Practicing the Art of Becoming

A beautifully reflective guide to self-acceptance and personal transformation, Practicing the Art of Becoming invites readers to reimagine risk as a pathway to authenticity and joy.
"Empathetic, revealing, and filled with applicable wisdom, Practicing the Art of Becoming is a heartfelt and inspiring self-help guide that leads by example."—Foreword Clarion Reviews
Drawing on her own rich journey from business leadership and philanthropy to deep spiritual exploration, Patty Elvey offers practical wisdom and heartfelt stories that make embracing unconventional choices feel both courageous and attainable. Covering themes like integrity, intuition, forgiveness, patience, money, and surrender, this book provides a touchstone for anyone seeking to live more fully aligned with their truest self.
Here’s what makes Practicing the Art of Becoming stand out:
• A Personal Growth Companion: Encourages readers to see life’s risks and uncertainties as opportunities for growth, not obstacles to fear.
• Deeply Relatable: Shares stories and insights that resonate with anyone on a journey of self-discovery, especially women navigating change or healing their past.
• Practical & Spiritual: Offers clear reflections that blend soulful encouragement with actionable steps, perfect for returning to again and again.
• Gift-Ready Format: An inspiring hardcover designed for thoughtful gifting to loved ones exploring their own path to self-acceptance.
A powerful invitation to trust your intuition, embrace your unique path, and become who you’re truly meant to be.

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.