About the Book

Practicing the Art of Becoming is an open invitation to self-acceptance, soul-deep understanding, expansive thinking, and spiritual liberation. Author Patty Elvey’s varied background—from a career in business, coaching, and philanthropy to a personal journey as a spiritual seeker with a heartfelt ministry—has prepared her to pack her first book with a wide range of lessons on making brave choices and discoveries.

With chapters covering topics ranging from integrity, intuition, patience, forgiveness, darkness, money, surrender, and more, this is a book you will turn to again and again for guidance in expanding your own practice in making choices. Not the choices everyone else expects, but the choices that are deeply and profoundly right for you and your own journey of becoming.

Learn to view risk, not as dangerous or scary, but rather as a golden opportunity for growth, personal development, and self-actualization. Whether in spiritual practice, emotional truth, practical matters, or dealing with the harder things in life, Practicing the Art of Becoming is a touchstone for our journeys as we stay true to ourselves and grow each day.

Kate Hanley

author of How to Be a Better Person and host of the "Finding the Throughline" podcast

"Bravely and movingly models the way for us to take the well-worth-it risk to become who we're meant to be"

Phyllis Mitz

M.A. Astrologer

"This is a true gem of how to get the most out of our lives, ourselves and our spiritual gifts"

Pranay Gupta

Co-founder

"... it's not my typical read, but it turned out to be exactly what I needed."

Mary Anne Foran

Retired Attorney and Dedicated Student of Becoming

"An invaluable asset for anyone seeking to become aware of who they truly are.”

Catherine Bowyer

founder

"This isn’t just a book—it’s an invitation to step fully into who we are meant to be, with courage, trust, and a whole lot of heart."

Trish Boes

CEO and Founder

"This is a guide on how to unapologetically embrace oneself, and includes so many practical tools which we can all use to reclaim our lives, and feel a greater sense of agency and empowerment. In a world that can often feel dark and overwhelming, the radiant light of this book is the perfect antidote."

Meet the Author

Patty Elvey is a dedicated student of life using every experience for learning and greater awareness. Her 40+ years working with thought leaders and corporate visionaries spanning the industries of legal tech, quantum AI, media, and healthcare provides the foundation for her work uniting client’s professional goals with their personal passions. Patty’s uniquely holistic approach uncovers strengths and builds a roadmap for achieving their unrealized dreams. In her debut book, Practicing the Art of Becoming, Patty shares personal insights that inspired and ignited her journey of becoming. A longtime resident of Menlo Park, California, Patty now enjoys splitting her time between the East and West coasts.