Love Is Letting Go of Fear

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Summary: Where there is Love, there is no Fear....
Review: ....I was not a big fan of the ponderous "A Course In Miracles" and its workbook or its repetitive nature. Neither, it seems was Jampolsky. But somehow he got thru it and here helps distill it and make it easy to understand for even the thick headed like me. Actually, I discovered Jampolsky's work thru the seminal, semiautobiographical work "Teach Only Love" which also delineates the Seven Principals of Attitudinal Healing based on the teachings in "A Course..." and the work he does at the Center for Attitudinal Healing in Tiburon.

I am surprised that Dr. Jampolsky does not get as much PR as that other big cheerleader of "The Course..." Marianne Williamson, but, he probably doesn't trip on it. I mean, the message may be interpreted differently, but it's just the same and any good word in today's times should be cherished.

Whatever ailment you have--mental or physical or financial--the cure is Love. (That is the truth among many truths.) Discover "how to..." in this work. It is truly a treasure with gems of joy and it will be a tremendous aid in your Search....

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Summary: Love Is Letting Go of Fear
Review: A few years ago, I found this book that totally changed my life. This book is about how to change your way of thinking. In short, it talks about how people who have experience a negative disappointment or experience in their life tend to think that life repeats its and live in the frame of mind "waiting for the other shoe to drop".

It discusses:
-Why one thinks that way
-How to over come it.
-How to let go

This book applies to all those who are human and makes mistakes. If there is one book I would ever recommend, this is it!!! It is a light read of only 144 pages. It is short, sweet and straight to the point. You could knock it out in a day and be on your way to a happy mindset. If you are ready to change your life and way of thinking, this is the book to do it with!!!

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Summary: What a life changer!
Review: A friend of mine advised me to read his book when I was down and out, lost all hope, and was beginning to feel that the world is just a bitter place full of people desperate to take advantage of each other. As you can tell from some of the reviews for this book, there are people like that (because they live in fear) but this book taught me that there is so much more! When we are afraid, we see the world as such a hostile place and are never able to open up and appreciate the beauty of life. We become aggressive, defensive, and disrespectful of many things. When we let go of that fear, we are able to embrace the beauty of everything and everyone despite the flaws they have. The authors of this book explain this very nicely but there is another book that explains this exquisitely! It is a book called "The Ever-Transcending Spirit" by Toru Sato and it is an absolute must read as well! If you are ready to let go of fear, this book will be a life changer!

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Summary: A revision?
Review: A number of years ago, I was referred to the book, "Love is Letting Go of Fear" by Jampolsky. At the time, it created such an impact on my life, I never forgot its message.......Last week, I saw it on the shelf in my favorite bookstore and new I once again had to read it! Again, I was filled with a peace and "understanding", but felt it's content to be different than the original publication I had read. I know that the publisher is different ----- can anyone tell me if the book has been rewritten and text changed? I had thought I had read the book over 25 years ago, but it could be that my mind is detouring! :)

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Summary: A revision?
Review: A number of years ago, I was referred to the book, "Love is Letting Go of Fear" by Jampolsky. At the time, it created such an impact on my life, I never forgot its message.......Last week, I saw it on the shelf in my favorite bookstore and new I once again had to read it! Again, I was filled with a peace and "understanding", but felt it's content to be different than the original publication I had read. I know that the publisher is different ----- can anyone tell me if the book has been rewritten and text changed? I had thought I had read the book over 25 years ago, but it could be that my mind is detouring! :)

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Summary: As a Long term Aids survivor I know how important this is...
Review: A wonderful tool to help you attain a more peaceful life.

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Summary: Forgiveness is the Miracle
Review: Dr. Jampolsky has applied the principles of A Course in Miracles to "lessons for personal transformation." He suggests a daily practice of relaxation, active imagination, application, and review of each lesson, repeating the program until the lessons are part of your life. These are powerful practices that can rid us of wasting energy on fears, judgments, and grievances; freeing us to live in the present with joy, openness, and wholeness. When we hold onto grievances we tend to use the past to predict a future in which we must be cautious and avoid being hurt. In contrast, giving love to others unconditionally will bring us the love that we all need. Forgiveness in this light does not mean that we tolerate behavior we don't like; it means correcting a misperception that we have been harmed; it means noticing our thoughts that create a fearful external world, choosing instead to see love in the world and to appreciate our common bond with others. "The world we see that seems so insane may be the result of a belief system that isn't working," Jampolsky writes. "Our old belief system assumes that anger occurs because we have been attacked. It also assumes that counterattack is justified... If we are willing, it is possible to change our belief system. However, to do so... means letting go of any investment in holding on to fear, anger, guilt or pain."

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Summary: potentially life altering!
Review: I needed the contents of this book as I am filled with fear and lock love out of my life every chance I get. Asking if I'm coming from love or fear sounds simplistic however it's difficult to do. This book could be life changing if you do what's inside. What are you waiting for....fear or love?

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Summary: another incomplete fluffy-bunny guide for the bewildered...
Review: I received this book as a gift over 15 years ago. I have to admit I was impressed, with the little that it offered.

However, this little pop-psych book does what all the other little idiotic -and dangerous- pop-psych books do. I am referring to the likes of Wayne Dyer, the "be yr. own best friend" Berkowitz's, and the more independent semi-idiocy of the Eric "rubbery" Weber school of social "success."

There is a problem with A. these silly books and B. therapy and pop-psychology materials in general. They offer very little, or nothing, in the way of cultivating healthy social power and community image for the reader. Without such power, in some degree, the "enlightened" individual can work on him or herself forever, and still be doomed.

Face it: there are envious forces out there. There are people who are simply stupid and dangerous. There are people who are brutal and sadistic enough to relish your sensitivities and introversions for the wrong reasons, and look for opportunities to persecute you for having them. They will perform such dastardly acts one way or another, behind your back/out of sight, if necessary.

In short, what other people think of you, while you are busy deciding to love and let go of fear, or come to terms with your "erroneous zones," or "be your own best friend," or whatever. Embarking on such tentative inner voyages, you had better garner some protection to yourself. Life is like that. I hate to sound negative. But all your inner voyaging and amendments will be a lot more effectively carried out, if you take heed of your social and community image and power, and cultivate it to your liking. Mold it.

Another thing that disturbs me about this kind of self-help material is, it seems to augment and aggravate some individual's sensitivity. Social success, and improved intimacies are the goal. However, love requires nothing if it doesnt require good old fashioned strength and endurance. It is simply mentally unhealthy to imagine that as a result of this material, one can now be a friendly, sensitive, smiley, socially integrated, healthy character, and not find yourself the victim of other's negativity or envy, one way or another. To be able enjoy one's social life takes power, not just hunky-dory techniques, or fascinating "insights" into oneself. The let-downs can be severe, creating even worse problems for some psyches.

Finally, I might add something about the illusion of "sensitivity." I am sorry, but whether you are male or female, you had better have the power and image to back up your sensitivity and protect it, unless you live in some sort of vacuum. Trying to be sensitive all the time, and/or projecting a sensitive image, is like wearing a sign that says, "Kill Me Now." You may not be praised for it, to say the least. Sorry, but there are people who admire great inner strength. There are also people who only respect power. Three cheers for the warm, cuddly, caring part of humanity, but be real!

Go ahead, read all the self-help material you want. But don't get too starry-eyed about it, right away. The world may not understand. The world may not indulge you. It's not just that the inner psyche is something you can't mess too much with. It's that the outer world in all its vagaries, must be acknowledged and respected for its potential impact on you and your life, reputation, and mind, also.

I might also add that, statistically, it is said that clients in therapy do better when they read material like this on the side. However, i do firmly beleive that much therapy can be shortened at least somewhat, by a concentration on the individual and the environment they live in, a steady cultivation of image within the community, and the cultivation of an admixture of considerable social power. This will go far to facilitate life outside the therapists office, as well as facilitate what goes on within it.

With all due respect, the dangers of these books on some individuals can be great. Sensitivity and love are NOT the whole story. Strength, image, and courage, are part of this picture also. (a modicum of rational and judicious fear can also keep you out of all sorts of trouble, in love and just about anywhere else. I wouldn't necessarily be in agreat rush to 'let go of fear,' as the author implies, unless its truly a pathological form.) Without something foursquare/ terra firma to stand on and operate from in this world and life, just where the heck are you? Simple-Simon Sensitivity and Introversion just won't do the whole job. 'Sweet and Light' is okay, as long as you have the power and ability to protect it. For largely the reasons I have noted above, and some others, there are simply times when I wish people like Gerald Jampolsky would just go choke on a valentine.

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Summary: Fear......Love
Review: I use this book every few days, as a meditation-starter. The positive thoughts are founded in "Christian" values, and yet go further with sometimes radically thought-provoking statements. For example, "This instant is the only time there is....My present happiness is all I see....And everything that seems to happen to me, I ask for, and receive as I have asked." Insights into human behavior such as these have helped me realize more peace in the present, more groundedness, more energy for my goals.