The Bridges of Chara: an allegory of your brain's emotional landscape - Paperback

by Denesia Christine Huttula (Author)

The Bridges of Chara: an allegory of your brain's emotional landscape is a story about a young woman who winds up on the island of Chara. Chara is the Greek name for "Joy", and everything on Chara feels like joy. She soon discovers that there are other islands nearby that she must learn to travel to- islands like fear, anger, sadness, disgust, and hopeless despair. She quickly discovers that these are important, valuable places to visit, but they are not good places to call home Journey with her and discover life on Chara, life stuck and stranded away from Chara, and finally how to build bridges back to Chara and make a home there Includes 6 weekly small group discussions and a "scientific breakdown" in the back for those that want to know more. Back Cover Text: Do you long for a life that feels even and smooth? Do you get tired of the rollercoaster of emotions that you or your loved ones seem to be on? Do you have children that seem to struggle constantly with negative emotions? Do you wonder why some people seem to have an easier time at finding joy and peace? In The Bridges of Chara- an allegory of your brain's emotional landscape, life coach Denesia Huttula presents a story that will open your eyes to truths about your brain and emotions that will change you from the inside out. As you read, you will:

Be transported into an imaginary land that will help you grasp emotions like never before. Escape the confusion of emotional outbursts by understanding what the brain needs to process feelings effectively, both big and small. Recognize the places in your life where you've had joy, and the places where you longed for joy, and take hold of a new roadmap for a joy-filled life. Overcome the struggle of feeling stuck in negative emotions as you identify with Eden and consider new ideas for allowing the Holy Spirit to assist you with them. Gain new understanding for your relationships as you examine this model of the brain's design for joy.

The Bridges of Chara also includes discussion questions after each chapter that will help you apply the lessons you've learned as you're reading. If you are hungry for more, you'll also appreciate the scientific "explanation" of the allegory in the appendix in the back of the book. Chara is definitely a place you want to discover "While reading this allegory on Spirit and science I immediately thought of homes where conflict is high and joy is low, where communication is failing but a story would be heard. Complex truth is easily absorbed in a captivating story even by those who are not always ready to listen. Deni has used her experience with these low joy places to write a story that crosses bridges and builds bridges where there were none. On top of that, this is great reading for high joy people as well. Instead of being dragged through the deep waters we soar in hope and understanding of how the brain and spirit work inside and in relationships." Dr. James Wilder PhD Author and creator of The Life Model, former clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience.

Author Biography

Denesia Christine Huttula, or "Deni" as she's known to her friends, lives in the foothills of North Carolina with her husband, two dogs, and a cat. Her two children are both grown and venturing forth in their own lives. A former photographer, with a bachelor's degree in psychology, Deni is now a Certified Life and Recovery Coach and works side by side with her father, Ed Khouri for his non-profit ministry: Equipping Hearts for the Harvest. Deni has an artist's and a therapist's heart and a Native American soul. When she's not working or writing, she spends her time exploring the nearby mountains. She has discovered great joy and peace in her relationship with Jesus after many difficulties in life and now has a calling to help others do the same. Visit her website www.theopenbench.com to get to know her even more.