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The Power of Love: Connecting to the Oneness
Internationally acclaimed best-selling author, spiritual teacher, and world-renowned medium, James Van Praagh has received hundreds of thousands of messages from the other side of life. And all too often, in many of these messages, the deceased have shared with him that they want the living to know how to utilize the power of love while they are still living life in the physical body. With this mesmerizing book, James demonstrates the transformative energy and force of love. In nine concise chapters, he reminds you that love knows no limits and can alter a person’s life forever. Sharing vivid personal stories and incredible knowledge from the afterlife, James shows how you can activate the power of love to open your heart to the world. When you align yourself with loving thoughts, anxiety and worry will start to fade. Decisions that might have preoccupied you before will become easier to make. Difficult events and people will not be drawn to you, because you are learning to release that magnetic energy. When you begin to consciously surround yourself with the energy of love and acceptance—your natural state of being—your journey in this physical dimension can become much smoother, more purposeful, and more powerful."When we use the power of love, we become aware of our place in our world and the cosmos beyond. We know our worth, and we value life and the lives of other living beings. We feel connected to one another as the light within us shines on everyone. We become divine messengers of the One Source, recognizing that we are not separate, but rather part of the Oneness of all life."
192 pages, Hardcover
Published November 15, 2016
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About the author
James Van Praagh
63 books295 followersHis very natural, easy-going style would lead you to believe that James Van Praagh is chatting with a friend on the telephone, not communicating messages from the grave. James is a survival evidence medium, meaning that he is able to bridge the gap between two planes of existence, that of the living and that of the dead, by providing evidential proof of life after death via detailed messages. "I'm clairsentient," he explains, "which simply means clear feeling. I feel the emotions and personalities of the deceased. I am also clairvoyant," he adds, clarifying that, "the first is feeling, the second is seeing, very much like Whoopi Goldberg in the movie, Ghost." The true essence of the messages are the feelings behind the words. James is an expert on this subject, since he has been in touch with those feelings most of his adult life. "The spirits communicate by their emotions. No words exist in the English language, or any other for that matter, which can describe the intense sensations."
Personality traits come in as well. If a person was talkative while alive, he will come through with plenty to say. James also relays physical traits and death conditions as evidence. "If I convey recognizable evidence along with even a fraction of the loving energy behind the message, I consider the reading successful."
James' public popularity began during his appearances on the NBC talk show The Other Side. The show concentrated on paranormal issues, and James became the favorite guest and resident expert on the subject of life after death. Even Howard Rosenberg, the Los Angeles Times distinguished television critic, dubbed James "spectacular".
Through the years his message of hope has touched a great many more people due to his television appearances on such shows as Oprah, Larry King Live, Dr. Phil, A&E Biography, Maury Povich, 20/20, and 48 Hours. His unique paranormal experiences during the past twenty-five years have seen him author best-selling books, create meditation programs and development videos, teach mediumship classes, conduct seminars to sold-out audiences, and produce successful television projects.
Personality traits come in as well. If a person was talkative while alive, he will come through with plenty to say. James also relays physical traits and death conditions as evidence. "If I convey recognizable evidence along with even a fraction of the loving energy behind the message, I consider the reading successful."
James' public popularity began during his appearances on the NBC talk show The Other Side. The show concentrated on paranormal issues, and James became the favorite guest and resident expert on the subject of life after death. Even Howard Rosenberg, the Los Angeles Times distinguished television critic, dubbed James "spectacular".
Through the years his message of hope has touched a great many more people due to his television appearances on such shows as Oprah, Larry King Live, Dr. Phil, A&E Biography, Maury Povich, 20/20, and 48 Hours. His unique paranormal experiences during the past twenty-five years have seen him author best-selling books, create meditation programs and development videos, teach mediumship classes, conduct seminars to sold-out audiences, and produce successful television projects.
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September 23, 2017
This book was provided for review by NetGalley. Wonderful and highly recommended!
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October 3, 2021James is a best selling author, spiritual teacher, and world-renowned medium. Well, yes I am not into that much energy and medium books, but it helped me to stabilize my mood in these crazy tough days, if you realize that I’m in the middle of finalizing my thesis of 2nd master, you would share my pain 🙇🏼♀️
Book consists of 9 chapters, all related to Love and it’s limitless power. He combines so called “theories” with vivid personal stories of his “clients”.
All we need is love or love is all we need.
So, leave toxic people, surround yourself with love, appreciation, gratitude and choose to be kind, first to yourself then to others.
Murmur loves you!
Book consists of 9 chapters, all related to Love and it’s limitless power. He combines so called “theories” with vivid personal stories of his “clients”.
All we need is love or love is all we need.
So, leave toxic people, surround yourself with love, appreciation, gratitude and choose to be kind, first to yourself then to others.
Murmur loves you!
June 5, 2018
James van Pragh has the ability to contact the dead; the messages he transmits from to those left behind seem to be exceedingly accurate. On reading the book we understand that he is highly spiritually developed, and we feel his love.
James relates many absorbing case histories and tales throughout the book, which makes it very readable.
He recounts an experience he had at the age of eight – an experience of God’s love. He was lying in bed when a cold gust of wind blew across his face. He looked up and saw a glowing hand of light above him. He called this his guardian angel and it has guided him throughout his life. It is this loving presence that has enabled him to communicate with the spirit world and bring messages of “comfort and spiritual insight” to people.
The first part of the book explains how we can love ourselves and share our love with others. The second deals with how to use the power of love when making our everyday choices. The third shows how we can “cultivate an atmosphere of love, light, and joy”.
Each chapter ends with a meditation. In order to access the voice of our soul, we need to turn down the noise of everyday life, and we can do this by meditating or taking a quiet, mindful walk.
The voice of Spirit is the voice of love, Every obstacle is another learning experience. “The more you trust the voice of Spirit, the more easily you can flow through life.” When you follow the voice within, you will feel a sense of inner peace.
“Forgiveness is the cornerstone of love – it is a gift you give yourself.” “It is in your forgiving that healing takes place.”
James tells us about some of his friends and clients, about their problems and potential solutions.
He tells us that the more we practice loving ourselves, the more we will become love magnets.
He quotes Gary Zukav as saying: “There is nothing that cannot be healed with love. There is nothing but love.”
James’ own father didn’t really believe in the afterlife but when he passed over, James felt his presence almost immediately. He came to James frequently and described how beautiful things were in heaven compared to on Earth. James states that he has a file full of information that his father gave him from the other side, which amuses him because his father was such a sceptic before his passing.
This is a well-written, uplifting book which I highly recommend.
James relates many absorbing case histories and tales throughout the book, which makes it very readable.
He recounts an experience he had at the age of eight – an experience of God’s love. He was lying in bed when a cold gust of wind blew across his face. He looked up and saw a glowing hand of light above him. He called this his guardian angel and it has guided him throughout his life. It is this loving presence that has enabled him to communicate with the spirit world and bring messages of “comfort and spiritual insight” to people.
The first part of the book explains how we can love ourselves and share our love with others. The second deals with how to use the power of love when making our everyday choices. The third shows how we can “cultivate an atmosphere of love, light, and joy”.
Each chapter ends with a meditation. In order to access the voice of our soul, we need to turn down the noise of everyday life, and we can do this by meditating or taking a quiet, mindful walk.
The voice of Spirit is the voice of love, Every obstacle is another learning experience. “The more you trust the voice of Spirit, the more easily you can flow through life.” When you follow the voice within, you will feel a sense of inner peace.
“Forgiveness is the cornerstone of love – it is a gift you give yourself.” “It is in your forgiving that healing takes place.”
James tells us about some of his friends and clients, about their problems and potential solutions.
He tells us that the more we practice loving ourselves, the more we will become love magnets.
He quotes Gary Zukav as saying: “There is nothing that cannot be healed with love. There is nothing but love.”
James’ own father didn’t really believe in the afterlife but when he passed over, James felt his presence almost immediately. He came to James frequently and described how beautiful things were in heaven compared to on Earth. James states that he has a file full of information that his father gave him from the other side, which amuses him because his father was such a sceptic before his passing.
This is a well-written, uplifting book which I highly recommend.
March 2, 2025
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. EARTH SCHOOL:
- We share past karmic obligations that we want to clear up with other souls and even societies.
- Allow our souls to choose the best pass to attain spiritual goals.
- Earth school is a classroom, and there are some lessons that can only be taught here.
- A soul comes back to heal and aspect of itself in order to bring more balance and harmony into itself expression.
- The further away a soul moves from its divinity in truth, the more it becomes centered in the ego.
- We need only to free ourselves from the self-imposed blocks of our limited ego.
- The most difficult task is to maintain and bring forth love on a daily basis through all of our life experiences.
- We feel connected to one another as the light within a shines on everyone.
2. LOVING YOURSELF:
- By not judging my thoughts, no matter what they are, I was bringing more love into my awareness.
- You’re blocking yourself with fear.
- The quality of love you give out is only as good as the quality of love you have for yourself.
- We give away our power without even being aware of it.
- The best way to let go of the past is to see it as a teacher and send love to all those who have hurt you and whom you have hurt.
- Fear is very powerful. It can overwhelm any positive tenancy we may work towards.
- It seems that hurt is a vital lesson in the awareness of the soul power.
- When the mind is clear, you can hear the truth. (*)
3. WAYS TO GROW:
- What we think of as a failure may actually be a turning point that will take us to where we need to be.
- As humble souls, we don’t compare ourselves to others because we realize that it is our uniqueness that teaches that everyone has a purpose for being.
- Friendships support opportunities to show our vulnerabilities, so that together we can learn and grow.
- Our job is to trust in spirit.
- When we look over our egos and surrender to the love within us, we open the space for spirit to manifest miracles in our lives.
- If something makes you unhappy, it does not belong to you, and you freely give it up and let your energy flow effortlessly.
- Your natural state of being as love.
4. SHARING LOVE:
- We have to own love in ourselves.
- The other person will mirror to you what you seen in yourself.
- Relationships afford us opportunities to learn and grow as spiritual beings.
- Sometimes our greatest adversaries force us to go deep within our souls to find the love and strength necessary to succeed.
- The energy of love brings us together and does not separate, it is harmonious.
- Love cannot enter a judgmental heart. (*)
5. EVERYTHING IS ENERGY:
- If you desire a life filled with love, you must raise your thoughts to be more loving.
- A positive mindset raises your soul vibration, and a negative mindset lower set.
- We have the power to change our soul vibration by elevating, our thoughts and beliefs, and intern, inspiring others to eliminate their soul energies.
a If something doesn’t feel “right” to you, it is probably a signal from your inner self that you should be alert to your surroundings.
- Accept your fears and then gently let them go. Don’t give them any unnecessary power.
6. MAKING DECISIONS:
- Life is made up of choices: it is a series of decisions, and one decision can change our lives.
- When you live in accordance with your soul’s mission, you move more quickly along the spiritual highway. (*)
- You are a soul and you have many opportunities to shine your light and illuminate your space. (*)
- Once you release self-imposed restrictions and perceived limitations and are open and honest with yourself, you will have an incredible feeling of empowerment and freedom.
- Everyone is a soul and every soul has experienced many lifetimes.
7. SURRENDERING:
- Appreciate what you do have, immediately feel more content and happier in the moment.
- A spiritual beings, we all struggle with human obstacles that are our individual lessons.
- When we block our creativity through bitterness, isolation, and hopelessness, we cannot fully live the expression of our souls.
8. LIVE YOUR TRUE LIFE:
- When we are mindful, we are living in the moment when life is occurring.
- Living in the moment teaches us that there is a time and place for everything.
- Living in the moment, helps us to mature and progress as souls.
When you’re confident, you never try to be something that you’re not.
- One of the ego‘s biggest traps is dissatisfaction.
- The ego is always judging, and its criticism fills our minds without an indecision. (*)
9. MOVING FORWARD:
- Give generously to others by offering, uplifting words, smiles, and caring. (*)
- When you have tolerance, you are secure within your own sense of self.
10. DOORWAY HOME:
- The first thing we will experience is a life review. You cannot hide your thoughts and heaven because it is a mental realm.
- If you were hurtful or unkind, you will relive the words and actions over and over until you can forgive yourself.
- Spirits do move on to other dimensions, but they are always around if you ask for their help and will do what they can to support us.
- The only thing we take when we leave earth is the love we gave, and the love we received.
A state of joy comes from living and happiness, grace, and gratitude.
- When you become aware of the abundance you have, without comparison and regret, then you get to serve others.
- The joy you share fills your soul and you feel fulfilled.
- When a chakra is blocked by any kind of emotional upset, mental burnout, or physical trauma, it needs to be unblocked or energized.
- A lot of fear can block the chakra and stop the body of vitality.
- Eventually, each of us will be reunited in the divine love and light. No one soul is ever lost.
- Welcome the present moment and be open to joy.
- It is only when you are able to feel joy that the power of love works easily and effortlessly.
- When your soul nature is balanced and harmonious with joy, you will be a peace and feel connected to all of life.
1. EARTH SCHOOL:
- We share past karmic obligations that we want to clear up with other souls and even societies.
- Allow our souls to choose the best pass to attain spiritual goals.
- Earth school is a classroom, and there are some lessons that can only be taught here.
- A soul comes back to heal and aspect of itself in order to bring more balance and harmony into itself expression.
- The further away a soul moves from its divinity in truth, the more it becomes centered in the ego.
- We need only to free ourselves from the self-imposed blocks of our limited ego.
- The most difficult task is to maintain and bring forth love on a daily basis through all of our life experiences.
- We feel connected to one another as the light within a shines on everyone.
2. LOVING YOURSELF:
- By not judging my thoughts, no matter what they are, I was bringing more love into my awareness.
- You’re blocking yourself with fear.
- The quality of love you give out is only as good as the quality of love you have for yourself.
- We give away our power without even being aware of it.
- The best way to let go of the past is to see it as a teacher and send love to all those who have hurt you and whom you have hurt.
- Fear is very powerful. It can overwhelm any positive tenancy we may work towards.
- It seems that hurt is a vital lesson in the awareness of the soul power.
- When the mind is clear, you can hear the truth. (*)
3. WAYS TO GROW:
- What we think of as a failure may actually be a turning point that will take us to where we need to be.
- As humble souls, we don’t compare ourselves to others because we realize that it is our uniqueness that teaches that everyone has a purpose for being.
- Friendships support opportunities to show our vulnerabilities, so that together we can learn and grow.
- Our job is to trust in spirit.
- When we look over our egos and surrender to the love within us, we open the space for spirit to manifest miracles in our lives.
- If something makes you unhappy, it does not belong to you, and you freely give it up and let your energy flow effortlessly.
- Your natural state of being as love.
4. SHARING LOVE:
- We have to own love in ourselves.
- The other person will mirror to you what you seen in yourself.
- Relationships afford us opportunities to learn and grow as spiritual beings.
- Sometimes our greatest adversaries force us to go deep within our souls to find the love and strength necessary to succeed.
- The energy of love brings us together and does not separate, it is harmonious.
- Love cannot enter a judgmental heart. (*)
5. EVERYTHING IS ENERGY:
- If you desire a life filled with love, you must raise your thoughts to be more loving.
- A positive mindset raises your soul vibration, and a negative mindset lower set.
- We have the power to change our soul vibration by elevating, our thoughts and beliefs, and intern, inspiring others to eliminate their soul energies.
a If something doesn’t feel “right” to you, it is probably a signal from your inner self that you should be alert to your surroundings.
- Accept your fears and then gently let them go. Don’t give them any unnecessary power.
6. MAKING DECISIONS:
- Life is made up of choices: it is a series of decisions, and one decision can change our lives.
- When you live in accordance with your soul’s mission, you move more quickly along the spiritual highway. (*)
- You are a soul and you have many opportunities to shine your light and illuminate your space. (*)
- Once you release self-imposed restrictions and perceived limitations and are open and honest with yourself, you will have an incredible feeling of empowerment and freedom.
- Everyone is a soul and every soul has experienced many lifetimes.
7. SURRENDERING:
- Appreciate what you do have, immediately feel more content and happier in the moment.
- A spiritual beings, we all struggle with human obstacles that are our individual lessons.
- When we block our creativity through bitterness, isolation, and hopelessness, we cannot fully live the expression of our souls.
8. LIVE YOUR TRUE LIFE:
- When we are mindful, we are living in the moment when life is occurring.
- Living in the moment teaches us that there is a time and place for everything.
- Living in the moment, helps us to mature and progress as souls.
When you’re confident, you never try to be something that you’re not.
- One of the ego‘s biggest traps is dissatisfaction.
- The ego is always judging, and its criticism fills our minds without an indecision. (*)
9. MOVING FORWARD:
- Give generously to others by offering, uplifting words, smiles, and caring. (*)
- When you have tolerance, you are secure within your own sense of self.
10. DOORWAY HOME:
- The first thing we will experience is a life review. You cannot hide your thoughts and heaven because it is a mental realm.
- If you were hurtful or unkind, you will relive the words and actions over and over until you can forgive yourself.
- Spirits do move on to other dimensions, but they are always around if you ask for their help and will do what they can to support us.
- The only thing we take when we leave earth is the love we gave, and the love we received.
A state of joy comes from living and happiness, grace, and gratitude.
- When you become aware of the abundance you have, without comparison and regret, then you get to serve others.
- The joy you share fills your soul and you feel fulfilled.
- When a chakra is blocked by any kind of emotional upset, mental burnout, or physical trauma, it needs to be unblocked or energized.
- A lot of fear can block the chakra and stop the body of vitality.
- Eventually, each of us will be reunited in the divine love and light. No one soul is ever lost.
- Welcome the present moment and be open to joy.
- It is only when you are able to feel joy that the power of love works easily and effortlessly.
- When your soul nature is balanced and harmonious with joy, you will be a peace and feel connected to all of life.
February 5, 2017
This book is a quick read and a great resource for anyone seeking spiritual guidance and mindfulness. The author uses short stories from his own experiences to explain a particular lesson. I loved that he included short affirmations that can be used daily or in meditations and that he included guided meditations that you can record and listen to. The message of the book is to love yourself, others, and to live in the moment. In reading self help guides, this book may work for you or it may not - just take what resonates with you and leave the rest. Would definitely recommend!
March 18, 2017
I absolutely LOVED this book! It came at the perfect time in my life, when I was having some personal struggles. One can never be reminded to much about the power of love!! While it seems so simple, there are some profound positive effects that happen in one's life by focusing on love! Thank you so much for this wonderful book & a great reminder of the importance of love!!
March 21, 2017
This book is so inspiring and helpful. A positive and uplifting book.
December 4, 2017
The book was a good read. A lot of the stuff the author talked about I already new. Its hard to stay int he present mentally. I grow up hearing everything wrong I did in the past and how my future should look like. I hated the present moment of being a kid, so I lived in the future in my head. I am now realizing that life is passing me by and I don't no how to truly live to be still in the moment. It sucks.
December 28, 2019
A call of love
I read this book many years ago - when love was more of a beautiful concept than a daily healing reality. Going through highlights today, I realized that this book has shaped me more into who I am today than possibly any other I read - the love message from the book penetrates down to your subconscious where it empowers beyond ability to immediately recognize the results. Freeing. Empowering. Truly, nothing but love ... but love is all there is...
I read this book many years ago - when love was more of a beautiful concept than a daily healing reality. Going through highlights today, I realized that this book has shaped me more into who I am today than possibly any other I read - the love message from the book penetrates down to your subconscious where it empowers beyond ability to immediately recognize the results. Freeing. Empowering. Truly, nothing but love ... but love is all there is...
April 27, 2022
O ador! Este îngerul care îmi distruge durerea din inimă și pune iubire, compasiune și scade egoul! Fără ea nu știu cum mai e să trăiesc, am adunat atât de multă energie benefică pentru mine din ea, încât uneori nu pot citii, dar dorm cu ea, să îi simt sprijinul. E singura carte dusă la final pe care și dacă n-o recitesc, dorm cu ea (rar). Ador! Sublimisim! 🤍🌆✨🌌🤍
December 18, 2022
Very powerful book that gives clear guidance on how to live a happier and more connected life. While this was not new material to me, it still came at a time when I needed reassurance. It leaves one feeling hopeful and filled with love. This is my last read for 2017...an excellent way to end the year.
April 23, 2023
Very powerful book that gives clear guidance on how to live a happier and more connected life. While this was not new material to me, it still came at a time when I needed reassurance. It leaves one feeling hopeful and filled with love. This is my last read for 2017...an excellent way to end the year.
December 3, 2016
Love is real
I enjoyed reading the realness of each story, each experience, they were all beautiful. The meditations are amazing, an added bonus. James is obviously a very special soul. Love & light
I enjoyed reading the realness of each story, each experience, they were all beautiful. The meditations are amazing, an added bonus. James is obviously a very special soul. Love & light
February 28, 2018
A wonderful, heart-touching, light read.
JVP says it correctly: only love is real.
JVP says it correctly: only love is real.
August 24, 2019
Amazing book. Loved the meditations and guides visualizations. Sad I am going to have to return this gem to my public library soon!
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October 21, 2019Always enjoy James Van Praagh books, they are always uplifting.
November 18, 2019
Easy read
This book is so easy to read but so profound. It may make you rethink life and challenges and realize they are jus t lessons and to only show love.
This book is so easy to read but so profound. It may make you rethink life and challenges and realize they are jus t lessons and to only show love.
April 28, 2021
Română.
June 10, 2021
This is a marvelous book
January 9, 2023
James writes great insightful books, this is no exception. He explains Love, our choices and how to move towards living our best selves.
January 21, 2023
This book just didn't keep me interested, even though I did finish it.
September 2, 2024
Really enjoyed this. Lots of key takeaways.
December 6, 2016
Some of the affirmations are okay. This is book is way too new age for me. I have seen these guys that claim to talk to the dead over the years. Some of them are questionable.
From a spiritual standpoint, people leave behind thought forms. He could be picking up on that or even the thoughts and memories of his subjects.
The power of Love comes from God. We love because He first loved us.
This book read like an episode of The Mentalist.
From a spiritual standpoint, people leave behind thought forms. He could be picking up on that or even the thoughts and memories of his subjects.
The power of Love comes from God. We love because He first loved us.
This book read like an episode of The Mentalist.
January 2, 2017
Thanks to Hay House and Netgalley for an eARC of this book.
A sweet little book by James Van Praagh which talks about the power of love. It includes affirmations and several really excellent meditations. While there really is nothing new, it is well presented and filled with stories from Van Praagh's life as a psychic medium. One of the better books to come from Hay House recently. I will stock it for my store.
A sweet little book by James Van Praagh which talks about the power of love. It includes affirmations and several really excellent meditations. While there really is nothing new, it is well presented and filled with stories from Van Praagh's life as a psychic medium. One of the better books to come from Hay House recently. I will stock it for my store.
November 20, 2017
James Van Praagh demonstrates that love knows no limits—it is the power that holds together everything. He is a medium, and through communications with those who have crossed over he shows that we are all connected. Love knows no bounds. Love is why we are here. In this sense you don't really lose loved ones. They are just in a different form.
December 16, 2016
Good perspectives. Good for helping to find calm.
January 2, 2017
A calming, comforting book. Nice the way "there is no death" runs through the text.
March 14, 2017
There wasn't much new if you have read Brian Weiss and other Hay House titles. There are a handful of meditations but nothing in depth. I would give a pass on this.
February 26, 2020
The lessons in this book are helpful and insightful! Great read!
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May 19, 2018Summary of The Power of Love
This is the best book I have ever read. I need to re-read in order to get more info out of it.
This is the best book I have ever read. I need to re-read in order to get more info out of it.
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