Das Glück der kleinen Dinge. Geheimnisse die jeder kennen sollte.

by Victoria Moran

Bestselling author Victoria Moran's Living a Charmed Life presents fifty action-inspiring essays that show us how to custom craft our very own blessed lives. Covering topics such as living richly, staying close to what makes you come alive, and being completely, utterly yourself, Moran emphasizes that this kind of happiness is possible for anyone of any age in any circumstance. Living a charmed life is your birthright, one that you can start to claim as soon as you take to heart—and put into action—the practical and spiritual tips you'll find here. These lucky charms , honed from Victoria's own life experiences, will elevate your attitude, change the way you see yourself, and help you to improve every aspect of your life including your health, relationships, finances, and peace of mind—even in challenging times. In this fresh, inspiring book, Victoria Moran gives you the tools and techniques you need to start living your own charmed life now .

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Health, Lifestyle, Spirituality, Personal Development, Reference

252 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Victoria Moran is an inspirational speaker, a certified life coach, and the author of ten books, including Lit from Within; Fat, Broke & Lonely No More; and the international bestseller Creating a Charmed Life. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Body + Soul, Natural Health, and Yoga Journal. Her blog, “Your Charmed Life,” is published daily on Beliefnet. She lives a charmed life in New York City.

Reviews

[Kris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Usually I don't like "self-help" books. I find them to be wordy, boring, and don't feel like I can actually use a lot of the information in them - whether it is because it doesn't apply to my season of life, something that is common sense that I already do, or just seems like a lot of drivel. This book, however, is truly a gem. There are 50 chapters-just a few pages each that - that could apply to me - my mom - my daughter - my best friend - very universal yet relevant.

My favorite was a chapter entitled "Expect the Best", where she tells a story about when she was 14 that she knew that she was going to meet the Beatles. She didn't just "want" to meet them - she "expected" to meet them - and she goes on to tell how she did (very cute story!) It reminded me of when I was a teenager and I applied to be in a Modern Miss pageant in my home state. Now, no one in my small town had ever heard of this pageant - but I just kept telling everyone - "they have to pick someone to be in it, why not me?" and that "someone has to win". Well, I was chosen and did win a trophy for Modern Miss Academic, though not the big title. I just knew that I was going to be there and win something.

The other incident I remember as a teen is applying for college. My dad had passed away my junior year of high school and the law had just been changed that SSI for dependents stopped at 18 - so I was not expecting any money from family or government for college. There was only one college that I applied to - Cornell College in Iowa. I didn't give a thought to the prospect that I would not be accepted or that I would not have the money to go. I guess you could say that I just Expected It. Not only was I accepted, but I received their top scholarship, as well as a scholarship from Pepsi Cola (my dad had worked for Frito Lay, a subsidiary) and a handful of smaller scholarships, that covered all my expenses.

This chapter in Living a Charmed Life made me wonder what happened to my expectations? Why as we grow up do we stop expecting the good things to happen to us? Why do we tend to look for the negative? The Lucky Charm at the end of this chapter is "Look at your schedule for the day ahead. For each task and appointment, hold the mental image of everything working out beautifully." I think this can be applied for both those small tasks and the life long ones (like raising children!)

This is a book that I believe I will keep on my nightstand - and when I need some positive reinforcement, I will pick it up and read a chapter and listen to those lucky charms!

[Eclectic Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Moran’s guide is full of short essays describing enlightening and uplifting ways for maintaining your life and giving it special meaning to you and the one’s around you. She concludes her essays with a “lucky charm” that suggests “a specific action you can take to apply the essence of that essay”.

As one of those people who needed to be uplifted, I was excited about receiving her book. It didn’t disappoint me. Ms. Moran talks about the simple things in life that we take for granted and how we can embrace those simple things and make them a part of our daily routine to bring us closer to fulfillment.

I plan to use many of her ideas such as keeping a serendipity log to jot down positive coincidences and precious moments in my life, staying true to myself and tuning out the detractors.

I give this book 5 stars just for the simple fact that within 50 small essays it has inspired me to be the person I want to be.

[Amy Landino · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hate that I have to return this book to the library. I'm just going to have to buy it so i can keep it next to my bed in times of weakness. It's truly insightful!

[Annm · Rating 1 out of 5]

Drivel. Basicaly, you should live the way I live because it works for me. And without a footnote to actual research in sight. Lots and lts of attributes to famus people, though. The sad thing is, theremmay be some good in there, but the way it is all presented makes it useless. Much of it what she says, though, has been at least partially been countered by actual research.

I am glad she is hapopy. It just doesn't mean anything to me as anecdote.

[Clare]

I'm enjoying this book. there are so many exercises that i could work each week on something. This book, more than anything, has made me look for the magic in my own life, and I love recognizing magic when it happens. Great life philosophy. I may buy it, since I've renewed it 3 times already at the library.

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most helpful books in my life. I was reading this as I was laid off, and it helped keep me sane. It's great just to pick it up once in a while and read a 2 page chapter about something positive.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay. Some helpful ideas/reminders about gratitude and so on, and some ridiculous stuff about chi and wearing red. Maybe it would have been better presented as “these are things that worked for me, you go find your own.” If you don’t mind cherry-picking the ideas that suit your tastes and personality, it can be a useful book.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sequel to Creating A Charmed Life, Living a Charmed Life continues with 50 short essays to propel the reader to living the life she (or he) wants. The tone is friendly--no mandates or shaming--and the author shares her false steps /mistakes as well as her successes.

[Carrie Blythe · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.50 stars

[Kaysha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some fun tips for remaining positive and living a happy life, but some that felt forced or impractical as well.

[Patricia Boshardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for women who are feeling blue or depressed. Like being wrapped in a warm blanket and having someone brush your hair. Felt renewed energy that allowed me to tackle another day.

[Jessica Bertollini · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read this as part of my book club. Mostly thought it was trite and written for a certain audience. Has a few solid pieces I book marked as nice gentle reminders but that's it 🤷‍♀️

[Luminea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really enjoyable book packed with great ideas. Each chapter is short and focused on a particular topic for personal growth and ways you can bring more peace and pleasure into your life. It's great if you only have short bits of time to read...you can get through a chapter quickly and then take the ideas and implement them in your life right away.

I like Victoria's writing style...she is down to earth and shares many stories from her personal life, yet her use of language is quite lovely and I found myself turning to the dictionary a few times as she introduced me to some great new words or ones I had heard before but was not certain of their meaning.

Overall it was a practical, uplifting, and inspiring book. I look forward to reading more of Victoria's work.

[Pamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an easy read. Some great ideas, but not anything new. Good reminders of good things to do to appreciate life and bring more joy and happiness into it. We really can choose happiness at any moment and the author's ideas on where to find it don't match mine. But she does encourage the reader to find their own magic, their own ways to lead a charmed life and her advice on how to do that is sound. I already lead a charmed life and I just need to remind myself of that. A nice book to give as a gift to someone who is having a difficult time. It's gentle and kind and lovingly written.

[Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I might have enjoyed this more had I not read it simultaneosly with "Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust". How ironic. I felt guilty thinking about surrounding myself with beauty or buying something red to wear. Maybe I'll try again later, my charmed life will just have to wait.

[Trace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read a few of these "how to think differently about your life" books, and I feel they usually aren't written for people who already feel positively about life. This one is different; unique. I will be rereading it for years!

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book two months after my father passed away fron years of heart trouble. I felt like I didn't know how to live anymore. I have been applying some of Moran's advice in outting everthing back together and I feel stronger for having read this.

[Bern · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good advice, some just okay, but worth reading.

[Dawnastebbins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving it! A feel-good book, Victoria Moran's ideas very helpful, lifting me to higher realms, richer, happier day to day experience. Very simple, very doable. A fun, easy read.

[Sara]

Given to me by my good friend Maggie. Great gift book for people in transitional times of their lives.

[Relyn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Blech!! Magic. ICK. I was thinking this would be a book about being charming and gracious. It was a silly book of "practical magic". So silly.

[Joodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this book.

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the short chapters and suggestions for living beyond the day to day routine. If you are looking to explore ways to Increase joy in your life, this book is for you.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick interesting chapters with most making sense. Helps to remind one how simple acts can make a life more enriched.

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was fun.

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. It is broken down into small chunks for those of us who only have a few moments to read. I found so many tips that were easily implemented into my life. A definite keeper.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just what I needed.