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Life Was Never Meant to Be a Struggle

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Many of us were taught by parents and teachers that the only way we could be "good" was to struggle. We were taught that struggle is noble. Wilde debunks this widely held myth and helps us rid our minds of this tape running there. He compares struggle vs. effort and identifies struggle as effort laced with negative emotion. He posits that "going with the flow" is a much better approach. This may sound simplistic, but many of us forget this simple lesson in our day to day battles out in the fray. Keep this book handy. I have re-read mine many, many times and it helps me get re-centered and concentrate on what is truly important in my life. Also, you may want a couple for friends as you will begin to identify the patterns of struggle in others. Wilde asks us to teach others to forego their struggle, and ultimately live.

At the risk of sounding like a commercial, this booklet is a genuine bargain, so do yourself a favor by including it on your next order from Amazon. Unlike a lot of other writers, Stuart Wilde is terse. He certainly doesn't waste words in advancing his assertion that effort in life is natural, but struggle is stupid. He quickly identifies the major strugglers we all see around us and tells how to cease struggling by eliminating negative emotions.

First off, I'd like to address most of the reviews here as laughable. Particularly the reviews from those bashing a book that's 50 pages long and disappointed that the solution to wonder hunger, famine, AIDS, and cancer isn't in a book of this size. Really now? At any rate. I've ACTUALLY READ the book and have come to a few conclusions about it. First, it is not a book that is going to change your life. I've found the nature of a lot of self-help/inspirational books is that you take a bit from everyone you read and begin to apply it to your life. Bashing a 50 page book for not being "deep enough" or "wonderfully insightful" is childish. That's not what Wilde is trying to do with this book. Wilde is trying to get the reader to question his or her basic assumptions about the world and to identify what areas of life they are struggling in. While Wilde's solutions aren't as in-depth as I would like, I realize at the same time that that's the entire point of this book. It's not meant to be one of those door-stoppers that is 400/500 pages long and breaks down problems chapter by chapter. Those books are nice to an extent, but books like these are exactly what I need sometimes when I don't feel like re-reading the more extensive books out there. Sometimes, I just need a quick reminder on an idea I read long ago or a quick reminder on how to identify/change some stressful areas in my life. I think in this sense, people are disappointed because they expect too much out of a book that barely cracks 45 pages.

Don't expect too much. Read this book for what it is - a nice, affordable, and well-written book that should serve as review material for a lot of people who can learn things from this book. For the cost of $4-5 with shipping, what have you really got to lose?

-Travis

I have little to add that the other POSITIVE reviewers have not already said. I also agree that if you purchase this book, purchase more than one because you may be able to "carry the message" to others who have not yet learned the lesson of this book. What I do have to add is merely a personal anecdote about the book. I stumbled upon the book in a gift shop on a small book rack in a tourist area. The title slapped me upside the head, like a brick hitting me. I was always taught in my family that I wasn't a "good" person unless I struggled and that struggle was noble (as other reviewers note). I too carried the book with me in my brief case and re-read it often. I also learned that I have had to un-learn many mindsets inculcated into my psyche by parents and others. One sad note though: I have largely removed struggle from life using resources beyond this book as well. However, its sad when I return to my family and see them struggling, not having learned the lesson(s) I have been blessed to learn.

This is an easy read that can be finished in one sitting. It helps put things into perspective and I found it inspirational.

The book is only 48 pages long, and it is 3" X 5", but it has more meaningful information than some books I've read that are ten times that long.

I'd give Stuart Wilde 5 stars just for being concise, and getting his message across without wasting the readers' time.

It's funny, witty and the title pretty much says it all. There are only 5 chapters, with the fifth being a summation. Chapter 2 is the "Strugglers' Hall of Fame". It describes different categories of strugglers. It is very witty and right on target, and straight to the point.

Every time you get pissed off at someone or some situation, you need to pull out this book and re-read it.

In another short but powerful dissertation on taking responsibility for your own life, Stuart Wilde, in Life Was Never Meant To Be A Struggle, explains that you create your own destiny through your innermost thoughts and feelings about yourself. Whenever life seems to be flowing smoothly, something inside us triggers thoughts of self-sabotage, thus diminishing our experience and making life difficult. However, Wilde explains that life should be easy, and by recognizing the indicators of difficulty, we can head them off and get back on the natural path of simplicity.

First, your physical body is a powerful indicator, one you have control over. You can recognize your weaknesses as gifts, opportunities to learn and grow. Emotionally, you can train yourself to be more forgiving of yourself and others. You can avoid conflict and learn from these experiences. The relationships in your life will tell you a great deal about yourself, as those we choose to associate with reflect back certain aspects about ourselves. Your living circumstances, including your home, and your financial situation can also add to life's struggles.

One of the most profound and original concepts within the book is Wilde's suggestion to see the world as perfect, the way God created it, and to understand that it doesn't need fixing. By leaving the world alone and focusing your own life experience, you are actually having a significant positive impact on the world at large. Additionally, how you handle conflict and stress as well as your own psychological state can deeply impact whether or not life is a struggle. Finally, Wilde explains that those with a strong spiritual connection tend to find that life is easier. Those who remember their spirituality live an authentic life, knowing who they really are, rather than playing a role that society, culture, or religion has dictated.

Someone who struggles typically has low self-esteem. They crave the acceptance of others. They often have large egos, and struggle ensues when the natural path of their Higher Self conflicts with the direction of the personality or ego. Those who struggle often set unrealistic goals for themselves, expecting to achieve something in a timeframe that is unrealistic based on the current position of their energy. They worry what others think and are susceptible to the suggestions of others as to how life should be. Strugglers lack stability, they worry, and they find it difficult to concentrate. Those in the natural state of flow have learned to accept and love themselves exactly who they are in the present moment. Successful people have established action plans and are constantly reviewing the circumstances of their own lives. When struggle ensues, they evaluate the situation to determine whether or not the struggle is worth the effort. Oftentimes, it is not, and successful people are capable of changing those circumstances.

To rid your life of struggle, you must understand the underlying emotions and feelings behind the circumstances in your life. You must face life directly with an action plan of realistic timing and trust in God and the Universe to deliver. You must evaluate the people within your life and decide whether those you associate with are contributing to your highest good. If they are not, you may need to separate from some of them. You must understand what it is you are trying to manifest in your life and determine if you are wasting energy on something you don't really want or need. Also, you may be resisting an easy life, forgetting that you are in control, and it is important to remember that it is ok to get from life exactly what you want.

In about 50 short pages, Stuart Wilde presents a profound directional manual for eliminating struggle from your life. The concepts are common sense and revolve around positive thinking and remembering that you are part of a divine source of unlimited power. You are the creator of your own experience and must take responsibility for your own life. Read this book anytime you need that reminder.

Stuart Wilde, once again, gave me more to ponder.
I love his straight-forwardness and his words ring
the truth in myself.

The books by this author are easy to read and make sense. If you believe in the law of attraction you want to read this book and more by this author.

It seems that Wilde cant go wrong in his writing. This book is yet another gem from the Spiritual wierdo we all love. I mean it IS indeed alittle strange. This is the guy who talks about UFO's and aliens and visions and wobbling revolving beings of light with geometrical shapes and sometimes I found my eyebrows raising in a "This guys maaaaaaaaaaaad" way but I'm afraid that it all makes sense. Wilde is not only sincere but also coherent and well expressed. He gives you ideas that remain in your mind and fill you with inspiration. Read this book and be inspired and empowered.