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Illuminations: Visions for Change, Growth, and Self-Acceptance

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I think I have given away a couple dozen copies of this book to people I care about. On the surface, that may sound a bit obsessive, but with it's simple subtle phrases, it changed my life. It walks you through remembering all the things that most of us desire and wish to have in our lives. The emphasis is on love, kindness, joy, and treating everyone with respect and compassion, most especially ourselves.

This would have to be one of the most beautiful books I have ever seen. It is also one of the most powerful. Sometimes we want to effect changes in our life but don't know how. Or sometimes changes are forced upon us and we don't know how to deal with them. In both instances, this collection of aphorisms is very helpful. They arouse the power within, so that we empower ourselves to deal with our lives' experiences.

Illuminations is a perfect example of the maxim, "less is more". Each aphorism is accompanied by Gary Collins' beautiful artwork and contains self-evident truth. Very succint and easy to read. It is the sort of book that one can pick up, open at any page and find something of meaning. Also highly recommended as a gift for someone special

This little book is chock-full of spiritual reminders and thoughts for meaningful meditations. It is geared toward working on self acceptance in a busy, demanding world. The artwork in it inspires the eye, while the words inspire the soul.

ILLUMINATIONS is 96 pages of inspired, joyous, loving insights. Each page contains a postage stamp sized abstract illustration accompanying a poetic affirmation which is only one or two sentences in length. This may not seem like much, but I just adore this book for its simple directness! I keep this book near where I work, and give myself a treat by simply opening it to some random page -- it's better than getting a fortune from a fortune cookie! As I do that right now, I read, "It's easier to pretend that you don't know what to do than to do what you need to do. You know what to do."

This is one of the best books in my library and I have a pretty extensive library including much philosophy, self-help and spirituality. It was given to me as a gift many years ago and I am still blown away when I read through it. These passages are often confrontational and challenge your ego to reach beyond your everyday view of the world and your relationships. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for the kind of enlightening questions and blunt statements that you only hear from the wisest people in your life that aren't afraid to help you pull away the veil that hides the truth from your ego.

THIS IS A NICE LITTLE BOOK & CERTAINLY ATTRACTIVE....HOWEVER, THERE ARE MANY SIMILAR BOOKS THAT ARE ALOT DEEPER & MORE MEANINGFUL IN TERMS OF THE INSIGHTS, MESSAGES, & LESSONS THEY CONVEY. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A DAILY 'FOOD FOR THOUGHT' BOOK WITH REAL SUBSTANCE I'D HIGHLY RECOMMEND "THE BOOK OF AWAKENING" BY MARK NEPO....IT'S A TERRIFIC WAY TO START THE DAY.

I first read this book 15 years, or so, ago in my doctors office. I searched for months to find a copy for myself, and finally found one in a small bookstore in Solvang, CA. I came across it recently and decided to purchase 3 more copies to give to friends and relatives, if I could FIND 3 copies anywhere. This book is a gem. I was happy to pass it on to others.

Many short, powerful and thought provoking statements. Beautiful illustrations. I'd suggest it to anyone.