A Thousand Names for Joy: Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are
by Byron Katie, Stephen Mitchell
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Author: Byron Katie, Stephen MitchellEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-04-01
ISBN: 0307339246
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
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Book Review: Helped me Expanded my Consciousness of the World
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought "A Thousand Names for Joy: Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are" in the audio CD version and fell in love with it. I listen it in my car when I drive every day. It brings me peace, calmness when I listen to both Steve Mitchell and Byron Katie's voice.
The audio version of the book always starts with Steve making a quote and Byron Katie elaborating on the quote. Everything they say rings true to how I truly feel and brings lots of joy and peace throughout the day. For example, Byron Katie would say something related to how she handles the pain of her cornea without a story. Her words truly inspired how I felt about the cold I was had this last week. Prior to Byron Katie, I would sometimes still feel "bad" and "sorry" for myself because I was "suffering" from a cold/flu and unconsciously have beliefs that I need to resist it. I usually would create my own turmoil unconsciously thinking fighting the cold will make me feel better.
However, her view about her cornea's condition made me realize I can certainly living in harmony with the way things (the seemingly terrible cold) are without opposition. That does not mean I sit back and do nothing. Instead, I take medication and take the time to rest myself well without the story "I am the poorest thing". Without the story like Byron Katie was saying, I realize how the cold inspired me to appreciate every breath I take in life. While I had the cold inside me, I had nasal congestion which does not allow me to sit and breathe properly. With Byron Katie's words here, I realize I have taken my health and meditation practice for granted. Without the nasal congestion (without accepting the cold was there), there was no opportunity to help me be aware and appreciate the beauty of breathing. Isn't that wonderful? That was a result from being inspired by this wonderful book and I thank Steven Mitchell and Byron Katie for that.
If you are new to Byron Katie's work, I would suggest reading Loving What Is first. Loving What is talks more about The Work Inquiry process and how the inquiry process changes the view of others thoughts. Although in the beginning A Thousand Names of Joy provided what The Work Inquiry is, I think readers might get more benefits out of it when the experience and read Loving What Is first prior to this book to get the full benefit.
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