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Your Life is Your Message: Finding Harmony With Yourself, Others, and the Earth

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Don't be deceived by this slim volume--Easwaran's YOUR LIFE IS YOUR MESSAGE contains more wisdom than you're likely to find in many of the self- ascribed spiritual teachers today put together. With gentleness, wisdom, and subtle humor, Easwaran shows the reader how to lead a spritual, fulfilling life, and how one can then radiate that knowledge to help others as well as the environment. An absolute classic, YOUR LIFE IS YOUR MESSAGE belongs on the top book shelf of anyone who strives for selfless living. Though it won't stay on the shelf for long, since you'll want to re-read it often. Buy many copies, because it makes an excellent gift. If you enjoy YOUR LIFE IS YOUR MESSAGE, by the way, I'd next recommend from Easwaran TAKE YOUR TIME and MEDITATION. To the reader who wants to go ever deeper into the spiritual life, not one problems exists in life which THE BHAGAVAD GITA FOR DAILY LIVING won't solve.

Unfortunately, we make our problems so complex. This small book shares the simplicity of all we need to know to make a better world. Indepth philosophy does not change the world. Our ACTIONS do. If we all worked to make our lives our message as this small treasured book helps you do, life would be transformed for the good of everyone. Thanks you, Easwaran Eknath.

The impact the tiny book has on me seems to grow as time passes by. I can't believe that what I have always been searching for can be so simple. Eknath Easwaran gets his message through so clearly with vivid anecdotes. I find myself nodding as I am reading through the lines. Once in a while, I take for granted the lessons that I have already learned. The handy book serves as a constant reminder. It never fails.

This is one of the most interesting, yet simple books on practical idealism. Anyone who is interested in spirituality or philosophy will find a treasure in this book by a great guru.

This book helps us to understand that the simple things are important. It is choc full of short passages that send BIG messages!

This book lists stories and passages from Eknath's lectures and talks. Most of the stories are only a couple of pages but they really hit home with their message. The stories stem around Eknath's suggestions which are in line with his 8 point program for spiritual transformation. Such practical suggestions like slowing down, meditating on a spiritual passage daily, and reading spiritual work daily are parts of the program. If you take these words to heart you can't help but be transformed internally. With internal transformation comes external results.

When Easwaran started himself on the spiritual path he was merely a college professor. However, with daily practice and work he became a wise sage in later life. The steps listed in this book are intended to allow you to reach that same state of being. Also, you don't have to be of any religious persuasion to follow these steps.

Eknath was a big follower of Gandhi and that comes across clearly in these admonishments and suggestions for living a happier and more spiritual life. It was Gandhi who said when asked for a message that his life was his message.

For no longer than what it will take to read this book it's a great return on your investment. I'd recommend it for anyone looking to have greater peace and a good set of practical suggestions to improve their lives.

I purchased this book several years ago after my yoga teacher began reading passages from it. I left it on the shelf too long.

The knowledge of how to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life is jam packed into this little book. The author tells many anecdotes about his own experiences and shows us how to live with love, peace and harmony. He also shows us how to leave the world a better place than when we found it. We are all one.

You may think that this book is slanted to one particular religion. It is not. The author encompasses many practices and religions throughout the book. I learned so much about my own spiritual path as I read this. Your life truly is your message.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 for all of you that are searching for meaning in your life. This is a wonderful place to find peace, love and guidance. It's a reference book I will go back to again and again. A special place on my bookshelf has already been reserved for it.

Linda C. Wright
Author
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Now reissued and available from Amazon Renewal: A Little Book of Courage and Hope (Pocket Wisdom Series). Based on Your Life Is Your Message and carefully abridged to convey Easwaran's insights for readers today, "Renewal" includes tales from India, inspiration from Gandhi and the world's saints, engaging anecdotes, and practical suggestions for readers of any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle.

This book of pocket wisdom can lift your spirits and remind you gently of Easwaran's spiritual path. With its small format and reasonable price, this is an appealing gift for family, friends, or colleagues.