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Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

Created: 01/06/14

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davinamw

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Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?


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swchis39

Join Date: 09/26/12

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RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

Fortunately I have never had the need for self help books.


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melissap

Join Date: 06/01/12

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RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

I liked the idea of making a shrine to items that are important to you.


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johnp

Join Date: 07/02/12

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RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

I agree that making a shrine is good and it may take many forms such as a wall of family pictures as well as photo albums


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kathleenr

Join Date: 12/07/12

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RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

I liked this one: first , to identify, arrange and spotlight meaningful possessions;second, to get rid of meaningless stuff. "Cultivate a shrine."
I would love to examine the house shelf by shelf and get to know what lives here with me and ensure it is only what I think should be here.


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Beth350

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RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

Not really. I found much of it to be too "goody-two-shoe" in tone for me. She isn't trying to cope with any real problems.


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Beth350

Join Date: 04/15/11

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RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

However, like Melissaap, above, I did like the ideas of shrines. I'm just amazed that her husband goes along with these areas devoted to her favorite things/thoughts.


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melissap

Join Date: 06/01/12

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RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

I agree about her husband....he was very flexible about going along with her ideas...her kids too.


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asha

Join Date: 05/01/13

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RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

Yes it absolutely encouraged me to look at certain cluttered areas in my house. I also found the idea of creating a shrine to hold your significant and symbolic items very appealing.

this genre of book is actually not my idea of a read but I am very happy to have read it and I have actually incorporated some its message into my life :::-)::


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laurap

Join Date: 06/19/12

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RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

Like several of the above commentators, I like the ideas of making a shrine and going shelf by shelf - my house could use it.


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debrav

Join Date: 08/16/11

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RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

Lots of good ideas in this book -- many of which I already practice! Shrines, removing clutter/organization, threshold routines, good smells, etc are things that keep me sane after a challenging day. Her "warm greetings/fairwells" is something I will try --


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joanr

Join Date: 04/25/12

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RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

Not only did this book make me want to try many of the resolutions, I have done so successfully with several:

1. Make the positive argument. This resolution has been extremely helpful when I find myself overly-critical with my friends and family. It works!
2. Underreact to a problem. I told my husband about this one and now we use it all the time. All we need to do is look at each other and say "underreact" ------and we do.
3. Find my own Calcutta. I've been transitioning over the past several years to a volunteer status from a paid one and there is much truth in this resolution. Find what moves you, not someone else, and put your passion to work.


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carmen s

Join Date: 04/27/11

Posts: 33

RE: Did reading this book make you want to try one of the resolutions? Which one?

I will try to be a little nicer to my spouse. I let my husband read some of the points but I don't think they took. I liked the resolution a kiss at night and a kiss in the morning.


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