Your Blue Flame: Drop the Guilt and Do What Makes You Come Alive

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 786 ratings

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Last update: 09-04-2024


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Break out of that rut and fall in love with your life again by joining stand-up comic, SiriusXM host, and mom of six Jennifer Fulwiler in finding your blue flame.

Every one of us has a blue flame - a special skill, a personal passion, a gift, or talent. But when caught up in life's busyness, it's too easy to make a habit of suppressing our most joyful contributions to the world.

As Jennifer learned, the secret to a life you love isn't necessarily jumping the track, quitting your job, or hustling to make your dream your full-time reality. Rather, it's about doing more of what makes you come alive in your actual life. Your Blue Flame is your upbeat playbook to rekindling your energy, sparking those meaningful "first loves" back to life again, and discovering the unique way each one of us can make the world a better, brighter place.

With Jennifer's wit and straightforward, practical insights, this helpful guide will show you:

  • How to channel your blue flame's contagious energy
  • Why your blue flame is both personally fulfilling and a sacred duty to others
  • Tips and tricks to boldly make time for your passions
  • How to rethink dreaming big for your actual life

No matter where you are in life, you'll be inspired with stories of others who found their flames, like the couple who packed up their three kids and moved to a farm, the woman who discovered a passion for letter-writing at age 95, and of course Jennifer's own story of self-producing her own stand-up comedy tour after being turned down by the entertainment industry establishment.

It's been said that the glory of God is the soul fully alive. It's time to start chasing our spark, and Your Blue Flame will show you how.


Top reviews from the United States

Beth Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and Encouraging
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
I breezed through this book when it first came out and liked it fine. But I felt compelled to buy and reread the hard copy this time. The book is simple and easy to read, but it is resonating with me so much more now for some reason. I think I’m finally starting to understand and these principles, as well as my own blue flame, and it makes me excited for what’s to come. I appreciate the inspiration and encouragement this book has given me. Twice now, but in different ways. ????
antonina31
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, poignant, full of deep wisdom, motivating, and inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020
I’m only halfway through this book but wow. I am blown away by Jen’s latest masterpiece. To be honest, this book completely violated my expectations. I read her first two books in less than 48 hours each. They went quickly, full of entertaining quips and poignant stories. I was expecting a similar read. But this book is different.

The quips and stories are still present. I am still both laughing out loud and tearing up with emotion as I read. It’s the depth of this writing that is truly impressing me. Jen has managed to dig deep into the often superficial souls of modern readers and provide so much for us to ponder.

Your Blue Flame walks the reader through introspection in such a sequential and inspiring way that I find it difficult to read this book quickly. I want to chew on the thoughts for hours and go back and reread her tips for finding and embracing one’s passion and purpose in life.

One last thing I love is that Jen is clear about what a blue flame can be and cannot be, and yet she provides endless support for the unique nature of whatever your blue flame might be. She acknowledges that your blue flame can change throughout life and challenges us to stop making excuses and do whatever it is we are supposed to be doing to make the world a better place. This is not a cookie cutter instruction manual; it’s a valuable tool for people of varying backgrounds and positions.

I can’t wait to finish the book and find more gems. But I’m pretty sure I’ll be starting it over again right away to dwell anew on the wisdom of a woman who loves her life and shares openly how she came alive despite setbacks when she embraced her blue flame! Thanks for the gift that is this book, Jen!
Sarah Reinhard
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book to read and then re-read, sure to motivate you to do more than think!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020
Jen Fulwiler is the real deal in many ways. And her newest book, Your Blue Flame, is her best one yet.

Your Blue Flame could be—and probably will be—shelved self-help. The central idea of the book (spoiler alert) is that you have something that will add to the world, something that only you can do, and that doing this thing will fulfill you and the world.

But she says it so much better. And so much funnier. And so much…more Jen.

Maybe only a mom of six who’s a full-time radio talk show host who homeschools her kids, produces her own comedy tour, and is married to a CPA/MBA can pull this off.

Then again, maybe this is a panel of fluroescents to light up the world and shake up the mentality that limits so many of us. Why can’t a mom of many write books and have a successful radio show and travel around the country with a comedy tour?

And actually, this isn’t about Jen at all. I think, in fact, that’s the whole point.

Jen is amazing. But what she’s trying to get you to realize, in this book especially, is that YOU ARE TOO. “My transformation started when I discovered my blue flame,” she writes in the first chapter, continuing, “Now, let’s talk about what that is, and how you can find yours.”

You’d do yourself a disservice not to read this book twice. The first time, zip through it, nod, and marvel. It’s not rocket science. It could be commonish sense. Appreciate that you’re holding it and that it’s not hard and that you have a margarita in your hand. (If you don’t, that’s fine too.)

The second time through, you’ll find yourself pausing—maybe because you had more than one margarita, but maybe also because you suddenly appreciate something that the team behind this book has done: Make something that’s so valuable (though many of us don’t recognize that yet) and that should be so obvious (but isn’t) both valued AND obvious.

Jen is coaching, instructing, and—let’s be honest—drinking. But don’t be fooled by her light tone and easy manner. What she’s unpacked in 200 or so pages is brilliant both for its presentation—straightforward and skimmable—and for its value. Jen knows what she’s saying, both that it’s important and that it’s hard. She also knows—and insists that you recognize it, too—that it’s going to change your life.

And the permission slip at the end? Photocopy it and use it liberally. And then get out there and set some things on fire with your blue flame!
barbara weber
5.0 out of 5 stars It is life changing!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
I cannot say enough positives about Your Blue Flame. I immensely enjoyed listening to Jen Fulwiler when she was a radio host on Sirius XM radio, and I also follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and her podcast. She is talented, smart, hilarious and completely relatable. So when this book came out I felt compelled to purchase it, which happened to be at the same time that we were on lockdown due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. While commiserating with a good friend about our lack of social interaction, I mentioned that I was waiting for the book to arrive. She said why don't we start a Zoom Book Club with our friends and start with Your Blue Flame. It was just the boost I needed to get out of my doldrums. We named our Book Club #ournextchapter, because most of our kids are grown and/or in college. I was excited to read the book, but had absolutely no idea how much of a hit it would be for everyone we invited. We have been meeting weekly to discuss a few chapters at a time and have learned so much about our own selves, and each other through laughter, tears and inspiration from the book. In fact, the book is such a success that we decided to keep talking about it even though we finished reading it. So much of what Jen wrote resonated with each of us, it felt like she was our best friend. If you read this book, I promise you will find your own blue flame. I jokingly told our Book Club that I believe one of my blue flames is choosing great books to share with others! If you are feeling down, bored or just need something to inspire you, please buy this book. It is life changing!
Kh
4.0 out of 5 stars Blue flame
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
Bought from used book seller great condition. Good book to make u think

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