Lemonade, Pickles & Worms, The Many Faces of Transition is Forworded By: David Ord, Author of: Your Forgotten Self and Lessons in Loving-A Journey Into The Heart, Namaste Publishing
We live in an age when there’s tremendous interest in self-improvement. It’s a luxury most of the generations that have gone before us never enjoyed because practically their entire lives were spent in the hard labor of simply surviving, raising families, and in most cases, dying before they ever had the chance to experience a midlife crisis.
Browse the shelves of your local bookstore and you’ll see that self-help books abound. There’s advice on how to improve just about any area of life-advice that comes from all sorts of different angles, some of which clash. We’re told we ought to do it “this way,” but just when we find that approach isn’t working, along comes another author and says, “No, that was the wrong way. My way is far better.”
Many of you reading this book have already tried countless approaches to making your life more meaningful, more fulfilling. So why should you read this book? What’s different about it? Read More . . .
“Fun and inspirational!” ~ Paula Shoup, Business Coach & Consultant, Phoenix, AZ
“A very positive book that compels you to examine those bumps in the road of life and inspires you to turn them into positive transition.” ~ Herb Short, Palm City, Florida
“Incredible!!!” ~ Sandra Roe, author – Hong Kong
Chapter I: “I am firmly convinced that early influences and experiences, good or bad, do indeed get packed away in the subconscious mind. These hidden emotions will ultimately influence and affect many of the most important decisions we make throughout our individual lives.”
Chapter V: “When we identify with our profession, social status, bank balance, personal health, possessions, appearance or accomplishments, we are identifying with life’s illustions-every single one of which is subject to change.”
Chapter VI: “So why is it that people continually try to relive the past in the present by wishing they had done things differently then? “If only I had done this” or “If only I hadn’t done that.” If only I had taken more time to think” or “If only I had planned better then, things would be different now.” If only! If only! Would’ve! Could’ve! Should’ve!
Chapter VII: “Actually, if fear remained only an emotion, its destructive power would be substantially limited. It’s when fear morphs us into a negative state of being and wraps its icy fingers around our heart and sould that it becomes a powerful negative force beyond description, preventing us from exercising our creative power and ultimately keeping our destiny; at bay. Fear’s best friends-anger, worry and doubt-work in unison to sabotage our efforts, allowing amvivalence to rule the day. We are either stopped cold or forced to act our of desperation instead of appreciation, and so we continue to suffer in regret.”
Chapter X: “Since life is a continuous succession of transitions, the more we practice these skills, the better we will become at successfully navigating future transitions.”