5 comments about Spilling Open: The Art of Becoming Yourself.

1. Sabrina Ward Harrison writes with intention, inspiring one to think and feel more deeply. Her work is creative, artistic, spiritual and intelligent. She writes-creates with a thoughtful balance. The only challenge is, at times, being able to read what she has written as it is overlaid on photography and collage.



2. I was given a copy of this book when I was twenty and it honestly changed my life. It made me realize that I wasn't alone in the thoughts, doubts, fears, and "aches of inadequacy" that I was going through. This book is an open heart spilled onto the page/canvas and any young woman going through life with any amount of uncertainty and lonliness will benefit tremendously from just being with this book.



3. best book everywhere..i take it everywhere with me, its a wake up call to life i think/



4. As an Artist and a Graphic designer I found this book abolutely inspiring. It encouraged me to create my own journal which has become a major part of my creative process. This is a great way to put ideas together and from there find answers about my work and myself.



5. Sabrina Ward Harrison has always been a huge source of inspiration for me, and I turn to her books over and over again for inspiration, beauty, honesty and layers of intriguing details. A wonderful gift of yourself and anyone in your life interested in the art of becoming their most authentic selves.

5 comments about The Age of Speed: Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now World.

1. The book has some interesting insights but presents them in a pop culture manner, and the pace of the book is perhaps more suited to a speech by the author than readers who actually enjoy more challenging books....



2. Olympic-speed skier turned business consultant (and "Speaker Hall of Fame" inductee) Vince Poscente reveals "for everyone feeling trampled by the speed of life and business, how to get ahead of the rush once and for all." He identifies four behavioral profiles: Jets (the best), Bottle Rockets, Zeppelins and Balloons.
   Rarely have I seen a book that offers so little content for a $22 hardcover list price. The 232 pages are padded with 44 full-page chapter and section headings and full-page quotes like "We drown ourselves in trivia and excess." It also contains space-filling "Fast Facts" like "Thirty-six people died when the 804-foot Hindenberg exploded and crashed into the ground in 1937. It was filled with more than seven million cubic feet of hydrogen" and "Reverend Run of Run-DMC is Russell's little brother." Page 12 offers a half-page definition of a Mach number.
   After reading a few banal observations (for example, Technology has made life busier and more complicated and Blackberries have the potential to erode productivity) I reviewed the index to find anecdotes on a few companies of interest and then returned this book to the library. This material might support a solid oral presentation but has been stretched far too thin for this medium.



3. About two chapters into this book I realized that the build up that I was hoping for was not going to come. I buckled down and kept an open mind that I might be able to grab some substance in the following chapters. This never quite happened.
   
   The play on scientific studies and company examples barely scratched the surface. I don't recall more than one given example of any single point.



4. A waste of paper and ink...and my time. I, too, got it at the airport. As I read it, I kept hoping for some "meat", but it was all fluff. Don't waste YOUR time. Don't buy this book. Don't even check it out from the library.
   P.S. I think reading it actually caused my IQ to get lower. Save yourself! Step away from this book using all the speed you can muster!



5. If you need to read one book to help you take charge of your life, work, and leisure, this is that book. And you should read it NOW. Vince Poscente's "The Age of Speed - Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now World" was written to be read now. Today. Not next month, not next year, because by then, seeing how quickly information tools and technology are evolving and shaping our existence, countless opportunities would've passed.
   
   Poscente lays the foundation of "The Age of Speed" by analyzing man's inherent desire for more from life, the human need to do more with this onrush of technological gizmos, complicated by the fear of stress and busy-ness. He goes on to explain that embracing speed in work and everyday life does not mean sacrificing quality, cost, or peace of mind; and that multi-tasking is actually counterproductive. In a series of real-world examples, he expounds on the four profiles that define how embracing or resisting speed can lead to success or failure. He guides you into determining which profile describes you.
   
   One of the countless crucial points (and "aha!" statements) Poscente delivers in The Age of Speed is a formula for the achievement of one's goals. He stresses that being flexible, sleek, and aligned to an authentic purpose guarantees success. He also likens taking advantage of speed to the philosophy of Aikido. These points are all explained surprisingly clearly in this fast-paced and easy-to-comprehend book.
   
   Most of Poscente's chapters are enhanced by facts, data, and trends surrounding companies and individuals who embraced (or resisted) speed. But the best part of the book is the last two sections: "Applications" and "Tips and Tricks from the Age of Speed." Undoubtedly, this book will challenge your perception of the hectic world we now live in, and inspire you with ways to pursue a more productive and more fulfilling role in it. - Ruby Bayan, [...]

5 comments about 17 Lies That Are Holding You Back and the Truth That Will Set You Free.

1. For those of you that are into personal development and self improvement, I have to tell you about a book that I just finished reading it at 12:30 at night that I could not put it down. It is without a question the most powerfully simplistic, compelling and motivating book next to the Bible that I have ever read. For those who are interested, you can buy it used on Amazon.com for $3.00, and if you cannot afford it, email me your address, and I will buy it for you and mail it to you.



2. I have the cds; it was so effective for me to hear this on my headphones as opposed to reading. Absolutely fantastic, extremely helpful.



3. Near page 150 (varies with different editions), the author writes, "raising your self-esteem is up to you. You can build self-esteem in a prison cell, in solitary confinement even. It does not depend on the thoughts or actions of other human beings."
   
   I'd like to know that source for that info. Surveys done with women show that more than 3/4ths of women rely on a romantic partner to increase their self-esteem. Pulling one's self up by one's own bootstraps is more than a physical impossibility; it's also mighty tough if you've never heard good things about yourself.
   
   That aside, the book does have some pearls of wisdom and it was an enjoyable read. It didn't get bogged down in too much detail or too many anecdotes, but had a good blend of stories, humor, poignant insights and inspirational ideas.



4. This was a horrible book. I bought this audio book because of all the positive feedback that I read. I listened to it and could not believe what an idiot the author is. He goes on and on about things he thinks he knows something about and therefore considers himself an expert. He is so full of himself and boring. His monotone voice is enough to make you want to shoot yourself.
   
   The only truth that will set you free is to know that this audio book isn't worth a darn and that the author is making a fortune spreading his bull around.



5. If you're a business owner or about to be one, this is in the the top 10 of what I recommend you read 1st and immediately. It will save you lots of time, money, and spare you many headaches. 80% of businesses fail--this will help ensure you're in the other 20%

5 comments about Learn How To Think Positively.

1. I was skeptic at first and a bit scared to try self hypnosis. A friend of mine who is a psychotherapist recommended Glenn Harrold hypnotherapy CDs. I am so glad that I bought this CD. It is very well done, a perfect combination of sound effects, music and Glen Harrold's voice will guide to to a state of deep mental and physical relaxation. A number of post hypnotic suggestions and affirmations are given during the hypnotic session to help the listener to think more positively. I was amazed at the changes in my mental state and the more positive outlook which I gained after only three sessions.



2. I have bought several hypnosis CD's and this is the best by far! I am a licensed Hypnotherapist and at first I have to say I wasn't that crazy about it. My girlfriend had also gotten this CD - anyway after buying several different CD's and listening to different hypnotherapists I really have to agree with my friend - he is absolutely the BEST! I love his soothing voice and the suggests are perfect. I bought a Christopher Love CD on hypnosis - forget! The man must have been in a hurry, because he spoke way too rapidly and if that wasn't bad enough, his music overpowered his voice a lot of the times. Glenn Harrold's voice is fantastic and relaxing - he takes his time and the music is barely audiable. Wonderful!!!!



3. This tape left me feeling very positive, optimistic, and stress free. I love Glen Harold's hypnosis tapes. I have now purchased all his hypnosis tapes. They all accomplish what they say they do. Buy this tape if you have had a hard day and feel beaten up by the events of the day - this is the tape will leave you feeling joyous and uplifted.



4. I have come to the realization that True Thinking is an art form. What is, you may ask, "True Thinking"? True Thinking is the conscious and deliberate act of raising your thoughts up from the mundane to the Holy and the Divine. I'm not talking about religion when I speak of those terms, I'm speaking from a place/a space of Spirit. If I simply spoke from a religious point of view, I would not be practicing "True Thinking" since True Thinking involves getting out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary.
   
   I love Glenn Harrold's CDs. I love how matter-of-fact he is when he is speaking. It's not abrasive. It's not rude. It's just a clear certainty that he knows of what he is talking about and who he is talking to. He's not addressing your personality...he's speaking right to your soul...he's speaking to that person within you that remembers who you really are.
   
   We can say that we are "learning" to think positively, but what we are really doing is "unlearning". All of us - and I mean ALL of us - were born Pure, Innocent, and Undefiled. But once we left the womb, we begin to learn very, very quickly about the "ways of the world". In short, we develop an ego.
   
   Now the ego isn't such a bad thing...it's akin to a car...it can take us places that we want to be, but just as we don't identify ourselves with the car we drive - well, some of us do - we don't have to identify with ego and this is the beauty of Glenn Harrold's work. He is going into these sessions with a knowing that there is something within you NOW that desires to come forth.
   
   I am reminded of a story abut Michelangelo. Someone asked him how he created the beautiful sculptures that he was quickly becoming known for. He looked at that person rather surprised and said, "God created the sculpture within the stone. I am merely setting it free..."
   
   This is exactly what you are doing when you listen to Glenn's CDs, when you are striving to engage in True Thinking, when the religionists say (but not necessarily mean) to live in a state of constant prayer...it is putting all of your focus on the Higher Things of Life.
   
   You can read this and get inspired and go your merry way in your car and somebody cuts you off. Now, the question is not whether or not you will react, because you will but the question becomes, how fast do you get back on track? Do you let this person - who obviously wasn't thinking, and I mean this literally as well as metaphorically, ruin your day? Or do you use it as yet another opoortunity to engage in True Thinking?
   
   You may come to this CD wanting to learn something new. What you will ultimately do is unlearn and let that which you truly are come forth. Our inner nature is too bright to be negative and you may know some "negative types"...you may even think you are one, but, I tell you a mystery...in the twinkling of an eye, we can rise up and take the reigns of True Power and be ourselves.
   
   I know you will enjoy this CD and I know that you will join with me as well as thousands - possibly millions of others - who are interested in transforming this world one thought at a time.
   
   Now, go be who you are and shine your Light.
   
   Peace and Blessings,
   john 'the Light Coach'



5. I've bought this CD a month ago, now. I've commited myself to listen to it first thing in the morning and before I go to bed at night. I have never been a "meditation fan", actually I was always pretty skeptical of things like "meditation". The thing is my best friend is a meditation "freak". We've recently read a book about it on our book club (Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert)and suddenly there were too many people talking about the advantages of "listening to your soul". Anyway, in times of "recession", there has been so much pressure all around, that I just decided to give it a try. I went online, started some researches on different CDs and the title for this one: "Think Positive" called my attention. I've suffered with PMS since I was a Teen. I mean, I've always thought I become someone completely opposite from myself the days prior to my period. Oscilating from happy to sad in seconds, and not being able to maintain my "positive" atitude at life, which I usually do. That was very annoying to me. Women that suffers PMS Syntomns know what I am talking about. You do not want to feel negative, but somehow your hormones or whatever it is, just insists that you have to feel miserable, so that was me before. Like I said, this is my first period that I am using the CD Think Positive as my "treatment" and so far the results are just UNBELIEVABLE! This thing works! I've had a complete change of humor on my pre-period days! I'm actually feeling POSITIVE! It's doing me so fine, that I decided to write a review on this product, so that other people could feel like I do: "FEEL MOTIVATED AND INSPIRED"! It is working for me!

5 comments about Single: The Art of Being Satisfied, Fulfilled and Independent.

1. I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. Not only is it a heartwarming, motivational tool, but it is also an easy read. I couldn't put it down. It made me laugh and smile and be thankful for the single experience.



2. Recently single, for the first time, I bought this book looking for something a little uplifting and encouraging; and that's what it is. There's lots of quotes to inspire, and "Try this" suggestion areas to keep you busy and on your way. Definately a must for people looking for a quick and productive read!



3. I don't write reviews, but I have to write a review for this book. This book was awesome. I found myself single and alone for the first time in 9 years. I was scared, hopeless, and at a complete loss. This book really helped me get my thoughts in order. It helped me overcome the fear of being single. I truly am finding ways to love life, but more importantly love myself. I highly recommend this book. In fact, I am buying a copy for one of my friends that is the most negative person I know. I am hoping it will help her like it helped me.



4. I never write reviews on books unless they really moved me, and this one certainly did that. I did not want to put it down! So comforting and a real amazing read if you have just gotten out of a relationship or have been on you own for awhile. This book really puts things in perspective and makes you view your life in a whole different way. I couldn't help but feel like the author was like my mother or older sister of some sort giving me advice to really loving and appreciating the life that I have right in front of me. I have recommended it to all of my single girlfriends as abook of wisdom and guidance through all the hard times we have endured. I personally have had a hard time getting over the stigma of being single, thinking I will never be loved and if I am alone then I am nobody. Its hard to really look at the brighter side of things when all you see is happy couples hand-holding every where you look, but there are other amazing joys in life as well that you can do when you are forced to be alone.
   I really, really loved this book. I cannot recommend it enough!



5. I am not a single. I have a wonderful boyfriend. He loves me; he spoils me; he is caring and sensitive; he is everything a woman can dream of. The connection between me and him is great.
   
   However, I still feel trapped inside over the past pain in my childhood. I am still struggling. I don't believe and I don't feel that a man can make me feel happy if I cannot make myself happy. I ordered this book right before I met him, but I just started to read it now because I felt bored lately. This book helped me overcome a lot of fears I had and I am still having. I mean it is so important for you to overcome those fears that hold your back and that stop you from becoming the best you can. After dealing with your emotions well, everything will become so easy!!!!

5 comments about Fat, Stupid, Ugly: One Woman's Courage to Survive.

1. There is no doubt that this woman's story needs to be told. Unfortunately, the way it is told doesn't match what is being said. The first half of the book reads like a college entrance essay, with the themes reiterated over and over and over. Finally, halfway through, when Debrah creates A Place Called Home, the book picks up the pace and moves forward with incredible stories and anecdotes. Ultimately the story is triumphant, encouraging and inspiring.



2. What an incredible story of turning one's life around and making a difference in the world. Deborah Constance's stamina and creativity are remarkable, as is her survival in the face of extraordinary life challenges. While it would have been good to learn more about Ms. Constance's underlying psychology, the straightforward writing style may be a reflection of her need to do rather than to analyze. This book is accessible to all readership levels (except, of course, children).



3. For most of us, good self-esteem and good self image drives us to do great things ... make more money, create a home for our family, be the best kind of person we can be, and do right in the world. But for Debrah Constance, not having any self-esteem and being labeled "Fat Stupid Ugly" pushed her to help a displaced community deal with life's hardest issues -- drug addictions, gang violence, single parenting, school drop outs, and death. Debrah is the founder of "A Place Called Home," a South Central Los Angeles youth center that provides at risk children, ages nine to twenty, with a secure, positive family environment where they an regain hope and belief, earn trust and self-respect and learn skills to lead to a productive life. Debrah's memoir chronicles her life as an abused child who thought so little of herself she endured deep psychological and emotional problems, drug and drinking addictions and abusive relationships throughout her life. After a life long struggle with her poor self image, she found a way to change her pattens, get help for her drug/alcohol problems and give back to children who have lost hope. This is an amazing person. I found hope and direction for my own life after reading it. I hope I get an opportunity to meet her one day so I can thank her. Her story belongs on the Oprah show so that other people can learn that even when the most unfortunate situation occurs ... there is hope. Thank you Debrah!



4. As a psychologist, I am always astonished at what people can transcend. Debrah Constance's telling of her life story in her own words is witness to this fact. I found "Fat, Stupid, Ugly" extremely inspiring. It gave me pause. It gave me the opening for further introspection into my own life. The questions are always the same: Who am I? Where am I going? What am I doing? It seems to me to be truly awake, these questions must be posed time and time again. In my 61 years I have found this to be so.
   
   "Fat, Stupid, Ugly" is a disturbing book that provokes us to think beyond the surface of our day-to-day lives. I thank Debrah for this book; it is a gift to all of us. She is remarkable. Our lives can be so difficult and some of us have dramatic and cataclysmic events befalling us. Debrah tells us about the major obstacles in her life and that the battle is worth it in the end. It brings us to our ultimate truths. Debrah's story reminds us that the work is never done, the job never quite complete. We are all on our way back home is how I see it. And on the way back we meet each other and hopefully shed a little light on the task at hand. Thank you, Debrah. The light shines brightly.



5. i felt this book was not only written horribly, but this woman just came across as immature and self centered, despite her horrible childhood. the entire time i was just annoyed by her. i felt that the whole book was just a bunch of reiterating and repeating. i DO NOT suggest this book to anyone.

5 comments about Empowered by Empathy : 25 Ways to Fly in Spirit.

1. Some of things are long winded and not all that well explained, such as some of the exercises. I got the impression that you sort of had to understand things a bit more to really get use out of some of the exercises. Unfortunately, shutting it off and turning it back on isn't quite as simple as she'd have you believe. My empathy is very ingrained in me and I still have trouble doing it without the aid of my guides, and I'm far more advanced now. BUT... it is a wonderful book for beginning to understand more about a latent gift I didn't realize I had.



2. There are few books out there that both inspire and inform at the same time. With each sentence, I kept nodding my head in approval because it all applied to me. As I read the part on emotional onneness and emotional intuition, I could not help getting teary eyed because for the first time I had an explanation for what I had. I was not abnormal, or an emotional wreck. I had a gift all along and I did not even know it. Also the fact that it is written by one who has actually been there is a a sigh of relief because you are not alone. I recommend this book to anyone who believes that empathy might be a part of their every day life, and I hope it is as much a blessing to you as it was to me.



3. Over the years I'd hear comments like "you're so empathic", but I know now that I didn't really understand what empathy was - what it wasn't - and how to use it wisely or turn it off. In reading Empowered by Empathy I began to understand the differing styles of empathy. And most importantly I recognized myself as an untrained empath.
   The teachable moment for me was when my neighbor and I were talking and I began rubbing my right knee as it had begun to ache. I asked (silently) Is this MY pain? If not, I don't want it. And remarkably, the pain left. Now I have tools to protect myself from the moods and pains of others or I can use the information to assist if and when appropriate. I have choices that I did not know I had. This book Empowered by Empathy is aptly named. I highly recommend it to empower your life!



4. A decent book; I especially liked the Aura bounce & aura rub. Not enough information on using technology or crystals to protect yourself. FYI though, there is plenty of free material out there which is just as good and won't cost you, like Dr. Michael Smith's Inner Power material at his website.



5. This book taught me more about myself than I had ever known. I kept stopping while reading with amazement, so much of it resonated with my own struggles, I got answers to a lot of questions I did not even know I needed to ask.

2 comments about The EQ Difference: A Powerful Plan for Putting Emotional Intelligence to Work.

1. Adele B.Lynn, who helped us find honor, has now given us the platform on which to build honorable leadership: emotional intelligence. Others have written on the subject before, but Lynn gives us practical information, exercises and examples that can be put to use in our relationships at work or at home. No leader should be without this well written, relevant handbook.



2. There are many books on emotional intelligence. What makes this book distinct is that it contains a model for developing emotional intelligence.
   As much as I have already read on the topic, Adele's self-coaching model has helped me develop a much greater awareness of myself and ways in which I can improve in the development of the competencies associated with emotional intelligence.
   
   This book is absolutely essential reading for people engaged in consulting and management development. I have made this required reading in my work as an executive coach. Her work has had such an impact on me personally that I do not hesitate to ask my clients to read it.

5 comments about Life's Too Short!: Pull The Plug On Self-Defeating Behavior And Turn On The Power Of Self-Esteem.

1. This is a book to consume in one evening, and while it seems very slight and superficial, I found it rather effective as a self-esteem booster. Twerski uses case-studies to illustrate his point about how we defeat and degrade ourselves. The problem is that it's difficult to break these habits of thought.



2. This is an excellent book, once again showcasing Dr. Twerski's gifted understanding of human behavior and his masterful ability to translate the complex building blocks in life into understandable, recognizable, and workable terms. This book transcends hope and places clear, easy to follow solutions at our feet. The vignettes are rich in character and Dr. Twerski's personal experiences validate his expert insights. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this book as a gift for anyone because it is a power-packed very easy read.



3. This is very basic human potential material for people very new to self-examination.



4. The book opened my eyes! Every time I turned the page, I thought I was reading about me. Truly awesome! This is my 1st Book, of Rabbi Twerski's, that I have read - I plan to read more of them.



5. In this practical, supportive and instructive work, Dr Twerski points out that self-defeating behaviour is a result of low-self esteem and not lack of ability.
   Through some of the case studies of the more than 40 000 people he has assisted over the years, and humorous but instructive cartoons, the author explains how this is, and how it can be overcome.
   Dr Twerski explains how if we expect rejection we will interpret all that happens as rejection and will behave in a way that precipitates rejection, so that we can blame our own behaviour, instead of believing it is due to something intrinsic to ourselves (which of course it is not).
   Once we realize that we are of beauty and value we will not allow ourselves to be marred and damaged, and it is never too late to reverse the effects of self-destructive behaviour.
   
   Once we know that insulting remarks are not true we are more able to not let them hurt us.
   Once we feel good about ourselves, uncomplimentary remarks can be much more easily dismissed and and certainly need not make us feel worse about ourselves. Dr Twerski deals with fear of failure and what is known as "fear of happiness":
   "It is hard to believe that there are people who dread enjoying life. Some people have a sense of foreboding. They are afraid that if they enjoy things something terrible will happen. Consequently, they consciously or unconsciously torment themselves or deprive themselves of pleasure.
   They may feel so undeserving of good fortune that they anticipate misery. Sometimes this is tied to a religious belief in a punitive god who is going to punish them for being bad. Those who think they are bad expect to be punished. Sometimes they do not have a concept of a loving god, or if they do they may think of themselves as so unworthy that even G-D could not love them".
   
   Dr Twerski deals with the symptoms and causes of depression, and points out that he has never come across a substance abuser who has not suffered from a low self-esteem before they fell into alcoholism/addiction.
   
   Dr Twerski believes that at the core of every human being there is nucleus of pride, dignity and self-respect...at some point in a persons life, there is a breakthrough and the individual at least has a momentary awareness of his or her dignity and self-worth.
   
   This book is highly recommended.

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