When we live life in this manner, at some point the burden of such a weary existence becomes too much.

At that time, we feel a deep, intense unhappiness. This pain often comes acutely after a traumatic event (such as the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage or a relationship, the loss of a promotion, the failure of a business venture), or it is chronic in a life that seems hollow and unfulfilling.

It is here we find a wonderful paradox: the anguish we suffer in such a situation, this grief which we wish we never faced, can turn out to be the very best thing that could ever happen to us. For it is this pain that forces us into ourselves. We go deep inside, and if we open ourselves to the lessons of the moment, we emerge stronger, wiser, and, yes, happier.

The distressing moment presents us with a door to a better way of living.

When our world has fallen apart or when we are in the midst of turmoil, it may seem as if a better future could not possibly exist. The truth, however, is that joy is readily available; it only awaits our claiming it.

If you are at a point of crisis in your life, this book is meant to give you comfort and to inspire you to make it through this stage. It shares the message of hope that you can conquer whatever ails you right now. Further, it offers a proven program, based on universal and eternal principles of successful living, that can help you transform your life.

A persistent feeling of unhappiness is commonly the result of fear, anger, shame, self-hate and a range of other thoughts and feelings that sap us of enthusiasm for life. Often we are not even aware we are chained down by these negative forces.

Freedom from such debilitating thoughts and feelings is easily within reach. The power to claim that freedom is nestled right inside us. Know that you already have that power.

If you feel dissatisfied or disappointed with your life right now, you simply have to learn ways to exercise that power in order to create an existence that is beautiful and rewarding.
 

INTRODUCTION
Life presents a door to a better way
A personal passage
Self-love is the key
How to use this book
Create your circle of strength

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