The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating a Life of Creative Possibilities
Explore mindfulness, well-being, and the art of living a created life in this collection of thought-provoking and motivational stories. Discover the benefits of embracing the present moment and savoring the beauty in unplanned, non-specific moments that enrich our lives. Drawing from her 25-year career as a performing artist and educator, and her expertise as a life coach, Coach Lisa shares insights wholeheartedly and invites readers to reflect. Prompts at the end of each chapter encourage us to take a deeper exploration of the reasons behind our actions and inspire us to consider who we want to be in the world.
"In a world saturated with self-help books, every now and again a little gem comes to light, and this is one such publication. The Places Where There Are Spaces by Lisa Hopkins is a delightful collection of musings, observations and thoughts portrayed in a very down-to-earth, realistic manner. Each musing can be read and re-read, allowing the reader to create their own journey of reflection. View this book as an investment because small changes can create a big impact to ourselves and the world we engage with".
- Dame Evelyn Glennie. (Solo percussionist and composer Dame Evelyn Glennie is a double GRAMMY winner, BAFTA nominee, recipient of the Polar Music Prize, the Léonie Sonning Music Prize and the Companion of Honour.)
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The Places Where There Are Spaces by Lisa Hopkins is a thoughtful and inspiring collection of short essays that really encourages you to slow down and be more present. Hopkins pulls from her background as a performer, educator, and coach, sharing personal insights on creativity, mindfulness, and intentional living.
I am so happy I was approved and provided a copy of this book to read from NetGalley! The Places Where There Are Spaces is a gentle, reflective collection of short essays that really made me slow down and think about how I move through the world—creatively, intentionally, and with more awareness.
The format is simple but really effective: each piece is short, almost like a journal entry, followed by a quote or a prompt that encourages reflection. I loved how it gave me space (literally and mentally) to pause and engage with the ideas. It never felt preachy or overly self-help-y. Instead, it felt like having a conversation with a thoughtful friend who’s just a few steps ahead on the journey.
Lisa Hopkins draws from her life as a performer and coach, but her stories are so relatable—about everyday choices, creativity, and finding meaning in the in-between moments. It reminded me that it’s okay to slow down, to not have everything figured out, and to appreciate the quiet, open spaces in life.
If you're someone who enjoys journaling, mindfulness, or just wants a book that helps you feel more connected to your own path, I think you’d really appreciate this. I definitely see myself revisiting it whenever I need a reset or a moment to breathe.
