52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others (Paperback)

by Melody Beattie (Author) "Have you ever gone on a scavenger hunt or a treasure hunt?..." (more)
Key Phrases: gratitude focus, value this week, inventory focus, God's Will, Higher Power, Alcoholics Anonymous (more...)

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Product Description
What gets in the way of serenity? For most people, the answer is LIFE--those everyday distractions, obligations, and frustrations that cause chaos and clutter. In her new week-by-week guidebook, best-selling self-help author Melody Bettie brings new hope to individuals longing to lead a more serene life.

Organized as weekly collections of stories, meditations, and suggestions, 52 WEEKS OF CONSCIOUS CONTACT addresses key self-care issues, including how to nurture inner peace, when to reach out to others, how to carry through on good intentions, where to make time for fun, and how to cultivate a deeper prayer life. Beattie's thoughtful prose and practical advice provide new opportunities for reflection, affirmation, and change.

About the Author
Melody Beattie is the author of numerous best-selling books drawing on the wisdom of Twelve Step healing, Christianity, and Eastern religions. Her devoted readers continue to find Beattie's books a source of truth and guidance. She lives in Malibu, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Hazelden (January 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568388802
• ISBN-13: 978-1568388809
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #47,545 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A daily inspiration, September 7, 2004

By	Barbara A. Blum "on a personal journey" (Las Vegas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this book! As I've been going through a personal crisis, I have been reading various books and this one has hit home for me. Each chapter that I read seems to speak directly to me with concise but uplifting words. I recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with their faith and is looking for support.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding meditations, July 9, 2008

By	Ronald Easton (Castro Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The author gives real life examples for when the particular "Value" is applicable. Then she gives us Application, Challenges we may face, personal Inventory Focus, Action to take, Gratitude Focus for the value and finishes with a Prayer. These don't need to be done one week at a time. Use any that may apply at any time. In fact, I could hardly stop reading and learning. I not only get great personal insight and results from these meditations I also lead a meditation group weekly and occasionally bring these ideas to the floor with very good results for the members as well. Thank you Melody.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a healing read, October 25, 2008

By	J. Burnett - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been a fan of Melody Beattie's books for many years. Her uncomplicated, warm voice has often been a port in my stormy recovery from CoDa, ACA and substance abuse issues. This journal has been helpful as a weekly/daily study tool, or sometimes I just play roulette with it, randomly opening to a page to receive a message that I need that in that moment. In any event, I always receive a healing meditation.