Count Your Blessings: The Healing Power of Gratitude and Love

by John F. Demartini

Overview

You could lead the life you’d love, if only you lived the one you’ve been given!
Are you really living or barely breathing? Do you feel sick, run-down, anxious, or low? In Count Your Blessings, Dr. John F. Demartini reveals the connection between health and state of mind. The old adage about making the most of what you’ve got forms the basis of 25 principles that will help you to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Through real-life examples, exercises, meditations, and affirmations, Dr. Demartini shows how you can use and develop your own inner resources, just by living in the present moment. • How to turn any stressful situation into an inspiring learning experience • Transform the negativity of your fears and problems into positive actions • Discover your goals and how to stick to them • Learn to love what you do • How to create more loving relationships
Count Your Blessings will be the source or inspiration you will come back to again and again.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781401910747
Publisher:	Hay House Inc.
Publication date:	06/15/2006
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.37(w) x 8.37(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. John F. Demartini is a professional speaker, author, and business consultant whose clients range from Wall Street financiers, financial planners, and corporate executives to health-care professionals, actors, and sports personalities. Founder of the Concourse of Wisdom School of Philosophy and Healing, Dr. Demartini began his career as a doctor of chiropractic and went on to explore more than 200 different disciplines in pursuit of what he calls Universal Principles of Life and Health.

Table of Contents

	Preface	xiii
1	Gratitude and Love Are the Heart of Healing	1
	Do you have the heart to heal yourself?
	All complete healing is activated through love and gratitude
	Certainty and presence intensify healing
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
2	Be Grateful for Your Broken Heart	12
	Have you counted the blessings of your broken heart?
	Broken illusions are blessings
	Every joy has its sorrow; every sorrow has its joy
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
3	Do What You Love, and Love What You Do	20
	Do you suffer from the Monday Morning Blues?
	Doing what you love is the key to fulfillment
	The pain of regret is greater than the pain of self-discipline
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
4	As You Believe, So You Achieve	28
	What are you feeding yourself?
	You move in the direction of your dominant thoughts
	Achievement starts with a single great thought
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
5	What You Sow, You Shall Reap	38
	Do you know the Golden Rule?
	Your actions determine your results
	Plant flowers or forever pull weeds
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
6	Every Loving Wish Is Possible	47
	How much are your wishes worth?
	Every miracle starts as a dream
	You are destined to make your inspired dreams come true
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
7	If You Don't Know Where You're Going, You'll End Up Somewhere Else	55
	Are you navigating without a clear direction?
	Follow the dream in your heart
	Focus on your primary aim
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
8	Your Limitations Are All in Your Head	65
	Are you in your own way?
	Whatever you feel uncomfortable about--and don't love--is stopping you
	Self-worth is a state of mind
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
9	The Clearer Your Ultimate Purpose, the More Effectively You Will Fulfill It	74
	What are you doing here?
	Your purpose is beyond your goals
	Dedicate your life to your purpose
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
10	You Are Never Given a Problem You Can't Solve	84
	Where's the silver lining?
	Every problem is an opportunity to learn and to love
	Maximum growth occurs at the border of order and chaos
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
11	Inspiration Is the Secret of Vitality	92
	Are you full of life ... or "barely breathing"?
	Gratitude opens your heart to inspiration
	As your breath wanders, so does your mind
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
12	A Healthy Mind Maintains a Healthy Body	99
	Are you making yourself sick?
	Your body believes every word you think and say
	Program yourself for health
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
13	Overindulge in Moderation	108
	Do you have passions ... or do they have you?
	Moderation is the secret to a healthy mind and body
	Nothing of the senses can satisfy the soul
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
14	Money Withers When It Is Hoarded	116
	Is your money lying around while you are hard at work?
	To make your assets grow, keep them in motion
	When you invest wisely in yourself and others, your riches multiply
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
15	Inspired Service Attracts Abundance and Recognition	123
	Do you give as much as you love to receive?
	You rise in glory as you sink in pride
	Link your daily deeds with your purpose
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
16	Infatuation Leads to Resentment	131
	Are you busy building pedestals?
	Infatuation is based on a lopsided perception
	Resentment sets in when expectations aren't met
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
17	Everyone Is Your Mirror	139
	Who's running your life?
	The people with whom you interact show you who you are and ultimately provide you with an opportunity to love yourself
	Whatever you see in others is a reflection of you--whether you like it or not!
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
18	Whatever You Say to Others You Are Saying to Yourself	150
	What are you talking about?
	Just listen to yourself
	Pay attention to your own advice
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
19	Whatever You Think You Don't Have, You Want the Most	157
	What do you think you're missing?
	The greater the void, the greater the value
	What's missing can be motivating
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
20	Whatever You Run Away From, You Run Into--Whatever You Lie About, Runs Your Life	164
	Have you been avoiding yourself?
	What you fear comes near; what you flee follows you
	Fear precedes every lie and guilt follows
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
21	The Quality of Your Life Depends on the Quality of the Questions You Ask	171
	Who are you ... and why are you here now?
	Your questions direct your learning
	Examine your beliefs
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
22	Nothing in Life Has Any Meaning, Except the Meaning You Give It	179
	What is the meaning of this?
	Your perceptions color the truth
	Emotions are based on perceptions
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
23	There Is Nothing to Forgive	187
	Do you know what truly is?
	Forgiveness is a self-righteous illusion
	Nothing can be created or destroyed
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
24	Your Heart and Soul Have the Wisdom of the Ages	197
	Are you on-line with the universal design?
	Your soul speaks when you are grateful for what is, as it is
	When you obey your heart's and soul's guidance, your life becomes fulfilled
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
25	Unconditional Love Is the Key to Your Heart and Soul	205
	Would you love to hear your heart?
	Gratitude opens your heart
	Unconditional love is the greatest force in the universe
	The Truth Is ...
	Reflections
	Realizations
	Affirmations
	Conclusion	215
	Sources	217
	About the Author	219
	Acknowledgments	221

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