Dear Universe is a lighthearted and insightful collection of inspirational letters–with a southern twist- that invites each of us to transform our social and spiritual lives. Written by Akili over the span of many years working as a counselor and educator, each letter glimmers with both the joy of self-realization and a universal wisdom that echoes across the page.
Deep relief in these trying times When I ordered this book, I had no idea how important it would be. Illness, loss and grief as parts of this dear universe have been major themes in my life over the past few weeks. On one of those ‘I can’t imagine getting out of bed’ kind of days, some wise voice inside me got me to open Dear Universe. I’m so glad I did. I read it cover to cover in the next few hours. I got out of bed feeling connected, supported and able to love all the complexities of what I was feeling. Since then, I’ve…