I've Been Thinking...: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life

I've Been Thinking...: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life

by Maria Shriver
I've Been Thinking...: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life

I've Been Thinking...: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life

by Maria Shriver

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Overview

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“[I've Been Thinking…] is beautiful...I felt your soul on these pages.” –Oprah Winfrey

“If you are feeling stuck, lost, or you just need a pick-me-up, this is the book for you. Shriver’s wisdom will fill you up.” —Hoda Kotb, coanchor, The Today Show

The ideal book for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life.


As a prominent woman juggling many roles, Maria Shriver knows just how surprising, unpredictable, and stressful everyday life can be.

In this moving and powerful book, she shares inspiring quotes, prayers, and reflections designed to get readers thinking, get them feeling, get them laughing, and help them in their journey to what she calls The Open Field—a place of acceptance, purpose, and passion—a place of joy.

I've Been Thinking . . . is ideal for anyone at any point in her life. Whether you feel like you've got it all together or like it's all falling apart—whether you're taking stock of your life or simply looking to recharge, this is the book you will turn to again and again. Spend the weekend reading it cover to cover, or keep it on your nightstand to flip to the chapter you need most. Like talking with a close friend, it's the perfect daily companion—an exceptional gift for someone looking to move forward in life with hope and grace.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780525522607
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 02/27/2018
Pages: 240
Sales rank: 94,471
Product dimensions: 5.20(w) x 7.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Maria Shriver is the mother of four, a Peabody Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer, the author of seven New York Times bestselling books and a bestselling coloring book, an NBC News Special Anchor, and founder of The Women's Alzheimer's Movement. When she's not thinking or writing, she can be found hanging with her kids.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

I Am Who I Choose to Become 5

Seeing the Jewel Inside 8

Working on "Intestinal Fortitude" 11

Life Is Yours to Create … and to Re-create 14

What I Learned About Power from a Community of Nuns 17

The Power of Peace Starts from Within 21

The Power of Gratitude 24

The Power of Positive Thinking 26

The Power of the Mind 31

The Power of Women 33

The Power of Presence 36

The Power of the Pause 39

The Power of Listening 44

The Power of Empathy 49

The Power of Letting Go 53

The Power of Thank You 56

The Power of Motherhood 59

The Power of Laughter 62

The Power of Faith 64

The Power of Prayer and Meditation 66

The Power of Forgiveness 69

The Power of Your Story 72

Chasing the Illusion of Perfection 75

Why Acceptance Is the Path to Finding Peace 79

Why It Takes Courage to Care 81

An Omen from God 84

I've Learned to Deserve 89

Bring Joy into Your Home 94

When Life Throws You a Curveball, Do This 97

It's Okay-in Fact, It's Crucial-to Grieve 100

When Is It Time to Move On? 104

Faith Keepers 107

What Is Love? 109

Loving Motherhood 112

Talk of Love, Not Hate 115

We're in Need of a Social Kindness Movement 118

Go Back to Move Forward 121

I'm Giving Up on Complaining 123

Six Family Truths I've Learned Along the Way 127

We All Have Mental Health Issues. Here's Why It's Okay. 131

Why We Should Stop Trying to "Go It Alone" 135

Looking for the Light in the Cracks 140

One Person Can Make a Huge Impact on You 144

Men and Kindness 149

A Message from My Mother I Will Cherish Forever 152

Finding Peace in Your Decisions 155

Why We Need Time to Think and Reflect 158

Mother's Day Every Day 161

We're All in This Together 164

"We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For" 167

Something to Focus on Other Than Your Lips, Thighs, and Eyes 171

Reflections on a Whirlwind Week 174

My Easter Reflections 177

A Time to Rest 181

What I'm Grateful for This Thanksgiving 186

What I'm Carrying with Me into Each New Year 189

Don't Call Me an Empty Nester 193

Sixty Life Lessons for My Birthday 198

Hope 205

Epilogue 207

Oh! And One More Thing: The Power of Reevaluating 211

Acknowledgments 225

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