she reveals how emotional health begins with self-love and naturally overflows into healthier, more meaningful relationships.Through eight deeply reflective chapters, you will strengthen your emotional foundation, transform the way you speak to yourself, set boundaries without guilt, and learn to forgive yourself with grace. You will discover how to love others without losing yourself, how to take emotional responsibility with maturity, and how to move love from intention into consistent daily action.Rooted in scripture and supported by psychological insight, this book reminds us that happiness based on circumstances fades, but peace grounded in love endures.BLOOM in Life is not simply something you read, it is something you practice. It is an invitation to live more consciously, more compassionately, and more courageously every day.If you are ready to experience deeper peace, lasting joy, and authentic emotional fulfillment, it is time to BLOOM. Read more