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The Power Is Within You
In The Power Is Within You, Louise L. Hay expands her philosophies of loving the self - learning to listen and trust the inner voice; - loving the child within; - letting our true feelings out; - the responsibility of parenting; - releasing our
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First published May 1, 1991
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Louise L. Hay
628 books2,896 followersLouise Hay was born to a poor mother who married Hay's violent stepfather. When she was about five, she was raped by a neighbor. At fifteen she dropped out of high school without a diploma, became pregnant, and on her sixteenth birthday gave up her newborn baby girl for adoption.
She moved to Chicago, where she worked in menial jobs, before moving in 1950 to New York. At this point she changed her name and began a career as a fashion model. She was successful at this, working for Bill Blass, Oleg Cassini, and Pauline Trigere.
In 1954, she married Andrew Hay, but after fourteen years of marriage Louise was devastated when Andrew left her for another woman.
Hay said that she found the First Church of Religious Science on 48th Street, which taught the transformative power of thought. Hay revealed that here she studied the metaphysical works of authors like Florence Scovel Shinn and the Religious Science founder Ernest Holmes.
In the early 1970's Hay became a Religious Science practitioner. In this role she led people in spoken affirmations meant to cure their illnesses. She also became popular as a workshop leader.
She studied transcendental meditation with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at his university in Fairfield, Iowa.
In 1977 or 1978 she found she had cervical cancer, and she concluded that its cause was her unwillingness to let go of resentment over her childhood abuse and rape. She refused medical treatment, and began a regimen of forgiveness, therapy, reflexology, nutrition, and occasional enemas, and claims she rid herself of the cancer. She declared that there is no doctor left who can confirm this story, but swore that it is true.
In 1976 Hay wrote a small pamphlet, which came to be called "Heal Your Body." This pamphlet was enlarged and extended into her book You Can Heal Your Life, which was published in 1984. As of February 2008, it is still on the New York Times best sellers list.
Around the same time she began leading support groups for people living with H.I.V. or AIDS that she called Hay Rides. These grew from a few people in her living room to hundreds in a large hall in West Hollywood. Her work with AIDS patients drew fame and she was invited to appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "Donahue" in the same week in March, 1988.
You Can Heal Your Life immediately landed on the New York Times Best Sellers List. More than 35 million copies are now in print around the world in more than 30 languages and has been made into a movie.
Louise Hay established Hay House Publishing. It is the primary publisher of books and audio books by Deepak Chopra and Doreen Virtue, as well as many books by Wayne Dyer.
In addition to running her publishing company, Hay runs a charitable organization called Hay Foundation that was established in 1985.
Information courtesy of Wikipedia.org.
She moved to Chicago, where she worked in menial jobs, before moving in 1950 to New York. At this point she changed her name and began a career as a fashion model. She was successful at this, working for Bill Blass, Oleg Cassini, and Pauline Trigere.
In 1954, she married Andrew Hay, but after fourteen years of marriage Louise was devastated when Andrew left her for another woman.
Hay said that she found the First Church of Religious Science on 48th Street, which taught the transformative power of thought. Hay revealed that here she studied the metaphysical works of authors like Florence Scovel Shinn and the Religious Science founder Ernest Holmes.
In the early 1970's Hay became a Religious Science practitioner. In this role she led people in spoken affirmations meant to cure their illnesses. She also became popular as a workshop leader.
She studied transcendental meditation with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at his university in Fairfield, Iowa.
In 1977 or 1978 she found she had cervical cancer, and she concluded that its cause was her unwillingness to let go of resentment over her childhood abuse and rape. She refused medical treatment, and began a regimen of forgiveness, therapy, reflexology, nutrition, and occasional enemas, and claims she rid herself of the cancer. She declared that there is no doctor left who can confirm this story, but swore that it is true.
In 1976 Hay wrote a small pamphlet, which came to be called "Heal Your Body." This pamphlet was enlarged and extended into her book You Can Heal Your Life, which was published in 1984. As of February 2008, it is still on the New York Times best sellers list.
Around the same time she began leading support groups for people living with H.I.V. or AIDS that she called Hay Rides. These grew from a few people in her living room to hundreds in a large hall in West Hollywood. Her work with AIDS patients drew fame and she was invited to appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "Donahue" in the same week in March, 1988.
You Can Heal Your Life immediately landed on the New York Times Best Sellers List. More than 35 million copies are now in print around the world in more than 30 languages and has been made into a movie.
Louise Hay established Hay House Publishing. It is the primary publisher of books and audio books by Deepak Chopra and Doreen Virtue, as well as many books by Wayne Dyer.
In addition to running her publishing company, Hay runs a charitable organization called Hay Foundation that was established in 1985.
Information courtesy of Wikipedia.org.
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November 17, 2018
"...the simple things are usually the most profound."
Sometimes a book politely taps you on the shoulder, and says "here I am". For me, this was the right book at the right time. While "self help" books are no longer new and have become somewhat of an over-inflated phenomenon, it's nice to get back to one from an Author with integrity like Louise Hay.
I've read many of Louise Hay's books over the years, and find that her warmth and empathy shine through. For me, so much of what she writes makes sense re: the mind-body connection.
While many sections of this book didn't apply to me at all, the ones that did were well worth spending time to ponder over. It's good to slow down and take stock , to re-evaluate what's important, what's working. And what isn't. Are we where we want to be? And if not, why not. What's holding us back, and what are we doing about it?
Pause, reflect, re-wind, re-start. Breathe.
There's such a beautiful piece in the book where Louise suggests how marvelous it would be if teddy bears were given to all children in hospital. So that when they felt lonely or frightened, they would have a teddy to cuddle and make them feel safe. That was so poignant for me, as I recently had a dear friend have an unexpected hospital stay, and she mentioned how nice it would have been to have a "cuddle buddy" with her when friends and family had gone home. So teddy bears for everyone I say!
This book has a quiet positivity running through it, without being saccharine sweet or wishy washy. It simply asks us to dig deep. let go of regrets, be grateful for what we have, and to be kinder to ourselves and others. Our minds and thoughts have such an impact on our daily lives.
"When the student is ready, the teacher appears."
It's quite inspiring to think that though Louise Hay is no longer with us, her words continue to be read, absorbed and paid forward. That's got to be a good thing. A solid 3.5★ from me.
🍃"Allow yourself to accept good, whether you think you deserve it or not." 🍃
July 24, 2018
This is basically a simplistic version of The Power of Your Subconscious Mind so I rather enjoyed it!
The premise itself is simple: Change your thoughts, and you can change your life.
It's about not seeing yourself as a victim but learning from every experience, whether good or bad.
It promotes gratitude, and the notion that what you put out into the universe comes back to you in kind, often magnified. So if you treat people like crap, guess how you're going to be treated?
I love this idea that our thoughts are the driving force behind what happens in our lives, and I work actively to alter mine every day. It's not about not having bad thoughts, but being able to recognise and alter them. You don't have to be perfect, you just have to want to be better.
One thing I noticed, though, is that this book assumes a lot about the reader, which I can see has been influenced by the author's own circumstances. The book seems to be aimed at an older readership - 50+ I would say. It does cover how to nurture children (skimmed it) but for the most part it seems to target that older readership.
It also seems to assume that every reader had a troubled childhood, with horrible parents. I found it really difficult because my childhood was actually pretty good, and my parents have been such incredibly supportive, loving role models. I've certainly overcome obstacles in my life, but I like to think I can still be a better person without having to overcome a dark past.
Overall, a really easy guide on how to begin changing your thoughts, and the benefits this behaviour will have on your life. Just be aware you may have to take some of it with a grain of salt.
The premise itself is simple: Change your thoughts, and you can change your life.
It's about not seeing yourself as a victim but learning from every experience, whether good or bad.
It promotes gratitude, and the notion that what you put out into the universe comes back to you in kind, often magnified. So if you treat people like crap, guess how you're going to be treated?
I love this idea that our thoughts are the driving force behind what happens in our lives, and I work actively to alter mine every day. It's not about not having bad thoughts, but being able to recognise and alter them. You don't have to be perfect, you just have to want to be better.
One thing I noticed, though, is that this book assumes a lot about the reader, which I can see has been influenced by the author's own circumstances. The book seems to be aimed at an older readership - 50+ I would say. It does cover how to nurture children (skimmed it) but for the most part it seems to target that older readership.
It also seems to assume that every reader had a troubled childhood, with horrible parents. I found it really difficult because my childhood was actually pretty good, and my parents have been such incredibly supportive, loving role models. I've certainly overcome obstacles in my life, but I like to think I can still be a better person without having to overcome a dark past.
Overall, a really easy guide on how to begin changing your thoughts, and the benefits this behaviour will have on your life. Just be aware you may have to take some of it with a grain of salt.
September 20, 2018
I absolutely adore Louise Hay's books. There are my go to in rough times and they always find me when I need them the most. I believe, if everyone on this planet would read her books, the world would be a better place. Enlightening, powerful and a must- read for everyone.
October 18, 2018
نجمة مفقودة لكثرة الأخطاء الاملائية
May 24, 2019
Volim što uvijek pronađem nešto za sebe, volim što je uvijek pozitivna, volim što kod nje nema predaje! Još više volim što mi je ova knjiga na polici!
„Ukoliko nismo spremni da se nečeg oslobodimo, jer, ustvari, zbog nekog razloga to želimo zadržati ili nam to na neki način koristi, ma što činili, nećemo uspjeti.“
„Postoji razlika između osuđivanja i vlastitog mišljenja. Mnoge od nas pitali su za sud o nečemu, a mi smo zapravo iznosili svoje mišljenje. Mišljenje je nešto što vi osjećate o nečemu... Ako vas netko upita za mišljenje, ne dopustite da to bude osuđivanje ili kritiziranje!“
„Ukoliko nismo spremni da se nečeg oslobodimo, jer, ustvari, zbog nekog razloga to želimo zadržati ili nam to na neki način koristi, ma što činili, nećemo uspjeti.“
„Postoji razlika između osuđivanja i vlastitog mišljenja. Mnoge od nas pitali su za sud o nečemu, a mi smo zapravo iznosili svoje mišljenje. Mišljenje je nešto što vi osjećate o nečemu... Ako vas netko upita za mišljenje, ne dopustite da to bude osuđivanje ili kritiziranje!“
August 21, 2008
I have learned so far so much about myself and my responses or non-responses to the past pain in my life - if you are experiencing depression, addiction, or grieving the loss of a loved-one, this is a book worth reading.
September 29, 2020
كتاب قابل أن يغير فيك الكثير من الأشياء ويغير رؤيتك للحياة وحتى لنفسك أيضا...
March 2, 2016
This book has given me strength in my life more times than I wish to admit. This time is no different.
This is one of those books that you have to reread periodically in certain stages of your life, just to remind yourself how strong you are and that nothing can actually take you down or make you feel down, despite you - yourself!
I truly believe in the amazing power of positive thinking, although I have to admit, sometimes in life it's just easier to stick to the bad. I'm so glad Louise wrote this book as a constant reminder that it doesn't take much of an effort to change the course of events happening around you in the positive direction. And I assure you this absolutely works no matter how weird this might sound. I have experienced this amazing power in my life not once, and I truly needed to turn to it at this moment I find myself in right now.
I wish everyone could read and follow the advices given in this book and really stick to the positive rather than the negative. And I support Louise's words that this should be studied in school before everything else. The world would be a better place this way. And I believe it's up to all of to make it one, for us and for everyone around us. This brings back in my mind the words of a Michael Jackson song Man in The Mirror saying: "If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make that change..."
I'm certainly making the change by finding The Power Within Me. Thank you Louise for always be there with this book, when I need you. You never disappoint <3
This is one of those books that you have to reread periodically in certain stages of your life, just to remind yourself how strong you are and that nothing can actually take you down or make you feel down, despite you - yourself!
I truly believe in the amazing power of positive thinking, although I have to admit, sometimes in life it's just easier to stick to the bad. I'm so glad Louise wrote this book as a constant reminder that it doesn't take much of an effort to change the course of events happening around you in the positive direction. And I assure you this absolutely works no matter how weird this might sound. I have experienced this amazing power in my life not once, and I truly needed to turn to it at this moment I find myself in right now.
I wish everyone could read and follow the advices given in this book and really stick to the positive rather than the negative. And I support Louise's words that this should be studied in school before everything else. The world would be a better place this way. And I believe it's up to all of to make it one, for us and for everyone around us. This brings back in my mind the words of a Michael Jackson song Man in The Mirror saying: "If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make that change..."
I'm certainly making the change by finding The Power Within Me. Thank you Louise for always be there with this book, when I need you. You never disappoint <3
February 9, 2022
Gives good insight to oneself and how to perceive things in a more constructive and empathetic way.
January 9, 2017
The power is within you is like cleaning for the soul.
Even if you don't like or agree with everything she does or thinks, you'll still be touched. I wish everyone would take a day and read this book. You feel positive energy while you reading it.
Even if you don't like or agree with everything she does or thinks, you'll still be touched. I wish everyone would take a day and read this book. You feel positive energy while you reading it.
June 10, 2017
أنا اعيش في عالم الامكانيات اللامتناهية،أجد الخير اينما اكون
كتاب رووووووعه انصح الكل بقرائته
بل أن يصبح منهج تربوي
كتاب رووووووعه انصح الكل بقرائته
بل أن يصبح منهج تربوي
February 19, 2018
شكرا لويز هاي ❤
June 14, 2016
Louise L. Hay é uma autora de livros de desenvolvimento pessoal muito conhecida e cujo método inspira milhões de pessoas por todo o mundo. Assenta numa pedra basilar muito simples: amarmo-nos a nós próprios e difundir esse amor incondicional pelo que nos rodeia. Pensar positivo, ter uma atitude positiva e emocionalmente equilibrada pode ajudar a enfrentar o dia-a-dia com mais serenidade e ajudar a crescer emocional e espiritualmente, a ingressar numa viagem interior gratificante.
"Os astrólogos afirmam que estamos a sair da Era de Peixes e a passar para a Era de Aquário. Na Era de Peixes víamos nos outros a nossa tábua de salvação. Queríamos que os outros nos salvassem. Na Era de Aquário em que estamos a entrar, as pessoas começam a virar-se para dentro e a reconhecer que têm a capacidade de se salvar a si próprias." (p.219)
"Os astrólogos afirmam que estamos a sair da Era de Peixes e a passar para a Era de Aquário. Na Era de Peixes víamos nos outros a nossa tábua de salvação. Queríamos que os outros nos salvassem. Na Era de Aquário em que estamos a entrar, as pessoas começam a virar-se para dentro e a reconhecer que têm a capacidade de se salvar a si próprias." (p.219)
April 20, 2019
في كتب التنميةالبشرية والـ self-help كل واحد بيشوف الكتاب ويقيمه على حسب تجربته الشخصية
الكتاب جميل وبسيط وواخد موضوعات مختلفة بأمثلة حية ... الموضوعات لمستني بصفة شخصية واستفدت منها جدا ... عجبني في المجمل
"الطبعة دي فيها أخطاء أملائية كتيرة ودي اكتر حاجة كانت مضيقاني"
الكتاب جميل وبسيط وواخد موضوعات مختلفة بأمثلة حية ... الموضوعات لمستني بصفة شخصية واستفدت منها جدا ... عجبني في المجمل
"الطبعة دي فيها أخطاء أملائية كتيرة ودي اكتر حاجة كانت مضيقاني"
February 6, 2018
شكرا لويز هاي
August 23, 2024
Leer este libro te ayuda a tener más claridad y enfoque. Cualquier cambio empieza en ti mismx.
Una nueva visión, un cambio de consciencia
Una nueva visión, un cambio de consciencia
December 7, 2017
4.5 stars
I started reading this book the day after its writer Louise Hay passed away at (30.8.2017) .. i owned it months before and at that day i felt its time to read her book and revive her soul that lies within the lines she left for us .. it has been with me for three months filling me up with the power of love every time i read it .. Thank u Louise Hay from heart ❤️
“You are not here to please other people or to live your lives their way. You can only live it your own way and walk your own pathway. You have come to fulfill yourself and express love on the deepest level. You are here to learn and grow and to absorb and project compassion and understanding. When you leave the planet, you don’t take your relationship or your automobile or your bank account or your job with you. The only thing you take is your capacity to love!“
I started reading this book the day after its writer Louise Hay passed away at (30.8.2017) .. i owned it months before and at that day i felt its time to read her book and revive her soul that lies within the lines she left for us .. it has been with me for three months filling me up with the power of love every time i read it .. Thank u Louise Hay from heart ❤️
“You are not here to please other people or to live your lives their way. You can only live it your own way and walk your own pathway. You have come to fulfill yourself and express love on the deepest level. You are here to learn and grow and to absorb and project compassion and understanding. When you leave the planet, you don’t take your relationship or your automobile or your bank account or your job with you. The only thing you take is your capacity to love!“
June 24, 2019
Wer sich gerne mit sich selbst, seiner Seele und seinem Innern beschäftigen und auch mehr über sich und sein "wahres" Wesen erfahren möchte, der sollte dieses Buch nicht auslassen. Dieses Buch zeigt, ohne abgehoben zu sein, wie man sich selbst in die Lage versetzen kann, mehr auf seine innere Stimme zu hören, mehr auf seine eigene Kraft zu vertrauen, um sich so zunehmend vom Außen unabhängig zu machen und stattdessen Authentizität aufzubauen.
Themen sind das Bewusstwerden der eigenen Person, die Selbstliebe, innere Barrieren auflösen, die Vergangenheit positiv zurücklassen und das Anwenden des eigenen inneren Wissens.
Ich kann das Buch nur empfehlen. Mich hat es auf meinem Weg positiv verstärkend begleitet, ohne mir die reale Bodenhaftung zu nehmen.
Themen sind das Bewusstwerden der eigenen Person, die Selbstliebe, innere Barrieren auflösen, die Vergangenheit positiv zurücklassen und das Anwenden des eigenen inneren Wissens.
Ich kann das Buch nur empfehlen. Mich hat es auf meinem Weg positiv verstärkend begleitet, ohne mir die reale Bodenhaftung zu nehmen.
April 25, 2017
منذ فترة قصيرة كنت أسأل كل من يقابلني واشعر بأريحية في الحديث معه ، كيف تنفس عن غضبك ؟
وبما أني من الناس الذين يكبتون غضبهم لم أَجِد إجابة مناسبة لديهم .. لكن في هذا الكتاب وجدت ما أبحث عنه.
رائعة لويز هاي وكأني كنت في محادثة خفيفة معها ونحن نتمشى في حديقة خضراء
اعطتني الفكرة المناسبة التي احتجها من خلال عينيها الوردية للحياة ، طبعا وافقتها في أمور .. وأنكرت عليها أمور أخرى
لكن بالأخير استمتعت جدا معها.
وبما أني من الناس الذين يكبتون غضبهم لم أَجِد إجابة مناسبة لديهم .. لكن في هذا الكتاب وجدت ما أبحث عنه.
رائعة لويز هاي وكأني كنت في محادثة خفيفة معها ونحن نتمشى في حديقة خضراء
اعطتني الفكرة المناسبة التي احتجها من خلال عينيها الوردية للحياة ، طبعا وافقتها في أمور .. وأنكرت عليها أمور أخرى
لكن بالأخير استمتعت جدا معها.
August 27, 2017
من أجمل افتتاحيات الكتب و هي أكثر ما حمسني لاكماله
الكاتبة كانت صادقة جدا في سرد تجربتها و تعلمها لهذه الأساليب التي أوردتها في الكتاب
لم يكن كتابا يغمره التفاؤل بل كان للحزن و للخيبة جزءا كبيرمنه و مع هذا كان لطيفا و إن لم يقدم لي الكثير.
الكاتبة كانت صادقة جدا في سرد تجربتها و تعلمها لهذه الأساليب التي أوردتها في الكتاب
لم يكن كتابا يغمره التفاؤل بل كان للحزن و للخيبة جزءا كبيرمنه و مع هذا كان لطيفا و إن لم يقدم لي الكثير.
July 2, 2023
Buenas lecciones. La mente es poderosa.
January 16, 2026
I’m not a fan of self-help books, but Louise Hay is like a kind mother or teacher who encourages and comforts you. I definitely recommend this book for lifting your mood during difficult moments or challenging phases of life.
January 20, 2023
The book took me in a journey of self discovery and yet there are many concepts to comprehend to reach peace from within.
Louise prescribes that the power to live and choose the way we live comes from within, when we solve all the issues and past dreadful experiences we went through and release them , we can have the life we deserve and want!
I listen to Louise’s books in the morning while commuting to work as they give me the right mindset to start my day!
Quotes i liked from the book:
The thoughts we choose to think are the tools we use to paint the canvas of our lives
Once we begin to make peace with ourselves on the inner level, life seems to flow much more pleasantly
Louise prescribes that the power to live and choose the way we live comes from within, when we solve all the issues and past dreadful experiences we went through and release them , we can have the life we deserve and want!
I listen to Louise’s books in the morning while commuting to work as they give me the right mindset to start my day!
Quotes i liked from the book:
The thoughts we choose to think are the tools we use to paint the canvas of our lives
Once we begin to make peace with ourselves on the inner level, life seems to flow much more pleasantly
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November 9, 2025
The world needs every single one of us to be like Louise Hay. To be our best selves.
February 18, 2025
Very nice book if you want to learn more about you, the world, and the way of positive thinking. Would recommend, it’s not to spiritual; but a good way to start
August 2, 2023
Taking real responsibility for your life experience is the pinnacle of strength. I love Louise Hay and her gentle expression. It's a great reminder to those who are constantly developing their ability to love themselves and others, though life seems to love challenging us to do so. I would start with How to Heal Your Life, but this one could be read independently.
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August 18, 2017مقدمة الكتاب تُعطي مُرونة في تقبل ما يحتويه أو نقده أو حتى رفضه..
الكتاب على بساطته وعدم عمقه إلا أنه إضافة جيدة لمن يبحث عن فتح الطرق المؤدية إلى ذاته.
يحتوي على نصائح وتعليمات لا يصعب تطبيقها أو الأخذ بها.
قد تكون بعض الفقرات لهجتها سلبية تجاه الأهل، وقد يكون ذلك مستقهما من الكاتبة.. خصوصاً أنها أشارت مراراً وتكراراً لما عانت منه في طفولتها، ولكنها لم تكن سوى كلمات أتت في السياق لا تؤثر على هدف الكتاب ولا تُجبر القارىء أن يقبلها ويعممها.
اضافة جيدة للقارئين في مجال التنمية الذاتية والتنمية البشرية.
الكتاب على بساطته وعدم عمقه إلا أنه إضافة جيدة لمن يبحث عن فتح الطرق المؤدية إلى ذاته.
يحتوي على نصائح وتعليمات لا يصعب تطبيقها أو الأخذ بها.
قد تكون بعض الفقرات لهجتها سلبية تجاه الأهل، وقد يكون ذلك مستقهما من الكاتبة.. خصوصاً أنها أشارت مراراً وتكراراً لما عانت منه في طفولتها، ولكنها لم تكن سوى كلمات أتت في السياق لا تؤثر على هدف الكتاب ولا تُجبر القارىء أن يقبلها ويعممها.
اضافة جيدة للقارئين في مجال التنمية الذاتية والتنمية البشرية.
November 6, 2020
To be perfectly honest I had never bee into self help books, specially because of their reputation. Anyways, fast forward, 2020 and a global pandemic hits so now I have a book membership I need to use and only about 6-7 available books.
Why not give it a go and see how you feel about it? You know, never know it until you try it. So I did the inevitable: *fast forwards 3 minutes * I tried it.
I enjoyed the book, it was a light read. Took me about two weeks, some chapters were definitely better than others. Loved the idea of the wounded child inside of us, I actually did take her advice and have become an overall more positive person since and just shifted my perspective on a lot of things. I also really enjoyed the part about being environmentally conscious as I do agree we are one with the environment and, yes, we do have to take care of the planet.
Here is my problem, the whole part about diseases being provoked by people, and hereditary diseases by children... yes, that was a HUGE slap in the face, and bear with me here because I am a medical student and I felt downright offended, because I know a lot of patients with cancer and they are extremely self less and overall some of the best people to exist. To say that a horrible disease like cancer or children born handicapped was a deserved answer from the universe made me want to drop the book right there. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but to assume disease is a choice, specially auto immune or genetic ones where more often than not people can't prevent was just extremely rude, people with these kind of diseases already feel desperate and are in a lot of pain. On top of that to blame them is just downright cruel. This is the reason I did not give this book 5 stars.
Why not give it a go and see how you feel about it? You know, never know it until you try it. So I did the inevitable: *fast forwards 3 minutes * I tried it.
I enjoyed the book, it was a light read. Took me about two weeks, some chapters were definitely better than others. Loved the idea of the wounded child inside of us, I actually did take her advice and have become an overall more positive person since and just shifted my perspective on a lot of things. I also really enjoyed the part about being environmentally conscious as I do agree we are one with the environment and, yes, we do have to take care of the planet.
Here is my problem, the whole part about diseases being provoked by people, and hereditary diseases by children... yes, that was a HUGE slap in the face, and bear with me here because I am a medical student and I felt downright offended, because I know a lot of patients with cancer and they are extremely self less and overall some of the best people to exist. To say that a horrible disease like cancer or children born handicapped was a deserved answer from the universe made me want to drop the book right there. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but to assume disease is a choice, specially auto immune or genetic ones where more often than not people can't prevent was just extremely rude, people with these kind of diseases already feel desperate and are in a lot of pain. On top of that to blame them is just downright cruel. This is the reason I did not give this book 5 stars.
April 2, 2019
I was looking for this same titled book written by Claude Bristol. I could not find it, so I went thru this in about 20 min. I am very very very disappointed with this book/'writer' and cannot seem to understand what people like about it.. I have read many books from New Thought writers, so I am well aware of the philosophy she mentions in the book. She is repeating some words she heard at her science church and repeats words and sentences that she does not understand, nor can explain, which she even admits... At one point she writes she used the om word in her workshop because it works well, but she herself has no understanding about it. OMG! The ancient Indians used the om word which certainly has purpose and spiritual explanation. I find it very unfortunate that some people, typically Americans, go to the East, take something and sell it to the West without any purpose or without the original meaning. The whole book is written without the writer truly understanding the concepts she is talking about. This book is perfect for uneducated people in the field.
These concepts have already been well known in the Ancient World (Egypt, India etc) and also the New Thought writers were able to explain these concepts. Rather read any 19C New Thought book, or from an Indian wise man. The same titled book from Claude Bristol is amazing, just like his other books, as I have read it years ago, I am looking for it to reread.
These concepts have already been well known in the Ancient World (Egypt, India etc) and also the New Thought writers were able to explain these concepts. Rather read any 19C New Thought book, or from an Indian wise man. The same titled book from Claude Bristol is amazing, just like his other books, as I have read it years ago, I am looking for it to reread.
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