Michelle Castle, a mortagage advisor at Guild Mortgage Company, Elevate Coach and entrepreneur, is always excited to talk about her new workbook Living Lit, Your Purposeful Journey to Intentional Living. When asked about Living Lit and what it means, Michelle was extremely passionate which is probably why it has become so popular. "Living Lit is living intentionally together." The book has already found a large following and has been the subject of local retreats. A recent retreat at Denison’s Hilltop Manor had people come in from all over the state to learn to put into practice what they were taught in the workbook.
When asked what were the reasons for writing the workbook, Castle said the idea came about in 2021. She stated, “I had gone through a period of my life where I had some success, but now I realized the kids were grown up and out of the house. What am I doing this for? My daughters said that I was so busy with my career that I didn’t get to experience some of the important times of their lives with them. And that hit me. I needed to learn how to evaluate life differently. And so I set off on this journey to write this workbook.”
According to Michelle, the workbook is very positive and transformative. “It’s a life book. Through the power of our thoughts, we can change our life habits and even disease. Positive mindsets can create your environment. The workbook teaches the importance of meditation and breathwork. It is so important to be grateful in all things. Teaching this has had a ripple effect on my family. It is interesting to see my daughters, Ashley and Alex, take this information in their way and time.”
When asked how her workbook affects her readers, she states, “You get to choose where you want to be in life no matter where you come from. Our message is very positive. Live your best life. Dream it. Believe it. Become it. It has been so fulfilling to see so many of our readers and attendees of our retreats connect. You get a connection with each other. Many lifetime relationships are being made.”
Michelle Castle states that this workbook is not about politics or religion and does not want to assign labels to it. “I was thinking about why I don’t like labels or titles. You start assigning meaning and it changes behavior or expectations based on each individual's interpretation of that label or title. That’s why I have a hard time labeling what Living Lit is all about. If I were to say it is anything, it is a lifestyle choice. The point I want to be sure and make is that I believe that our thoughts create our reality. If you don’t like your reality, change your thoughts. It sounds so simple but it is magically true. Living Lit and the retreats give you that pause moment where you can really reflect on the reality of the life you are living and it gives you a safe space to create the reality you want to experience. But it is not a book you just pick up and flip through, it is a transformational experience that requires your attention and focus.”
When asked where she sees the movement going, she states, "I don't know where it goes from here. I don't want this to be a selfish business. I really feel this has the opportunity for many people to improve their lives and connect on a deeper level. In the book, I teach people that in their busy lives, they can find their true passion and purpose." Michelle says that over eleven hundred members have joined the Living Lit Facebook group and she plans to hold a couple of additional retreats in the upcoming year. She is also planning a newsletter for readers to stay up to date with upcoming Living Lit events. Castle states that, "This is more than just a workbook; it's a journey. A journey to understand yourself better, to ignite your passions, and to live a life that's genuinely LIT.”
Living Lit, Your Purposeful Journey to Intentional Living is available for purchase on Amazon.com
I really feel this has the opportunity for many people to improve their lives and connect on a deeper level.
You get to choose where you want to be in life no matter where you come from. Our message is very positive. Live your best life. Dream it. Believe it. Become it.