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    In her signature compassionate voice that has won over the hearts of millions, Julia Cameron offers a collection of inspiring and encouraging messages to help you notice the beauty of life, trust the unfolding of events and know that you being looked after and protected, no matter what is happening. All too often we yearn for a more spiritual life but tell ourselves it's too difficult. But the smallest prayer is heard and answered. The simplest overture meets with a loving response. Each of the prayers in this book is a starting point. Taken collectively, they offer an approach to the Divine that is powerful as well as simple. These prayers not only allow us to reach out to God, but they allow the Divine Energy to reach out to us. The book is called Life Lessons because each entry is a corrective to commonly held misconceptions of the divine. Like the postures assumed in hatha yoga, they stretch us gently. Through these prayers, we learn more of ourselves and the divine.

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    In her signature compassionate voice that has won over the hearts of millions, Julia Cameron offers a collection of inspiring and encouraging messages to help you notice the beauty of life, trust the unfolding of events and know that you being looked after and protected, no matter what is happening. All too often we yearn for a more spiritual life but tell ourselves it's too difficult. But the smallest prayer is heard and answered. The simplest overture meets with a loving response. Each of the prayers in this book is a starting point. Taken collectively, they offer an approach to the Divine that is powerful as well as simple. These prayers not only allow us to reach out to God, but they allow the Divine Energy to reach out to us. The book is called Life Lessons because each entry is a corrective to commonly held misconceptions of the divine. Like the postures assumed in hatha yoga, they stretch us gently. Through these prayers, we learn more of ourselves and the divine.

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    In her signature compassionate voice that has won over the hearts of millions, Julia Cameron offers a collection of inspiring and encouraging messages to help you notice the beauty of life, trust the unfolding of events and know that you being looked after and protected, no matter what is happening. All too often we yearn for a more spiritual life but tell ourselves it's too difficult. But the smallest prayer is heard and answered. The simplest overture meets with a loving response. Each of the prayers in this book is a starting point. Taken collectively, they offer an approach to the Divine that is powerful as well as simple. These prayers not only allow us to reach out to God, but they allow the Divine Energy to reach out to us. The book is called Life Lessons because each entry is a corrective to commonly held misconceptions of the divine. Like the postures assumed in hatha yoga, they stretch us gently. Through these prayers, we learn more of ourselves and the divine.

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    Life Lessons - Julia Cameron (Extract)

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    In her signature compassionate voice that has won over the hearts of millions, Julia Cameron offers a collection of inspiring and encouraging messages to help you notice the beauty of life, trust the unfolding of events and know that you being looked after and protected, no matter what is happening. All too often we yearn for a more spiritual life but tell ourselves it's too difficult. But the smallest prayer is heard and answered. The simplest overture meets with a loving response. Each of the prayers in this book is a starting point. Taken collectively, they offer an approach to the Divine that is powerful as well as simple. These prayers not only allow us to reach out to God, but they allow the Divine Energy to reach out to us. The book is called Life Lessons because each entry is a corrective to commonly held misconceptions of the divine. Like the postures assumed in hatha yoga, they stretch us gently. Through these prayers, we learn more of ourselves and the divine.

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    LI F E L E S S O N S

    125 Prayers and Meditations

    JULIA CA MERON

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    INTRODUCTION

    All too often we yearn for a more spiritual life but


    tell ourselves its too difficult. We believe that God
    is hard to reach and so, discouraged before we
    begin, we do not even try. The truth is that God is
    easy for us to reach. The smallest prayer is heard
    and answered. The simplest overture meets with a
    loving response.
    The tiny book you hold in your hands is a
    book of simple prayers and meditationsor, if you
    prefer, a book of simple overtures to God. Each
    one offers a starting place. Taken collectively, they
    offer an approach to God that is powerful as well
    as simple. These prayers are not a one-way street.
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    They not only allow us to reach out to God, they
    also allow God to reach out to us.
    I have called this little book Life Lessons be-
    cause each entry is a corrective to our commonly
    held ideas about the divine. Like the postures as-
    sumed in hatha yoga, they stretch us gently. As
    we assume the positions indicated, each entry
    becomes a lesson. We learn more of Godand
    of ourselves.
    A N OT E FRO M T H E AU T H O R

    In this book you will find that God speaks to you as


    both I and We. This is because we are some-
    times guided by a singular force, and sometimes
    by a ministry of angels.

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    Little one, why are you
    1.
    anxious? Why do you worry and fret?
    I am with you always and I intend you great
    good. Still your frantic imaginings. Feel my calm.
    There is no need for panic. You are led carefully
    and well. There is always a choice: fear or faith.
    With faith comes the certainty that my world is
    unfolding exactly as it should. Trust in me. Trust
    in Godgood, orderly direction. Everything is in
    divine order. There is a place for you, safe and
    protected. Feel my security. I prosper you. You
    are my child.

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    Little one, you turn
    2.
    a blind eye to the
    beauties of my world.
    I say to you, Open your eyes and with your eyes
    your heart. Dare to love. Dare to appreciate the
    loveliness all around you. On a snowy night feel
    my peace and tranquillity. Snowbound, let me be
    your companion. Feel my calm. I am peaceful and
    so, too, can you be. Rest your heart in my quietude.
    Dismantle your fears and trust that all is well.
    Dear one, bring me
    3.
    your troubles. I take great joy
    in untangling your complicated life. You are
    overwhelmed but I am not. Your many problems
    are childs play to me. You have a shadowed
    heart, but I bring light to it. I illuminate your
    difficulties. I give you a lantern heart. Ask me for
    guidance and I will lead you one step at a time.
    Your path becomes broad and clear. I bring you
    clarity and grace.

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    Little one, you have lost
    4.
    a beloved. Your heart is numb,
    stricken with grief. You feel empty as if your loss
    has scraped bare the chambers of your heart.
    Listen to what I tell you now: death is a portal.
    Your beloved lives on. What you see as an ending
    is really a beginning. Your loved one feels joy, not
    sorrow; expansion and freedom as the transition
    to being home brings happiness and peace.
    Celebrate your beloveds life. Do not mourn what
    is past. Go forward listening for the subtle signs
    that life lives on. Your loved one loves you still.
    Offer prayers of gratitude for all you shared.
    Your bond continues as you open your heart.
    Hurried one, you pray
    5.
    for guidance but then
    rush on, missing my
    reply. You tell yourself I ignore you when
    it is you who ignores my answer. Hear me now:
    slow down, temper your frantic pace. Velocity
    is not your friend. Breathe deeply. Open your
    heart. Inhale the guidance that I would give to
    you. Focus on the precise moment we are in.
    Count it as a blessing. My guidance comes to
    you softly, without haste. Listen.

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    Little one, you strain for
    6.
    a solution. You push the river seeking
    an instant answer. You are without patience,
    without faith. I say to you, Relax. Let go and let
    God. My answers are perfect and they come
    to you with skilled timing. So rest. Do not force
    events to yield to your will. Trust my timing and
    my benevolence. I wish you well.
    Little one, you feel
    7.
    alone and abandoned.
    This is false thinking. You are never alone, never
    abandoned. We are always at your side, guarding
    and protecting you. Ask us for help and know that
    help comes to you. As you slow your pace, you
    feel our presence. Trust us completely.

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    Frustrated one, you
    8.
    would force people and
    situations to do your
    bidding. Angered, they rebel. You do
    not get your way. Aggravated, you push still
    harder. To no avail. So now, pause in your striving.
    Allow me to advise you: Easy does it. This is
    no mere bromide. It doesnt simply mean slow
    down. Easy does it means easy accomplishes
    it. Experiment with this advice. You will find its
    wisdom.
    Stymied one, no one
    9.
    does as you wish! If only
    people would follow your lead, all would be well,
    you believe. But people do as they choose. You
    find yourself irritated. What is the solution? Put
    simply, it boils down to a slogan, Live and let live.
    Release others to their own agendas and put the
    focus on yourself: Live. Follow your heart. Ask
    what brings it joy. As you follow your bliss, your
    aggravation with others diminishes. You will know
    a new freedom and a new happiness. As you
    live you will let live. Harmony is the result.

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    Impatient one, you are
    10.
    stern with your animal
    friends. Instead, take your cue from them.
    They love you patiently. They are forgiving of
    your harsh moods. Learn from them. Teach them
    through love. Praise them. Say to them, Good
    little one, good little one. You will find that they
    respond to kindness. Treat them with love and
    feel their love come back to you.
    Little one, nurture the
    11.
    plants that are in your
    care. Play gentle music. Speak to them with
    love. All living things respond to tenderness. Use
    discernment in their care. Your intuition will tell
    you when they are thirsty. Offer them enough
    water but not too much. Give them nutrients,
    again, in moderation. Praise their beauty.
    Appreciate their green life. Take care to give
    them ample room for growth. Love their verdant
    spirits. They will flourish in response.

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    Noisy one, learn to
    12.
    appreciate silence. Learn
    to lead your life without a voice-over. The news
    of the day is frequently harsh. You hear of
    catastrophe, not kindness. Your spirit flags. The
    future looms dark. Stop your dire imaginings.
    Listen, instead, for the still, small voice that comes
    to you with quietude. Mine is a voice of peace,
    calm, and optimism. It brings you much good if
    you open your heart to receive it. Your heart has
    ears that listen acutely. Silence speaks to them.
    Listen now and feel your mood gently lifting.
    Little one, be alert to
    13.
    tiny things. Do not demand loud
    noises or showy events. The moon rises softly,
    blessing the evening air. Stars appear, twinkling
    on the horizon. As twilight slips into night, a hush
    comes to the world. Light a candle, burn a stick
    of incense celebrating the passing of the day. Ask
    for guidance and feel its gentle hand. You are
    well and carefully led.

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    Gentle one, how you
    14.
    please the forces of
    good. We are attuned to your whispers.
    We remind you that all prayers are answered,
    however small. You speak to us gently and we
    respond. We hear your soft voice. Your requests
    come to us on waves of grace. Speaking quietly,
    you capture our attention. We bring you blessings.
    Our good will is palpable. Open your heart.
    Quiet one, sometimes
    15.
    you criticize your
    nature. You believe you should be louder
    to attract our attention. Stop your criticism. You
    are fine exactly as you are. We have ears for
    your gentle voice. Your prayers are heard. We
    listen carefully. Do not strain yourself to become
    something you are not. In the choir of earthly
    voices, you bring harmony. Yours is a true note.

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