Kaitlyn M Jones

Chasing Happiness Kaitlyn M Jones

Fighting depression, Kaitlyn enrolls in a Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, India - the Yoga Capital of the world - in hopes of finding some happiness. Social anxiety kicks in and she gets alienated from the rest of the students. Loneliness quickly overwhelms Kaitlyn as the month-long trip begins, and just as she considers quitting, a powerful vision of a Hindu God changes her perspective. Dreams become intertwined with reality, shaping a new meaning to her life.

A unique novel written as a memoir, Kaitlyn walks us through her trip to India, during the good and the bad. Unexplainable experiences challenge her logical mind and point towards a spiritual connection she could only dream of. The dark cloud over her head starts to disappear and her life slowly becomes full of light and love. This is a story of healing; and challenges readers to see through the mindset of depression, although it might be uncomfortable. Anxiety, depression, and numbness: this novel brings awareness to our modern loneliness epidemic and the constant struggle against depression. Travel, love, and growth: this is truly a good read for everybody.