There was a stranger who came up to me and looked at me with both sadness and pity in her eyes.
She asked me, "Is this really a problem for you?"
Anyone who would ask this question, and especially to a stranger, in my opinion, probably is in denial of his or her need for greater self-expression - this is what this book is about.
Who wouldn't be looking to be a better listener; more compassionate; and fully in this moment?
We are all bombarded with social scripts; childhood expectations; and unfinished past business.
And we deserve to be more alive, more fully in the present moment, regardless of our interlocutor's beliefs.
As we grow, we search for greater peace of mind, while we experience new "opportunities."
This book is about finding peace of mind, out of healthy choices.
One of the most valuable affirmations in this book, simply stated is, "I am worth it!"
When one says this, out loud, 10 times in the morning, then 10 times in the evening; and it is said enthusiastically, you experience more breakthroughs in your life than you have even considered making.
Read this book to reaffirm your right to honor your potential and celebrate everything that you are.
She brings greater understanding to the reader about how to develop TRUE self-esteem. Alot of different books I had read, mis-lead the reader into thinking that self-esteem is developed by externalizing our happiness... (ie. lose weight, get an education, learn a talent or language, get a new hair, buy a new dress...) All these things draw our gaze "outwards". But many people develop these outward attributes, and still feel miserable... (ie. Whitney Houston... beautiful, talented, rich, famous, but challenged with drug addiction and an unhealthy love relationship)
Sharon makes the reader realize that self-esteem is found by connecting to our inner self (or inner child). This inner child is the repository of self-worth (page 23).
There are many things explained in this book that helps the reader understand himself/herself and how to overcome our negative tendencies.
Just a wonderful book. ... By connecting to our Essence/Inner Child/Psyche through feelings, we develop TRUE SELF-WORTH.
I have been doing what these books have told me to do, and the changes in my life are incredible and quite dramatic. ...