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Living With Joy: Keys to Personal Power and Spiritual Transformation

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when im reading the book on the first chapter,it seems boring for me,but us i goes on its interesting. i like the topic all about opening to receive,appreciation gratitude and the law of increase,and feeling inner peace.She also mention about "vibration"that what ever youre feeling it will vibrate and happen to you.Oh the author of YOUR LIFE IS WAITING mention it already but i dont like the way she makes the book,lots of blah blah...but at the end of it its only focus on feelings.
Thank you Sanaya,everyday now im always say "thank you" to the universe to all the blessings that i got big things or simple things.

Living with Joy is the expanded 25th anniversary edition. The original work was channelled through the author by Orin, a being of light. Added to this new edition are daily joy practices and affirmations.

As I was reading through this book, I was taken by the timelessness of the content. I have literally dozens of recent books on my shelves that discuss many of the same topics that are in Living with Joy. Yet, this book was originally published 25 years ago.

Somehow this simple book manages to take many of the most sophisticated ideas about the nature of reality and state them in the most simple, understandable way possible. It's really enjoyable to read (and keep by your bedside) because although the words are simple, the ideas are not - in fact nearly every sentence in this book can be read and meditated on deeply - and the more you think about what you've read and how it relates to your life the more positive impact it will have on you.

This book has the unique ability to move me into a good, positive space no matter how I'm feeling before I read it. Its description on the nature of life is incredibly positive and uplifting. But, more importantly is that I feel that the information it offers is ACCURATE. I really believe in what the author is saying, mostly because of years and years of reading and studying principles regarding manifestation. What is said in Living with Joy reflects exactly what the great thinkers throughout time have stated.

I'm a happy and successful person and I believe that Living with Joy is one of the key reasons why that it so. If you want to feel happy, secure and free in your life I recommend this book highly.

"Living with Joy", along with Ms. Roman's other books, provides powerful, positive information that is easy to understand and follow at your own pace. A lifelong skeptic, I approached these books with trepidation, expecting to find little more than the usual "Age of Aquarius"-type drivel. However, the information and supplemental exercises contained in the book truly caused me to change and greatly improve my outlook, circumstances, opportunities, and relations with others. Whether you "believe" in Ms. Roman's premise or not, this book (along with the others in the series) offers real, truth-and-compassion-oriented advice which obviously comes from *someone* really smart, regardless of the dimension in which one believes he or she lives.

Have given 25 copies to friends and relatives and anyone who seems receptive. " I choose Joy ",and I tell everyone. A Very powerful book. One of my favorite. Ordering more again today.

Incredibly profound in content.

Having gone through the whole "Conversations With God" (CWG) series as well as "Friendship with God", I wondered how this book would compare in principle--and I'm happy to say quite favorably. It seems truth IS universal, despite varying styles.

Whereas CWG was mind-blowing in it's eloquence, "Living With Joy" seemed almost child-like in it's gentle manner. Like a patient teacher, it takes your hand and walks you through precisely what it means to live a life based on joy. And what a delightful, refreshing, thought-provoking and ultimately life-changing stroll it is.

I especially liked Orin's admonition to take what he says and use what resonates for you, personally, and leave the rest behind. A good principle, I feel, when reading anything pertaining to our individual growth paths. Having said that, I found that almost all of it resonated with me, deeply and profoundly. You may, too.

Read it for the light it can bring. Live it for the positive changes it can invoke. Love it for the joy we can all share and partake of. Highly recommended.

I titled it the way I did because this book does definitely help you to come away empowered on how to increase the happiness in all areas of your life. Many people from all walks of life are going to benefit from this book because of the information that it contains regardless of how happy you are in your life (whether you are still learning to be happy or you are already super happy). Some of the helpful chapters contained in this uplifting book are about living in higher purpose and recognizing life purpose. You may want to keep a pen, paper, and/or highlighter handy for information that is going to resonate with you depending what path you are currently on in your life. I must be considerate of all who are interested in the book, but have yet to read it so I am going to share a couple of my favorite excerpts from the book. My first favorite passages are on page 183(the chapter about living in higher purpose) where it reads: Manifesting is a matter of trusting and believing in yourself, and holding that vision in front of you(the first sentence of the last paragraph)
You are often tested by the universe to see how much you believe in your vision. Every goal is reachable if you keep working on it. (also in the last paragragh on page 183 of the living in higher purpose chapter).
My second favorite passages are on page 191 of the recognizing life purpose chapter that read:
There is often a time lag between the new thought and the having it that confuses and stops many people from continuing to think of the new.
So past thoughts may still affect you for a while, even as you change your thinking. Within two to three months, however, the new thoughts will have gained momentum and will have created new outer forms to match.

I felt the urge to mention these passages taken from the book because they resonate to me (and I am sure others who read the book) how important it is to believe in your dreams regardless of how long they take to manifest. Living with Joy also gives helpful information on how the bigger the dream that you have, the more time that it may take due to the internal changes that are going to have to occur first. The book contains fun excercises and information regarding stimulating the internal changes needed to put you on the path of joy and increasing your receptiveness to attract what you desire. There is going to be others who read the book and discover many other helpful passages and healing information contained in the book. Last, but not least, the other favorite information that I got from this book was how important it was to honor yourself as a unique individual and avoid comparing yourself as better or less than when it comes to how others are doing in their life. Yes, I am aware that countless others may know this, but I enjoyed being reminded of this because I live in an area where it is sometimes too easy to let others define you by what you do. Please understand that I am happy and appreciative where I live, but the first thing I did discover when I moved to the D.C. area is that it is all too common for many people to ask your occupation as a condition of defining you. I quickly learned to avoid comparing myself to others and just be the best that I can be. However,it is always good to read a helpful and cheerful book (such as Living with Joy) on why it is important to your own overall happiness to go within yourself to discover your highest path, and compare your life to that (also found in the recognizing your life purpose chapter). This book is very important to purchase if you have even the slightest concern and/or determination to increase the happiness and joy in all areas of your life and those who surround you.

This is a powerful, high-energy book which will help you fully realize your potential as a Divine being on the Earth Plane. It is especially geared toward those who feel they have a calling to help others in a spiritual capacity, and/or feel called to be a spiritual instructor of some sort. Self-empowerment and a healthy relationship with self are emphasized throughout the book, allowing the reader to develop a stronger sense of self-identity and prepare to show others how to do the same. Some of the topics covered in the book include: Embracing the New, Subpersonalities, Refining the Ego, and many more. This is a book you will love to refer back to time and time again, and open at random for a message from your higher self. An excellent and inspiring book!

I first came across Sanaya and the Orin books over 10 years ago when I picked up a copy of "Living with Joy". I found the work interesting and insightful, however it was early in my spiritual development and I continued to explore different authors and perspectives. After years of exploration I found myself once again turning to the Orin books. To my delight, the books were even more relevant than when I first read them. The "Earth Life" series (Living with Joy, Personal Power through Awareness, and Spiritual Growth) progress naturally from the most elemental aspects of spiritual development to the deepest truths. These books are absolutely the best books on spiritual development I have encountered. Although I have enjoyed reading other works, I've found that these books contain all that I need to know. I highly recommend Sanaya/Orin's work for everyone who wants a straight-forward yet deeply insightful perspective to guide them into discovering their own divinity.

All of the other reviews have expressed my thoughts on the quality of this book and it's message. I want to add one thing.. the messages in this book literally saved my life. Since my teenage years, I was depressed and even suicidal on a few occasions. As an adult, I was medicated for my depression. However, there are 2 things that can create a depression: a chemical imbalance or overpowering self-pity. As I learned from reading this book, all the events in my life happened because they needed to and I have control over them. Luckily I didn't truly have a chemical imbalance. The book helped me to reevaluate my life and I pulled out of the "self-pity mode." I have been happy for the past 5 years and off medication. This book has spurred me to make self-discovery a favorite activity. All the reading I have done on New Age and self-help principles have resonated the same messages that Orin does in Living with Joy.