Book Launch: From OY to JOY, with Shulamit Sofia

To register for this free in-person program, click here. The Library is located at 1835 Ellis Street in San Francisco, with free garage parking at 1227 Pierce Street between Ellis and Eddy. 

“From Oy to Joy is a heartwarming companion offering practical wisdom and a dose of laughter for life’s challenging journey into the next chapter of life. A must read for those seeking to embrace life’s transition with open hearts, open minds, and open arms.” —John Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus 

In From OY to JOY: A Soul Journey to Making the Best of Your Life for the Rest of Your Life Shulamit Sofia helps readers learn to cope with inevitable obstacles by using the principles of Spiritual Aging to better navigate the constantly changing challenges of the aging process.

This book seeks to help readers:

 – release the beliefs and attitudes that bring on OY
 – focus on the thoughts, relationships, and experiences that bring JOY
 – implement successful strategies for easing the transition from mid-life to old age
 – stop resisting those unwanted changes that come with time
 – accept and accommodate to one’s new reality to maximize well-being
 – accentuate positive and eliminate negative perceptions for a more positive mindset
 – celebrate the wisdom acquired over a lifetime
 – recognize and enjoy the gifts life brings
 – find the hidden treasures in daily life

Shulamit Sofia is a modern elder with many decades of therapeutic experience in supporting others. She has a BA in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master’s degree in clinical social work from Columbia University, as well as post graduate training with The National Institute of Mental Health in personality development and community consultation. A spiritual seeker since childhood, she has also received training in meditation and mystical practices.
Her academic studies, clinical experience, and spiritual training have enhanced her own life passage and prepared her to support and guide those facing internal and external obstacles in their journey through life. Her first book, Climbing the Sacred Ladder: Your Path to Love, Joy, Peace, and Purpose, received acclaim from nationally recognized spiritual leaders of all religious denominations. Her second book, From OY to JOY: A Soul Journey to Making the Best of Your Life for the Rest of Your Life, reflects her own journey and offers guidance to support those dealing with the challenges of aging.