I read this book cover to cover, highlighted, probably 40% of the text, and on top of that took a shit ton of hand written notes. So for that realisation, and for making me ready to let the reins fall a little bit and enjoy what is right now in my life, it’s earned 3.5 stars out of five. Four overall for her reading of the audiobook. Gabrielle Bernstein is a leading light and voice for modern spiritual seekers worldwide. Her commitment to 'wake up as many people as possible to their connection to faith and joy' is both inspirational and timely. I went in with zero expectations, and only having a general idea of who Gabby Bernstein was (I knew she ran in the same circle as Deepak Chopra). It’s taken 36 years and many past lives for me to own these beliefs fully. And today I can say with full conviction that my certainty is the greatest blessing I have ever received.

When we witness certainty in others, we remember a truth that lies within us. It was Wayne Dyer’s certainty and absolute faith in the Universe that drew me to him. His faith strengthened mine. As I write this chapter, I celebrate Wayne’s life as he left his body only a few days ago. My heart is heavy, and millions of people throughout the world are deeply saddened by our collective loss. But deep down I know, with certainty, that Wayne’s spirit, enthusiasm, and guidance will never leave us. The author comes of as VERY shallow and with a huge ego, all the while trying to sound deep and humble. On and on she goes on how she helped, saved, explained, wowed, taught, liberated this and that person, much of the time also assuming and taking credit for what she didn’t do, like telling me what I now know and have learned from this book, and so on (which I either already knew/learned elsewhere, or maybe disagree with).

Looking at them gives me tranquillity and peace, just from the aesthetic of the cards. I look forward to drawing one a day and seeing what the universe has in store for me. Thank you, Universe, for presenting me with this divine assignment for spiritual growth and healing. I am ready and willing to show up for this assignment with love. I welcome your support. Show me where to go, what to do, and what to say. I trust I’m being guided.” (c) What I love to use these in as well is my coaching sessions, I feel one card per session gives them a goal to think about.

This book and author feels like a huge pretense. Trying to be something that it’s really not. It’s the emperor’s clothes. They are very simple statements and each card is coloured perfectly, vivid, stark and great print quality. I don't like when people imply that unimaginably horrible things were brought into your life because you weren't positive enough - sometimes life is horrible and hard and no amount of positive thinking will undo the terrible. However, very often 'this too shall pass' and we find, even though it may never be 'fixed', things get a little easier every day. That's a good time for this book. Are you ok with mantras (in english and sanskrit)? there’s a lot of them in this book. If these annoy you, find another book. True healing occurs when I give myself permission to feel whatever feelings live below the triggers.

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I do things that make me hate myself; one of which was buy and read this book. Everything about this title annoys me, but I’m still giving it a three and a half star review. Before I started reading this book my mind felt like a dried up sponge, and after reading it my mind has absorbed all the water that it can to the point where it's leaking into a puddle on the ground. As we move on with the guidance and practices in this book, I will continue to encourage you to trust in your own spiritual faith. To help you further along your journey of certainty, I welcome you to take a moment to think about what the energy of the Universe, God, or spirit means to you. There is no right or wrong answer when you’re committed to love.

It talks about how to move from being resentful and judgmental (two of my favourite hobbies) into at least being awake enough to stop that inner narrative and forgive myself for it and let it go. To be more happy with my life today instead of waiting for a future, more perfect version. And it does this without really telling the reader what to believe in. That’s up to you and completely open.These spiritual lessons will help you relinquish the need to control, so you can release anxiety and relax into a sense of certainty and freedom. And yes, it did this with examples that made me clench my fists and need to take rant breaks (the story about having a meltdown during yoga class? Really?) and listing examples I just couldn’t see as real turmoil (not being invited to an acquaintance’s – who she spends some time trashing- birthday. Gee, her life is hard). I love Gabby and her work. She just has a special way of reaching people, and I know this book will change the shape of many hearts.”