Build with Purpose: Why Creating Isn’t Just a Hobby – It’s a Way to Come Home to Yourself

Build with Purpose isn't just a book about woodworking—it's about coming home to yourself through the act of creating. In this soulful guide, Lauren Twitchell, founder of Third Shift Crafts, invites readers to slow down, make space for creativity, and rediscover what it means to build something meaningful with their own two hands. Through reflective essays, gentle storytelling, and real workshop wisdom, she explores how crafting, woodworking, and DIY can become powerful tools for healing, grounding, and reclaiming joy. Whether you're sanding down a new project, tending a garden, or simply learning to live slower, Build with Purpose will remind you that creativity isn't a luxury—it's part of being alive. Inside, you'll find: • Honest reflections on perfectionism, patience, and process • Heartfelt stories from the bench and backyard • Inspiration to create without comparison or pressure • Guidance for living a handcrafted, rooted, and purposeful life Perfect for makers, dreamers, and anyone yearning to reconnect with the quiet satisfaction of building something real. If you love the soul of slow living, the creativity of DIY, and the wisdom of craft, this book belongs on your workbench—and your nightstand.