My curiosity about "Shift Happens!" started while listening to Robert Holden's keynote speech at the 2011 Pasadena "I CAN DO IT!" conference.
My friend, Linda, bought his CDs for "Shift Happens!" We enjoyed listening to some of Robert's stories on our way home from the conference. What we found is that listening to Robert Holden reading "Shift Happens!" with a friend is fun. We liked being able to stop the CD and talk about what he said and what his stories caused us to remember from our own life experiences. CDs rock!
Because we only heard two of the CDs on our way back, I was curious to hear the rest of them. I also became curious to read the book. Because of my curiosity I asked Hay House if I could review both the book and the CDs. I am happy that they sent me both to review!
What I love about listening to the CDs of "Shift Happens!" is the combination of Robert Holden's gentle-sounding English voice and his creative way of making his points with plays on words and inspiring stories.
The text on the back of the book says: Shift Happens! is a book about "more" – more happiness, more success, more love, more peace, more prosperity, and more being the real you.
In this book Robert Holden shares ways to let go of fears, struggle, and trying to do it all by yourself. He also discusses other blocks to happiness. The book is powerful, creative, and can help transform the way you think about yourself and your life.
I like Robert Holden's sense of humor and his creative use of words.
I like his voice – he has a gentle sounding English voice. I found it enjoyable to listen to him tell his stories while driving my car.
I like both the book and the CDs.
I like the CDs because I can listen to the stories while I am doing errands or driving to or from work. I also like hearing the way Robert Holden adds his feelings to the book by reading it. I've always loved to hear my favorite authors read their books. Listening to them speaking on the CDs makes it easy to re-listen during times when I want some entertainment. I like listening in my car and also while I walk or spend time on our elliptical machine exercising.
The book gave me a chance to read what I had heard in the car and allowed me to highlight key points that I most want to remember. I also like seeing the words written and to be able to read a sentence or paragraph over if I want to really get what he is saying.
Robert Holden says that he has the following, which is in the book, on his computer as a screensaver reminder to always put love first. I like it and want to remember to do it myself so I want to share it here with you.
FIRST LOVE
First love, then think.
First love, then speak.
First love, then look.
First love, then act.
First love, then choose.
First love, then give.
First love, then live.
There is a prayer that one of Robert Holden's clients wrote about saying "YES" to life. The full prayer can be found on page 180 of his book.
I say "YES" to love today.
I say "YES" to happiness today.
I say "YES" to balance today.
I say "YES" to me today.
I say "YES" to miracles today.
I say "YES" to life today.
One of the things I like about the CDs is that they have numbered each of the "chapters" to help you know where you are in the book. I wish there were "chapter numbers" in the book as well.
Following are a few of my favorite chapter titles in "Shift Happens!"
Happiness is an inner light with no off switch
There are no events, only perceptions
Keep smiling – unless you feel like crying
Be the goal!
Give up your fear of giving
Stop improving your life – and start living!
Fear is yesterday
The world has finished with your past… if you have
Forgiveness gives you wings
Commit to living "happily even after"
Shift happens – when you let go
When you take a step, a bridge appears
Exhaustion means there is a better way
If you are alive, you need help!
Some of the best gifts come badly wrapped
Stay open all hours for miracles
Your happiness is a gift
On the CDs and in the small book of 275 pages there are 55 chapters. The titles above remind me of the stories in each of the chapters. After having read the book and listened to the CDs, the titles are now reminders of the lessons and help me remember them.
The following is from the back cover of the book.
"Shift Happens! is about staying open all hours for miracles. Success, love, and happiness are only ever one thought away at most. One new perception, one fresh thought, one act of surrender, one change of heart, one leap of faith, can change your life forever."
The book is fresh, fun, and inspiring. It's a book I plan to keep handy to read again. I love the idea of reading one of the short essays each day. I am glad to have the CDs to hear while driving as well.
In conclusion, I am glad to have both the book and the CDs of "Shift Happens!" because it is great to listen to the CDs in the car and the book can be read one chapter per day to really savor the messages and put them into practice.
I highly recommend both the book and the CDs of "Shift Happens! How to Live an Inspired Life… Starting Right Now!"
Review by Margaux Joy DeNador – November 23, 2011
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Sounds like a good author and speaker.... And his CD's and book would be interesting to hear and read... Thanks for the review.. ~Duane
Posted by: Duane Brovan | November 23, 2011 at 06:35 PM