That is why It’s crucial to witness the difficult situations in your life through the lens of love. As human beings who feel inclined to set goals, and make preparations for things to turn out in their favor, we rarely live in the “Now.” This process has the earmarks of a great plan that would keep us organized even in the most scatterbrained periods of our lives. Sometimes, you won’t feel like you are in the godly presence, but the Universe acts mysteriously even when you’re outraged at something. Thus, the art of surrender will help you understand the big picture, and how going along with the flow could be the best decision.

When your internal movie screen projects an empowering story, your perception of your life is empowered. Idea #2: YOU ARE THE DREAMER OF YOUR DREAM. Surrender our financial needs to the love of the Universe while simultaneously showing up for work with faith and grace. Gabrielle Bernstein has been named “a new thought leader” by Oprah Winfrey. She appears regularly as an expert on The Dr. Oz show, and was named “a new role model” by The New York Times. Gabrielle is the New York Times best-selling author of the books May Cause Miracles and Miracles Now. People always ask me how they can cultivate deeper trust in the Universe. They want to know the magical juice that will spark the connection to the Divine creator – the same energy that keeps the water in the ocean, the stars in the sky and transforms our thoughts and feelings into tangible, touch-worthy reality.Nonetheless, Gabrielle tells us her story, and how she managed to come out victorious in this inner battle. It’s also a wake-up call for those who still cannot find peace and balance.

In the last chapter, Gabrielle shares her obsession to get pregnant. She was so worried about the timing that she forgot about love itself. It was a process that was gaining momentum, making her dependent on the outcome, and not enjoying the present moment. I don't like when people imply that unimaginably horrible things were brought into your life because you weren't positive enough - sometimes life is horrible and hard and no amount of positive thinking will undo the terrible. However, very often 'this too shall pass' and we find, even though it may never be 'fixed', things get a little easier every day. That's a good time for this book.Oftentimes, we have everything we need to live happy, meaningful lives, yet something is still missing. We are deeply disconnected, feeling anxious and stressed all the time, and living in fear. This state of being is detrimental to us, and there’s only one way to fix it.

Instead, she suggests we should all blindly let the universe "take the wheel" and trust that everything will turn out great if only we have a little faith. While such a suggestion is nice, it completely ignores the deeper complexities and realities of life. Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Sometimes things don't happen for a reason. Sometimes we will experience tragedy and heartache and the only way to get through it all is to feel "negative" emotions. And that's OK. Because life is messy sometimes and being "joyful" all the time isn't real. It talks about how to move from being resentful and judgmental (two of my favourite hobbies) into at least being awake enough to stop that inner narrative and forgive myself for it and let it go. To be more happy with my life today instead of waiting for a future, more perfect version. And it does this without really telling the reader what to believe in. That’s up to you and completely open.You might be thinking that avoiding fear is the ultimate goal, but that’s not the case. You have to recognize your real teacher, who is this Universe, and abide by the rules of love and broader understanding. Bernstein’s writing is heartfelt and relatable, making the book an easy read for anyone seeking greater alignment with their life’s purpose. Her insights encourage readers to let go of fear and embrace love, fostering a deep sense of trust in the Universe’s plan. So for that realisation, and for making me ready to let the reins fall a little bit and enjoy what is right now in my life, it’s earned 3.5 stars out of five. Four overall for her reading of the audiobook. I went in with zero expectations, and only having a general idea of who Gabby Bernstein was (I knew she ran in the same circle as Deepak Chopra).