Lean Into Your Light

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We are going to start 2026 in the light. We will be reading Lean Into Your Light by MaryEllen Whitton, a local Bay Area author. Lean Into Your Light is a grounded, compassionate guide to remembering who you are—and rebuilding confidence, clarity, and self-trust from the inside out.

The book began as handwritten notes from a mother to her daughter during a time of self-doubt. Those notes evolved into an award-winning personal growth guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to trust their inner voice again. It’s written “backwards,” starting with the inner states we all want—calm, clarity, emotional steadiness—and gently guiding you toward them.

This book is meant to be lived with, not devoured in a weekend. Reflection prompts, journaling space, and mindset exercises are woven throughout, inviting you to slow down, listen inward, and notice how language and self-talk shape your lived experience.

This book is especially supportive if you’re:

• In a life or identity transition
• Recovering from burnout or emotional overload
• Rebuilding trust in yourself
• Ready for confidence that feels embodied, not performative

✨ Special note: The author will join our first session on February 4, 2026 for conversation and reflection. Get your book and meet us in the Zoom Room!

Reading Plan
February 4, 2026
Pg. 1-32 Section 1: The Back story and Big Picture

February 11, 2026
Pg. 33-74 Section 2: Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Advocate for Your Success - Music

February 18, 2026
Pg. 75-108 Section 2: Tips, Trick, and Tools
Colors - Reciprocity

February 25, 2026
Pg. 111 - 142 Section 3: Golden Words

Participation Note (Please Read)
To preserve the depth, safety, and continuity of our conversations, participants must attend at least one of the first two sessions in order to continue with the book.

The opening meetings establish shared language, trust, and context; because this work is cumulative and relational, if you miss both of the first two meetings, we invite you to join us for the next book cycle.