In the Garden of Happiness

Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

By Dodinsky

🔹 Subtitle: A poetic, soul-nourishing collection that reminds you of your worth.

🔹 Quick Facts:

  • Format: Hardcover / 112 pages

  • Genre: Inspirational Gift Book

  • Audience: Women, wellness enthusiasts, anyone needing gentle encouragement

🔹 What It’s About:

Dodinsky’s heartfelt affirmations and gentle reflections are paired with beautiful illustrations. This book invites readers into a metaphorical garden where each message is a seed of self-love, acceptance, and emotional healing.

🔹 Why We Recommend It:

It's a wonderful tool for daily self-care rituals or mindfulness pauses. This book serves as a visual and emotional balm, perfect for wellness corners, staff breakrooms, or personal reflection.

🔹 Excerpt:

"You are stronger than your burdens and bigger than your fears. The storm will pass. You will bloom again."

🔹 Get the Book:

👉 [Get the Book →](Amazon link here) (open in new tab)

🔹 Pair It With:

  • A guided meditation or calming music playlist

  • Your SILWELL-C wellness jar prompts

Morning affirmations or an intention-setting worksheet

Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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