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Author:

Shriver, Maria, author.

Title:

I've been thinking... : reflections, prayers, and meditations for a meaningful life / Maria Shriver.

Publisher:

Pamela Dorman Books/Viking,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

xi, 225 pages ; 19 cm

Subject:

Meditations--Catholic authors.
Christian life--Catholic authors.
Prayers--Catholic authors.

Contents:

Introduction -- I am who I choose to become -- Seeing the jewel inside -- Working on "intestinal fortitude" -- Life is yours to create...and to re-create -- What I learned about power from a community of nuns -- The power of peace starts from within -- the power of gratitude -- The power of positive thinking -- The power of the mind -- The power of women -- The power of presence -- The power of the pause -- The power of listening -- The power of empathy -- The power of letting go -- The power of thank you -- The power of motherhood -- The power of laughter -- The power of faith -- The power of prayer and meditation -- The power of forgiveness -- The power of your story -- Chasing the illusion of perfection -- Why acceptance is the path to finding peace -- Why it takes courage to care -- An omen from God -- I've learned to deserve -- Bring joy into your home -- When life throws you a curveball, do this -- When is it time to move on? -- Faith keepers -- What is love? -- Loving motherhood -- Talk of love, not hate -- We're in need of a social kindness movement -- Go back to move forward -- I'm giving up on complaining -- Six family truths I've learned along the way - We all have mental health issues. Here's why it's okay -- Why we should stop trying to "go it alone" -- Looking for the light in the cracks -- One person can make a huge impact on you -- Men and kindness -- A message from my mother I will cherish forever -- Finding peace in your decisions -- Why we need time to think and reflect -- Mother's Day every day -- We're all in this together -- "We are the ones we've been waiting for" -- Something to focus on other than your lips, thighs, and eyes -- Reflections on a whirlwind week -- My Easter reflections -- A time to rest -- What I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving -- What I'm carrying with me into each New Year -- Don't call me an empty nester -- Sixty life lessons for my birthday -- Hope -- Epilogue -- Oh! and one more thing : the power of reevaluating.

Summary:

Presents a book of reflections for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life.

ISBN:

0525522603
9780525522607

OCLC:

(OCoLC)995144853

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