Finding Yourself in 'Welcome Home': A Review of Najwa Zebian's Incredible Book

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Have you ever yearned for a sanctuary where you feel entirely at peace with yourself? Welcome Home by Najwa Zebian by Najwa Zebian invites you to embark on such a journey—right within the confines of your own being. Using the powerful metaphor of a home, Zebian guides readers through constructing their personal spaces of self-care, forgiveness, and compassion. This book is more than just a collection of ideas; it is a practical toolkit for anyone looking to find or reclaim their inner sanctuary. 

 

"Your home belongs nowhere outside of you. Your home is within you. You are the architect. You are the builder. And you are the occupant. You must find yourself. You must see yourself. Hear yourself. Love yourself. You must create safety for yourself."  - Excerpt from the book

 

In Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul, renowned speaker and author Najwa Zebian delivers a compelling and comprehensive roadmap for self-healing by advocating the creation of an internal sanctuary. Zebian emphasizes that the key to healing lies not in seeking external validation to fill our voids but in becoming our own refuge. While the concept might sound familiar, Zebian's methodology for achieving it is nothing short of revolutionary. She articulates the intricate and abstract process of self-healing with unmatched clarity, surpassing many predecessors in the field.

 

Zebian masterfully explains how feelings of emptiness or abandonment can ensue when we overly attach our identities to external entities—be it a job, institutions, financial status, or hobbies. These, she argues, are unreliable sanctuaries; they are transient and can often leave us more vulnerable. Instead, Zebian champions the construction of a dependable, internal haven, a process that demands time and dedication but promises lasting fulfillment and confidence.

 

" But what many don’t realize is that when you build your home in other people, you give them the power to make you homeless. When those people walk away, those homes walk away with them, and all of a sudden, we feel empty because everything that we had within us, we put into them." - Excerpt from the book

 

So, how can you build a safe haven within yourself?  This endeavor demands time, effort, and dedication, but the results are transformative and lasting. Once you have created this inner sanctuary, you will find a sense of wholeness and confidence that is genuinely unshakeable—qualities that are immune to external influences and cannot be taken away by anyone. Undertaking this internal work is perhaps the most crucial journey you will ever embark on, leading to profound self-empowerment and enduring peace.

 

Guiding readers through this delicate journey, Zebian shares her personal stories of confronting and overcoming her demons, illustrating each step with vulnerability and courage. The structure of her book mirrors this personal journey: starting with "The Foundation," which discusses establishing a solid base for your inner home, followed by chapters dedicated to each "room" in your soul’s home—Self-Love, Forgiveness, Compassion, Clarity, Surrender, and The Dream Garden. Each chapter not only explores a specific facet of the self but also provides supportive questions and guidelines to help readers engage deeply with their emotions.

 

The first chapter of the book is about the Foundation, which explains how to create a solid base for your inner home. Then, each following chapter proceed to tackle a room in your soul's home: Self-Love, Forgiveness, Compassion, Clarity, Surrender and The Dream Garden. Each area has pillars and themes, as well as rules for what you want that room to represent. Each pillar has questions to assist you in analyzing your own feelings. It sounds daunting but Zebian has the ability to guide you flawlessly through each room.

Here is what you can anticipate from each chapter:

• Self-Love: Discover how to genuinely love yourself and release the fear of being abandoned.

• Forgiveness: Allow yourself time, reflection, and space to accept and let go of hurtful experiences.

• Compassion: Discover the three distinct types of compassion and how to balance openness with boundary setting.

• Clarity: Learn how to tear down the walls you've built around your genuine self.

• Surrender: Learn how to decrease your defensive walls and create space for yourself to feel and process your emotions.

• The Dream Garden: Find out how to nurture your aspirations and create a unique, authentic route. 

 

Zebian's prose is both poetic and profound, rich with imagery and metaphor, yet strikingly accessible. Reading her book feels like a privilege; it's evident that she has chosen each word with the utmost care and intention.

 

The emptiness we feel doesn’t mean we have nothing to give, or that we have nothing within us. It’s just that we built our home in the wrong place. - Excerpt from the book

 

I wholeheartedly recommend Welcome Home to anyone on a journey of self-discovery. This book is essential reading for anyone—regardless of gender—ready to embrace their vulnerabilities and foster self-love. If you're seeking a deeper connection with your soul, Welcome Home is an excellent starting point for this transformative journey. 

 

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