We live in an incredibly hurried,
stress-filled time where we often feel that not only are our lives out of our
control but have become meaningless. In
order to regain our selves we are led to believe that we have to make dramatic
life changes, such as changing jobs, changing relationships, or even changing
religions. Dr. Lee Jampolsky disagrees—"Nothing needs to change in your life
situation or the world in order for you to have peace of mind.” This startling and simple statement is the
basis of Dr. Lee Jampolsky's new book Smile
for No Good Reason, a gentle and practical approach to achieving personal
and professional happiness. By focusing on the twelve principles of Attitudinal
Healing, an approach to healing using the teachings from A Course in Miracles,
Jampolsky is able to demonstrate a new and powerful way to respond to
life"s challenges.
Starting with the first principle, the essence of our being is love, Jampolsky lays the groundwork for understanding that attitude is one of the most important tools used in solving problems. Anger, fear, and guilt are attitudes that can only cause pain and unhappiness where love and compassion open us up to joy and peace of mind. As he notes in the book, “changing life circumstances without addressing your thinking is like painting over rust: it will look great for a while, but eventually the old rust will slowly break through the new paint.” Each of the twelve principles is a section of the book, containing clear and down-to-earth commentary including vignettes to help apply the principles to daily living.
Based on the healing power of love and forgiveness, Smile for No Good Reason continues the work of Dr. Gerald Jampolsky and other pioneers of Attitudinal Healing, an empowering approach to living and health that, after two decades, has changed the lives of thousands of people. Inspiring, motivational, and truly life changing, this small book will find itself on the bedside table or carried in the briefcase, or even read and discussed at the breakfast table. And as Lee Jampolsky writes, “It is my hope the short writings will resonate with something deep within you, and that you will find yourself smiling for no good reason.”
February 2008 ☺ Self-Help ☺ ISBN 978-1-57174-547-3 ☺ Flapped Trade Paper ☺ $14.95