All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living (Morgan Harper Nichols Poetry Collection)

As a yoga teacher and young woman, All Along You Were Blooming felt like a deep breath for my heart. Morgan Harper Nichols has a way of putting words to emotions I didn’t even realize I was carrying. Her poetry is like a moving meditation—grounding, expansive, and full of grace. This book reminded me that healing isn’t linear, and growth often happens quietly. I’ve turned to its pages after long days, during moments of grief-based reflection, and even as inspiration in my yoga classes. A beautiful reminder that we are always in bloom, exactly as we are. (It also happens to be one of the most beautifully illustrated books I've come across lately).

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it easy to read and looked forward to reading the contents of the book every morning.

Morgan Harper Nichols has shown so much grace and beauty in this volume. It is short enough to read in one sitting but powerful enough to contemplate for hours. I will read this again and again.

If you’re a mom, this is your book. It’s so beautiful, complete soul food! That that seems even a shallow statement for how much this book means to me. Maybe a life raft in the storm? A shoulder to cry on in your darkest day? Being seen and held and lifted up right where you are in life. I’ve resolved to give this book at every baby shower. It’s that woman’s journey and all those changes, struggles, triumphs! But it’s good for all women as I think, motherhood was just my journey when it helped me but it covers so much of the woman’s experience. Literally cannot recommend enough!!

Not only are the poems in this book inspiring, but the artwork captures your attention from the start. I did find the theme of some of the poems to be a bit too simple. As in advice you’ve heard your whole life. But Morgan Harper Nichols has a way of taking that everyday advice, and turning it into something beautiful. There are a few religious undertones. Lots of talk of grace, and a few references to the christian bible. Although, I am not a christian myself, i still found those poems to be heartwarming. This is one of the first collections of poems I have read that didn’t have a sad/ angry undertone and I was not disappointed one bit. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Beautiful thoughts, lovely poems! But some of the poems are printed in such small print, my old eyes can’t read them well - even with my strongest reading glasses. Other poems are printed larger.

Love Love this beautiful book I read a page every morning!!!

Personal purchase.Enjoyed reading this book.