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Mastering Life's Energies: Simple Steps to a Luminous Life at Work and Play

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There are just so many books that promise the earth but then do not deliver.

This one is a notable exception.

It is full of original and practical insights about ways in which we can each of us begin to realize our full potential, to live the life we were born to, whatever adversities may confront us.

As the book publicity says, "Everyone has had luminous moments in their lives. It's the "a-ha" moment when one experiences the beauty and grace of life, whether it be when looking into the eyes of a newborn child or watching the sunset over the ocean. But those moments are usually too brief."

I go much further: these brief moments usually vanish like the morning dew, leaving us with a sense of loss and yearning. How many people have returned from a camping trip, a retreat or a weekend seminar, only to catch the Monday morning syndrome: a crash back down to earth that can leave us depressed and disillusioned. Yet it does not need to be like that. There are dozens of ways of staying with and growing from these experiences. The trouble is that most of us have only been taught to try and hold on to experiences, rather than allowing them to help us grow and change. Have you ever run to a yoga or stress management class, and after a few meaningful minutes run straight home again? Have you ever felt worse after one of these classes or a weekend away?

That is where these novel and innovative strategies and approaches come in. You have only to accept the time-honored truth that your Inner Light is the fundamental basis of your life and that radiance and luminosity are the natural expressions of that Inner Light.

Then follow the very practical advice and exercises that shine through on every page. This is a wonderfully insightful book and it is clear that much of what it contains has been won the hard way.

It might, perhaps, have been nice if Maria could have avoided the word "energies" in the title. We never learn what she means by them and the rest of the book is so pure in intention and clear in expression that I would imagine that the term was introduced in production! This is only a small distraction in what is otherwise an outstanding book that I recommend very highly.



Richard G. Petty, MD, author of Healing, Meaning and Purpose: The Magical Power of the Emerging Laws of Life

This second book from Maria Nemeth is more practical advice rather than rah-rah motivational encouragement. Where Tony Robbins and Brian Tracy and Jim Rohn may motivate and talk about the qiualities one needs to excell in their life, Master Life's Energies speaks to the practical steps you can take. This book outlines a mental process that anyone can apply and get lasting results. It is not psychobabble or analysis. It is more a guide to acknowledge what your 'blocks' are, to expect them and then take action depsite those 'blocks'. The title can be off putting if you are wary of the etherial and "new age-like blather in this field but don't let that throw you off. There's meat here. Read it, take the steps outlined and see lasting results.

"Mastering Life's Energies" is an amazing book. Dr. Maria Nemeth has a writing style that is captivating and inspirational. This book continues and expands the information from her first book "The Energy of Money: A Spiritual Guide to Financial and Personal Fulfillment." Her use of examples of how real people utilized the model she describes in the book, as well as her use of creative metaphors, really brings the pages alive for the reader. What was most helpful for me was her call to action throughout the book where she asks the reader to complete simple--but powerful--brief experiential exercises, making this a truly collaborative process; it almost seems like the Dr. Nemeth is there with me as I go through the process. This book is truly amazing and extremely helpful for anyone seeking personal growth and understanding.

I'm an accomplished achiever, a doer, a person who loves to learn and grow and take on challenges. However, what has eluded me is a deep sense of satisfaction and joy. Somehow I was too quickly onto the next challenge, the next goal. Then I found Maria Nemeth's book, Mastering Life's Energies. Gentle. Simple. Clear. Not easy, but filled with ease. Focused. Disciplined. Humorous. Step by step, Maria points the way--with wonderful stories, with useful exercises, with compassionate discernment. How can a book change a life? This one changed mine! This book begs to be discussed in a group! Mastering Life's Energies: Simple Steps to a Luminous Life at Work and Play The Energy of Money: A Spiritual Guide to Financial and Personal Fulfillment

Dr. Nemeth's use of personal experience and metaphor make some really complicated and big ideas seem simple and easy to follow. This book will be extremely useful to those who are making (or want to make) changes in their lives -- especially if they are tired of learning things the hard way or learning the same things over and over again! Even if you opt to skip the short, simple excercises in her book, you will find yourself doing them anyway in your daily life. A mind expanded can never return to its original size.

Having attended the Mastering Life's Energies retreat in Sacramento early last year I was looking for ways to reinforce the principles and tools I learned in the course. The book is doing just that. I keep it close by as a reference as I continue to practice making my life easier. Each chapter builds a solid foundation for the next layer of learning with useful exercises and learning objectives.

Thank You Maria for making such a profound contribution to my happiness and daily life,
John Henry

I thought this book was great! It has really given me new ways to approach how I want to live my life. As I did the different exercises they really helped me take action toward creating and living the life I want. I especially love the "Standards of Integrity" exercise in chapter 6. That really got me in touch with what is important to me.
This book has given me easy and clear steps to start living from my internal harmony. Now,as the author so eloquently puts it: I am living my life with more "clarity, ease and grace". I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to live a more fullfilling life. This book is best read one chapter at a time, taking time to reflect and do the exercises that help enhance your self awareness and offers you clarity on how to persur your heart's longing.
Thanks Maria for this truly Luminous work!

When I read Mastering Life's Energies it occurred to me that Maria Nemeth brought Eckhardt Tolle's discussions to the level I can take action on. This is spiritual principle(s) made applicable to my life. That's very appealing to me. There's only so much insight I can stand unless I can apply it in my decision-making, to my relationships, to my work. This is possible with this book and the course Maria offers by the same name. Maria Nemeth's work is the best thing since sliced bread, as we might say in Texas.

MASTERING LIFE'S ENERGIES: SIMPLE STEPS TO A LUMINOUS LIFE AT WORK AND PLAY tells how to live a life which is happier and healthier through understanding the life energies - time, money, physical vitality and creativity - and how they interact to bring about enjoyment. From understanding move into discussions of how to support such energies, both internally and by creating a personal support system to encourage them - and enjoy recommendations on how to shift over goals and dreams to acknowledge both spiritual and real objectives. Maria Nemeth is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Master Certified Coach: her teachings are specific and inspirational

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

I had thought this book might be New Age, and although it had been recommended, I was skeptical. But I loved it. It will make any reader think about life and goals in new ways. I strongly recommend this sensible, inspiring, fun and well written book.