From going green gracefully to starting a serendipity log, Victoria shares unique and uplifting ideas to jump-start the magic that may be missing in life.
It’s an uplifting and empowering book, because it encourages people to take control of their lives so they can create their own magic. Victoria’s appealing down to earth style discourages limits and embraces opportunities for anyone at any age.
Living a Charmed Life: Your Guide to Finding Magic in Every Moment of Every Day (Victoria Moran, HarperCollins Publishers, 2009, ISBN: 9780061649899) is directed at women, but there’s wise advice contained in the book for everyone.
Law of Expectation
The law of expectation is similar to the law of attraction. You get what you expect, so it’s a good idea to expect the best. For example a mother whose young son is in the hospital may say, “Johnny won’t eat that.” A jolly nurse pops in and plays airplane with his food while talking about how yummy it is. Johnny eats it all up, because it’s expected.
Living in the Present
For example, Victoria Moran writes about living in the present and finding joy in the smallest things in the chapter “Wash the dishes with all your heart.” This chapter’s closing: “The next time you do the dishes, feel the water, caress the crockery, and be present with all that’s in you.”
Diet Changes
Victoria, the picture of health with a sunny disposition is a vegan and encourages others to eat raw food. It hasn’t hurt her any, so it may be something to explore even if only occasionally. Victoria Moran says convincingly in the Enliven Your Diet chapter: “Within a few days, it’s as if the weight of the world is off your shoulders and accomplishing what’s in front of you seems easier than it used to.”
- Each essay includes a closing with a lucky charm or action that applies to the point of the chapter. Because of the layout, it doesn’t have to be read in order. This is convenient for parents, providing light reading loaded with deep thoughts. If one chapter seems more applicable on a certain day, flow with that.
Other chapter titles include "Slow down", "Prioritize the people who matter", "Know that you are worthy", "Put fear in its place" and "Fill your life with beauty". Living a Charmed Life is a whimsical keeper and one that can be referred to continuously for inspiration.
About Victoria Moran
Victoria is an inspirational speaker and author of ten other books, including Lit from Within and Creating a Charmed Life. To read Victoria’s blog or to find out about her books and appearances, see Victoria Moran's website.
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