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Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 285059 5 2868991 2003 Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be: Lessons on Change, Loss, and Spiritual Transformation total:95|5:38|4:37|3:19|2:1|1:0| 95 397 174 13 5133 4.16 1214 182 43665078 1122151 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.19 88 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

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Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 5 1 false Mon Jan 19 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 19 21:44:18 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 19 21:48:48 -0800 2009 more...]]> 30007694 760008 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

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Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 5 1 false Tue Aug 12 21:48:08 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 12 21:51:13 -0700 2008 more...]]> 51494641 2155518 2842878 0767908732 9780767908733 1 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2842878.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 3.80 5 The beloved American Lama, a spiritual leader whose inimitable light and
lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.

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Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 5 0 false Sun Sep 07 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Sep 07 17:10:16 -0700 2008 Sun Sep 07 17:23:13 -0700 2008 more...]]> 61269012 2461180 6572597 1 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6572597-letting-go-of-the-person-you-used-to-be 0.0 0 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

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Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 0 0 false Sat Jun 27 00:39:33 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 27 00:41:24 -0700 2009 ]]> 74391749 2785143 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 0 0 false Tue Oct 13 09:31:02 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 13 09:31:31 -0700 2009 71535207 2363244 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 5 0 false Thu Sep 17 07:07:13 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 17 07:03:14 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 17 07:08:08 -0700 2009 6871076 425646 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 5 0 false Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Wed Sep 26 22:51:48 -0700 2007 Wed Sep 26 22:57:50 -0700 2007 more...]]> 61597615 1296744 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 5 0 false Mon Jun 29 23:14:28 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 24 07:55:12 -0700 2009 16251603 802183 285060 0553816276 9780553816273 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410515m/285060.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410515s/285060.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285060.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be 4.00 1 The beloved American Lama, a spiritual leader whose inimitable light and
lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.

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For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 5 0 false Mon Nov 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004 Mon Nov 05 19:17:03 -0800 2007 Mon Nov 05 20:29:04 -0800 2007 16757778 957307 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 3 0 false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004 Sat Mar 01 07:00:57 -0800 2008 Sat Mar 01 07:01:55 -0800 2008 9805332 652914 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 4 0 false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Dec 01 10:44:51 -0800 2007 Sat Dec 01 10:47:10 -0800 2007 82307985 3081691 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 0 0 false Mon Dec 28 11:08:31 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 28 11:08:35 -0800 2009 81971912 1021778 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 0 0 false Thu Dec 24 15:56:45 -0800 2009 Thu Dec 24 15:56:45 -0800 2009 81788311 3012795 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 0 0 false Tue Dec 22 14:10:34 -0800 2009 Tue Dec 22 14:10:34 -0800 2009 80236834 3015857 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 0 0 false Mon Dec 07 18:44:01 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 07 18:44:01 -0800 2009 79412907 2511941 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 0 0 false Mon Nov 30 10:07:13 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 30 10:07:20 -0800 2009 77834277 2089909 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 4 0 false Sun Nov 15 05:45:05 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 15 05:45:15 -0800 2009 77789612 2032463 285059 0767908740 9780767908740 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514m/285059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173410514s/285059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/285059.Letting_Go_of_the_Person_You_Used_to_Be_Lessons_on_Change_Loss_and_Spiritual_Transformation 4.18 95 lively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.

For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change, whether it relates to financial upheaval, political shifts, or even massive losses of life to disease and violence. Even on the personal level each person must confront the curves life throws his or her way. Buddhism has a great deal to say about change and impermanence and how to meaningfully deal with it. Change--whether on a large or small scale--provides our most important opportunity for learning about ourselves and the nature of reality. From this essential insight Lama Surya Das has crafted a fulfilling and important path to understanding and healing ourselves and finding peace.

Full of personal stories, anecdotes, practical exercises, guided meditations and reflections, and pithy original aphorisms, Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be addresses life's most universal difficulties in a way that is accessible to all. By using memorable concepts such as The Virtues of Adversity, The Pearl Principle ("No inner irritation, no pearl"), and Gaining through Loss, Surya reminds readers that hiding from change and loss is futile. Learning to consciously accept and embrace change leads to a better understanding of ourselves and our own innate divine light.]]> 2003 0 0 false Sat Nov 14 16:35:29 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 14 16:35:29 -0800 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=285059