Smile for No Good Reason (Walsch Book) [Hardcover]

Lee L. Jampolsky Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2000 | Series: Walsch Book

Smile For No Good Reason Lee L.Jampolsky

Trying to change your life's circumstances without addresssing your way of thinking is as effective as painting over rust - it will only look good until the rust breaks through again. Attitudinal Healing is a way of achieving lasting and fulfilling happiness, without having to somehow change our social status, religion, or even our income bracket. It is a systematic way to respond to life's challenges with peace of mind and confidence rather than fear, anger, or guilt. Dr. Jampolsky presents the twelve principles of Attitudinal Healing, with compelling vignettes to help apply these life-changing principles to everyday life.

- One of the few books currently offered on Attitudinal Healing

- The popularity of Attitudinal Healing is reflected by the hundreds of centers worldwide and the existence of an international organization, NAHI

- Continues the ground-breaking work of Attitudinal Healing pioneers Gerald Jampolsky, M.D., and Diane Cirincione, Ph.D.

- A practical approach to living and health that - through two decades of grass roots growth - has changed the lives of thousands of people

- Motivational, uplifting, and often humorous vignettes to inspire the heart, stimulate the mind, and heal the soul

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book brings a 'smile' to my face-as it will yours!" -- Dr. Richard Carlson, author of

"This is a delightful book that guides people throught the daily stresses of life with hope and optimism." -- Caroline Myers, author of

This is a beautiful and practical book of wisdom that should be by every bedside. -- Science and Medical Network, Network No.74, December 2000

From the Author

I love to write because I learn while I’m writing. I never approach writing a book as an expert. I believe that we are all teachers and students to one another. I write as a fellow human being that wants to learn more about peace and happiness. “Smile for No Good Reason” was written in this spirit.

People can and do begin smiling for no good reason when they find that in order to be happy they only need to change their own thinking and attitudes. I wrote this book because our culture can use a few more smiles from the heart that Attitudinal Healing can bring. By reading and practicing the material in this book, you can bring to the world a beautiful and peaceful smile. With family responsibilities and work deadlines to meet it can be tempting to become sidetracked and stressed by a multitude of little problems and to lose sight of what really matters. I believe that in this increasingly complicated world what is needed is to remind ourselves of what is most precious. “Smile for No Good Reason” serves this purpose.

I have noticed the changes people make are often only a short-term fix, with stress and conflict slowly creeping back in. This book was written after several years of seeing that changing life circumstances without addressing your thinking is like painting over rust: It will look great for a while, but eventually the old rust will slowly break through the new paint. After reading this book whatever changes you make will contribute to your lasting happiness rather than lead to another disappointment or failure.

In short, this book was written because I want all of us to recognize who we really are. When we do this we can't help but smile. Read this book and see how Attitudinal Healing can help you go through your day, responding to life's challenges with peace of mind rather than with fear, anger, and guilt. It is not as hard as you might think.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 228 pages
• Publisher: Walsch Books; First Edition edition (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571741984
• ISBN-13: 978-1571741981
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,923,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smile For No Good Reason, May 30, 2003

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Cassandra Barnes "Cassandra" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smile for No Good Reason (Walsch Book) (Hardcover)

Attitudinal Healing is a philosophy based on the idea that "nothing needs to change in your life situation or the world in order for you to have peace of mind." In Smile For No Good Reason, Lee L. Jampolsky, Ph.D., psychologist, author, and consultant, offers simple and practical advice for creating happiness without doing anything except changing how we look at life.

The book is divided into twelve sections, one for each of the principles of Attitudinal Healing. Within each section are several vignettes illustrating how the principles can be applied in everyday life. Most vignettes are only a page, making them easy to read and understand.

The principles are based on the ideas that love and fear are the only two emotions, that the only problem is a feeling of separation, and that the solution is discovering that the essence of your being is love. Each section of the book is filled with stories and sayings that illustrate how to trade in fear for love.

Overcoming separation and discovering love requires changing fear-based attitudes, such as anger and guilt. Dr. Jampolsky says that "your attitude in solving any problem is far more important than the particular action you might take." He reminds us that the key is recognizing that "you're not upset because of what occurred, you are upset because of how you perceive the situation." He offers a huge variety of suggestions for changing perceptions and creating happiness.

He says we can start with a simple action like smiling, even if we don't think we have anything to smile about. Just that one little act will make a huge difference in how we look at our problems and how we interact with others. And when others smile back, suddenly we do have something to be happy about.

Dr. Jampolsky also emphasizes that healing comes from letting go of old hurts and resentments.

Smile For No Good Reason "presents clear and concise ways-that you can begin right now-to begin living a happier and more meaningful life. You will learn how to feel more peaceful and be more productive by replacing the automatic ways you react from fear with new perceptions of yourself and the world." It's a book you can pick up often and find guidance, no matter which page you open it to.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book and you can't help but smile, March 31, 2001

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Nancy J. Sogliuzzo "cacace" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smile for No Good Reason (Walsch Book) (Hardcover)

This book is one that you keep even if you bought it as a gift for another. It is packed with one line thoughts that are full of ideas that have meaning. It is easy to read as you can just skim the headlines for a quick read. The text is well written, not wordy, funny and wonderful.

Everytime I pick it up I find another "treasure of gold" to remember to keep me on track and focused on my good.

Buy it for your self and you will want to give it to your friends it is a great book! Simple and easy to read....also a great book as a gift as it is small and square and special!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple steps to staying in the moment, November 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Smile for No Good Reason (Walsch Book) (Hardcover)

This book was written from the heart. It is humorous and well written. The chapters are short and informative. This book holds the key to happiness. I really enjoyed it.