Are You Searching for Emotional Peace? {Book Review & Giveaway}
It’s just how it is. It’s just how I am.
~ Emotional
~ Sometimes out of control
That’s me, and I’ll never change.
Those thoughts rounded the corner of my own 20 and 30-something mind more than once – far too often.
Feeling “less than” became reality simply because I couldn’t seem to reel in the wildly bobbing emotions – and was certain everyone else on the planet could.
But others face the battle with wild emotions, too. Author and counselor Lisa Murray was one. If you recall, she shared her #YourStory with us here. It was powerful. Her words on the pages of her new book are likewise. They are a flashlight toward hope, a beam toward emotional peace. (And mind you, Lisa is a Christian and references God in this read. However, I believe even non-Christians will find benefit in her words.)
Peace for a Lifetime: Embracing a Life of Hope, Wholeness & Harmony Through Emotional Abundance is newly released. I have a feeling this book by Lisa will be around for a long while, however.
If I had to describe this book in one word, I’d cheat and make it a hyphenated word. And here’s what that word would be:
Life-changer
This book, although certainly not the Bible, was a life-changer for me. Quite possibly it will be for you as well.
Yes. It was that good. It will always grace bookshelves in this house, and my children will have a copy soundly set in their palms as well – as long as they’ll allow it.
Now, before we go any further, let’s set this straight. I review several books throughout a year. They are selected with care, intending for only the best to make it here to this blog. I’m picky.
Some books rank higher on the “like” scale than others. This one, however, hit a high, personal, emotional note. Like really high. It rang the bell of understanding. Someone else was emotional like me. Lisa understood.
Emotions are important. Keeping them in check? Even more so – to the tune of being FOUR times more impactful on our success than our intelligence is.
FOUR times. That’s impact.
While reading this section, my thoughts immediately swung the pendulum between a child and parent. Could peace be contagious? Maybe even learned? Shouldn’t it be something we’re intentionally focused on and teaching? After all, if our children spend “X hours” each day learning facts and opening books, shouldn’t we also prioritize their emotional training – and even more so?
I devoured that section, but there were many more. Here are two, flavor for you to chew on:
On page 176 Lisa notes,
“That those of us…most condemning and critical of ourselves are usually the most condemning and critical of others…is no wonder. Compassion and condemnation cannot co-exist in the same space.”
And there’s this from page 97:
“My emotions are not the responsibility of anyone on the planet other than me.”
And with those emotions? Peace awaits.
Peace for a Lifetime: Embracing a Life of Hope, Wholeness & Harmony Through Emotional Abundance is available now at Amazon.
~Giveaway~
One reader (US addresses only, please) will receive a free copy of Peace for a Lifetime: Embracing a Life of Hope, Wholeness & Harmony Through Emotional Abundance. Simply leave a comment on this post by Thursday, March 17, 2016 @ 11:59PM, eastern. (Make certain to add your email address when prompted. It will not be shared.) I’ll email the winner on Friday, March 18 and will also announce their name in the comments section.
This book was provided to me, free of charge by the publisher, in exchange for my honest review. It’s honest, folks.
Would love to win this!
It’s a goodie, Elizabeth. Best wishes!
Thank you so much for this review. This sounds like a book that is hitting a place I am right now, so I can’t waiti to read it! Thank you for your insight and thoughts on this book. Even if I don’t win it, it will go on my “to read” list. Thanks
So glad to hear, Sheri. Thanks for stopping by. Wishing you the best.
Plan on reading this! Thanks Kristi You are always an inspiration!
Hi Judy! It’s good to “see” you. It’s a great read, best wishes on the giveaway.
I’m not usually into “books”, but this one seems to go to a deep level and I love it that it has loads of scriptures. I’m right now thinking about the quote you address about being self-critical and that you will also be critical of others. My question for myself is … Am I?
Therefore, I would love to read this book! I believe there is much for me, and when I am done, I already know who else would benefit from this.
Thank you and Lisa for the giveaway!
Love it, Tammy. God is good, taking care of our healing just the way only He can ~ through the words in a book or otherwise. Wishing you the best!
Not only will I add this to my list but grab a couple for the girls!! Thank you for always encouraging, always inspiring, and most of all always a wonderful friend!!
Awww ~ you’re welcome, Jennifer. A copy for the girls? 😉 Great thought process. Best wishes for the giveaway.
This looks like a super lovely read….thanks for the chance to win it!
You’re welcome, Heather. I hope you get as much God -goodness out of this read as I did…more even. Best wishes on the giveaway!
You’ve convinced me to put this one in my cart! When it’s the kind of book you make sure your kids read? That’s a good book. Thank you for the review, Kristi!
I’m seeing this book all over the place! It looks like a must-read to me, Kristi. Thanks for the review …
Will definitely be adding this one to my reading list!
Kristi, your review really touched me, seeing how you want to pass this on to your kids. I hope what you learned in the book will influence your entire home! (And by the way, your prayer download is wonderful. Way to go!)
We have a book winner. Congratulations Linda Stoll! You’ve won a copy of Peace for Lifetime. Enjoy!
How cool!
Can’t wait …
Many thanks!
You’re welcome! The book is on its way.
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I love this line so much: My emotions are not the responsibility of anyone on the planet other than me.
So true!