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Living a Life of Gratitude: Your Journey to Grace, Joy & Healing
In the moment we give thanks, everything changes. Our hearts crack open. We are flooded with love and light. And in that exact instant, we shift from our negative state to an awareness that is positive, joyous and brimming with bliss—we experience theDivine healing that is our birthright. The trick is to learn how to create this moment not just once in our lifetimes, but over and over again.The secret is found in gratitude—in the surrender to the grateful heart, the open heart, the heart that willingly walks in the magic and the mystery—not just for a moment or moments, but at all times.Sharing uplifting stories that travel from the beginnings of life to the end, Living a Life of Gratitude shows you how to open your heart to a journey of reflection that will help you slow down and appreciate life for what it is. Whether you use it as a source for discovering inspiration or for strength in times of struggle, this book is a guide to finding light and love, even when you least expect it.
371 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2013
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About the author
Sara Wiseman
59 books64 followersSara Wiseman is an award-winning author and visionary teacher of spiritual intuition.
She writes the award-winning Daily Divine blog, is the founder of Intuition University and has taught tens of thousands of students worldwide via her books, courses and trainings.
Visit her website for hundreds of FREE teachings and podcasts on spiritual intuition. http://www.sarawiseman.com
She writes the award-winning Daily Divine blog, is the founder of Intuition University and has taught tens of thousands of students worldwide via her books, courses and trainings.
Visit her website for hundreds of FREE teachings and podcasts on spiritual intuition. http://www.sarawiseman.com
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August 21, 2013
This book was a joy to read and full of helpful and heartwarming stories. Wiseman stresses the importance of gratitude, meditation and awareness. She relates anecdotes from her fascinating life to illustrate her points.
I liked the sections about animals and plants the best. Apparently, the energy from plants is comforting and it can help unhappy people. This is certainly worth trying.
I did find some of this book a bit glib - relaxing into your life when you're not happy is difficult, for example. Still, it's a good book to dip into when you need a quick way to feel better, and Wiseman's suggestions are also valuable for developing a more spiritual outlook on life.
I liked the sections about animals and plants the best. Apparently, the energy from plants is comforting and it can help unhappy people. This is certainly worth trying.
I did find some of this book a bit glib - relaxing into your life when you're not happy is difficult, for example. Still, it's a good book to dip into when you need a quick way to feel better, and Wiseman's suggestions are also valuable for developing a more spiritual outlook on life.
May 13, 2015
This book I received as a Goodreads first winner.
In this book you will read 88 mini stories
of different personal experiences of Sara Wiseman.
Throughout this book Sara tells stories of her
encounters with spirit guides and angels.
She tells about outer body experiences.
This I will admit, I had a difficult time reading.
However, I believe the true gem of her book stems
from the questions at the end of each story that
caused me to think about my own past, present and
future. This is the reason that I would recommend this
book. This book truly is a "diamond in the rough".
In this book you will read 88 mini stories
of different personal experiences of Sara Wiseman.
Throughout this book Sara tells stories of her
encounters with spirit guides and angels.
She tells about outer body experiences.
This I will admit, I had a difficult time reading.
However, I believe the true gem of her book stems
from the questions at the end of each story that
caused me to think about my own past, present and
future. This is the reason that I would recommend this
book. This book truly is a "diamond in the rough".
June 29, 2015
A warm, wise and friendly guide to being aware of ourselves and feeling grateful for what we are and have. The modern world can make it hard to find time to think about such matters, but this is a lovely book to be dipped into when you need it.
Review of a preview digital copy from the publisher.
Review of a preview digital copy from the publisher.
January 16, 2016
Been feeling a bit overwhelmed and unhinged, and this helped to calm my anxious soul.
August 12, 2020
This is a book of short essays that you can read one at a time. I was lucky enough to have it through the pandemic and I read 1 every day or so for several months. I like the author. She is Catholic and an intuitive and I think psychic. She loves her church and life and has many good stories and ideas for personal growth. I would like to read some of her other books.
July 10, 2021
While it's not life-changing, it's a nice read. I would read a chapter or two each night before bed. I wanted to love it, and I do believe in having a daily gratitude practice. If you're new to practicing gratitude on a daily basis, this could be a gentle and inspiring introduction.
August 3, 2019
I wasn't really expecting short vignettes about how the author has experienced gratitude but I found it and excellent quick read. I was just hoping for more meat.
February 24, 2025
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. The lessons your father taught you and also the lessons he failed to teach, allow yourself to open your heart to all of it.
2. We love at the depth we are capable at the time.
- All of these relationships, the soul meetings, allow us to grow fully into the beings we are becoming.
If you are passionate about something, move forward in it EVERY DAY.
We become adult when we step into who we really are.
It is our job to learn to discern. Practice saying “no” to the things you don’t want.
- Say “yes” to all that is and say no to what we are NOT.
SLOW DOWN:
- Slow down, allow yourself to relax into divine view.
- Be thankful as you notice the gifts you may have missed before when you were too busy searching.
- when we become present, Abundance is everywhere.
Many times in your life, you have taken a detour for reasons you do not understand, and miracles have happened when you arrived.
Miracles are with us at all times, if we are open to see.
Whenever we become vulnerable to each other, the result is light and love.
Each moment is a gift. Open it in gratitude
Simply living is a miracle of the highest magnitude.
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1. The lessons your father taught you and also the lessons he failed to teach, allow yourself to open your heart to all of it.
2. We love at the depth we are capable at the time.
- All of these relationships, the soul meetings, allow us to grow fully into the beings we are becoming.
If you are passionate about something, move forward in it EVERY DAY.
We become adult when we step into who we really are.
It is our job to learn to discern. Practice saying “no” to the things you don’t want.
- Say “yes” to all that is and say no to what we are NOT.
SLOW DOWN:
- Slow down, allow yourself to relax into divine view.
- Be thankful as you notice the gifts you may have missed before when you were too busy searching.
- when we become present, Abundance is everywhere.
Many times in your life, you have taken a detour for reasons you do not understand, and miracles have happened when you arrived.
Miracles are with us at all times, if we are open to see.
Whenever we become vulnerable to each other, the result is light and love.
Each moment is a gift. Open it in gratitude
Simply living is a miracle of the highest magnitude.
.
November 27, 2016
First of All I Want to Thank Sara Wiseman & Goodreads for Giving Me this Wonderful Book that I Won in One of Their Goodreads Giveaways! I Think I Won this Book b/c I Have Been Going Through a Very Difficult Time Lately and God Knew I Needed Some Good Words of Encouragement and a Book that I Could Really Relate Too! I Would Definitely Recommend this Awesome Book to Anyone that's Going Through a Difficult Time or if They Just Want to Read Some Inspirational Words! This Book Has 88 Different Inspirational Stories and it Covered Many Different Topics! I Love How Sara Talked About Angels, Spirit Guides, & Even Animals! I Recently Had to Put My Huskie Dog Named Lexie to Sleep b/c She Was Very Old and She Had Bad Arthritis & Hip Problems and I Have Really Been So Sad Since Her Death and This Book Really Helped Me and I Now Believe that My Dog Will Always Be with Me Whether I See Her or Not! I Was in a Bad Motorcycle Accident a Couple of Years Ago and I have Horrible Chronic Pain Every Single Day So I'm Constantly Struggling with Different Emotions from Depression & Anxiety to Anger! This Book Really Warmed My Heart and it's Nice to Know that I'm Not in this Fight Alone and Knowing I Can Relate to Others in Their Struggles Makes Me Feel Like I'm Validated and Not Just Crazy or Complaining Too Much! I Know that God Will Help Me Overcome All, Obstacles but Books Like This Remind Me to Keep Pushing Forward and to Remain Hopeful and We All Need to Be Reminded of that Every Now & Then! I Really Enjoyed this Book and I Think You Would Too! Well Thanks Again Sara Wiseman for Writing Such a Comforting Book and Thanks Goodreads for Giving Me the Chance to Read this Book! Have a Blessed Day Everyone!
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