What You Practice Is What You Have: A Guide to Having the Life You Want

by Cheri Huber

A follow-up to the perennial bestseller There Is Nothing Wrong with You, this book gives readers the opportunity to pinpoint the practices in their lives that hinder their happiness and success and replace them with practices that will enhance their well-being. Examples of everyday issues—and the accompanying, unconscious practices—that can weigh a person down, such as weight gain, sleeplessness, trouble at work, and family life, are addressed with clarity and humor. Employing the tools and techniques of Zen awareness, this guide helps readers make their lives better by freeing themselves from the barrage of repetitive thoughts that constantly besiege the average person.

Genres: Spirituality, Buddhism

194 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2010

About the author

Cheri Huber, author of 20 books, has been a student and teacher of Zen for over 35 years. In 1983, Cheri founded the Mountain View Zen Center, and in 1987 she founded the Zen Monastery Peace Center near Murphys, California. She and the monks at the Monastery conduct workshops and retreats at these centers, other places around the U.S., and internationally.

In 1997, Cheri founded Living Compassion, a nonprofit organization dedicated to peace and service. Living Compassion’s primary work is the Africa Vulnerable Children Project, based in Zambia, where for over a decade they have been working with the people of Kantolomba, beginning the process of turning a slum of 11,000 people into a self-sustaining community.

Cheri also has a weekly Internet based radio show.

Reviews

[Regan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Huber's other book (There is Nothing Wrong With You) has been a piece I've come back to many times over the years. I've been wanting to read this one for a long time and somehow just never managed to pick it up. Finally I have and I like it, it has some food for thought, but it doesn't ring the depth of my soul at all the way the other book does in some places. Reading Buddhist works is always a process of slowing down, which is a good thing, but I did find myself a bit impatient toward the end.

There's some sort of joke about not "getting it" here. I know.

But the primary concept - that what you give your energy to is what you then have - is very good food for thought indeed. I'm glad I read the book even if I'm not head over heels for it. I'm pretty sure Huber wouldn't want me to be anyway.

[Eve · Rating 2 out of 5]

same old same old. out of date in 2019

[Max Smirnoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love all Cheri Huber's books. This one is also not an exception. Her approach is a blend of psychology, compassion and meditation. What else is needed? :) Highly recommend

[Celia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just began but it already is a wonderful addition to Cheri's existing books that so beautifully illuminate a simple, yet not easy, life changing practice to ending suffering for the only person for whom we can make that so-- ourselves. Didn't finish- not sure why.

[Cleo · Rating 5 out of 5]

As promised, this book really is a sequel to There Is Nothing Wrong With You in that it took me to the next step in awareness practice: accessing the Mentor. It's actually more like a workbook, with plenty of exercises to help me do that. Roll up your sleeves and dive in!

[sves yvonne]

I like the part where u make an audio recording of "reassurance". reminders for body, mind and emotion. to bring about a conscious awareness to all your commitments, choices, decisions that your ego distracts you from

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although I had ordered this book from the library about a month ago - it seemed meant for now. I have been thinking a lot about self-hate and the negative voices that cause such suffering in ourselves and to others when we begin to believe them. This book was simple to read and apply.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Since I can't stand listening to my deep voice the second half of the book was kind of useless to me.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great down to earth book on living the life you want right now by mentoring yourself. Record your mentor so you always have an Encouraging word close at hand

[Isabelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I usually love Cheri's books. This time, there are a little too many exercises for my taste. Her teachings are still excellent.

[Ginna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the reading but couldn't get around to the sound recording portion of the book. May come back to this.