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Open Your Mind, Open Your Heart

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I am a 45 year old woman who has been on a quest for positive self-motivation fot he last twenty years. I have read numerous books and clippings, but was always left wondering. This book upon reading it brought a satification to my intellectual nature. Everyday I experience tough decisions, emotional battles and spiritual quests and this book along with the Bible has helped me stay focus on spirit and man, on right and wrong, and on good and bad. I thank the writer for making my way easier through the sharing of such powerful insights and compassion.

This book expresses, in simple words, rich lessons that create a happier and more responsible life. The author, with warm and sincere openness, does a remarkable job of implicitly encouraging the reader to examine his own personal relationships with self, family, friends, community...world - to create a more positive outcome. It teaches that when we change others will change. After reading the book, the reader is left with a feeling of importance and well-being - that he, too, has the power to make a difference not only in his life, but in the lives of others. It will entice the reader to unlock what he already has inside - love, peace, joy, kindness... Mrs. Giles' personable expressions and desire to touch others in a positive way draws the reader vicariously into a one-on-one dialog.

She gives you many things to think about - the impact of your behavior on others, loving and respecting others as equal to yourself, being open and honest with self and others, being sensitive and aware of others' needs, seeking positive solutions to relationships, and considering your own legacy.

The reader does not have to read the entire book at once to receive the full impact of the lessons. Each lesson is stand-a-lone, yet inter-connected to make for a more positive and fulfilled life.

This wonderful book touches the inner soul.You identify with each passage as you dissolve into reading. You appreciate the author's passages so much more if you settle in a quiet place and let your thoughts run away. Truly an easy and delighfful reader.Everyone should have this book as a reference tool.I use the passages with my students on a day to day basis.Many life lessons to be learned.

I have read many inpiratational books. This one is particularly unique in that it is both down to earth and offers the author's refreshing and uplifting perspective. The author has many rich pearls of wisdom to share and the personal writing style makes you feel as if this soulful sage is sitting right there next to you. I enjoy this book and keep it handy for those days when everything seems to be going the wrong way. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who could use some refreshing inspiration.

In reading this book, I traveled on a wonderful and thought inspiring journey of a reaffirmation of life. Marie Giles opened her heart and soul to eloquently pour on to the written page what most of us would find a struggle just to bring forth in a coherent thought. As I read her words, it is as if she has some how reached inside my being and helped to articulate to my guiding principals. I truly enjoyed and continue to enjoy this book as I keep it on my desk at work and when I need a break from a stressful situation or just a quick pick-me up I read a page or two. Thank you Marie Giles for your wonderful words!!!

I feel very blessed to know the author of this book. Working with her on a daily basis in the civilian workforce have really made me see that the inspirations and truths that the author presents in her book are truly a part of her.

You see, I really would not have to read this book because I see it pages unfolded to me everyday in some form or fashion.

God has truly used her and the talents that she possesses to provide guidance, strength and nuture those persons who may have lost their way or may have found their way back and need to start building a foundation.

It is written that you should hide the Word of God in your heart so that you will speak and live that which is in your heart. As you read this book, "Open Your Mind, Open Your Heart", you will enjoy the fullness of living spiritually strong and to live spiritually strong your mind has to stay positive to endure all of life's problems and concerns. The Word of God is strong and this book "Open Your Mind, Open Your Heart" will help you as well. It will help keep your mind positive and if you let it, it will change your heart. Now if you chose to live what's in your heart you will rise above all the toils of this world and the people around you will wonder about the change in you.... and then they will be BLESSED WHEN YOU SHARE WITH THEM HOW THEY CAN GET THIS BOOK.

January 6,2004
I am a 45 year old woman, who has been on a quest for positive self-motivation for the last twenty years. I have read numerous books and clippings, but was always left wondering. This book upon reading it brought an satification to my intellectual nature. Everyday I experience tough decisions, emotional battles and spirtual quests and this book along with the Bible has helped me stay focus on spirit and man, on right and wrong, and on good and bad. I thank the writer for making my way easier though the sharing of such powerful insights and compassion.