How does one embrace the depth of spirituality, when life is messy? In Stumbling Toward the Buddha, Dawn Downey comes to a startling revelation: a difficult childhood was more than just that. There was abuse, covered up over the years. As she finally confronts her past, years of depression and splintered relationships with her siblings finally make sense. Downey tells the tale of a seeker who confronts her daily disasters and finds friendship, compassion, and joy.

Walk with Dawn Downey, as she observes her world. “I missed my walk today. My feet left the house, but I lingered inside my mind, composing a grocery list. In my absence, maybe my feet admired the willow around the corner, or reassured the hound dogs that bayed a warning from behind their fence.” From Dawn to Daylight is a collection of flash nonfiction essays for those who are inspired by the little things observed in their daily life.

How do you find that state of mind called home? Dawn Downey has been lonely since childhood, but when she catches glimpses of universal love, her self-image comes into question. She discovers that personal acceptance leads to a sense of belonging, no matter where you are.

A book for anyone who longs for connection.

How does a black woman maintain her sense of self, when her friends are white? Dawn Downey struggles to find balance between personal relationships and personal integrity. She unconsciously takes on characteristics of the privileged. But after a photo of a racist toy shows up in her social media feed, she discovers her black power.