Moving On: Creating Your House of Belonging with Simple Abundance

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Description

Building on the success of Sarah’s previous books, Moving On expresses a new-age inclusiveness that allows people of all faiths and belief systems to enjoy her positive outlook on life.

Inspired by her own life experiences and requested by avid Ban Breathnach readers eager for another volume, Sarah helps readers to understand themselves and to use those insights to create a home that truly suits their spirits and their lives.

"We do not know how to move on," Sarah observes. "We have learned to let go, but not move on." This keen insight differentiates this book from other self-help books dealing with life changes.

Sarah helps readers cope with what she calls, "the myriad demands of uprooting one’s life," and teaches them to not only move, but to finally create what she calls, "your own house of belonging."

Like the other books in Sarah’s acclaimed Simple Abundance series, Moving On is what Sarah calls "part meditation, how-to-manual, and memoir."

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Customer Reviews

Learning to Belong
While looking for a way to find my way "Home" after being set adrift yet one more time, I am learning to create my own sense of belonging. Gently and creatively Sarah "brings her game" to those who have lost all that was normal. Thanks!

2009-12-14 (Atlanta, GA USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Not meeting my expectations
I am currently in the process of reading this book and so far find it to be a memior of the emotional turmoil the writer experiences after 'simple abundance'. She OFTEN quotes MANY other authors which has me wonder.... who is writing this? Sara Breathnach or is it a collection of womens discoveries and insights? When I first read the synopsis it was about how people often let go but don't move on. They acknowledge what stops them, let go, and then stay where they are. I didn't expect it to have anything to do with house cleaning.

However, the universe's 'coincidences' in life are amazing. I recently completed a house cleaning, physically and spiritually. A month later I begin this book, and tonight my mother who saw my living space for the first time in years, spoke to me about 'teaching me' the 'next level'. At first I was upset that she focused on how the carpets are old and that I don't vacuum enough rather than acknowledge and appreciate the beautifully clear, clean space I created. But then I thought.... wow! It was almost verbatim to the chapter I read this morning which, with all honesty I thought sounded a little 'victim-like' in the way Sarah blames women's' mothers' for not teaching us how to create a home. When I read that, my first thought was that - yes, I don't remember my mother teaching me how to be a 'proper homemaker' but I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY LIFE, and I figured it out myself. But then she showed up differently and she brought it up. What wondrous ways the universe works.

As mentioned, I haven't finished it yet. As of now, I'm conflicted. Like anyone who understands transformation, spiritual work, or coaching, you'll get these beautiful 'coincidences'. On the other hand the writing itself doesn't yet feel that profound, more like a lot of sharing with some deep quotes. If anything else hits me as I read or when I finish, I'll write another review.

2009-02-21 | Dancing coach (New York, NY) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 2

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Excellent
After Simple Abundance -- a book I found so amazing -- affected her life by it's huge success, Moving On keeps the reader in on this woman's growth and wonderful life affirming suggestions.

2008-11-26 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Life changing
This book is a beautiful, deeply personal, and wonderful work. I feel that this book has changed my life, because the author is so genuine and open about her own heart. Her honesty causes me to realize things about myself or put into words emotions that I could not yet figure out. I hope every woman will read this book. This book found me in a crisis of my life, and has helped me to get through it. I am grateful for it.

2008-08-25 (USA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Ready to move on too
I love it when a book finds you in the exact moment you need it. This one has. The content is inspiring and speaks to me about the things that make up the tapestry of my life right now. The author knows what I've gone through and what I need to strive for in the next chapter of my life. Love this book. Perfect for those who never dreamed of being at this stage of life at this age but still intend to thrive.

2008-05-31 | kitchen goddess (Stratham, NH) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self

Description

From the author of Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy comes a guided excavation for women who suspect that there's something more to life than the top layer pursuits of money, sex, and love. In service to these restless souls who want to scratch beneath the surface, Ban Breathnach offers tidbit-sized essays that help women unearth pay dirt--their reason for being. Using archaeology as her frame of reference, Ban Breathnach suggests imaginative exercises at the end of each chapter, which she refers to as "Field Work." Although it occasionally feels overdone, the archaeology metaphor works well--helping readers unearth their past choices and circumstances to better understand the soul's current mission. Early in the book, Ban Breathnach offers this enticing invitation to go on a spiritual dig: "Besides the fact that your soul is one of the last unlooted sources of the miraculous, with discoveries as spectacular as any found in the Delta of Venus or Egypt's Valley of the Kings, you can embark on a soul trip and be back before anyone even notices you're missing. They might be curious about that gleam in your eye and that flush on your cheek, but I'll never tell if you won't. Are you game? We're heading to the sacred site of your soul." --Gail Hudson

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From the author of Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy comes a guided excavation for women who suspect that there's something more to life than the top layer pursuits of money, sex, and love. In service to these restless souls who want to scratch beneath the surface, Ban Breathnach offers tidbit-sized essays that help women unearth pay dirt--their reason for being. Using archaeology as her frame of reference, Ban Breathnach suggests imaginative exercises at the end of each chapter, which she refers to as "Field Work." Although it occasionally feels overdone, the archaeology metaphor works well--helping readers unearth their past choices and circumstances to better understand the soul's current mission. Early in the book, Ban Breathnach offers this enticing invitation to go on a spiritual dig: "Besides the fact that your soul is one of the last unlooted sources of the miraculous, with discoveries as spectacular as any found in the Delta of Venus or Egypt's Valley of the Kings, you can embark on a soul trip and be back before anyone even notices you're missing. They might be curious about that gleam in your eye and that flush on your cheek, but I'll never tell if you won't. Are you game? We're heading to the sacred site of your soul." --Gail Hudson

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Customer Reviews

wonderful book with refreshing insight!
I enjoyed this book so much that I purchased several more for friends! Very inspirational and written as only a woman could.

2010-03-09 | jetlu (Grand Blanc, Michigan United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Words of Wisdom
I've lost count of how many times I've purchased this book. It insinuates common sense into the complexity of being human. It offers new perspectives on everything from daydreams to worries. It has a calming influence and it encourages self reflection. This book is meant to be savored, and made personal. I suggest you read it with a pencil or highlighter in hand because it's okay to make notes along the way that you can go back and find later. I've given this book many times as a gift and each time the reciever says - how did Sarah know me so well? All of Sarah's books are works of thought-provoking art.

2010-01-21 | deborah2752 (Pollock Pines, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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my best friend
This book was given to me by one of my closest friends and has kept me company ever since. When I need a lift or a confidence boost or even re-assurance (especially to do with men)ive often looked to this book. I live in Melbourne but my closest friends and family are all in New Zealand, so this book has been my constant companion. Just to hear other stories that can lift you up and make you believe that it will all be ok and that your not alone, is very empowering. Women have been struggling with our authentic selves since we gave up a piece of ourselves to make Adam, what were we thinking? Not of ourself of coarse, that hasnt changed! I hope you like me, is in the search for something more....

2008-12-16 | kiwiheidz (Melbourne, Aussie) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Lame and selfish
This book is a tome for discontented baby boomer women wanting to turn back the clock to their 30s. Women with money and the leisure to travel and look for companionship, no less.

What an insult to the hundreds of thousands of women struggling with real life every day in America.

2008-09-11 (TX) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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How to Live Your Life Well
A delicious book! This is one of my favourite books in my library. Sarah writes so beautifully and appears to hold nothing back from her readers. She generously shares personal moments of joy and sadness-you know those things that make life so rich and challenging. If you are ready to uncover aspects of our own personality that can allow you to feel proud and strong, as well as vulnerable, then I suggest you might like to read this book. In a busy world it is easy to forget how wonderful life really is and this book serves as a great reminder of the possiblities that we have open to us when we embrace all aspects of our self, the good, the bad, and the ugly, and work with what we have to make our world a better place to live in.

2007-09-14 | Luscious Life, Success Coach (Australia) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort of Joy

Product Details

• ISBN13: 9780446563598
• Fit out: NEW
• Notes: Identify New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Description

Quotes, poems, meditations and practical exercises for every day of a woman's year include thought-provoking, inspirational messages, money-saving suggestions, gardening and decorating ideas, and thoughts on personal fulfillment. 30,000 first printing.

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This book features 366 essays penned from a woman's perspective. Sample topics include gratitude, harmony, self-nurturing, positive body image, the importance of scented linen closets, and many others. Each essay sports a pithy quote from (surprise!) the likes of Kahlil Gibran. Viewed uncritically, it's hard to argue with Simple Abundance's earnest admonitions to appreciate life, in all its messy imperfect excellence. And the fact that serenity and happiness are each in dreadfully short supply can excuse some of the treacly writing. But Breathnach sometimes lapses into what can only be described as her "Martha Stewart on Prozac" voice, and the results are aggravating to the extreme: "If you've been hesitant to strike up a reciprocal relationship with your guardian angel, don't be." Fans of guardian angels will greet these feel-good essays every morning with the rising sun, a cup of mint tea, and a bluebird chirping on the windowsill, and be happy. Skeptics will prefer their coffee very black.

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Customer Reviews

life changing
This book has changed my life in many ways. I have given this inspiring book to many friends over the Holidays and now we have a monthly meeting to discuss what that month has brought to our lives and to share our experiences. I highly recommend this book to all.

2010-02-14 (ny) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Simple Abundance -
The best positive thought for the day book that I have ever had. Bought it for a friend going through a rough time and she loves it too.

2010-02-09 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Simple Abundance
I sent Simple Abundance to my daughter as a gift. It's fun for both of us to be reading the same pages daily even though geographically we are far apart, we do some close sharing. Thank you.

2010-02-07 (Tampa, FL USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Happy with this inspirational book, shared with 20 other people!
This is a great book. I was so impressed with the wisdom this author shares that I was moved to purchase 20 as gifts for friends and family.

2010-02-06 | guardian (Belle Vernon, PA, US) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Had some great ideas
This book really made me think and had some really good ideas. For example the gratitude journal. My one criticism is that the sections on decluttering and redecorating assume the reader has control of this. Some of us live with clutterers and had little or no control of how cluttered certain areas get. So when I read those suggestions it just brought me down until I realized I needed to interpret the decluttering as to apply basically to that part I could control which is pretty much the top floor only and let go of trying to control the piles in the downstairs. That way the book helprd me to feel more at peace with my situation.

2010-01-24 | Laurie (Pennsylvania) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self

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Customer Reviews

Something more!
My favorite book...I've bought several copies to give to friends...it reminds you of who you really are!

2009-11-12 (Cumming, Georgia) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Something More
The book was delivered in a few days and it looked new. It was a hard cover and was in excellent condition.

2009-06-06 (Santa Fe, NM) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude

Product Details

• Notes: Discredit New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
• Train: NEW
• ISBN13: 9780446521062

Description

This beautiful companion journal to the national bestseller Simple Abundance provides women with a place to record their daily moments of gratitude while offering them insight via inspirational quotes. About Simple Abundance, Thomas Moore says, "(This is) a book of real wisdom, mercifully free of jargon and implicit moralism, a satisfying blend of the sassy and the profound.".

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"Gratitude is the most passionate transformative force in the cosmos," promises author Sarah Ban Breathnach (Simple Abundance) in her introduction. So that everyone can experience the transformational rewards of being grateful, Ban Breathnach designed a day-by-day journal for counting one's blessing. Years of disciplined gratitude have taught Ban Breathnach that "if you give thanks for five gifts every day, in two months you may not look at your life in the same way as you might now." Ideally, the journal writer will feel less discontent and "complicated need" and instead feel more awareness of simple abundance. The journal itself is highly inviting--bordered with simple country colors of cream, corn yellow, and dried sage. But even more inviting are the inspirational quotes sprinkled throughout, such as Henry Van Dyke's message: "Gratitude is twofold--love coming to visit us and love running out to greet a welcome guest." --Gail Hudson

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Customer Reviews

Gratefully received
This book is a pleasant and easy way to give gratitude and enrich your life...

Thank you!

2010-01-30 | Star (London, England) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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gratitude.....
I have started each day of 2009 with an entry into this "gratitude journal". What a blessing......it makes you take a look into your life and be thankful for just the simple things. I purchased 3 copies, 1 for 2010...because I have to keep this going, and 2 copies to give to dear friends as gifts. Awesome....

2009-12-05 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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My Abundant Living
I kept this journal while reading Simple Abundance. After a few weeks I became aware that what I was most grateful for in my life was not 'things', but the activities in which I engaged. Living, not having, is where the fun is in our lives. I still journal occasionally, but only to remember the details of special events I want to savor.

2009-05-08 | modern chela ("central nowhere" in Eastern Nevada) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude
Wonderful book! Makes you think about what you have to be grateful for, and provides short thoughts and ideas. This was a gift from my sister, and I've enjoyed it so much I've given it to many others. It has a space for every day of the year, but I've used the same book over several years (since I don't have an entry on every date). Highly recommend.

2009-03-08 (San Diego) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Gratitude Journal
I love keeping a gratitude journal. I'm on my eleventh one and I like using this format, The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude, because it can be used during any year. Each night before I go to bed I write about good things and important things that have happened to me that day. Doing this make me reflect on my day, my relationships, accomplishments and all the wonders around me. I end my days happy, content and grateful for the day. This has given me positive energy to continue living each day the best I can. It's a great habit. It's changed my life and how I look at everything.

2009-01-30 (Cincinnati, OH USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Simple Abundance: Living by Your Own Lights

Product Details

• Adapt: NEW
• Notes: Disgrace New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
• ISBN13: 9781586214074

Description

The bestselling inspirational guide we can use to help us lead more fulfilling, harmonious, joyful lives is now available on CD. Sarah Ban Breathnach's classic, with over 120,000 copies in print, encourages you to live the 'Real Life' for which you were created. To live a truly authentic life, people must excavate their talents from layers of denial, disbelief and the delay of their dreams. In SIMPLE ABUNDANCE: Living By Your Own Lights adapted from her NYT #1 bestseller, Sarah leads the listener on a journey of self and spirit illuminated by six simple principles: Gratitude, Simplicity, Order, Harmony, Beauty and Joy. By embracing the gentle lessons in SIMPLE ABUNDANCE: LIVING BY YOUR OWN LIGHTS, everyone can discover how daily life can be an expression of authentic self.

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Customer Reviews

Wonderful massage for the soul and mind!
This audio presentation opens my heart and mind to joy, gratitude and happiness and helps remind me that God put me here for a purpose. I originally got a copy of this from my public library and benefited from it so much that I ordered it from Amazon. No where in Amazons description, or on the cover of the product itself, does it imply it's "Christian" based but Breathnach does speak often about our spirituality. This is a truly worthwhile investment; it really does put your life into perspective. Highly recommended!!!

2009-11-17 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Decieving
This book's title sugests that it might be Christian. It is not. It is filled with New Age philosophy and practices. Beware of the humanistic road to "comfort and joy". It is only the living, ever present God, Jesus Christ who can offer these things on a consistent and permanent basis.

2009-08-24 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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De-stressing starts here
This is a soothing comforting book for women of all ages. I have listened to it on tape, a couple of years later read the book, and am reading it again in 2009. Creating a "gratitude book" as she recommends in this book is one of the most positive things I have ever done for myself.

She recommends several things to do that I could not possibly fit into my schedule but I feel that if I take her words to heart and do the exercises that are important to me then that is enough. And that is what I think she wants women to take from her book.

2009-01-27 | DiffS360 (Dudley, MA United States) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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A must for all women over 40!
I found this book quite by accident at a Barnes and Noble one day. After reading it I went back and bought one for all my close friends and sisters. Sarah Breathnach has defined in this book what is really important in life and helps you get in touch with these things. It's too bad we don't figure most of this out until later in life. Easy reading and a "feel good" book for someone who wants to enjoy life to the fullest.

2007-11-25 (Esko, Minnesota) | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 5

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Makes You Think
In our stressful lives, Sarah Breathnach's calm voice outlines a path to sanity. She advocates nurturing our spirits, our relationships and creating serene spaces in our lives.
I want to play this over and over, so it soaks into my consciousness. I want to share this message with all the frazzled women I know. She blends literature and a variety of religions without being preachy. Quotes from Star Wars, Bhudda, Irish proverbs and Shaker writings are sprinkled throughout serving to launch her essays.
Over all, it is about tuning into ourselves and paying attention to our basic needs (no, not material possessions, though she does not advocate a spartan lifestyle).
For women who feel there is no time to tend to their inner needs and who find the daily demands at times overwhelming, I wholeheartedly recommend this.

2004-09-08 | retired librarian (Poinciana, FL) | Helpful Votes: 37 | Rating: 5

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