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karibiblio's review against another edition
5.0
I found this book refreshing after riding the Secret wave of manifestation in all its specificity. This easy to read collection of anecdotes has a simple message: The Universe already has the highest and best outcome for you. Trust and be open to how it unfolds.
mollyringle's review against another edition
4.0
There's a fair amount of astrology in this one, which I can't in good agnostic-skepticism buy into, but even those parts came across as endearing in that quirky No.Cal. way that we on the West Coast are comfortably familiar with. And the rest of Tosha Silver's advice actually lines up pretty darn well with mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy, which I'm also studying lately: let go of your obsessive need for control, and accept what is, and be open to what comes your way, and you'll be loads happier. Silver calls it God or the Divine, but she also says you can view it as your own best and wisest self, or as the power of love in the world, etc., so it still works for agnostics or atheists. Her anecdotes are funny and bursting with vivacity, not at all the mellow blissed-out meditation-voice-over you sometimes hear in your head when reading such topics, so that was refreshing too. An interesting read and I think several of her ideas will stick with me, even if I don't (yet?) believe in everything exactly the way she does.
introworded's review against another edition
2.0
Errr. People are raving about this book. Me, not so much. I really wanted to like this more, especially since it was recommended by a friend and I love its overall message.
And no, this is not a review coming from a skeptical-minded person not ready for these books yet. I’ve read many books on spirituality that I now live by, have Tarot readings done, go to my yoga classes, and burn more sage than is probably healthy… This tells you nothing you need to know about me, but it should tell you that I’m open to these types of books.
First, let me talk about what I did like.
The message:
“ABUNDANCE IS SOMETHING TO BE, NOT SEEK OR AWAIT.”
Basically this book tells you that if you let the Divine into your life, everything will play out just as it should. When you believe that everything is already planned out for you, that whatever happens, needs to happen, stress, anxiety and tension will be relieved. I do believe this. Each chapter is divided into sub-chapters, not more than 2 to 3 pages long, in which Silver gives personal anecdotes of instances in which she chose to let the Divine guide her. She talks in a funny and charismatic way, it’s not overly religious or new-agey hippy language-using. I guess that’s a plus for most people (me included).
Now what I didn’t like:
All of these chapters are repetitive and most of them end with a statement such as: I forgot to invoke the Divine Order so let me say a quick prayer/invocation and then everything turns out just the way it’s planned! Yay!
Spot my sarcasm? A few stories are believable. But saying that Divine Order helped you get a parking space…. not so sure.
Furthermore, she is an astrologist. For someone who’s only a beginning astrological enthusiast, her references to astrology are annoying and unnecessary. She does not go into the details of astrology, she just likes to throw around astrological terms:
“the uber-Sagittarian offhand way,” “my diligent Capricorn self,” a “double Cancer,” “being born with Neptune on my Ascendant,” or my absolute favorite, “today was a NEW MOON at twenty-seven degrees Leo, on top of my Pluto and Jupiter, opposing my moon and Venus, and squaring Mars and Saturn.” These statements do NOT make sense to the general public.
I actually don’t have a whole lot to say about this book. I’m sad this was a disappointment to me because I love the heart and intention that were put into it. The overall message remains true and important, the execution of it could have been better. This was my first Tosha Silver and maybe I’m not used to her writing yet. I don’t know, I just think her writing is not for me.
And no, this is not a review coming from a skeptical-minded person not ready for these books yet. I’ve read many books on spirituality that I now live by, have Tarot readings done, go to my yoga classes, and burn more sage than is probably healthy… This tells you nothing you need to know about me, but it should tell you that I’m open to these types of books.
First, let me talk about what I did like.
The message:
“ABUNDANCE IS SOMETHING TO BE, NOT SEEK OR AWAIT.”
Basically this book tells you that if you let the Divine into your life, everything will play out just as it should. When you believe that everything is already planned out for you, that whatever happens, needs to happen, stress, anxiety and tension will be relieved. I do believe this. Each chapter is divided into sub-chapters, not more than 2 to 3 pages long, in which Silver gives personal anecdotes of instances in which she chose to let the Divine guide her. She talks in a funny and charismatic way, it’s not overly religious or new-agey hippy language-using. I guess that’s a plus for most people (me included).
Now what I didn’t like:
All of these chapters are repetitive and most of them end with a statement such as: I forgot to invoke the Divine Order so let me say a quick prayer/invocation and then everything turns out just the way it’s planned! Yay!
Spot my sarcasm? A few stories are believable. But saying that Divine Order helped you get a parking space…. not so sure.
Furthermore, she is an astrologist. For someone who’s only a beginning astrological enthusiast, her references to astrology are annoying and unnecessary. She does not go into the details of astrology, she just likes to throw around astrological terms:
“the uber-Sagittarian offhand way,” “my diligent Capricorn self,” a “double Cancer,” “being born with Neptune on my Ascendant,” or my absolute favorite, “today was a NEW MOON at twenty-seven degrees Leo, on top of my Pluto and Jupiter, opposing my moon and Venus, and squaring Mars and Saturn.” These statements do NOT make sense to the general public.
I actually don’t have a whole lot to say about this book. I’m sad this was a disappointment to me because I love the heart and intention that were put into it. The overall message remains true and important, the execution of it could have been better. This was my first Tosha Silver and maybe I’m not used to her writing yet. I don’t know, I just think her writing is not for me.
stptacek's review
5.0
Upgraded this book to 5 stars after it has invaded my consciousness for nearly two years. It's such a nice way to look at the world.
Great read. Will definitely be trying to put this openness into practice. Reminded me a little of Tolle's "A New Earth." I got a little lost in the astrological references...
Great read. Will definitely be trying to put this openness into practice. Reminded me a little of Tolle's "A New Earth." I got a little lost in the astrological references...
riversong222's review
5.0
This book entered my life in exactly the right time, which after you read the book, will make perfect sense. My spirituality and I have been dancing some weird tango of confusion for the last several months (years?) and I could never find someone who saw "God" the way I do.
Although her vision doesn't match perfectly with mine (how could it? We are different people. However, her concepts and down-to-earth rational approach to prayer, living in connection with Source, and just letting things unfold the way they were intended was a breath of fresh air.
I now own her other two books, and will continue to support Tosha however I can.
Audio: She is lovely to listen to. Very relaxing.
Although her vision doesn't match perfectly with mine (how could it? We are different people. However, her concepts and down-to-earth rational approach to prayer, living in connection with Source, and just letting things unfold the way they were intended was a breath of fresh air.
I now own her other two books, and will continue to support Tosha however I can.
Audio: She is lovely to listen to. Very relaxing.
livpasquarelli's review
5.0
This is an incredible book full of wisdom. I think anyone on earth would benefit from reading this. It teaches you to to change your perspective and live your life from optimism.