Book Reading for January
Hello fellow readers,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I wish you success and fulfilment of dreams and desires in all areas of your life in 2009 and beyond.
Being a new year, most will sit down and make resolutions, a list of what they want to achieve by the end of the year; come rain, sun or high waters!
However, it is safe to say that, our attitude and outlook as we approach the 'work' and 'walk' we have in front of us this year, will make a huge difference, and further release us into our respective destiny.
To start any tasks and indeed a new phase of life; a new year, it is important that we approach it with a renewed and positive attitude. The phrase "You cannot pour new wine into old wine skins comes to mind here"
With that in mind, the book readings for this month encourage us to embrace a new and improved attitude, so that we can indeed become better individuals, better equipped for the work and walk in hand.
This month, we will be consuming two books.
The first book we will be reading is: The Power of Positive Thinking
Brief synopsis:
The underlying sentiment - that a positive attitude and faith in yourself attracts success and happiness - has had a profound effect in the personal development of millions of people. While it is fashionable these days to mock simple sentiments like 'maintain a positive attitude', no alternative has ever had such a dramatic impact in the development or transformation of individuals.
The second book we will be consuming is : Become a Better You
Brief Synopsis:
Joel Osteen offers seven simple yet profound action steps that will help readers discover the better things they were born for... their individual purpose and destiny. As charming and passionate on the page as he is in person, Osteen incorporates key biblical principles, devotions, and personal testimonies that will uplift and enlighten readers. He speaks directly to the hearts and concerns of people from every walk of life. People love Joel Osteen--they love to be in his presence, to hear him speak, and to read what he's written--they just can't get enough of him.
Become a Better You will encourage and inspire readers to reach their full, unique and God given potential.
We will be consuming the books above from 01/01/2009 to 31/01/2009
Happy reading and learning. Remember, you are only as powerful and equipped for the journey ahead, by the amount of wisdom and knowledge you have.
Knowledge is power, wisdom is golden!
I look forward to reading your comments.
Best Wishes
Remi
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The Power of Positive Thinking
Norman Vincent Peale - My review.
Knowing I could manage to read only one book per month I decided to read the first of the two suggested books for January. My expectation was that this would be another 'self help' book focusing on how to succeed at work. My approach was to read one chapter per day giving myself one day to reflect on what I had read.
Upon reading the book I was pleased to read that the author is a Christian. I find we are often told in church 'stand like warriors' and 'change your stinky thinking' but how do we do this so that it becomes an unconscious act rather than a catch phrase that we learn and then forget?
Believe it - believe the benefits of taking such actions and how it can improve your attitude to life
Learn it - (e.g. by observation, daily exercises etc.)
Practice it - spend time each day practicing what you have learnt
This book is an excellent guide containing life stories and exercises that can be followed daily. With a focus on faith the book teaches us the power of a peaceful mind. The most important lesson I have taken from the book is that we can do all things through christ which strengthened us.
Towards the end of the book I must admit that I became tired of the many stories and began to skip them and eventually skipped the last few chapters but overall I would highly recommend this book to others.
Happy reading
Linda
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