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Live In The Moment

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I have enjoyed Live in the Moment. For me, a stay at home mom with three children, life is less overwhelming if it's tackled moment by moment. Julie Clark Robinson, has a way with writing that is fresh and inviting. She has grasped who she is, the good with the bad, inviting women to do the same. Her quirkiness is refreshing and just the kind of stories I long to read during my two minute breaks between laundry and dishes. She is inspiring, encouraging women to look beyond the spilled cereal and mounds of laundry and capture each day not by the seasons,years, or months, but moment by moment.

Julie Clark Robinson has a very unique way of turning everyday trials into laughter. Live in the Moment is very easy reading.It is a book that can relate to any woman at any age. You catch yourself laughing one minute, then wanting to cry the next. It is a very real, raw and candid guide not to waste your life on frivilous things that we cannot change. The book has helped me put the past where is belongs and cherrish the relationships that I have today.

I reviewed this book because I've always struggled to focus on the present. My personality continually pushes me to plan and prepare for the future, attempting to reduce uncertainty whenever possible. Over the years, I've forgotten how to enjoy the blissful state of being, whether it's a brisk walk in the park on a rainy day (without a cell phone) or just sitting on the beach reading a favorite paperback.

Sadly, I miss out on what's really important--time with my family. Some people call me driven and ambitious, others consider me a workaholic, and my family thinks I've taken multi-tasking to the extreme. I hoped to rediscover myself and my priorities by reading Live in the Moment.

Julie Clark Robinson shares her zest for life and honest account of living in the moment in ten brisk chapters. Leaving behind the glamorous and lucrative life of an advertising copywriter, Robinson discovers the joy of a meaningful writing career, the value of close friends, and the love of her devoted husband and children. Each chapter ends with journaling, sensory cues, and activities to apply lessons learned.

The writing style is friendly, amusing, and optimistic. Although Robinson wrote advertising copy early in her career, it's apparent that her gift is translating personal reflections of every-day experiences into instruction we can all benefit from. I particularly enjoyed chapter eight on "dealing with death and dying" since she incorporates another culture's perspective through her experience of Mexico's El Dia de los Muertos or the "Day of the Dead" celebrated in November.

In today's world of excessive technology and hassle, Robinson offers thought-provoking and life-altering insights into living mindfully, cheerfully, and peacefully. Less is often more and living abundantly is achievable when we take charge of our happiness. Live in the Moment is a valuable guidebook, like a AAA Trip Tik(r) designed to help us navigate the alternative routes we can choose in order to live a significant life.

Armchair Interviews highly recommends this book for anyone who desires to change lanes from the corporate fast track to the leisurely treasure-each-moment track. Rest assured with Robinson's help and a little patience, you'll still arrive at your desired destination.

I was given your book by a dear friend at a time in my life which my usually sunny outlook had been trampled. I actually remember telling him that I was too (insert negative comment here) to count on dreams coming true anymore. Luckily your attitude is infectious! It spreads to everyone around you and then they share it with everyone around them.

After reading just the first few chapters I found myself chuckling, smiling, and noisily laughing. I would pause to read portions of it aloud to anyone who would listen. In Live in the Moment I found that I was already doing many of the things that you were to bring joy into my life, I just never realized it!

This book is inspiring, it's addictive to read, and I plan on sharing it with many a friend and family member. Many heartfelt thanks for taking the time to write it, I have quickly regained my positive viewpoint and have become an instant fan.

This book is such a gem. It's packed with uplifting, easy-to-read essays and also (my favorite) activities to put Julie's Live in the Moment principles into play. The book is like a visit with your absolute favorite person, the one who brings out the best in yourself...who's wise, wry and snappy and who leaves you feeling bolstered to go and really savor life. I've put several of the principles of the book into play -- and as a someone who has a penchant for worry and backwards-thinking, I am living more "in the moment" than I did before I read this book. I plan to buy several to give as gifts. They would be perfect for anyone who wants a little more fun, a little more joy and a little more magic in their life...well, that's just about everybody, isn't it?!? Highly recommended!

Julie - your book inspired me to recall, "What is Life?", "Are things always going to be happy?", and "Can I Live in Moment?" and many other things. I know Julie, personally, and I have asked myself "Is Julie as happy as she presents herself in her book?" YES SHE IS!! Even in the hardest times - she makes something good even when things aren't the greatest!! I've read Julie's book twice, and I read certain parts of it over and over again to keep me going! Julie - your book is the greatest! The best self help book I have ever read - and I have millions of them!! Continue to find joy, quiet times, great moments, scenery in your life - all advice I treaure from Julie.

This is a wonderfully inspiring book that helped to remind me that something good and postitive can come of every situtation if you look at it right. And to go into everyday thinking YAY LIFE!

I picked up "Live in the Moment" for my girlfriend's birthday, but ended up keeping it for myself! Yesterday at work, I found myself chuckling under my breath and wondered why.....then it hit me; I was doing the same thing the author had talked about doing at work when she was having a tough day! I knew right then that I was going to go back to that bookstore and get my girlfriend another "Live in the Moment" book for HER this time and also; I knew what I was going to give to all of my friends for Christmas this year!

I received this book for xmas this year and absolutely loved it. After the first chapter I was hooked and I made time each night to read at least a little bit and even re read a few parts that I did not want to forget. This has a been a rough holiday season for me, a close family member passed away and my brother recently deployed to Iraq, I found alot of much needed encouragement in this book that tomorrow will be better. Julie shares so many experiences and ideas that most people especially moms can relate to.