"Caroline Vogel offers a rare and much-needed weaving of theological and therapeutic wisdom, unveiling a vision of revolutionary love that takes flesh here and now, in these gloriously imperfect bodies we call our own. With tenderness and clarity, Vogel invites us to receive our belovedness until, at last, we feel it settle into our bellies and sink into the marrow of our bones. As Yourself is an exquisite book about becoming living, breathing expressions of divine love, grounded in grace and enlivened by the sacredness of our own humanity." —Bonnie Smith Whitehouse, author of In Our Hands and Seasons of Wonder


"As Yourself is a deeply pastoral and clinically wise invitation to wholeness. Vogel tenderly weaves theology, embodiment, and self-compassion in a way that honors trauma, names grace as relational and affirms that loving God and neighbor is inseparable from learning to love ourselves. This book is a gift to anyone seeking a faith-rooted, emotionally honest path toward healing, dignity, and holy self-acceptance." —Ragan Schriver, Clinical Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee and Vicar, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Knoxville, TN


“In sharing her own journey and wisdom Caroline offers us an invitation to slow down, to listen, to love. She has done and is doing the work of living into the fullness of an integrated mind, body, and spirit and offers a reminder that we are enough just as we are and that we are forever unfolding in the mystery of grace." —Cami Twilling, Director, Earth & Soul, a Celtic initiative of study, spiritual practice and compassionate action inspired by the teachings of John Philip Newell


"In this refreshingly honest book, Caroline invites us on her personal journey to weave together the benefits of meditation with a deep Christian faith. Her insightful interpretations of Biblical stories, instructions for mindful breathing meditations, and purposefully constructed prayers are a loving open door to any who seek the fruits of the spirit. Caroline has written a wonderful, personal, deeply honest book that has the power to be helpful in virtually any life situation." —Miranda Clark, Librarian, The Episcopal School of Knoxville, Tennessee


"For many sincere people on a deep spiritual path, loving ourselves as much as we love others is one of the most difficult, yet essential, dilemmas on our journey to our authentic selves. Often, we see loving ourselves as being selfish rather than the missing link to wholeness and deep interior wellbeing. Through personal stories and essential practices, Caroline helps us not only read about loving ourselves but gives us practical ways to do it." —The Reverend Canon Thom Rasnick, Sub-Dean, St. John's Episcopal Cathedral


"As a lover of the liberated Jesus, I cherish this book for the way it illuminates what He meant when He commanded us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Caroline’s embodied wisdom invites us to receive the grace that Christ has already placed within our very cells. This book provides a roadmap for the daily practice of this wisdom." —Elizabeth B. Strand, Ph.D., LCSW, One Health Chaplain