Spirit junkie : a radical road to discovering self-love and miracles

**"So long, Carrie Bradshaw—there's a new role model for go-getting thirty-somethings. Gabrielle Bernstein is doling out inner peace and self-love for the postmodern spiritual set."—__Elle__** **Foreword by Marianne Williamson** Before she became a celebrated teacher and lecturer, Gabrielle Bernstein was going down a dangerous path. For years, Bernstein struggled with eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, and constant self-doubt and self-loathing. That all changed when she discovered __A Course in Miracles__, which taught her that much of what she feared in life was not frightening at all and, in many cases, not even real. Now, Bernstein lives an empowered, healthy, and joyful life. In __Spirit Junkie__, Bernstein guides readers through the life-changing lessons that shaped her spiritual journey: how we become accustomed to fearful ways of thinking, how to recognize and change those thought patterns to make way for bliss, and how to... "Gabrielle Bernstein comparte la historia de su viaje espiritual y les muestra a los lectores la forma en que ellos también pueden superar los miedos que los paralizan y manifestar el mayor gozo de sus vidas. Antes de que Bernstein encontrara la clave del éxito y la felicidad, escribió por más de veinte años un diario lleno de odio, dudas, miedo y cuentas de calorías. En él quedaron impresas sus experiencias: rupturas del corazón, ansiedad, desórdenes alimenticios e intentos por renunciar a las drogas (al mismo tiempo que las consumía). Lo que escribió en su diario por tanto tiempo quedó en el pasado y fue materia prima para dar lugar a la mujer llena de fuerza que utiliza sus memorias para confirmar el respeto que siente por sí misma. Gabrielle ha trabajado con ahínco para superar sus adicciones al amor, las drogas, la comida, el trabajo y el miedo. Su principal guía en este viaje al amor propio fue el texto metafísico Un curso de milagros, el cual le enseñó que mucho de aquello a lo que le temía en realidad no era malo y, a veces, ni siquiera real. Bernstein guía a los lectores a través de estas lecciones que le cambiaron la vida y que ella misma aprendió, con un texto dividido en tres partes. "La desviación hacia el miedo" explica cómo se equivocan nuestras mentes y la razón por la que nos volvemos temerosos. "La respuesta" ofrece las herramientas necesarias para volver a condicionar la mente y configurarla para que tenga paz y felicidad. "El milagro" ayuda a los lectores a conservar la alegría y a compartirla con el mundo. Al comprender y cambiar nuestras percepciones, las preocupaciones desaparecerán, se liberarán los resentimientos, y los lectores podrán volver a encender su fe infantil en la alegría."--B&N. “So long, Carrie Bradshaw—there’s a new role model for go-getting thirty-somethings. Gabrielle Bernstein is doling out inner peace and self-love for the postmodern spiritual set.”— Elle Foreword by Marianne Williamson Before she became a celebrated teacher and lecturer, Gabrielle Bernstein was going down a dangerous path. For years, Bernstein struggled with eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, and constant self-doubt and self-loathing. That all changed when she discovered A Course in Miracles , which taught her that much of what she feared in life was not frightening at all and, in many cases, not even real. Now, Bernstein lives an empowered, healthy, and joyful life. In Spirit Junkie , Bernstein guides readers through the life-changing lessons that shaped her spiritual journey: how we become accustomed to fearful ways of thinking, how to recognize and change those thought patterns to make way for bliss, and how to maintain our happiness and share it with the world. By understanding and changing our perceptions, hang-ups will melt away, resentments will release, and a childlike faith in joy will be reignited. Praise for Spirit Junkie “For those ready to give up their addiction to suffering or who simply need to release the general malaise of a too-busy, too shallow way of life, Spirit Junkie is a soothing balm for the soul. Gabrielle Bernstein is a brilliant shining guide for all who seek to have more love, more light and more miracles in their life.” —Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret How does a New York City publicist and party girl turn into a go to guide for the next generation? In her new book, Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles , Gabrielle Bernstein shares the story of how she transformed her life, offering her spiritual journey as a guidebook for overcoming fear, changing perceptions, and creating a life you're psyched to wake up for. Bernstein has traded self-doubt and addiction for a new kind of high. In 2005 she became a student of A Course in Miracles and since then she has been guided to teach those spiritual principles to the next generation of seekers. From the Hardcover edition

How does a New York City publicist and party girl turn into a go to guide for the next generation? In her new book, Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles, Gabrielle Bernstein shares the story of how she transformed her life, offering her spiritual journey as a guidebook for overcoming fear, changing perceptions, and creating a life you’re psyched to wake up for. Bernstein has traded self-doubt and addiction for a new kind of high. In 2005 she became a student of A Course in Miracles and since then she has been guided to teach  those spiritual principles to the next generation of seekers.

Chronicles the author's spiritual journey through low self-esteem and drug abuse to counsel readers on how to overcome personal fears and achieve greater fulfillment, providing a range of positive affirmations, physical activities, and meditations