52 Weeks of Conscious Contact

by Beattie, Melody

• ISBN13: 9781568388809
• ISBN10: 1568388802
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Hazelden

Summary

What gets in the way of serenity? For most people, the answer is life-those everyday distractions, obligations, and frustrations that cause chaos and clutter. In her new week- by-week guidebook, best-selling self-help author Melody Beattie brings new hope to individuals longing to lead a more serene life. Organized as weekly collections of stories, meditations, and suggestions, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact addresses key self -care issues, including how to nurture inner peace, when to reach out to others, how to carry through on good intentions, where to make time for fun, and how to cultivate a deeper prayer life. Beattie's thoughtful prose and practical advice provide new opportunities for reflection, affirmation, and change.

Author Biography

Melody Beattie is the author of numerous books about personal growth and relationships, drawing on the wisdom of Twelve Step healing, Christianity, and Eastern religions. With the publication of Codependent No More in 1986, Melody became a major voice in self-help literature and endeared herself to millions of readers striving for healthier relationships. She lives in Malibu, California.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xi
The Quest	1	(5)
Integrity	6	(5)
Practice	11	(5)
Challenges	16	(5)
Inventory	21	(5)
Power in Action	26	(5)
Gratitude	31	(5)
Prayer	36	(5)
The Basics	41	(5)
Nurturing	46	(4)
The Dark Side	50	(5)
An Open Mind	55	(5)
Crazy People Make Us Crazy	60	(5)
Laughter	65	(5)
Love-ability	70	(5)
Blessings	75	(5)
One Day at a Time	80	(4)
Easy Does It	84	(4)
Patience	88	(5)
Guidance	93	(5)
Sweet Surrender	98	(6)
Presence	104	(5)
An Open Heart	109	(5)
Good Grief	114	(5)
Serenity	119	(5)
Passion	124	(6)
Service	130	(5)
Goals, Hopes, and Dreams	135	(5)
Stepping into the Unknown	140	(5)
Duty	145	(5)
Boundaries	150	(6)
Wait and See	156	(5)
Be Not Afraid	161	(5)
Colors	166	(5)
Forgiveness	171	(5)
Goodwill	176	(5)
Harmony	181	(5)
Letting Someone Help	186	(5)
God's Will	191	(5)
Faith	196	(5)
Weathering the Storms	201	(5)
Self-Acceptance	206	(5)
Paying Dues	211	(5)
Humility	216	(5)
Perseverance	221	(5)
Generosity	226	(5)
Commitment	231	(5)
Vulnerable Honesty	236	(5)
Perspective	241	(5)
Compassion	246	(5)
Meditation	251	(5)
The Puzzle of Love	256	(5)
The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous	261	(1)
About the Author	262