Scientists now acknowledge that an individuals thoughts influence their physical, mental, andemotional health. People routinely enlist the help of psychologists and drugs to overcome theirdeeply rooted, harmful thoughts. This book contains 52 affirmations and prayers devoted tostrengthening positive qualities such as will power, good health, forgiveness, security, andhappiness. This is a newly revised edition of a spiritual classic, complete with a newly designed2-color interior.J. Donald Walters is widely considered one of the worlds foremost experts on personal developmentand spiritual practice. He is the author of more than 80 books that have sold over 3 millioncopies worldwide and have been translated into 27 languages.
Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) , a direct disciple of the great master, Paramhansa Yogananda, is an internationally known author, lecturer, and composer. Widely recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on meditation and yoga, he has taught these principles and techniques to hundreds of thousands of students around the world.
In 1968, Kriyananda founded Ananda Village in Nevada City, California, dedicated to spreading the spirit of friendship, service, and community throughout the world. Ananda is recognized as one of the most successful intentional communities in the world; over 1,000 people reside in Ananda communities in the US, India, and Italy. The European retreat and community located in Assisi, Italy, also serves Ananda meditation groups in Europe, Croatia, and Russia.
Ananda Village is also home to The Expanding Light, a world-renowned guest retreat facilities where thousands of visitors annually visit for renewal or instruction in many aspects of meditation, yoga, and the spiritual life. The nearby Ananda Meditation Retreat, located on Ananda's first property, function both as a retreat and as the site for Ananda's Institute of Alternative Living.
An advocate of simple living and high thinking, his more than 90 books covering a wide range of subjects emphasize the need to live wisely by one's own experience of life, and not by abstract theories or dogmas.
A composer since 1964, Kriyananda has written over 400 musical works. His music is inspiring, soothing, and uplifting. Many of his later albums are instrumental works with brief affirmations or visualizations. Chuck Dilberto, of Awareness Magazine says, "[His] words and music are full of his life and light. His sole intention is to heal, something we could all use during these chaotic times."
Through Crystal Clarity Publishers, his works, have sold over 3 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 25 languages.
