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Gain a deeper understanding of life's meaning.

We Were Just Looking in All the Wrong Places

We’ve all felt it, the sense that school taught us everything except what actually matters. No one talked about the big questions. The ones that keep you up at night.

This book looks at your real life, your struggles, your relationships, and even your Netflix queue, and shows you the seven lessons your soul came here to learn.

James Vollbracht, author of seven books including the Penguin-published Stopping at Every Lemonade Stand, believes we've been looking in the wrong places. Life's most profound lessons aren't reserved for gurus on mountaintops. They're happening right here, right now, in the classroom we call Earth.

When you think of Earth as your classroom, every challenge, every relationship, every "coincidence" becomes part of your curriculum. Suddenly, nothing feels random anymore. Everything clicks into place.

This compelling new book explores life's key lessons with relatable stories, wisdom from the world's traditions, and the author's powerful insights from the school of hard knocks. Each chapter concludes with practical takeaways, a shift in consciousness you can apply immediately, and a mindfulness meditation to solidify the lesson. Real insights that transform how you see yourself, your relationships, and your place in the world.

EARTH’S SPIRITUAL CLASSROOM

If you've outgrown surface-level advice and sense that there’s something deeper at play, this is your invitation to step into the cosmic classroom and gain a deeper understanding of your place within it. In this revealing guide, you’ll explore:

• The 7 questions that unlock the mystery of your life's true purpose
• Why your biggest challenges are your greatest teachers
• How to stop feeling lost and start feeling empowered
• The real reason you chose this life (before you were born)
• Tools to handle daily struggles with grace and understanding
• How to use the heart-brain connection for real transformation
• Your role as the author of your own life story

Whether you’re reading solo, reflecting deeply, or sharing with others, there’s a path for you:

The Core Book - If Earth Is a Schoolroom, These Are the Lessons: Finding Answers to Life's Big Questions
The complete guide to life's seven universal lessons. Practical wisdom that transforms confusion into clarity.

The Complete Learning Package - Book + Companion Workbook
Deepen your understanding with guided exercises, reflection prompts, and space to reflect on and process your insights. Learn the lessons, then apply them to your daily life.

The Family Wisdom Set - Book + Companion Workbook + Educational Coloring Book for Children
Start the conversation early. While you discover your lessons, introduce young minds to life's deeper questions through art and imagination.

Step into the classroom of life

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