Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy: A Day Book of Comfort and Joy (Simple Abundance)
EUR 15,78
Very Enlightening! - This book is a must have for every woman s library. It hits on several topics that are thought provoking and soothing at the same time. Women tend to do for everyone else first and then take care of themself last. TAke the time to read this book to treat yourself! This book is awesome!
A Satisfying Read. - Looked at one way, this is a collection of cheerful essays with homespun spiritual wisdom and housekeeping advice that satisfies our appetite for the nostalgic. Looked at another way, it s a terrifying reflection of a society of souls so sterile that we take comfort in being told it s okay to use scented bath products and buy flowers. Still, thousands of women have found meaning in the book, and they can t be all wrong.This book is more about abundance than simplicity. In places Ms. Breathnach does extol the virtues of simplicity and has you clearing clutter, in others she has you buying and hoarding and collecting everything, from fabric remnants, just in case some day you get the urge to staple lace to the pantry shelves, to autumn leaves for exuberant Victorian tableaus, (aka dust-collectors). These things are much more fun to read about than to actually do. I don t want to tie little circles of fabric to the tops of jam jars, even when they re bought that way, I m the one who gets to cut them off and throw them in the garbage. Nor do I want to replace the buttons on all my clothes with cute ones, I curse enough if I have to replace one where the manufacturer did a shoddy job. I don t want to know what decoupage is, and most especially, I really, really, don t want to buy a hat to cheer myself up. Having hot mulled cider after raking leaves sounds charming (and I loathe cider), but the reality is that after raking leaves my back hurts, I m exhausted and can barely crawl to the shower to wash the sweat and dead bugs off, and if I had to search for a hot mulled cider recipe I d whack the nearest bystander with a poker. Since books are for reading and pondering, the pleasure in this one is in doing exactly that, and it does provide a lot of it. The problem I had with it was its overall frenetic busyness, which is in sharp contrast to its meditative advice. If you haven t already read it, go ahead, you know you want to, and somewhere in all its generosity and abundance you ll find ideas that appeal to you and that you can realistically use. But remember, if you can t keep up with the suggestions and images given for creating a perfect home, don t feel guilty. If you can, you re either a Stepford Wife or have a serious amphetamine problem.
BLESS YOU SARAH - I M IN AWE! ONLY READ THRU JANUARY AND I CAN T BELIEVE THE WAY MY THOUGHTS HAVE CHANGED. I HATE JOURNAL WRITING,BUT SARAH HAS MOTIVATED ME TO START MY GRATITUDE JOURNAL AND THE OTHER JOURNALS SHE SUGGESTED. THIS IS EXCITING, CAN T WAIT TO SEE WHAT LIES AHEAD. I AM SOOO THANKFUL TO SARAH AND OPRAH FOR OPENING THE DOOR TO ANOTHER WONDERFUL BOOK.
A Life-Altering Experience - A true pleasure to read. Sarah Ban Breathnach s simple, yet eloquent thoughts, meditations and essays on what she descibes as the path to authenticity has changed my life. The book s focus on principles such as gratitude, simplicity, harmony, beauty and order can help every woman find greater inner peace and joy in her life. The daily excerpts make reading the book a savory experience that can be enjoyed year after year. No matter what faith, race or background, this book is a must-read for all women. Sarah places your feet on the path and gently leads you along. I encourage all women to take the journey.
Daily pick-me-up - I simply love this book! I keep it on my nightstand and read from it daily. It always seems to bring a smile to my face. I like the fact that it is an insprirational book, and when I read it in the morning it starts my day off on the right foot. Great reading! I ve told all of my friends about it and have even given it as a gift to friends.