- Audio Cassette
- Publisher: Random House Audio (Jan 5 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0553477099
- ISBN-13: 978-0553477092
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 11.2 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,215,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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It's not surprising that books like Elaine St. James's Inner Simplicity become national bestsellers in a culture hooked on quick fixes. Without a spiritual tradition we can call our own, we Americans tend to latch onto whatever we can find when a crisis occurs or general malaise sets in. But, the road to "inner simplicity" is anything but simple, despite St. James's comforting case to the contrary. As any church-going Christian or practicing Buddhist can tell you, true self-awareness is nothing short of a life's work. Still, this two-cassette version of St. James's bestselling book has a lot to offer any of us interested in reducing what she calls the internal "clutter" in our lives.
Narrated by St. James herself, with the friend-next-door appeal of her Kansas accent, the cassettes parade us through dozens of techniques for simplifying our inner lives. Here we learn how to master the basic starter tips-- "experience nature," "get in touch with your creativity," "slow down"--followed by more challenging purges such as "practicing dying," and finally the "hard stuff," like doing nothing and exploring sleep consciousness. Keenly aware that many of her suggestions are enough to send the average American running for the TV and a pint of ice cream, St. James breaks each idea down into non-threatening, commute-sized earfuls.
Through it all, her personal credibility gives us hope for our own out-of-control lives. A former fast-lane businesswoman without therapist or medical credentials, St. James has spent years sampling spiritual practices and self-help methodologies. Whether she now lives a more loving, compassionate, and tolerant life than the rest of us is anybody's guess. But, clearly, she lives a simpler one, backed by the conviction that what makes her happy has value for us all.
From AudioFile
After being overwhelmed with their complicated lifestyles, St. James and her husband set out to simplify their lives. They cut the chaff in their social activities, relationships and business commitments. They began to concentrate more on their inner lives and spiritual growth through several New Age practices. In an unusually high-quality author reading, St. James sounds professional and pleasant. Her frequent self-deprecating humor adds sincerity to the production. Except for musical bridges at somewhat odd times and abruptness at the ends of the sides, this is enjoyable. A.G.H. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Peaceful Perspective,
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Some books and audio books are meant to be read once and then put on a shelf to collect dust. "Inner Simplicity" doesn't collect dust in my house or car. I occasionally listen to it while doing housework or while driving. It helps me keep life in peaceful perspective. I find it a very worthwhile listen each time I pop it into the cassette player.
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Peaceful Perspective,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Inner Simplicity (Audio Cassette)
Some books and audio books are meant to be read once and then put on a shelf to collect dust. "Inner Simplicity" doesn't collect dust in my house or car. I occasionally listen to it while doing housework or while driving. It helps me keep life in peaceful perspective. I find it a very worthwhile listen each time I pop it into the cassette player.
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Excellent Read for People at All Levels of Simplifying Their Lives,
By Optimism "Optimism" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Inner Simplicity (Audio Cassette)
This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to clear their mind and gain perspective on their life. It is well written, easy to read, and has a reader-friendly format.
There are six chapters in this book: (1) Things you'll want to do (2) Easy things to think about doing (3) More difficult things to think about doing (4) The hard stuff (5) Some fun stuff (6) The real stuff Although this book contains 100 mini-suggestions on how to simplify your life, they provide a tremendous amount of insight. This book is not "fluffed" or complete common sense. I have read several books of this nature in the past, and I found this one genuinely refreshing and insightful. Some of the topics throughout the book include: [] Learn to receive [] Figure out what others have to teach you [] Reduce your need to be in the know [] But don't get stuck in therapy [] Just say no [] Practice Dying [] Figure out your big issue [] Ask what's happening [] Try a modified version of an ancient technique [] Keep your energy up [] Cast a rune [] Stop the world- you can get off [] Learn to listen to your inner voice [] Explore your sleep consciousness [] Create joy in your life [] Love a lot Just a heads up- some of the information in this book was a little too out there for me (such as seeing a psychic), but must of that material was covered in her "Some fun stuff" section. The rest of the book was very reasonable for anyone of any religious background. This book is well worth its listing price. Although you can read it in one simple afternoon, it is the kind of book you'll want to refer to for a long time to come. Buy & enjoy! |
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