The Answer Is You [Audio CD]

I really like Michael Bernard Beckwith's "The Answer is YOU." Beckwith does a terrific job of changing your way of thinking in a way that makes sense with a bit of humor and music mixed in. His message is uplifting, simple, positive, and makes a lot of sense.

I've read several self-help books and listened to a few self-help CD's that make getting more out of my life such a heavy duty chore it's not worth the effort or a pretty empty message hidden within a lot of mumbo jumbo you wish you would have taken the money you spent on the book and spent it on an unreliable and cheap fortune teller down by the docks instead. The fortune teller may not tell you anything worthwhile about how to make your life better but at least you'd be entertained.

I say these CD's are inspirational, rather than motivational, because I now feel as if what I dream of doing is entirely possible. There is no reason why I can't accomplish my ideal life. Even looking at the bad that's happened in my life now has a positive slant on the impact it's had on my life. Making simple changes in what I say to people really does affect how they react to my words and how my view of what is possible begins to change.

No rah, rah, come on, you can do it, go get em tiger motivational poster nonsense here. No making charts, emptying out your junk drawer, and throwing out your beloved go-go boots to move on in your life. Just common sense, inspiration that lets you know you can live a better life. All you need is the realization that the deep dark secret to living that better life is you.

Yep, the answer really is you. Or in my case, me.

I was excited to get this CD package as I have been a long-time Science of Mind practitioner. Although Agape is no longer apart of SOM, I have been to the church and I am drawn to Dr, Beckwith and his work in helping people live their best life and reach their fullest potential.

The package includes a complete audio program and a bonus CD of a one-on-one Q&A and I have to say its quite good. For those of you familiar with Agape you know there is music as part of the program with Rickie Byars Beckwith and the likes of Will.i.AM from Black Eyes Peas fame.

The CD gets right to the point and starts the profound questions about life and how to live the best life possible. But instead of rambling on about do this and do that, Beckwith gives personal anecdotes and solutions on how to tackle lifes most profound problems. For example he spends considerable time on how every delay for something we have wished for is not a denial but merely means there is something more we need to grow from to help us on our next evolution and once we reach that level of consciousness and start expressing it, things will change.

CD number 2 is more comprehensive on-on-one which tackles everything from how do you know life is good, to healings, inner work, money, meditaton, forgiveness, and gratitude.

If your new to this then Id say this CD is a good start, but be sure to read his other books or those by Ernest Holmes and other New Thought philosophers. If you've heard some of it b4 Im sure you can still benefit from Perfection makes Perfect and listen to things with a brand new ears and perspective, as like me you might "get" or become more aware of something than before.

This one is a keeper. Enjoy.

This recording consists of a single service given at the Reverend Michael Beckwith's Agape Church. It's recorded live and interjected with "hymns" sung by his wife and others.

It's very motivational - it will put you in a positive attitude. It's really about giving you hope - telling you all about the good stuff you're destined for. However, there is literally no actionable advice on this recording. That's where it falls short for me.

Beckwith is famous for being one of the teachers on "The Secret". He's extremely charismatic, and that comes through in this recording.