recommened reading!

This is an excellent addition to"The Secret" and goes a little more in depth to the teachings concerning the law of attraction. It makes it clearer, breaking it down into simple concepts. Terms like"what you give is what you get returned" and"do unto others as you would have them do unto you" now make more sense to me than they did before. The Power reminds me of the law of karma, and once again it brings that law to life."As you think, so shall it be" because nothing happens without first thinking about it, and the Power helps you to think a little more one directionally about your goals and all of the good things in life which you desire. It's a really helpful which counteracts todays climate of financial doom mongering that we hear repeatedly on the news. What I really took from this book is that it is far better to focus your mind on what you want rather than to focus it on what you don't want - you have more chance achieving what you want by doing that. Together with the book The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness, you will have your mind awakened.

Shameless Marketing!

As a psychologist I have read many self-improvement books. Some are excellent, some are awful. This is in the truly awful category. Shameless marketing nonsense built on some straightforward and simple principles. Like"You get more of what you focus on". If you want a really insightful and useful self-improvement book, buy anything by Anthony Robbins - such as Awaken the Giant Within. It is vastly superior to this appalling nonsense.

Everyone should have a copy of this book!!!

This book is a must read for anyone seeking answers to why human behaviour is so crazy. For anyone seeking unshakable peace and freedom from pain and suffering in their life experiences, this is the book for you! <br />I can't even begin to explain the transformational power of this book, it will change your life; Read it!!!!

positive attitude

this is the second book in the series i have purchased and i like it,i have started to think positivly and changed my attitude towards the people around me,i have recommended the secret to the people i work with and they have also bought it.

A Pleasant Surprise... Unusually good

I admit... I had my reservations about Tolle and his material. When I first saw the man, he talked way too slowly for my liking and I could have sworn he was half-mole. And after reading the book description and some of the reviews; I had an uneasy feeling that this was going to be a lot of spiritual hokum that tells me that my discomfort was due to my furniture in the wrong place or that I don't cuddle enough fluffy animals, and that the path to happiness is paved with daily 5-hour meditations where I admire my feet, so that one day I can shoot laser beams from my hands.<br /><br />Anyhoo... I'm glad my close friend persisted in his recommendations.<br /><br />I won't lie: This book can be abstract in places and is very spiritually-centred, so will not be for everyone... however, the spiritual element is incredibly practical. As much as my head imploded in some of the later chapters, his explanation of the ego and pain body are utterly brilliant. (In short: The ego is the"individualistic" element that seeks superiority/being unique, be it by showing off, playing the"hard-done-by-victim" or actions that purposefully make us 'different'. The pain body is a network of emotions that help to 'fuel' the ego. How lovely). What I really admire is how much Tolle talks you through the process of weakening their influences. With most self-help books, the tutor will generally explain their solution and just leave it at that... here, Tolle almost has a built-in FAQ, and explains a lot of the mistakes, potential problems and general things to expect when starting out. If I'm honest, I've found this a lot more practical than the majority of other self-help tactics out there... things like affirmations (the art of saying nice things about yourself) seem like short-term fixes that don't hold water when the going gets tough. Here, I'm seeing a lot more strength. (For anyone else who's read the book, I've found the phrase"The ego feels/thinks..." to be very useful. Of course I don't say this out loud...)<br /><br />In terms of whether this book is for"you"... hmm...<br /><br />Personally, if you're in a situation where you seem to be"losing sense of who you are", and fluctuate between highs and lows almost like a minor form of bi-polar depression (one minute you're a hero, next thing you know you're nothing), and can feel that you can handle a decent level of abstract psychological/spiritual ideas... then you're probably ready and should give this a spin!<br /><br />Peace

BUY THIS BOOK!!!

I first read this book nearly 20 years ago (yikes! was it really!). It changed my life then and helped me to overcome serious problems that had affected me throughout my troubled adolescence!! And when I say it helped me overcome these problems - it virtually did this overnight!! I was blown away and bought it for all my friends! In the last 18 months I have experienced new challenges and have spent a fortune trying to overcome these... and in the end after such a difficult time, I have rediscovered this beautiful book. And guess what! I can truly say that I am on the path to healing. <br /><br />Louise Hay wasn't just ahead of her time when she conceived this book. She was a true pioneer of all the law of attraction stuff. You can heal your life is so clear, so easy to follow, so logical... and with every chapter and every 'yes but...' the following chapter or passage just seems to offer a straightforward no nonsense solution. <br /><br />Louise's main premise is that love heals everything & that this love comes from deep within us all & we are all responsible for creating every experience of our life. It might sound a bit bum clenchy to the unitiated, but wow! - it is SOOOOOOOOO true. The experience of recognising one's responsibility in any situation is so freeing, and the opportunity to grow through this and to move towards knowing true Love (Source/ God/ Spirit - whatever you wish to call it)... is the most grounding & humbling experience one could ever imagine. I would like to add that I couple all her affirmations with EFT tapping. I have had brilliant results in only a couple of weeks. I really really have. Good luck with this, I love this book.

Lovely book

This is a wonderful book to read and meditate upon. Very swiftly sent and well packed and at a very reasonable price. Highly reccommended

Taking EFT to the Next Level!

Experienced EFT tapping practitioners, coaches, healers, trainers - and anyone interested in any aspect of body-mind/energy healing - will find this book a powerful, inspiring and practical introduction to energy psychology plus a beacon for the newest advances in alternative energy healing originated by Karl Dawson and developed by his co-author, life coach Sasha Allenby, who says it helped heal her bi-polar disorder, ME and numerous allergies and addictions.<br /><br />I like that the book describes the Science behind Matrix Reimprinting and why it works, including the latest information on the Matrix or Field, the New Biology, the body-mind connection, and the physiology of stress and trauma. Many of us are familiar with aspects of this from books and DVDs like What The Bleep Do We Know!? [DVD] and The Secret". This book pulls this all together with cutting edge information including where the beliefs we carry originate - as per Bruce Lipton's"biology of belief" and how the traumas of early childhood set this up by staying frozen in time and replaying in our adult lives. After that the book explains how to"REIMPRINT" a new empowering memory into your matrix, mind, body and heart. I love the idea that the cells of our body cannot be in protect and repair mode at the same time...a concept proven by Bruce Lipton in The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles.<br /><br />So the key to health and wellbeing is to release, delete and clear the traumas running in your body-mind system and then reprogram them positively (the Law of Attraction in action). <br /><br />It works! I'm excited to be integrating this into my own work with powerful results. As an intuitive energy coach and author of You Can Break-Free Fast: 3 Simple Steps to Get Unstuck and Attract the Life You Love I have already proven the success of EFT and the Law of Attraction in my own life and in helping hundreds of clients to get unstuck and break free from the past as they heal the part of them that is"frozen in time". I call that part the"Inner Child" though it can also be a teen or a more recent trauma in adulthood. Karl and Sasha refer to this as the ECHO or Energy Consciousness Hologram and the whole time during a session we are dialoguing and tapping on this ECHO.<br /><br />The point is: Matrix Reimprinting works magically and my work and life have been boosted by the examples and dramatic case studies in this brilliant book.

get growing

An inspirational book to read and use for reference. Beautifully presented and full of enthusiasm for the subject, it cannot fail to encourage the reader to grow and forage for plants with healing qualities, and then go on to make really helpful remedies. <br />I can personally vouch for the efficacy of many of the recipes and look forward to trying many more.<br />However, reader beware. You are soon going to want more space to grow herbs , and then much more cupboard and shelf space to store ingredients and the finished products !

The Gratitude Book rocks!

Having watched the film, read the book and got totally hooked on the daily teachings widget, I thought I had everything"The Secret" related I needed, but then seeing this book I decided that perhaps I needed just one more thing.<br /><br />I was not disappointed, it feels like a piece of precious treasure and I love writing in it. For anyone that is using the The Secret, this is a must, the perfect way to end the day and go to sleep feeling truly thankful for everything you have, and will have.

NOT the Abraham of the bible

This book is new age/occult/spiritualist. The 'Abraham' spoken of is a 'spirit guide' and not related to the biblical Abraham. As another review said, a good piece of marketing! If you have any fear of God, I would avoid this book completely. Only given 5 stars as no-one wants to read bad reviews in general.

Compulsive Reading.

A book that should become compulsive reading for those who seek a better understanding of behaviour patterns and how to enjoy life generally.Excellent.

A real gem

I bought this book after reading an article by Geneen in Oprah magazine. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and couldn't recommend it highly enough. It really resonated with me and although I am not overweight (and it would be easy to dismiss the book as only for overweight people), what Geneen wrote about spoke volumes to me. The idea that how we treat food reveals so much about ourselves is a very worthy exploration and inquiry for me.<br /><br />I felt I was drinking this book in as I read it - absorbing Geneen's wisdom. I have bought it for a dear friend who does have a struggle with her weight and I am buying it for others too - who both are and are not 'overweight' because I think it is a very special book.<br /><br />If you are on Facebook, I recommend becoming a fan of Geneen on there as she posts little nuggeets of wisdom almost daily and I get a lot of those posts too!

Memories of Jonathan Livingston

I first read Jonathan Livingston Seagull as a teenager, sneaking my brother's copy of the book from his room when he was home from college, and it made a lasting impression on me. <br /><br />It is so easy to be one of the crowd, to never stand out, but occasionally there is one person (or gull) whom the spirit moves, who perserveres despite all opposition, and so finds their own heaven. I recommend this book to anyone, wether they have found their heaven or not (yet!).

Calming and inspiring

A great book for introducing basic and practical concepts for calming the mind and keeping things in perspective. It is obviously rooted in the Buddhist tradition, but wholly accessible to those of all or no faiths, with no heavy religious thesis. This has really helped me take some of those tiny first steps to change the way I approach life, and I constantly go back to it to re-read different sections - sometimes for inspiration and motivation, sometimes for pleasure. Highly recommended as a starting point for anyone who wants to consider bringing some calm and space into their lives.

A Must Read

This is a fantastic book, whilst it gives a great overview of all the info in David's previous works much new information is added, an essential purchases even for those who have his other works, and if you don't your in for a real journey.

Life-changing book

Anyone who wants to change his/her life must read this book! I have read a quarter of it and my mindset has totally changed. I am now 100% positive about my future, if not 150%.

Stress relief advice - and it works

Highly recommended for anyone going through periods of stress, pain or illness. The basic technique is mindfulness meditation which means being aware of what is happening in the moment aided by focusing on the breath. There are a range of very practical exercises that can be used. All it takes is discipline. By sitting, lying or standing you can become aware of your inner life and listen to what is going on over time - not judging but observing. By doing this on a regular basis without expectations you can begin to change your life and your reactions to stress, pain, anxiety or illness or indeed any circumstance. The author - Jon Kabat-Zinn - uses the techniques detailed in this book in his Stress Reduction Programme at the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre. (There are CDs available).<br /><br />The key words are 'breath awareness', 'body-scan', 'yoga', 'mindfulness in the present moment', 'listening within'.<br /><br />What is 'mindfulness'? - It is being totally aware of everything in the present moment without energy being wasted on thoughts of the past or future or any habitual conditioning from authority figures. <br /><br />The whole programme helps an individual to face the inevitable changes in life with a more open accepting attitude and so lessens habitual reactivity. Once you become mindful of how you approach life and how you react to circumstances then you can begin to change conditioned responses and by doing so realise that you can become the master of your own life whatever life throws at you.<br /><br />Worth a read. Worth practising mindfulness whatever activity you are involved in. Worth sharing.

a definite must

Very informative way to look at life experiences and bring out the best in yourself in every area.<br /><br />Everyone should read this book - thank you so much Robin Sharma your an inspiration !!

An amusing read

I found this book to be amusing and kept me interested throughout. My only recommendation to anybody planning to buy, would be to take the book with a pinch of salt.