Finding Peace: Letting Go and Liking It

by Paula Peisner Coxe

Peace of mind is a place where few reside. It is where you can trust more and worry less, compare yourself to no one, love and accept yourself, forgive the pain from the past and grow from your losses. Filled with carefully crafted thoughts, suggestions and uplifting quotes, Finding Peace asks you to contemplate how deeply you believe in these four affirmations, which form the foundation for inner
I find comfort and support in my beliefs.
I seek to understand rather than be understood.
I have experienced loss in many ways. It has enriched my soul and softened my heart.
Finding Peace is for everyone looking to feel more comfortable with themselves and their situations.

Genres: Self Help, Psychology, Nonfiction, Spirituality

352 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1994

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is fantastic! It's an easy read and a great reference. I try to have an extra copy on hand and have given three away already.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently unearthed this little book. I bought it about 25 years ago (no kidding) in the wake of a bad breakup. I was hoping that its wisdom would help me.

As I started reading it again, I decided to go through in a slow, mindful fashion. I read only a few sections at a time, and gave a lot of thought to what I wrote in the sections that asked for steps taken based on the chapter. Some sections, I found that I had never written anything at all (I added something for each section this time). It was also interesting to see what I listed as helpful when I firt bought the book.

The idea is that you look at each section (e.g., "Compassion," "Confidence") and think about what you are doing to demonstrate the qualities in them. The book is about detaching with love and gentleness from the things that harm you (like the abusive boyfriend I had at the time I first bought the book) and taking loving care of yourself.

I found it to be a useful exercise not only for seeing where I'd been but also how far I've come. I think it would be helpful across a spectrum of situations.

[Bianca Quiroga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I have ever read!! Helped a lot while I was going thru tough life, and I think it has helped a lot. Grateful and blessed

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Coming to terms with all that you've been through, all that you are... trusting yourself enough to open your mind to the opportunities & possibilities that present themselves every day... Letting go and liking it by learning to give yourself permission... "Finding Peace" gives you the opportunity to reassess how you live your life..." Very good read! Started reading it on a Thursday and finished it the next day.

[Kristi Skinner]

I thought this was a really good book in helping me do exactly what the title says. It gives some really basic ideas in some ways but it reminded me of the little things I need to remember as I move forward.