BKMT READING GUIDES
You Can Create An Exceptional Life
by Louise Hay, Cheryl Richardson
Hardcover : 192 pages
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For countless people, the words of Louise Hay have served as a beacon, leading them out of the darkness of despair and into the light of a better life. Cheryl Richardson is one of the many individuals whom Louise has greatly influenced . . . before going on to become a ...
Introduction
For countless people, the words of Louise Hay have served as a beacon, leading them out of the darkness of despair and into the light of a better life. Cheryl Richardson is one of the many individuals whom Louise has greatly influenced . . . before going on to become a best-selling author herself.
So what happens when these two combine their collective wisdom into one book?
The result is what you're now holding in your hands. As Louise and Cheryl engage in a series of empowering and intimate conversations, you'll feel as if you're simultaneously having lunch with your best friends and also attending a master class put on by two leaders of the self-empowerment movement.
As they travel throughout North America and Europe together, Louise and Cheryl discuss a wide range of topics, including the importance of loving ourselves and our bodies; aging consciously; bringing true prosperity and abundance to the world; manifesting positive relationships?both with family and friends and in the workplace; and facing death in a dignified and peaceful way.
These two amazing women are living proof that the spiritual principles they discuss in these pages really work. As you read, you'll discover that you, too, have the ability to create an exceptional life!
Discussion Questions
From the publisher:(1) One of the things Louise really stresses in the book is that the beginning of our day sets the tone for our lives. Do you find this to be the case? How can you go about changing your morning routine to start your day on a positive tone.
(2) Imagine what the world would be like if we were in a very practical way incorporating some of these exercises into our families, into our school system, etc. When we're doing that we're not only influencing the life of the children and the life of the family, but the life of the classroom, the life of the workplace, the life of daycare--it's actually the most powerful and profound work that we can do to change the state of the planet and you get it when you start practicing it in your own life. In what ways do you think you could incorporate some of these steps into various aspects of your daily life, your family’s daily life, your daily work life, your daily social life?
(3) Key recurring themes that are discussed in the book include the following:
• Simplicity—focusing on small, simple, and manageable steps instead of making things complicated.
• Optimism—putting attention and energy toward solutions rather than focusing on problems.
• Patience—experiencing the journey fully and consciously rather than rushing to achieve a particular result.
• Trust—learning to trust Life by seeing the perfection and opportunity for growth in all our experiences.
• Growth—viewing life as a classroom where we use our experiences as catalysts for change and self-realization.
• Service—focusing more on how we can best encourage and assist those in need, as opposed to getting lost in our own personal vision and quest for success.
• Action—making a commitment to show up and walk through the doors that Life opens for us on our journey.
• Faith—being willing to take chances and keep moving forward without knowing the outcome.
• Magnetism—developing and tapping into the ability to attract what we need by putting (and keeping) ourselves in the right state of mind.
Focusing on each of these in turn, can you point to different times in your life when acting in this way made significant improvements in your life?
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Official web site for the book
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Author Louise Hay's web site
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Author Cheryl Richardson's web site
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Notes From the Author to the Bookclub
Note from one of the authors: by Louise Hay For many years one of my affirmations has been: Only good lies before me. It is a comforting thought that wipes out all fear of the future and allows me to wake up each day with confidence, feeling at ease. I am often delighted and even amazed to observe how Life brings my next good adventure to me. That is how I felt when I heard that Reid Tracy, the CEO of Hay House, was cooking up a scheme to have Cheryl and me produce a book together. A huge smile lit up my face as the idea penetrated my consciousness with possibilities. At first, I had many questions: What would we write about? How would we blend our two styles? Since we live so far apart, would Life give us enough together time? But soon I realized that Life could not have come up with such a good idea without covering all the bases. And cover the bases it did. Cheryl and I found ourselves in various cities, both here and abroad, with the perfect amount of time to lay out a chapter or two. And when we weren’t together, we would Skype—often in our pajamas, with our hair and makeup au naturel—and it was as if we were in the same room. Cheryl and I have both made phenomenally positive changes in our lives, and we want to share what we’ve learned with you. All of us can improve the quality of our lives if we practice the art of self-care and train our minds to think thoughts that make us feel good. When we do, we attract delightful experiences that enrich our lives. The idea Cheryl and I had was to present these methods in the easiest possible way so that you could, step-by-step, learn how to have peace of mind—to live worry free in a healthy body, with a comfortable income, while enjoying your relationships. Ultimately, we wanted to show you how to move from feeling like a victim to being the creator of an enjoyable life. As you read this book chapter by chapter, you will notice your shoulders relaxing, your brow lines smoothing out, and your tension and fearfulness dissolving as you realize that there is a better way to live.Book Club Recommendations
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