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Foundation Stone of Hope

by Shirley Anne

Do you want the keys to happiness? This book takes you on a transformational journey and shows you a different way of looking at the world. Be part of a perception change underway as a Black Swan Event. Change your thinking, change your actions, change your world! The book shows readers the importance of positive mindsets, and that you will find true happiness by knowing and being yourself. Some personal stories in the second chapter will motivate and inspire you. Following on from personal stories, the book touches on perception, to show the value of suspending judgement and asking readers to view the world through different lenses of perception. Thoughts on happiness and love are next, and then a journey of faith gives insight into the author's Christian beliefs and her own spiritual journey. This sets the scene to touch on the next topic, which is the value of looking on all people with compassion and suspending judgement, and the book then moves on to thoughts of criticism, blind spots and secrets as pathways to inner growth and acceptance. Fear, anger and bullying are dealt with next, including thoughts on what causes discrimination. This then sets the scene for a chapter on emotions, hurt and healing, showing the value of honouring feelings and choosing to react instead of respond, as well as how forgiveness sets you free. Next is a chapter on personal change: personal change can happen, and comes from an awareness of limiting patterns as well as an understanding that change is needed. The end of the book concentrates on the power each of you have as individuals to make a difference, and to make a stand for your beliefs. The book concludes with a section on liberating your dreams and truly walking your path of purpose and leaving your own legacy. This book shows that people will find hope through using their talents and finding their passions and living their dreams. Jesus said in Matthew 5:14–16 “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” In His words about salt and light, Jesus spoke about fulfilling your purpose here on earth, about being who you are and doing good works. He preached that salt must keep its salty flavour to be of use as salt, just as you need to fulfill your own God-given purpose, and be who you were always meant to be. My faith, my journey, my thoughts...