“Given the crowd in the salon and the nature of the gathering, she doubted any of the three would notice her absence until they were ready to depart; only then would they look for her.”
- Sentence on Page 23 of The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae by Stephanie Laurens.
On Sunday February 12th, ABC’s Spiritual Book Club Amsterdam will meet at the ABC Treehouse to discuss our new book pick: Byron Katie’s Loving What Is.
“Out of nowhere, like a fresh breeze in a marketplace crowded with advice on what to believe, comes Byron Katie and what she calls “The Work.” In the midst of a normal life, Katie became increasingly depressed, and over a ten-year period sank further into rage, despair, and thoughts of suicide. Then one morning, she woke up in a state of absolute joy, filled with the realization of how her own suffering had ended. The freedom of that realization has never left her, and now in Loving What Is you can discover the same freedom through The Work.
The Work is simply four questions that, when applied to a specific problem, enable you to see what is troubling you in an entirely different light. As Katie says, “It’s not the problem that causes our suffering; it’s our thinking about the problem.” Contrary to popular belief, trying to let go of a painful thought never works; instead, once we have done The Work, the thought lets go of us. At that point, we can truly love what is, just as it is. Loving What Is will show you step-by-step, through clear and vivid examples, exactly how to use this revolutionary process for yourself.”
What is the Spiritual Book Club?
The Spiritual Book Club’s focus is on practical Spirituality. “How do I apply these spiritual insights in my own life?” “How can I stay centered in the hectic of every day living?” are questions we will address during our discussions. Coming together with other “spiritual seekers” from all over the world in an ambiance of mutual respect and relaxed openness is what the Spiritual Book Club is all about.
Details:
Would you like to read the latest releases, often before they are released? Would you like to read them for free? And would you like to be paid for doing so? You can if you take part in our You Review program!
We are looking for enthusiastic readers and writers who would like to read new books and write a short review on them for our website. See the instructions at the end of the post for details on how get your free book and gift voucher.
The publishers have been generous again and we have a fabulous stack of books coming out in February, March and April (and one that has just been published).
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