Living with Joy: Keys to Personal Power and Spiritual Transformation (Earth Life Series, 1)

I titled it the way I did because this book does definitely help you to come away empowered on how to increase the happiness in all areas of your life. Many people from all walks of life are going to benefit from this book because of the information that it contains regardless of how happy you are in your life (whether you are still learning to be happy or you are already super happy). Some of the helpful chapters contained in this uplifting book are about living in higher purpose and recognizing life purpose. You may want to keep a pen, paper, and/or highlighter handy for information that is going to resonate with you depending what path you are currently on in your life. I must be considerate of all who are interested in the book, but have yet to read it so I am going to share a couple of my favorite excerpts from the book. My first favorite passages are on page 183(the chapter about living in higher purpose) where it reads: Manifesting is a matter of trusting and believing in yourself, and holding that vision in front of you(the first sentence of the last paragraph)You are often tested by the universe to see how much you believe in your vision. Every goal is reachable if you keep working on it. (also in the last paragragh on page 183 of the living in higher purpose chapter).My second favorite passages are on page 191 of the recognizing life purpose chapter that read:There is often a time lag between the new thought and the having it that confuses and stops many people from continuing to think of the new.So past thoughts may still affect you for a while, even as you change your thinking. Within two to three months, however, the new thoughts will have gained momentum and will have created new outer forms to match. I felt the urge to mention these passages taken from the book because they resonate to me (and I am sure others who read the book) how important it is to believe in your dreams regardless of how long they take to manifest. Living with Joy also gives helpful information on how the bigger the dream that you have, the more time that it may take due to the internal changes that are going to have to occur first. The book contains fun excercises and information regarding stimulating the internal changes needed to put you on the path of joy and increasing your receptiveness to attract what you desire. There is going to be others who read the book and discover many other helpful passages and healing information contained in the book. Last, but not least, the other favorite information that I got from this book was how important it was to honor yourself as a unique individual and avoid comparing yourself as better or less than when it comes to how others are doing in their life. Yes, I am aware that countless others may know this, but I enjoyed being reminded of this because I live in an area where it is sometimes too easy to let others define you by what you do. Please understand that I am happy and appreciative where I live, but the first thing I did discover when I moved to the D.C. area is that it is all too common for many people to ask your occupation as a condition of defining you. I quickly learned to avoid comparing myself to others and just be the best that I can be. However,it is always good to read a helpful and cheerful book (such as Living with Joy) on why it is important to your own overall happiness to go within yourself to discover your highest path, and compare your life to that (also found in the recognizing your life purpose chapter). This book is very important to purchase if you have even the slightest concern and/or determination to increase the happiness and joy in all areas of your life and those who surround you.

Extremely useful and interesting authentic-seeming documented insights. Reminds me of Edgar Cayce's perceptions and talents. To this late to learn biggest lessons well worth reading book by a super sensitive author

It would be difficult to write a concise review that describes the significance of this book in my life or its potential for yours.I first read Living With Joy in the 1990's, having "found" it as I was leaving a 20 year experience in evangelical Christianity. I had found the latter too confining, and so prescriptive as to not allow me to "work out my own salvation," (to borrow from the New Testament). While I had experienced some very deep spiritual things in my Christian walk, it left me feeling over-regulated, where I was expected to conform to dogma. And as orthodox Christian dogma came to seem less and less likely for me, I came to discover that the spiritual world was much broader than that.Living With Joy was one of the first books I read that was not in the self-reinforcing mold of popular Christian writings. It immediately captured me with the gentle tone and spirit. While Sanaya describes her writings as the channeled message of Orin, a being of light, she also makes it very clear from the outset that it's OK to embrace only the parts that fit for you, and not struggle over those that do not. That gentle, respectful and loving tone permeates all her work.At the time I first read this book, I could not have imagined how it would be possible to live in joy as the normal state of affairs. But pieces of this book have stayed with me, and I have returned to it over and over during the last 20+ years. One of the simple truths she shares is, "Think Higher Thoughts." As you do, you'll realize that the only thing standing in the way between you and a life of joy is YOU! We have all been so conditioned that we cannot find our hearts, we are busy executing all the obligatory activities, including religious activities.I won't review the content here- others have done plenty of that. I'll simply tell you that this is one of my core books that I return to over and over. In fact, quite "coincidentally," I started re-reading another of her books tonight, "Spiritual Growth." I also recently gave a copy of Living in Joy to one of my clients when he expressed interest in moving toward joy.Frankly, if the subject draws you, just buy it. Ignore the bits that bother you, and embrace those that resonate. You will be blessed, and you will be inclined to move forward in your spiritual growth and living far more of your life in joy.P.S. It IS possible to live in joy. I've moved from perhaps one day in 14 to now enjoying 12 or 13 out of 14 days being fully joyful. This book is where my path began!

Love the layout with questions (playsheets), daily practice suggestions and affirmations.

Después de leer muchos libros de crecimiento espiritual, despertar de la conciencia, espiritualidad… Éste me está encantando, incluso aquellos capítulos en los que pensaba “bah, esto va a ser más de lo mismo” encuentras joyas.Lo recomiendo muchisimo.

Easy to read and very uplifting words. Instantly lifts up your Vibration. Thank you so much for creating this masterpiece.

The must have book to beautify your life in every way.

Sans plus.