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7 Days to Inner Peace: The Building Blocks of AwarenessBurton Danet Reviewing Bill King’s Method For “Unrelenting happiness and sense of well-being in all
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I am just an ordinary guy, and I don’t have degrees requiring
letters to follow my name. However, I do have a gift that has served me very
well at the office, and I have learned to apply it to my spiritual life as
well. I have a knack for processes. As you can imagine, knowing how to define
processes is a good skill to have in corporate America, but in my spiritual
life it has helped me work out a method to use every single day to become
closer to the Creator and to my higher self. |
7 Days To Inner Peace Paperback
From the author: What do my thoughts have to do with my feelings? How can I feel positive when everything seems so bleak? I don’t have time to add ONE more thing to my day, and change is HARD! How is this book any different from the ones I’ve already read? Questions, and important ones! Questions that I asked too, and questions that led me to search for answers! I started out using processes at work to give my teams clear guidance, and I was amazed at the outcome! I thought, Why not apply these same processes in my spiritual life? WHAM! I was blown away with a resounding YES from the Universe! I was onto something, and so too can you be. Let's begin your journey to sustained happiness, joy and well-being right now. Open this book, and walk with me?
Significant7:
7 Days to
Inner Peace: The Building Blocks of Awareness
Burton Danet Reviewing Bill King’s Method For
“Unrelenting
happiness and sense of well-being in all aspects of his life.”
1. CONTROL
“In
the universal language of mind, in which the spiritual works were written,
seven means control…On our way to becoming spiritually adept, we must first
learn to control the physical body, and the emotions, and gain control of the
conscious ego.” (from WIKI Answers: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_significance_of_the_number_seven_in_the_Bible)
2. INTANGIBLE
The seventh is then the middle point, a thing of zero dimensions, and untouchable. Present but intangible. It therefore represents the holiness which is inherent in the universe. (from http://www.faqs.org/faqs/judaism/FAQ/05-Worship/section-86.html)
3. WHOLENESS
Kabbalah teaches
that 7 represents wholeness and completion.
After 7 days, the world was complete. There are 6 directions in our
world: north, south, east, west, up and down. Add to that the place where you
are, and you have a total of 7 points of reference. (from http://judaism.about.com/library/3_askrabbi_o/bl_simmons_seven.htm)
4.
TOTALITY
The number
7…numerical symbology illustrating the 'totality or completeness' of whatever
is in view. It is the 'all inclusiveness' of a thing. (from http://members.aol.com/twarren13/numbers.html)
5.
EXPERIENCE
You value experience more, than empty advice from
others. You love the “College of Self-Education,” than mere bookish knowledge. (from
http://najaramah.blogspot.com/2006/12/significance-of-number-7.html)
6. MYSTICAL
The Number 7 has
for ages been regarded as the Number of mystery relating to the spiritual
side of things. It may be remarked that all through the Bible and other
sacred books, the seven, whenever mentioned, always stands in relation
to the spiritual or mysterious God force, and has a curious
significance in this sense whenever employed.
(from http://afgen.com/seven.html)
7. SPIRITUAL
On a more
spiritual note, there are connections with the number 7 in most of the worlds’
religions. Catholics have seven virtues, seven deadly sins, and seven
sacraments. Hindus recognize the seven chakras of the body. And probably most
notably for Jews/Christians is that on the 7th day that God rested after
creating the earth. And the 7th of July is the day of the annual lovers
festival in Japan. (from http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070706004153AAm6j4c)
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Bill King shares
his experience.
There are those
who say, “Experience is the best teacher.”
He is careful to
tell us that there are no letters (degrees) next to his name. But what it is that he shares clearly comes
from a point of inspiration (and success) from within his being.
Bill takes up the
challenge of how to encourage his readers in such a way that there is a sense
he wants to focus on the other person’s needs (the reader). The task is to how to discover a way of
relating so that there is no interference with the direction (path) in which
the reader wishes to go. Even if there
is reluctance and/or resistance on the part of the reader (rebellious types),
gentle guidance is offered that may allow even more rebellious sorts to yield to
better feelings that come with relaxation and control.
So Bill wants to
stay out of the way of those with whom he shares his “lessons from the
heart.” Throughout “7 Days To Inner
Peace,” there is constant reference to how the reader can take charge of his/her
life and begin to assert personal influence.
That potential exists. The
question is, will there be receptivity to explore the ability to be more in
charge of one’s life?
This is a
practical, easy-to-read, down to earth workbook. The “Building Blocks” offered contain specific concrete steps and
exercises that can become the hallmark of anyone’s existence. Throughout there is the ever-present
background of skilled/learned meditation (the “Relaxation Response,” as Herbert
Benson, referenced in the text, names it).
Implicit is the suggestion that by engaging in improved personal
well-being any form of relaxation brings to the individual, such practice
places one in a position, then, to branch out and explore how best to relate to
oneself to achieve maximum happiness and satisfaction in living.
That’s right, relate
to oneself. Often overlooked, the
fact is that each one of us has a relationship with oneself first and foremost,
and if that is not functioning well, then reaching out and relating to others
can be fraught with stumbling blocks, conflicts and even fraught with ill
intentions.
Bill notes that
“..thoughts can and do create your wishes.”
He also claims that if the reader takes him seriously and follows what
is outlined in the book that “amazing things will start to ‘magically’ appear
in your life.” So if there is conscious
awareness of the Building Blocks in your life, then there is carefully
expressed purpose and a more likely outcome of happy fulfillment. The “magic” is not pulled out from a hat
seemingly from nowhere, though. It
appears because the reader is willing to take the steps necessary to move into
a realm of assertiveness and increase influence over behavior and accompanying
emotions.
Out of practical
success comes a book filled with words of wisdom. What Bill shares, works.
This phenomenon has been apparent to him over and over again as he has
brought the “Building Blocks” to family, friends and to a variety of settings
in the business world and elsewhere.
The book requires no major commitments on the part of the reader and can
be applied even without a full reading (appealing to the widest audience). How thoughtful!
Encouragement to
give what is shared “a fair shake,” however, is offered. What is contained in this book can be
applied no matter what a person’s personal, religious, political or other
beliefs might be. It does not
matter. Anyone from any persuasion, any
background can benefit from Bill’s approach.
All that is required is a willingness and openness to take a serious
look at how you think and feel and therefore how you act (behave). By taking an assertive role in understanding
and influencing who you are in the world, the potential for greater contentment
(self-realization) exists.
“Seek to do good,
and you will find that happiness will run after you.” This is one of the quotations at the end of Bill’s “7 Days to
Inner Peace,” a quotation from James Freeman Clarke.
Burton Danet is
Co-Founder, A Better Community for All (ABC4All) http://ABC4All.net
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How to start the Building Block exercises: Go to a quiet place, get comfortable, close your eyes, and try
to clear your mind. For about 2 minutes, take slow, deep breaths and
visualize that you are inhaling peace and exhaling stress.. For the next
three minutes:
Repeat Exercises 1-7 for a total of 4 times Once you have completed the exercises 4 times for a total of
28 days, start on exercises 8-14. Building Block 1 – Feeling God “Today, I am a holy extension of God. I notice only good
things throughout my day.” Throughout the day, look for things that are pleasant
to you. As you do this exercise, you will notice that more of what enhances
your emotions will appear, or that it is easier and easier to be in a
pleasant mood. Building Block 2 – Abundance “Today, I am a powerful magnet for all things I desire. I see
and feel money, love, and happiness flowing to me like waves of the sea.” Any time a thought
of lack comes to you, smash it like a fly on the wall! You can say,
“Opportunities are everywhere I go.” Avoid saying anything that reinforces
lack, such as, “I cannot afford it,” “That is too expensive,” “I could never
have that,” or “I never get things like that.” Building Block 3 – Forgiveness “Today, I forgive all that I have judged.” As soon as a
judgment thought occurs in your mind, release it immediately by saying, “I
forgive (the situation, person, or event). I forgive myself for this
judgment thought.” Building Block 4 – Positive Thoughts “Today, I release the negative thoughts that have been
persistent in my mind.” Any time a negative thought of any kind comes to my
mind, say, “That thought doesn’t mean anything.” Building Block 5 – Balance “Today, I balance any tendency that is not in my best
interest.” During the day, I balance what I do for others with what I do
for myself. Building Block 6 – Compassion “Today, I will focus on seeing from the other person’s point
of view.” During the day today, before reacting, put yourself in the
other person’s shoes. For example, if someone cuts you off in traffic, wonder
if they are in a hurry and need to get to work for an important meeting. Or
you could wonder if they are heading to pick up a very sick child to take him
to the hospital. Find the true feeling of compassion. Building Block 7 – Love and Gratitude “Today, I am at peace and I share my peace with everyone
around me.” Any thought that invades your peace today, stop and say the
Exercise of the Day again. Repeat Blocks 1-7 for a total of 4 times Once you have completed the exercises 4 times for a total of
28 days, you are ready to start working on building blocks 8-14. |
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