People who resist change include just about everyone. This is a human tendency that usually sets us up for suffering. Here, we are invited to make use of the moments of change. For those who appreciate The Course In Miracles, or tried it and were confused by the language, there are inherent benefits to reading Marianne Williamson's The Gift of Change. As is often the case, another author can often illuminate principles in an important text by illustrations from real life and actual experiences. I do love the way Ms. Williamson writes. She has an illumined Heart that comes through clearly in her writing. So, when you find yourself going through changes, and challenged to feel good about it, it can be a life saver to curl up with a book like this. In particular, the instruction to stop judgements, and move into forgiveness may be difficult to enact without some moving examples of situations and feelings that demonstrate the value of non-judgement. As always, her illuminations regarding relationships give us strength to overcome and be renewed. It helps to know that good relationships are meant to challenge us. It is spiritually meaningful to recognize that relationship is a way to serve Holy Spirit, and to recognize the ego's contrasting tendency to separate & avoid Love; then, one may be willing to grow when the going gets rough. Within the covers of this book, we are invited to examine our most cherished thoughts and beliefs, and rediscover a Faith that is unshakable, even given inevitable change.
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