The Art of Talking to Yourself: Self-Awareness Meets the Inner Conversation

Vironika Tugaleva

Jun 2017 · Soulux Press

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"The Art of Talking to Yourself is a gem of a book filled with unexpected—often brilliant—insights. It stands out among the 'self-help' genre by urging us to look more mindfully at the authorities selling 'happiness' and realize that we need to trust ourselves more in our quest for a more fulfilling life. Vironika Tugaleva writes with the graceful authenticity of an experienced and thoughtful seeker, who became a gifted writer along the way on the bumpy road of life." –Margaret B. Moss, writer and creator of Life's a Dance

"Vironika truly walks her talk. I'm endlessly inspired by her self-awareness, honesty, and insight, and confident her latest book is going to open minds and change lives!" –Lori Deschene, author and founder of TinyBuddha

"The Art of Talking to Yourself shatters the myths that self-help gurus would have you believe in order to keep selling you their wares. This must-read book takes you on a deep dive to discover the only source of all the answers and healing you will ever need—You! Miss this book and you just might miss your sure-footed path to peace, happiness and fulfillment." –Rick Beneteau, co-founder of 10 Million Clicks For Peace

"I read The Art of Talking to Yourself and felt an old, familiar hallelujah rise up inside. It's the feeling I get when someone has spoken truth that falls like summer rain and soaks deep, deep down into thirsty aquifers. She gets naked about her own process and what it means to shed layers of tired old ideas about perfection that do nothing but continue to keep people locked in cycles of unworthiness. It's not a self-help book as we usually know them, and she is not a self-help guru, but her honesty is eloquent and this book is ultimately a class in liberation." –Jacob Nordby, author of Blessed Are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives

"Vironika's The Art of Talking to Yourself is filled with honest stories from her life which made me laugh and cry. She doesn't preach about the 'right' things to do, but instead gently coaxes the reader on a journey of self-discovery, creating an essential companion to any self-help book because it will help you respect your own inner feedback above any expert's advice." –Catherine B. Roy, author of Live From Your Heart and Mind

"With courage, strength and refreshing candor, Vironika Tugaleva guides us on a journey of awakening to a deeper awareness of self and dares to connect us on a profound universal level. Her keen insights and practical approach encourages each of us to experience and express our innate unconditional love, bringing a profound and lasting change in ourselves and our world." –Harold W. Becker, author and founder of The Love Foundation Inc.

This might look like a self-help book. It might even read like one. Once you dive into its pages, however, you will find some differences. Unlike others of its kind, this book does not promise results or give expert opinions. It is neither a miracle cure nor a magic potion. It does not pretend to have all the answers.

Rather, this book is a plea for self-trust and a gentle guide to self-awareness. Instead of helping you become who you think you should be, The Art of Talking to Yourself hopes to introduce you to someone more interesting: who you are.

So, this book will not fix you. But if the words herein have their intended effect, you will flip the last page realizing that you do not need to be fixed. This book, rather than a cure, is an exploration—a curious adventure into your inner mystery. If it inspires you to understand yourself better, it has done its job.

Ratings and reviews

The Art of Talking to Yourself is an incredibly refreshing and honest look at the path to self-awareness. It reminds us we have the power to heal ourselves and our inner patterns, and that not only is the journey of true self-discovery worthwhile, it’s the most important journey we'll ever take. I love how it shines a light on the fact that no expert, and no self-help book, can walk that path for us; it's ours alone. But as we dive into the inner unknown, this book is a beautiful companion, guiding us on how to begin that genuine inner conversation, and how to cultivate it with open-heartedness, honesty, compassion and love.

This book is a masterpiece. I would like to express my gratitude to the author. Thank you for shedding exposure to eating disorder/ self hatred coupled with depression. Reminding the readers that you are just you. You don’t have to look a certain way to feel validated by the society. Self discovery is life-long journey to understand one’s self. Thank you for sharing your struggles❤️ Unknowingly, tears rolled down my cheeks whenever I read a part of your encounters which I relate so much but failed to admit my whole life.

Thank you for taking the time to share so generously of your self with this book! Self trust is Sovereign and this is a helpful guide to restoring that from the inside out.

About the author

Like every human being, Vironika Tugaleva is an ever-changing mystery. At the time of writing this, she was a life coach, world traveler, and award-winning author of two books (The Love Mindset and The Art of Talking to Yourself). She spent her days writing, dancing, singing, running, doing yoga, going on adventures, and having long conversations. But that was then. Who knows what she's doing now? Keep up at vironika.org.