“You create your own reality” is the theme of this book by wayward Taoist and best selling author Barefoot Doctor who brings his gently humorous touch to the subject of getting everything you want without trying. He explains that the force some call god, others, universal forces and that he refers to as the Universal Dinner Lady is there ready to drop all kinds of benefits onto your plate, all you have to do is ask and be willing to receive. The phrase is repeated often through the book and the author points out that while being broke and miserable brings nothing to the world, being happy and blessed with riches can bring happiness and prosperity to those around you. He also claims that since we all make our own reality, it follows that we have chosen what we have right now and it is important to accept this before choosing to change your life for the better. On the other hand, if you enjoy being broke and miserable, then you are perfectly free to continue.
Numerous affirmations are given that will enhance self-confidence and the joy of living. Early on the reader is advised that the subconscious understands neither time, space, nor negatives and so all affirmations should relate to the here and now and use only positive language as the– ‘I am not going to eat any more fattening chocolate’ would become ‘I am eating more fattening chocolate’, making the affirmation useless to someone trying to eat more healthily. ‘I will be rich, happy and have everything I want,’ is a future prediction that the subconscious simply ignores because it has no immediate relevance. Instead you have to say ‘I am rich, I have everything I want and I am very happy,’ and then wait for reality to catch up. It is also a good idea to add: ‘everyone around me is happy too,’ so that your sense of guilt doesn’t cause you prevent your wish from manifesting. Many New Year resolutions fail because they break these rules. ‘I’m not smoking any more cigarettes,’ becomes ‘I am smoking more cigarettes,’ which is why some people find that the harder they try to give up, the more heavily they smoke. The author gets a little tangled on one or two affirmations and drops in negative phrases, which should be reworded before using, but otherwise, this book is well worth a read.
Review by Sue Phillips
