How to Be Here

The popular pastor and New York Times bestselling author of Love Wins and What We Talk About When We Talk About God shows us how to pursue and realize our dreams, live in the moment, and joyfully do the things that make us come alive.

Each of us was created for something great—we just need to figure out what it is and find the courage to do it. Whether it’s writing the next great American novel, starting a business, or joining a band, Rob Bell wants to help us make those dreams become reality. Our path is ours and ours alone to pursue, he reminds us, and in doing so, we derive great joy because we are living our passions.

How to Be Here lays out concrete steps we can use to define and follow our dreams, interweaving engaging stories, lessons from biblical figures, insights gleaned from Rob’s personal experience, and practical advice. Rob gives you the support and insight you need to silence your critics, move from idea to action, take the first step, find joy in the work, persevere through hard times, and surrender to the outcome.

Like Stephen Pressfield’s classic The War of Art, How to Be Here will inspire readers to seek the lives they were created to lead.

But how do you start when you’re stuck, scared, or just don’t know the next step?

• Finding Your Calling: Learn the Japanese concept of "ikigai"—your reason for getting out of bed in the morning—and discover the work you were made to do.
• Live in the Present: Through powerful personal stories, including a life-changing concussion, Bell reveals how to stop being distracted and fully inhabit the here and now.
• From Idea to Action: Confront the intimidating "blinking line" of any new project with concrete, practical steps for taking that crucial first step and building momentum.
• The Power of Craft: Shift your focus from the fleeting highs of success to the deep, lasting satisfaction that comes from honoring your work and developing your skills.