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"If the Buddha had two kids, a dog named Blue, a Southern accent, and a huge crush on Johnny Depp, his name would be Patti Digh," wrote one reviewer after Digh's grassroots bestseller, Life Is a Verb, was published. In 2003, Patti Digh's stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer and died just 37 days later. Life is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally (Globe Pequot Press, 2008) About the book: In October 2003, Patti Digh’s stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died 37 days later. The timeframe made an impression on her. In October 2003, Patti Digh’s stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died 37 days later. The timeframe made an impression on her. What emerged was a commitment to ask herself every morning: What would I be doing today if I had only 37 days left to live? The answers changed her life and led to this new kind of book. Or eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day for 37days, or writing for 10 minutes each day for 37days, or purging your basement for 15 minutes a day for 37days, or walking for 10 minutes a day for 37days, or doing push-ups every day for 37days, or reading for 10 minutes a day for 37days. Whatever it is, do it. Just for 37days. Just 37. 37. That’s Patti Digh, the creator and author of the award-winning blog 37days.com, is the author of the best-selling Life is a Verb (Skirt!), a Books for a Better Life nominee. An internationally recognized speaker who has worked in over 60 countries, Patti ’s comments have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The London Financial Times, and The New York Times, among other international press. In October 2003 Patti Digh's stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died 37 days later. The timeframe made an impression on her. What emerged was a commitment to ask herself every morning: "What would I be doing today if I had only 37 days left to live?" The answers changed her life and led to this new kind of book. Within this framework, she supplies 37 edgy, funny, and literary life stories, each followed by a "do it now" 10-minute exercise as well as a practice to try for 37 days - and perhaps the rest of your life. ©2010 Patti Digh (P)2012 Patti Digh Personal Development Personal Success Funny Life is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally (Globe Pequot Press, 2008) One of five finalists for the prestigious “Books for a Better Life Award” and nominated as Book of the Year by the Southern Independent Booksellers Association, 2008. In October 2003, Patti Digh’s stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. Patti Digh writes 37 days, a blog that focuses on living in the moment, in each moment. She writes about purpose, finding your own special purpose, about making every moment count. Patti writes about just being real & authentic & she’s amazing. She really is. But why 37 days? How did that name & her blog come to be? ― Patti Digh, Life Is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally tags: generosity , normal , offering-help , open-mindedness , support 10 likes In October 2003, Patti Digh’s stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died 37 days later. The timeframe made an impression on her. What emerged was a commitment to ask herself every morning: What would I be doing today if I had only 37 days left to live? The answers changed her life and led to this new kind of book. “If the Buddha had two kids, a dog named Blue, a Southern accent, and a huge crush on Johnny Depp, his name would be Patti Digh,” wrote one reviewer after Digh’s grassroots bestseller, Life Is a Verb, was published. In 2003, Patti Digh’s stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer and died just 37 days later. Patti Digh is an author, speaker, and educator who builds learning communities and gets to the heart of difficult topics. Her work over the last three decades has focused on diversity, inclusion, social justice, and living and working mindfully. Wow. We have been overwhelmed by the response for the upcoming 37days retreat (Sept 26-28, 2008) and the retreat is SOLD OUT.We will welcome participants from ten U.S. states and Canada at the beautiful Bend of Ivy Lodge in the fall for that gathering. About Patti Digh. Patti Digh is an author, speaker, and educator who builds learning communities and gets to the heart of difficult topics. Her work over the last three decades has focused on diversity, inclusion, social justice, and living and working mindfully. The overall feeling would be a place for dialogue.” -Patti Digh. Patti is perhaps best known for her eight books, including Life is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally; Creative is a Verb: If You’re Alive, You’re Creative; and The Geography of Loss: Embrace What Is, Remember What Was, Love What Will Be. "If the Buddha had two kids, a dog named Blue, a Southern accent, and a huge crush on Johnny Depp, his name would be Patti Digh," wrote one reviewer after Digh's grassroots bestseller, Life Is a Verb, was published. In 2003, Patti Digh's stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer and died just 37 days later. In 2005, Patti Digh started her blog, 37days, following the death of her stepfather who died just 37 days after being diagnosed with cancer. Six books about living mindfully followed. And there’s more to come. Since 1985, Patti Digh has provided organizations with the tools they need to build inclusive cultures and get results. Learn More We can’t afford to have people “hold back” their greatest gifts and deepest wisdom. Since 2005, Patti Digh's award-winning blog, 37days, has inspired and challenged readers around the world. Begun when her stepfather died just 37 days after his lung cancer diagnosis, it allowed Patti to explore her priorities and change her life in positive ways.
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