Stretching Lessons is the final book in a trilogy about growing spiritually – in this book, specifically, how to “stretch” to grow beyond our personal, self-imposed limitations.

Stretching Lessons is the final book in a trilogy about growing spiritually – in this book, specifically, how to “stretch” to grow beyond our personal, self-imposed limitations. The other two books in the trilogy are Plain and Simple and Everyday Sacred. Stretching Lessons can be read alone without needing to read the whole series.

It is composed of a series of short, independent stories about a particular concept such as “effort,” “vision,” “clarity,” etc. So you can read the book front to end, or skim around finding something you want to read at the moment. Bender is known for her non-traditional views that come out in her writing. Not only does she urge readers to stretch their spiritual beings, she stretches their minds as well. Her honesty and plain speaking can reach all readers who want to consider how to be differently in the world today.