The Art of Being: 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life (Hardcover)

by Dennis Merritt Jones (Author) "Because I would like you to gain maximum benefit and enjoyment from reading this book, I encourage you to remember that words merely serve as..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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If you are seeking more peace, presence, and calm comfort, this book must accompany you on your journey. -- Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott, Author of the New York Times best seller, "If Life Is a Game, These the Rules: Ten Rules for Being Human."

If you are seeking more peace, presence, and calm comfort, this book must accompany you on your journey. --Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott, Author of the New York Times best seller, "If Life Is a Game, These the Rules: Ten Rules for Being Human."

If you want to close the gap between your humanity and your divinity, read The Art of Being. -- ~ Walter Starcke, Author of the New York Times bestseller, The Double Thread

If you want to close the gap between your humanity and your divinity, read The Art of Being. --~ Walter Starcke, Author of the New York Times bestseller, The Double Thread

May this book be your special friend, an introduction to Power and Presence...the essence inviting you to be you. -- Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith, Agape International Spiritual Center

May this book be your special friend, an introduction to Power and Presence...the essence inviting you to be you. --Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith, Agape International Spiritual Center --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
The Art of Being presents deep but simple teachings about living more mindfully in your everyday life, and shows you how to pass on this knowledge to those you care about.

The Art of Being: 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life helps readers become inspired and stay inspired, with motivational and uplifting writings that can be read daily, supported by “Mindfulness Practices,” or action steps to make it simple. Ultimately, the understanding at which the reader will arrive is that spirituality, the “art of being,” is actually a lifestyle, a way of walking our sacred earth every day. The Art of Being is a user-friendly manual to help you become acutely aware of how to live more mindfully on a day-by-day, hour-by-hour, moment-by-moment basis and thus create more peace and happiness in your life—and in the lives of those around you.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Tarcher (April 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585426520
• ISBN-13: 978-1585426522
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #324,637 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 101 reasons to love this book!, April 17, 2008

By	Sandra G. Gaskin - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Seldom have I been so excited about sharing a book with you. For so many reasons!

First, the subject matter totally enthralls me. I have been a Metaphysical `seeker' for 25 years now, & I still get so jazzed when I read material that hits the mark and nails the message. This one does that for me.

Secondly, the 101 chapters are concise little vignettes or tomes of wisdom, each less than 2 pages long. (Think James Patterson here). Which, to today's busy reader, means that you can grab a chapter at any convenient moment and meditate on that message throughout your day. That is exactly how I have enjoyed the book this week. Normally, I attempt to sit & complete a book for review in one fell swoop. However, reading Dr. Jones' book was like having dessert at all hours of the day. So of course I wanted to stretch out that experience.

After each chapter is a section called `Mindfulness Practice' which challenges you to put the lesson into everyday life practicum. And I found those gems to be the icing on the cake. Some were easier to do than others, but always they caused me to reflect and dig within just a little deeper.

Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones is the leader of a New Thought community called One Spirit, in Simi Valley, CA. He is a teacher, leader and facilitator of this growing community. More can be learned about him on his website [...]

You will be excited to know that soon `The Art of Being; More Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life' will be released.

I always share my favorite parts of a book with you, and more than a few of the 101 `ways' jumped out at me. I particularly was impressed with Chapter 20; `Just Give It All Up'. The idea that surrendering ourselves to the Higher Power, is literally `giving it UP'. Letting go and letting God. How often we think of surrender as a sign of weakness, when it is the gift of self to Self. Releasing & letting go... sweet surrender.

Chapter 40 is `The Power of Gratitude'. This impacted me anew after watching the movie, `The Secret' this month. ( I even started up a gratitude journal again).

Dr Jones expounds on the self-empowerment that gratitude brings about. I loved his quote, `In truth, there are actually two kinds of gratitude: the kind we feel for the good we receive and the more subtle kind we feel for the good we give.'

And as Melody Beattie said, `Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow'.

I know you'll want to read this one for yourself, and for sharing with others.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Being: 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life, April 18, 2008

By	Lynn (California) - See all my reviews

I have not heard one word out of Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones that is not only brilliant, but very relevant to living a life today on purpose. This book is a must read if you want to get more out of your existance each and every day!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soul inspiring and life affirming, April 17, 2008

By	C. O'NEIL "One Lotus" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been a fan of Dennis Merritt Jones for many years and I have found this book to be inspiring and offers people practical ways in which to redirect their thinking. As a universal community we can all use Mr. Jones teachings as a guide in which to look at things in a "different", more helpful light without feeling like the task is impossible. One is given the tools in which to open their minds and hearts with his mindfulness practices without feeling overwhelmed. Fantastic for people who are "searching" as well as others who have already "found".