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

by Dennis Merritt Jones, Michael Bernard Beckwith

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.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Ebooks, Personal Growth

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good quick read type of a book made of 2 page short stories or reflections on life. Filled with fun but yet powerful messages that are easy to interpret and apply to every day life. One of my favorite stories involving trees and nature ends with, "Be flexible...bend and sway with the wind. Grow deep and you will stand tall."

[Irisis Miranda Wolfe · Rating 5 out of 5]

All time favorite book.

[Kristina Mosley]

This is a God given-book to read and read again. There is such a pull to know God. This spiritual quest was always finding me. For while, I thought I was the one doing the searching. What can I say, we are all on the journey of life for a lifetime.

[Marilyn Sue Michel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat monotonous, "smell the daisies" type of advice, not really dealing with the evil, violence and contamination of the world by humans. Might be comforting.

[Anne Wisniewski Vogt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading 101 ways to bring purpose to my life. We all need to express and show more love. Love to ourselves and others.

[Jim George · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of random thoughts pieced together from the author's journal, all of his thoughts are preceded by some quote at the beginning of each chapter. His thoughts are noble as he attempts to lead me down some New Age spiritual path, his purpose is to nudge me closer to some kind of spiritual enlightenment. Still a bit too hippy-dippy, wax on-wax off kind of thing, still there are some profound truths in his writing. Turn what we call an ordinary life into a miracle, appreciate the gifts life brings to you every moment. Although, overall you will lose me every time you start quoting Rumi.

[Jenno]

So far, I've only read the first two mini-chapters, and yet I think this is going to be a really good process. It's interesting to read, and it works well as a guide for journaling, so on the merits of the book itself, as well as the element of being able to be used for journaling and self-awareness, self-exploration, I think it will be a good book to read and process through over the span of several weeks.

[Lost In A Fog · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm using this book as a sort of old-fashioned devotional, reading one of the 101 short pieces each night before flipping off the light. A nice way to clear the mind of the daily crap and get to a better spot before sleep...

[Cris · Rating 4 out of 5]

101 quotes, reflections and daily meditations. I love stuff like this, it's how I relate things myself and he quoted some of my favorite authors.

[Todd Mayville · Rating 3 out of 5]

My review: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/0...

[Randall · Rating 2 out of 5]

A fresh perspective on things we might already know but we tend to forget.

[Mazen Alloujami · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good ideas but lot of explanations, more than needed.

[Skye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely, inspiring, encouraging. A great reminder on how to live life positively :)

[Angelica Taggart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I taught a class with this book -- loved the clarity!

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It was written with professionalism. It is helpful to use the suggested methods in daily life.