By: Rebecca
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When I read the Garden of Emunah by Rabbi Shalom Arush I was especially inspired by the concept of having a Thank You notebook. The idea of counting the blessings of every day and being grateful for them is not difficult to understand and appreciate. It makes sense that life becomes a whole lot better when we see all that is good in it rather than focus on the difficult parts. In the Garden of Gratitude, Rabbi Arush expands on this subject and shows us just how we can feel grateful about everything that happens to us, the good and the seemingly bad.
What is this Book about?
The Garden of Gratitude is unique because it gives us hands-on tools for how to become happy and fulfilled in a world where everyone seems to be carrying on some heartache or another. He also explains the underlying spiritual principles for how gratefulness brings additional bless to a person, and he does this in a way that anyone can understand. It might look like a lot to write a complete book on giving thanks but if you just try that exercise with the Thank You notebook for a day you will most likely see things differently.
Who is it for?
Any Garden of Gratitude review will have to say that this is a book for everyone, but I want to say that it helps to read the Garden of Emunah first. The Garden of Emunah will lay the foundation for understanding what Rabbi Shalom Arush is talking about better. Not that it is impossible to start with this book but if you want to get the most out of it, it is a good idea to start learning about the concept of Emunah through his first book which is now an international best seller.
Pros
- You will feel inspired
- If you apply the methods of the book you see change
- The book has some very profound teachings
Cons
- The book needs to have another proofread for the typos!
- It demands a lot of thought and concentration to read this book
A Perfect Gift
If you want to gladden the heart of a friend or loved one this book is a wonderful gift idea. Get one copy for yourself as well and start living a life where all is truly good. When you read this book you will see just how that can happen and it is mind blowing and outright amazing!
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