A balanced life equals health--mental, emotional, and physical. "Living in Balance", written by two experts on the subject of balance, offers a synthesis of ancient wisdom traditions, such as mindfulness, with cutting-edge research on peak human performance, to show readers how to master the art of balancing within an environment of rapid change. Illustrations Print & radio publicity. Author appearances.
| |||||||||||||||
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
Marital partners and international consulting team Joel and Michelle Levey present a sensible discussion of living a more balanced life for readers who are overwhelmed by their hectic lifestyles. Living in Balance is grounded in pragmatic suggestions for finding harmony in love, work, eating, sleeping, exercise, and even breathing. "Balance can be sensed in terms of the waves and of the ocean," explain the authors. With each wave come the dramatic beginnings, culmination, and disintegration that can bowl us over on any given day. "Yet on a deeper level the changing tides of such 'waves' are balanced by the profound reality of an unchanging 'ocean' within you," say the authors. Citing sources as diverse as contemporary chaos theories, ancient Burmese traditions, and even NASA research, the authors teach readers how to stay afloat in their own perfectly balanced oceans regardless of the storms at sea.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not being a "new-age" type of person, I was cautious when I first heard about Joel and Michelle's work -- then I was fortunate enough to get to work with them personally. Wow. They approach everything from a scientific perspective, explaining the effects breathing has on the body, how meditation affects brainwaves (and how you can control them!), and demonstrating techniques on expanding awareness that really work. Some of the Leveys' teachings seem so obvious in retrospect that one has to wonder how we move about daily without tripping on them. I recommend this book to anyone looking to expand their awareness (and thus, choices and control) of their own lives, manage stress, expand their potential, and live in a more balanced manner with the crazy world around us.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was difficult for me to put down. Initially I borrowed it from the library but realized after turning down the corner of every other page because the information was so vital, so profound, so inherent to living a spiritually healthy life that this book is a must have for my own library. It is like having a conversation with a valued friend. You will find the Leveys know their stuff, and yours too! A terrific gift for the seasoned explorer of the spiritual path as well as the novice.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I too found this to be a great book and, after reading a library copy, bought it for myself. After losing nearly all of my family, I was undergoing counseling for stress, anxiety and depression and trying to select a future direction for my life. In just the first few chapters, the Leveys showed me that even though I thought I no longer had any support in my life, I am actually blessed with a wonderful, supportive network of friends and business associates -- and then went on to show me how to improve the supportive relationships which are already in my life and gain new ones. This book has brought me peace and comfort. If life's stresses have caused you to temporarily lose your way, this book can guide you back and bring your life back into balance.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
can't wait to finish
I have just started this book, but so far I am loving it. It makes perfect sense and I can't wait to finish.
Published 11 months ago by in balance
Another good book from Levey
The Leveys have a few books out and they are all good, filled with good practical information presented in an easy reading style. Read more
Published on December 8, 2009 by Dr. Doodle
Beautiful
I love this book and keep it close to read and re-read. Many good techniques for meditation all rolled into one loving, gentle book. Nicely written - highly recommended.
Published on January 25, 2009 by JMazz
wonderful, wonderful book
I also can not believe that this book is not still in print! Can't someone do something? this is one of the BEST books I have ever read and love to recommend.
Published on December 10, 2005 by Mary Ann Schwenka
Great resource for generating resilience in life
Other reviewers have commented on the focus on mindfulness, which permeates the entire book (in very accessible ways). Read more
Published on November 2, 2005 by Cindy Marteney
Get your life back in balance
I'm amazed this book is out of print!! I agree with comments of other readers. A wonderful book, with an abundance of simple techniques to help in developing focus, discipline,... Read more
Published on May 18, 2002
Inside This Book
(learn more)
Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
