I went to my computer last Friday morning thinking about the chapter I am writing for a book about women entrepreneurs.  My chapter is about joy and business. Throughout the week I have been reading things to inspire me and having conversations to help me clarify my thoughts about this idea.  Twice during the week I had this urge that perhaps I should buy this book about joy that a collegue offers. The book is called "How much joy can you stand?" and is written by Suzanne Falter Barnes. Now, I've admired her ezine and programs for years and, in fact, the book has been around for about six years and yet for some reason just never got around to ordering her book.

Well, I didn't listen to my intuition and instead listened to the niggling little voice in the shadow that said things like..."Oh, Laura, you can do it alone" and "Laura, all your thoughts have to be totally original and what if you find out they aren't?"  And this was the biggee, "What if what you want to write is similiar to her ideas, then what will you do?" Anyway, I didn't order the book. I hate it when I get into scarcity thinking.

The universe has a funny sense of humor. As I booted up the computer and started downloading the messages in the early morning, the first message I notice says "How Much Joy Can You Stand?" Get your free book today. I couldn't believe my eyes.

Yep, Suzanne believing in total abundance like she does, decided to share her whole book in ebook form with anyone and everyone.  So, of course, I took the hint and downloaded the book and thoroughly enjoyed perusing over the weekend.

What I did I learn?  I admire what a great example of coming from abundance that Suzanne offered. I am sure she will reach more people with her generosity and add lots more on her ezine list. Plus she reinforces the reputation that she has of being so generous - and everyone loves to be around positive generous people! 

I also reconnected with my belief that the more people who believe in the joy model, well, the better off the world is!  I also reinforced my belief that the world is full of abundance for everyone! I got that we both believe in joy and yet we have different voices and personalities and there is room in this world for everyone. Reading her book, gave me the reinforcement I wanted that I know (and sometimes forget) that there is a need for my unique voice too.

So, in the spirit of sharing abundance, (and since I can't offer my own book - yet!), I encourage you to download this really great book from Suzanne Falter Barnes from her website: How Much Joy - free ebook

With joy and abundance,

Laura

Comments

[Jon Willis]

Hi Laura,

Thanks for sharing this - it seems to me that true abundance is joy. It reminds me of being a child and sharing toys, sweets, etc - nothing more satisfying!

Another great example of joy and abundance for me is Byron Katie's 'The Work' (www.thework.com) - I bought her book, "Loving What Is" (which is an amazing book, as an aside) but, more relevant to here, all of the 'Work" is available to download for free in the Resources Section.

I mention it because it has taken me to a totally different place of being able to access joy in every moment and realising that the only reason for not being able to do that is my thinking!

With love,

Jon