Could you imagine not being able to change your life if, for some reason, you weren't happy with it? I couldn't. Although it's not something that I've ever thought of consciously. I mean, who has?
"Oh, I think I might try a period of depression right about now. If I don't happen to like it, or it doesn't go the way I want it, I can always change it back again."
The ability to do that would be so good!
What is good to know is that there are ways to correct the mistakes you have made, or error in judgements with the help of others in your life or by the use of literature. This is what Five Books That Changed My Life by Val_Bonney is all about. She has taken the five books that has changed her life for the better and created a very revealing squidoo lens about it. I say revealing because the title and subject matter of each book says everything about what this wonderful lady has gone through in her life and how overcoming them has helped her to 'become a better person'.
Like her good self, self help books weren't something I ever rushed out to read let alone buy; I think for a lot of the older generation, these kinds of books don't even, or shouldn't, exist. But, for many of us, who lack the certain skills or knowledge to get us out of a predicament, they can be a life saver.
I, for one, love this lens for the honesty and openness that is written within it. I certainly won't be discounting the option of consulting the odd life guide in the near future ever again.
So, have you changed your life recently? If so, how did you make the changes? What helped you?
Visit: Five Books That Changed My Life
Another great review of an awesome lens, Carrie. I appreciate lenses like Val's because personal growth is something I highly value. I have my own list of books that have been life changing - - and, yes, I've changed a lot over the years! Books, other people and writing/journaling have helped me in my growth.
ReplyDeleteHaving just paid this lens a visit, I agree that Val's honesty and enthusiasm (tempered with plenty of common sense) are refreshing. It's difficult to know who to trust when reactions to the latest self-help 'bible' either literally border on religious fervour or at the other extreme consist of sneering at anything that even hints at human weakness. I appreciated the balance viewpoint here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for pointing out this lens, Carrie. I love book lists and truly believe that a book can find its way to you at just the right time. Val's presentation is very thoughtful, personal and, like Nikki said "full of common sense."
ReplyDeleteCarrie, that is one really great lens. I'm not usually drawn to many self help books either but I really appreciate Val's honest presentation of her list and her letting us know how each book helped her. She is a marvelous writer!
ReplyDeleteGreat find, Carrie! That is one thoughtful and well-presented list from Val_Bonney. Love self-help books, mostly. There, indeed, are some stinkers though. :)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful review. I've not read many, if any, self help books; thus the vast number of scars on my head. Maybe if I mosey over to Val's lens, I might be able to cut back on my head banging addiction.
ReplyDeleteSplendid ink!