Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles

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How does a New York City publicist and party girl turn into a go to guide for the next generation? In her new book, Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles, Gabrielle Bernstein shares the story of how she transformed her life, offering her spiritual journey as a guidebook for overcoming fear, changing perceptions, and creating a life you’re psyched to wake...more

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Published September 13th 2011 by Harmony (first published 2011)

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Oct 27, 2011 Jill rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, nonfiction

As I began this book, I wasn't that into it. Or rather, I *tried* not to be that into it! There was even a part of me that WANTED to dislike it... but it became apparent to me very quickly that this was my own internal RESISTANCE to Gabby's message of love. Something in me KNEW that this book was going to cause my life to change, bigtime, and the fearful part of me did NOT want that change to happen! Thankfully I didn't let the resistance get to me, because this book has brought about huge growt...more

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Aug 23, 2012 Kelly rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: biography-autobiography, health-wellness-healing, non-fiction, religion

I was prepared to give this book 1 star, but I'm glad I waited to review it after my book club discussed it. I'm familiar with A Course in Miracles (ACIM), and I believe it's message is a good one. Marianne Williamson (who can write) told Gabby to write a book for her generation after Gabby healed from ACIM and Williamson as her mentor. Sadly, if this is what this generation deserves for a book, then I pity them. The message is good - forgive others, eliminate fear which destroys you and your tr...more

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Mar 15, 2012 Everyday eBook rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

How to Tap Your Inner Rock Star, by Spirit Junkie Gaby Bernstein

How does a New York City publicist and party girl turn into a go-to guide for the next generation? In her book, Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles, Gabrielle Bernstein shares the story of how she transformed her life, offering her spiritual journey as a guidebook for overcoming fear, changing perceptions, and creating a life you’re psyched to wake up for. Here, she helps us tap our inner rock star.

Have you ever...more How to Tap Your Inner Rock Star, by Spirit Junkie Gaby Bernstein

How does a New York City publicist and party girl turn into a go-to guide for the next generation? In her book, Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles, Gabrielle Bernstein shares the story of how she transformed her life, offering her spiritual journey as a guidebook for overcoming fear, changing perceptions, and creating a life you’re psyched to wake up for. Here, she helps us tap our inner rock star.

Have you ever felt drawn to someone as if they had some kind of inner force? That energetic pull you feel in your gut that attracts you like a magnet? If so, you’ve been in the presence of someone whose inner rock star is playing on full blast – and all of us have an inner rock star. When your energy is vibrating at a frequency of love, compassion, serenity and joy, your inner rock star is jammin’. When your energy is vibrating at a lower frequency, your inner rock star attracts low-level circumstances.

In most cases people are yo-yo attractors. This means their attracting power – based on their energy – is inconsistent. For these folks, some days flow effortlessly whereas other days are completely off. Here I’ll teach you how to refocus your own magnetic energy so that you can experience consistent life flow, serenity, and authentic power. Refocusing your energy will totally change your internal and external experiences. You’ll have full access to your inner rock star: the true source of power. Follow this four-week plan … and expect miracles.

WEEK ONE: Witness
Three times a day (morning, midday, and evening), take note of your internal state and how you’re attracting. Ask yourself the following questions: What am I thinking? What am I feeling? What’s happening around me?

WEEK TWO: Take Inventory
This week is dedicated to taking a fearless inventory of your behavior. Review your work from the previous week and identify the patterns in your behavior. For instance, let’s say you noticed that every day around noon you focused on how much you hated your job. As a result of this low-level thinking you were led to low-level feeling. Now, practice an ~ing-write (free write) on your energetic patterns. Write without interruption for ten minutes. This exercise will help you understand how your energy affects your external experiences.

WEEK THREE: Shift
Review your inventory and choose one negative pattern that you want to transform. Throughout the week pay close attention to your behavior. Each time you catch yourself in the act of negativity, choose to change it. To begin these shifts simply say this mantra out loud or in your head: “I choose to see this differently. I release my negativity and I welcome a loving perspective.”

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Jan 14, 2012 April Dawn rated it 5 of 5 stars

Fierce, fabulous, & funny spiritual sage and girl guru Gabrielle Bernstein has a new mantra for the modern generation: “Make shift happen!” Her latest book, Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Discovering Self-Love and Miracles, is all about making miracles- and making love- to yourself. In times when we all want something to believe in, Gabrielle gives us something to believe in: ourselves.

“A decade ago, young women like Ms. Bernstein might have been expected to chase the lifestyle of high hee...more

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Feb 09, 2013 Emily rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: bettering-myself, spirituality, will-reread, all-time-faves, read-more-than-once

Wow, amazing! I'm using this as a companion to a recovery program I am in, and everything this book teaches coincides beautifully. This book may be life-changing if it comes into your life at just the right time. Anyone seeking spiritual rebirth, recovery options, and the tools to experience life through the happy lenses you haven't worn since childhood should read this book carefully.
I don't want to lend mine to my friends because I know they will want their own (and I would miss mine)!

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Oct 29, 2011 Magdalena added it

From the very first page of Spirit Junkie I wanted to reject the book. I found the language a too "Gabbified" with it's "far outs", "trippy's", and pop psychology which assigns the root of all our problems to the "ego", which is quite a different sort of construct to the Freudian notion of that part of ourselves which serves as a mediator between the id and the superego, forming intellectual synthesis. The pragmatist in me found the book irritating, and reminiscent of the floppy "Ashram-think" I...more From the very first page of Spirit Junkie I wanted to reject the book. I found the language a too "Gabbified" with it's "far outs", "trippy's", and pop psychology which assigns the root of all our problems to the "ego", which is quite a different sort of construct to the Freudian notion of that part of ourselves which serves as a mediator between the id and the superego, forming intellectual synthesis. The pragmatist in me found the book irritating, and reminiscent of the floppy "Ashram-think" I rejected as a child (with rather a similar background to Bernstein), but I couldn't push the book away. I kept coming back to it, and inevitably would find myself reading it in the midst of my most intense anger, fear or frustration - emotions that seemed to be surfacing unbidden, more frequently than usual. Everytime I opened the book I found myself drawn into it, almost against my will ('ego' if you like). And everytime I began to read it, I started to feel my anger, fear and frustration disappearing -- turning into acceptance, forgiveness, and gratitude. In other words, in spite of all my skepticism, Spirit Junkie helped me, sometimes considerably. In spite of the funky language, which may actually draw in younger Americans, there is a very compelling energy that underlines the book. Beyond the semantics, there is a strong shared point of truth that is being presented and it's something that I found impossible to ignore.

So what's the book all about? It's partly about Bernstein's own journey as she struggled past addiction, chronic acceptance seeking, and failed relationships. Bernstein's story is an engaging enough one on its own, presented with honesty and courage, and her willingness to share her own difficulties, illusions, and breakthroughs is probably enough to keep the reader reading. Beyond that though, the book is a call to action, and this is what I found compelling, in spite of my resistance. The key message comes from Dr. Helen Schucman's A Course in Miracles, the backbone to Spirit Junkie. The book conveys, primarily through anecdote and exercises, that we need to shift our perceptions from fear to love in order to create our own personal miraces. Each chapter ends with a brief exercise, most of which take the form of a meditation or affirmation. Again, I wanted to resist these -- meditation has never been something I've been interested in, despite a lifelong yoga practice. However, in spite of myself, I found myself repeating the affirmations and using the meditations, which are all simple and easy to remember, therefore particularly valuable when you feel yourself overcome by fear or anger.

Ultimately, Spirit Junkie is a very simple book with a single message delivered in a variety of ways. However basic it seems, the reality is that, for many people and women in particular, fear sabotages us. It holds us back, causing us to de-prioritise our own needs, and putting up barriers to self-actualisation, happiness, and inner peace. It takes the form of pebbles we throw out to undermine our abilities and stop us from being truly happy and at peace. In our busy world where achivement and ticking boxes seems to take priority over everything else, the message is a critically important one, however it's delivered. Call it "ego", or fear, or self-sabotage, and talk about God, spirit, '-ing', or simply our own inner, innate capabilities. It doesn't matter. What does matter is that Bernstein's book is powerful and effective, infused with extraordinary energy and passion. I was unable to dismiss it and find myself returning to the exercises and affirmations frequently as fear is replaced by acceptance and calm.

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Sep 22, 2011 Erin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Have you ever heard of the book A Course In Miracles (A.C.I.M)? "Spirit Junkie" is a lovely, meaningful, true account of a 30 year old woman's struggle (and then triumph over) addiction by finding A Course In Miracles. Gabrielle lovingly and open-heartedly touches on some of the beautiful 365 lessons in the book (yes, one lesson per day for a year), and shares her thoughts on how you can apply them to your life if you are so moved. (If you are interested in spirituality as opposed to religion,...more Have you ever heard of the book A Course In Miracles (A.C.I.M)? "Spirit Junkie" is a lovely, meaningful, true account of a 30 year old woman's struggle (and then triumph over) addiction by finding A Course In Miracles. Gabrielle lovingly and open-heartedly touches on some of the beautiful 365 lessons in the book (yes, one lesson per day for a year), and shares her thoughts on how you can apply them to your life if you are so moved. (If you are interested in spirituality as opposed to religion, yet yearn for your own "religious experience", I suggest researching A.C.I.M.) The book's main idea, and Gabrielle's book's main idea, is that we always have the choice to either act out of fear or out of love, and that any act of love (outward OR inward) IS a miracle in the "eyes" of spirit/the universe/God, and affects not only our own life positively, but in turn, serves the whole world.
A.C.I.M. was published in the 1970's, and spiritual guru Marianne Williamson's book "A Return To Love" (also based on A.C.I.M) was published in the 1990's. Now, for a newer generation, Gabrielle has introduced us to the concepts, feelings, and ways of life associated with spirituality and love. Her take on it is clearly geared toward spiritual novices and a younger group of readers.
As I read, I kept thinking about how excited I am for these concepts to be introduced to a new generation. A lot of the book was very rudimentary as far as spiritual concepts go, so if you are new to (and interested in) beginning a new, loving commitment to your inner life (Gabrielle uses the term "~ing" to signify your Inner Guide, which is love), you will appreciate "Spirit Junkie".
I felt that the book continued to get richer and more saturated with helpful, nurturing material the farther I read into it. Gabrielle is such a great example of a human who respects herself, loves herself, and sees all people as equals: "rays of light from the same sun". So refreshing and filled with dog-eared pages I will go back to when I need to rid myself of egoic tendencies and return to love (um, which is every day!). As a result of reading this, I dusted off my old copy of A Course In Miracles....
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Jan 17, 2013 Alyssa Hamilton (Swept Away By Books) added it

Shelves: 2013-reading-challenge

What drew my into this book right from the start was the gorgeous cover. The contrast of the blue and red is an eye catcher for sure.

The first few pages pull the reader right into the turmoil of life as Kacey Cleary.

Kacey is a severely troubled girl with a messed up past trying to start fresh in a new city. Her past closes her off to all forms of love and affection to anyone other than her sister, Livie. Tucker did a great job of writing Kacey as a girl who was genuinely afraid of being hurt o...more What drew my into this book right from the start was the gorgeous cover. The contrast of the blue and red is an eye catcher for sure.

The first few pages pull the reader right into the turmoil of life as Kacey Cleary.

Kacey is a severely troubled girl with a messed up past trying to start fresh in a new city. Her past closes her off to all forms of love and affection to anyone other than her sister, Livie. Tucker did a great job of writing Kacey as a girl who was genuinely afraid of being hurt once again. She went through a huge tragedy and didn’t come through as unscathed as one might expect from a romantic novel. Tucker portrayed her fear very fluently and had me cheering for Kacey more than once, despite wanting to smack some sense into her at times.

The setting of Miami was the perfect balmy, seductive weather that is befitting a book with characters who have chemistry like Kacey and Trent do. Trent had just the right amount of mystery to him that I couldn’t help but be intrigued. Despite the off the charts chemistry Kacey and Trent had, they didn’t jump into sex or a relationship within the first few chapters of the book, which is so common in romances of any kind that it gets to be predictable. Ten Tiny Breaths was all about healing from tragedy and opening up yourself to love.

Kacey and Livie’s next door neighbours Storm and her daughter Mia rounded out this cast of characters beautifully. Kacey’s friendship with Storm was the perfect way for her to open up step by step, and learn to let new people in once again. And Mia was the darling little girl who wormed her way into Kacey’s locked heart. And Livie was the strength that Kacey needed in order to push herself into healing.

The title defined this book so perfectly. Ten Tiny Breaths allows Kacey a connection to her mother and a method of slowing herself down.

This book is fantastic for young adult contemporary romance lovers who are looking for a more mature story about love, healing and forgiveness. (less)

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Jan 13, 2013 Anna Bez rated it 1 of 5 stars

If you've ever wanted someone to explain Marianne Williamson's writings to you using a flippant attitude and valley girl speak, this is your book! The book also serves as a promotional platform for Bernstein's previous title. I never was able to get a solid read on whether Bernstein actually believes what she is saying. A book like this needs to be bolstered by a confident tone from the author.

PS. I got so sick of her overuse of the term "~ing"

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Oct 26, 2011 Dana rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: gave-up-on-it, goodreads-reviews

In this book, the author explains her experiences in putting the teachings of a book called "A Course In Miracles".
I think if I had read that book, I might understand this one better.
She talks about how she overcomes her negative attitudes in life by putting the concepts in the "Course" book into practice. This includes things like parts of one's being called the "ego" - not the same as the "ego" in psychology, and the ~ing. I never really could understand those things. Perhaps they are defined...more

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Oct 24, 2011 Sharon rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: spirituality

I will be the first one to admit that I enjoy reading self-improvement books, and that I was very excited to investigate Gabrielle Bernstein's ideas.

I will also admit to being a teensy bit disappointed.

In this book, Bernstein talks about her life changes and experiences as a result of her work in "A Course in Miracles." I think she tried just a bit too hard to be hip and cutesy with her own take on the work, frankly. Referring to her inner guide as ~ing wasn't so bad, but the constant puns (e.g....more

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Nov 17, 2012 Dina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, favorites

Sometimes, you meet people through books. I believe that stories call to us in a way that is extremely powerful. I have never Gabrielle Bernstein nor do I think that we'll ever meet in person. I'm shy, depressed, anxious, but, on my birthday, I bought her two books: Spirit Junkie and Add More ing To Your Life. I had never heard of her before. I had no idea why I gravitated towards the books.

But now I do: because the Universe (or God, whatever you want to call Him or It; Greatness abounds regard...more Sometimes, you meet people through books. I believe that stories call to us in a way that is extremely powerful. I have never Gabrielle Bernstein nor do I think that we'll ever meet in person. I'm shy, depressed, anxious, but, on my birthday, I bought her two books: Spirit Junkie and Add More ing To Your Life. I had never heard of her before. I had no idea why I gravitated towards the books.

But now I do: because the Universe (or God, whatever you want to call Him or It; Greatness abounds regardless) wanted me to read the story of a girl who was sad and in a really bad place. She found the answer out of this place: love.

And it sounds cheesy when I say it this way, but the truth is we were made out of love. Maybe our lives aren't always great, but self-love is the key to positive things coming our way, to dealing with issues and negativity.

I think this book is mostly a memoir, with snippets of spirituality sprinkled in there. I haven't read the Course, but I did learn a lot about positive thinking, love, and awareness through this book. Bernstein is a good writer and she sounds genuine, engaging, and funny. The book is for anyone who is getting overwhelmed with the jaded, skeptical, or sarcastic tone we see in society nowadays. It's a hopeful and honest book that will give you plenty to look forward to as it includes meditations, homework, and lessons for you learn.

Personally, as someone dealing with depression and anxiety, the book gave me a glimpse of a brighter spiritual path. It's about self-love and respect. You have to start there and to accept that the universe will send you the best things for you. It may not seem that way, but it's true. I have bookmarked this book a ton and so, I'm not surprised to say that it's joining the ranks of my favorite spiritual books. I have her Add More -Ing In Your Life to read while we wait for A Course in Miracles.

I cannot wait to read them. Bernstein is joining the ranks of favorite authors on my book shelves. I say this was the best gift I'd gotten for myself. (less)

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Oct 19, 2011 K Nolfi rated it 1 of 5 stars

I respect the DC Public Library and the Montgomery County Public Library systems for not purchasing this book. However, I want to read it and by read I mean flip through until my eyes roll around in my head.

This book is complete crap and not even entertaining or funny. Abysmal.

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Oct 03, 2011 Natalie marked it as to-read

Shelves: self-help

This is exactly what it looks like. I've been cruising the self-help section for a while now, sometimes opting for something subtle and exquisite (i.e., compelling literature as a metaphor for your life, bypassing self-help), sometimes opting for things that just all-out verbalize the nuances & abstractions of the soul, of FEELINGS, just because I'm exhausted and craving something explicit, point-blank. This book is inarguably of the latter set, but that's okay. It's something I'm willing to...more

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Oct 06, 2011 Sherri rated it 3 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the story of Gabrielle's life and how she changed her thinking to better her life. Her journey is exciting.

I wasn't aware that it was going to be half her story and half "how-to" type of self-help book. I could have done with out all of the "how-to" and would have rather been guided by her examples instead.

The meditations and visualizations that you are encouraged to practice isn't something I really agree with.

And I understand that she was trying to make this book for younger w...more

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Jan 06, 2012 Yancy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: spirituality, non-fiction

This is a strange book. It's extremely engrossing, but sometimes feels too good to be true. In fact, I often felt like saying, "Where's the MEAT in this book? It's so fluffy!" And yet...I feel it kinda cast a spell of positivity on me and since reading it, I've felt like I've made some big leaps in my ACIM work. Hmmmmm....

Yes, it can be hard sometimes to relate to this chic, young, energetic New Yorker and yet...well, you know. We're all one, etc. etc. Right? ;) So by the time you get to the end...more

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May 10, 2013 Kimberly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: biography, general-non-fiction, library, psychology, spirituality, womens-studies, own-it, relationships, sexuality, sociology

When the mind is ready, the right book appears. Such was the case with this book.
I first learned about Gabby through her show on HayHouseRadio.com. Immediately, I was skeptical. I bristle at anyone marketed as "the new ___ for a generation." But, something stuck with me and I kept listening to her. Listening to her eventually lead to me reserving "Spirit Junkie" from my local library. And let me tell you all, when Gabby states that your "~ing" leads you what you need, it's true.

Due to its high...more

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Dec 17, 2012 Rachel rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: healthy-living

I really don't know if I like this book or not!!!! It has some good advice in it and I can relate to some of the author's issues and insecurities.

I just don't feel like Gabby is totally authentic. She can "talk the talk", but can she "walk the walk?" This book is completely based off of "A Course in Miracles" by Marianne Williamson. Spirit Junkie is Gabby's attempt to write a book for a younger generation. She created some new phrases and words that got on my nerves. Example: -Ing (her word for...more

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Mar 05, 2012 Tracee rated it 4 of 5 stars

i really loved this book! i read alot of books like this because i love life. and yes there are premises & points that you most likely have heard or read about before- but who doesn't love to hear good advice over and over again! the author is passionate, genuine & sincere. a sign for a good book in my world is if i read it & immediately force someone else to read it. the ultimate sign of a good book in my world is also when I order it for them on amazon and have it shipped to them u...more

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Dec 06, 2011 Emilie rated it 4 of 5 stars

I started the book in an airport bookstore, passed it up & checked out several of Marianne Williamson's books from the library instead (she wrote the intro to Spirit Junkie & was the author's inspiration). I believe those books have helped me set a whole new course for life, that's how fabulous they re. Then I came back to Spirit Junkie and it did not disappoint. Loved the youthful approach and the personal stories, one is especially inspirational for me, many many relatable parts, at ti...more

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Apr 12, 2012 Annalee rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is based on the principles and teachings of another book - A Course In Miracles. It doesn't matter at all if you haven't read it, in fact it would have helped me understand ACIM better if I'd read this one first.

I saw someone mention this book on facebook and before I knew it, I'd ordered it on Amazon. I consider myself a Spirit Junkie, so I couldn't resist it. When the book arrived, I must admit, I was put off by the cover, it seemed to shout 'this book is for young people'. But I put...more

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Feb 01, 2013 Carol Snyder rated it 3 of 5 stars

I came to this book as result of hearing the author speak on TEDx. She's a young life coach and student of Marianne Williamson (A Course in Miracles). She brings Williamson's message to a younger generation and simplifies what can be some pretty heady stuff. I could see where some folks might get turned off by Gabrielle's new-agey personality. She's definintely on the funky side. But, if you can roll with the whole pop psychology thing, there's a nice message here. The gist?...how to remove nega...more

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May 12, 2012 Helynne rated it 4 of 5 stars

Although Gabrielle Bernstein admits this description of her persona l journey to peace and enlightenment is very solidly based on the earlier A Course in Miracles by Marianne Williamson. (Williamson wrote the preface to this book, and quotes from A Course in Miracles are found at the beginnings of each of Bernstein’s chapters are frequently referenced in Bernstein’s text), she still manages a fun and personal touch in this self-help memoir. Bernstein is candid about her own background as a Jewis...more Although Gabrielle Bernstein admits this description of her persona l journey to peace and enlightenment is very solidly based on the earlier A Course in Miracles by Marianne Williamson. (Williamson wrote the preface to this book, and quotes from A Course in Miracles are found at the beginnings of each of Bernstein’s chapters are frequently referenced in Bernstein’s text), she still manages a fun and personal touch in this self-help memoir. Bernstein is candid about her own background as a Jewish girl growing up on the ‘burbs with her divorced hippie parents, but laboring under a lot of fears. Some of Bernstein’s basic ideas are that “fear is simply an illusion based on past experience that we project into the present on to the future . . . we drag our baggage with us” (3). Therefore, people need to release fear, the need t be saved by another person, stop controlling others, “and let life flow.” (8) From Williamson, she passes on the ideas that “love is where we all begin,” (22) then adds her own ideas about avoiding the ego (which only fools and bullies us into thinking we are inadequate) and “getting our –ing on.” The –ing is a phenomenon she describes inner guide, the voice of intuition, inspiration and love, and the intermediary between the fearful world of the ego and the loving mindset with which we came into the world .” In other words, a force “to guide our thoughts back to love” (86) Bernstein’s pathways to turning on one’s –ing include instructions for various kinds of meditations to guide one out of the ego’s delusions and back into . Through the meditations, she urges reads to gently surrender (to hear the –ing), ask for help, and wait patiently for a response. One set of instructions is for the “F-word meditation”—a step-be-step process to forgiveness. “Serenity is a must-have and forgiveness is non-negotiable” (100). Other meditations focus on relationships (letting go of unsatisfactory ones, and inviting synchronicity into one’s life to allow for a better one). Other include “ great rays meditation” (to welcome in great rays of healing light), and “cord-cutting meditation”(to free oneself from someone who has attacked you). “Envision Ghandi, Jesus or any enlightened master with a large sword . . . welcome them to cut the cord . . .Say a prayer for the other person” (246). Her basic premise is that the most powerful way to unblock oneself from receiving guidance is through daily prayer along with medication. ”Remember: Prayer is the time to ask, and meditation is the time to listen. Remove your ego’s blocks daily with a dedicated prayer and meditation practice.” Being your meditation with breathing in ‘I welcome guidance,’ and breathing out, ‘I will receive’” (179) She recommends five minutes of complete stillness in the morning and another five at night. Bernstein continues. “Rather than freak out and let my ego rain on my awesome life parade, I chose to pray. I prayed, inner guide, please enter into my mind and take the steering wheel. I am committed to love and miracles. Keep me in the flow” (229). As you can see, Bernstein is easy to quote and her quotes are gentle, comprehensible and infinitely logical. Good, basic advice for living closer to the benevolent spirit of the Universe--and staying in touch with that --ing. (less)

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May 07, 2012 Debbie Albonaimi rated it 4 of 5 stars

While this book was written for those in their 20's and 30's and I am a "far cry" from that. With specific references to the Course in Miracles, Gabby journaled her spiritual awakening as she studined her way through the course. Gabby is honest in her journey with examples of her slip and falls, her questioning but always with her re-alignment with Spirit. Her honesty in her book is to commended.

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Oct 17, 2011 Leah rated it 5 of 5 stars

The latest of Gabrielle's books was written much more eloquently than her first, Add More -Ing To Your Life. The last chapter was particularly compelling, as she reminds us that all that we need is within ourselves to grow spiritually. Enjoyed the practical application of abstract spiritual concepts in today's world. Would recommend for younger generations seeking spiritual growth.

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May 14, 2012 Julie rated it 4 of 5 stars

I struggled while reading the first half of this book. I would pick it up every once in a while and read a few pages. My daughter suggested this book and I wanted to like it but it just didn't grab me.....until yesterday.

Yesterday I decided it was time to finish some of those books I had started and set aside. It is not unusual for me to have 3 or more books going at the same time so it was just blind luck that I decided to clean house by finishing this one.

The second half of this book was fill...more

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May 05, 2013 Stephanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

I love Gabby! I really enjoyed Gabby's "May Cause Miracles" and thought I should try her other books... I like Spirit Junkie, but I liked the concept of the 40 day study of May Cause Miracles better. Spirit Junkie takes you chapter by chapter as opposed to day by day. Much of the same material is covered, there are new meditations and journal writing though...

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Feb 11, 2013 Elisabeth rated it 3 of 5 stars

Felt like the instruction and words in the book were an echo of amazing things I used to know and think were normal in my former, happier life. Inspired me to reconnect with an old friend. Makes me want to read A Course In Miracles as much of the text relies on it. I will be reading more of her work.

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Jan 04, 2013 Sian Lile-Pastore rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction, spirituality, mind-body-and-spirit

i am not sure about the cover of this book, and i'm not sure about the term 'self-love' either, but i like a book that quotes someone called Rha Goddess who says 'Let the world show up for the party that is you'.
i also quite like 'would you rather be right or be happy?' and 'the lack you see in others creates more lack in you'.

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Apr 17, 2013 Jenny rated it 4 of 5 stars

I am really glad I read this book. The author does a great job showing readers how we repress success and prevent accomplishment in our own lives via our negative self-talk, and how we devastate relationships the same way.

Her formula for success is simple, but does require an entire book to pound it into our overly negative minds (thanks to cultural conditioning via the media and all the less successful types who drag us down with their negative talk). I found myself coping a lot better with wo...more

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Gabrielle Bernstein has been labeled by the New York Times as the next-generation guru. A motivational speaker, life coach, and author, she is expanding the lexicon for the seekers of today and tomorrow. She gives talks and leads seminars throughout the country, is on the Forbes list of the 20 Best Branded Women, and has been featured in media outlets such as Oprah Radio, Marie Claire, Health, Sel...more

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