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chrissyjeanne's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
livvlong's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
xinetr's review against another edition
5.0
Practical prayer technique
I loved the concept of making up one's own prayers to a Divine Beloved--absent any gender or other anthropomorphic features and without delineating between a god(dess)/Creator/infinite self/Higher Self. The idea is not so much about changing oneself as it is about shifting out of the small egoic perspective and into a higher perspective. This I see as the essence of A Course in Miracles' exhortation to choose again.
I loved the concept of making up one's own prayers to a Divine Beloved--absent any gender or other anthropomorphic features and without delineating between a god(dess)/Creator/infinite self/Higher Self. The idea is not so much about changing oneself as it is about shifting out of the small egoic perspective and into a higher perspective. This I see as the essence of A Course in Miracles' exhortation to choose again.
suryapandian's review against another edition
As a teen, I was not the nicest of people that one would meet. I was stubborn, selfish, and sad. I paid my price, learned my lessons after that. And then I played the victim for a while and again learned the lesson that life doesn't change until you take responsibility. It made a lot of sense. So much sense that, life did change. For what felt like the first time in my life, I was happy and still am thankfully so. I know how to keep myself happy. There are days when I lose track but I know the way to get back to my happy place. I am glad, thankful, and maybe even slightly proud of my journey.
But but but the problem with taking responsibility is that not everything is in our control. You could put in your best effort for the exam and still not make it. You could drive so carefully and yet get into an accident.
Some of the nicest people that we know have gone through things that are heartbreaking to even imagine let alone wish upon anyone.
Not everything is under our control.
After a few years of my newfound happiness, I now realize acceptance, trust, and surrendering to what is not in our hands is necessary for happy and peaceful survival. And I realize I am not good at it, not even good at it at a beginner level. This is where books like "Change me prayers" help.
This book reminded me a lot of the Gita poem on "எதை நீ கொண்டு வந்தாய், அதை நீ இழப்பதற்கு?" Trying to practice suggestions from this book is helping me feel breezier :) The older I get the more I look forward to this never-ending journey!
But but but the problem with taking responsibility is that not everything is in our control. You could put in your best effort for the exam and still not make it. You could drive so carefully and yet get into an accident.
Some of the nicest people that we know have gone through things that are heartbreaking to even imagine let alone wish upon anyone.
Not everything is under our control.
After a few years of my newfound happiness, I now realize acceptance, trust, and surrendering to what is not in our hands is necessary for happy and peaceful survival. And I realize I am not good at it, not even good at it at a beginner level. This is where books like "Change me prayers" help.
This book reminded me a lot of the Gita poem on "எதை நீ கொண்டு வந்தாய், அதை நீ இழப்பதற்கு?" Trying to practice suggestions from this book is helping me feel breezier :) The older I get the more I look forward to this never-ending journey!
jozefsyndicate's review against another edition
4.0
Tosha Silver's "Change Me Prayers" offers a great collection of uncomplicated prayers and short reflections on them at work in Silver's life. The prayers aid readers in jump starting or rekindling a spiritual, divine connection through surrender and a genuine desire to be changed. Silver gives a gentle nudge in the voice of a friend who's found love and is willing to share. BuyTheBook.
riversong222's review against another edition
5.0
Love, love, LOVE this book. It is one I will read and listen to again and again.
betteroffred's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
5.0
I love Tosha Silver. She is one who I will read anything she writes. I keep this one on audiobook so I can refresh myself on these ideas when I need them.
shelbyforsythia's review against another edition
5.0
Short, sweet, powerful
I laughed and got chills throughout this book. Tosha reminded me that I am small and silly in the best ways and that I can release my small self dreams and desires to someone greater than me. Helpful for making me drop my shoulders and breathe.
I laughed and got chills throughout this book. Tosha reminded me that I am small and silly in the best ways and that I can release my small self dreams and desires to someone greater than me. Helpful for making me drop my shoulders and breathe.
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