I have lost myself - sometimes!
930476
This is a four episode DVD pack - volume 1 suggests a possible sequel - not sure if there is one. I have just finished watching parts 1 & 2 and thought someone else looking at this at Costco might benefit from this! Once I am done with all 4 parts I will update this with a more thoughtful review, if I can remember to do it!!

What this is NOT:
A series of instructions/ procedures to fix an ailment! Neither is this a substitute for Eric Kandel's neural science nor is it even close to being the the cliff notes version.

What this is:
A fascinating but very general discussion of the brain, its ability to adapt throughout our lives - for better or worse! The power of positive thinking and willing ourselves to get better. The importance of social interactions and the physiological relevance of doing this. The importance of even marginal cardiovascular activity to improve brain functioning. A few interesting case studies are discussed, again very generally, by neuroscientists of varying fame! Peter Coyote is the presenter of the series.

Technical Quality:
The DVDs (at least the first two) are not in HiDef - the visual quality leaves one wanting. The audio is also decidedly poor - the volume fluctuates. Michael Merzenich an eminent NAS member and neuroscientist has horrible diction, needs to avoid being used in any sort of educational video. The diction coupled with the poor audio recording and mixing makes listening to him, enlarges the primary auditory. This is very annoying and they should have and could have, easily, improved upon the audio. Despite the issues with the audio track it is still nineteen bucks well spent and something I would buy again. If you find the life sciences fascinating this is definitely worth watching - despite the dated production quality.
3489968
This is just the type of book I love - it challenged me but also encouraged me.  So many books seem to either say that I'm just fine the way I am, or criticize so much that I feel defeated.  I wasn't able to complete all the steps in this book, but hope to come back to it again to continue making progress.
4615774
This is an easy read and such an awesome handy little book ! I know I'll be reading it often, as a reminder because I seem to fall back into some of the same traps :/
1424883
I find that I am not using this as I thought I would.
3613045
you really have to figure this one out for yourself! I'm not going to spoil it for you. But you better get used to a master craftsperson who excels at dropping breadcrumbs to lead you to where it all makes a little more sense down the road. Just in case you begin to wonder where you are and notice you are lost. A feast for the adventurer's soul. Enjoy!
3831953
It is an interesting read.  We all lose our way in life from time to time and its helpful to hear we are not alone and faced with many unbelievable challenges we can find our way back to a good life.  I wish there were photos to see the highlights of this journey!
257870
This book was just the kick in the behind that I needed. I was in a funk and having trouble finding my happy self. I was lost in a wallowing in the quagmire of a bunch of messes I decided I'd tackle. All this and care for my husband and kids (6). I still have the messes but they don't seem so messy, I have a changed attitude, found the love for me that got suffocated under negative self-talk and kicked all the s*** to the curb!! Yeeee haw! If you are a person...you should read this book.
3885853
This is the second time I have read this book !!  When I am feeling defeated with the everyday struggles of life,  I remember this book .  Inspiring!
4204152
I get lost in sad thoughts and tangled in my own stress, so I picked this book to help me out. I tried to follow their plan and I'm happy to report improvement! The book walks you through some common unhappiness pitfalls, all a result of ignoring the present by being too lost in the past, over-analyzation, etc. It teaches meditations to help you let go and find a peaceful place. I still listen to some of them at night to calm my racing thoughts. It's an eight week plan to de-stress your life and it works if you're committed and follow their instructions. This book opened my eyes and helped me help myself!
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I have felt for a long time that something was missing within my life, within me. I have religion and I am more than happy with that, it was not my place before God, it was something much more basic than that, but at the same time driven by my faith. I did not realize even what it was that was missing. I just knew that something was missing. Now thanks to this book, and finally working up the motivation, to fully read through it, I have found what I was missing. I was not living up to who I could truly be.
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I found an answer to questions that sometimes seem perhaps I shouldn't ask, yet still creep into my mind, unwanted.

Lately I have found more than enough to answer any questions that may be worth asking.  It's just my faith that is somewhat rather less than needed.  There are some other things I'm finding that are just not that important anymore.
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I have been struggling to "even start" a healthy lifestyle change. My health has been going on a downward spiral for the last two years.  A co-worker friend who has been following Cathy for a while encouraged me to purchase her book and join the private support group on Facebook. I am so grateful! I am finally realizing that "my way" of attempting to live a healthy lifestyle does not ---and has never worked. God (who has always been my comforter in every other way) has now become my comforter instead of using food for comfort. I feel so much better. I have even started to walk for exercise again! I have a long way to go....but with the daily readings from the book, the encouraging videos from Cathy, the prayers, and the support group, I am on my way!--- I know that I can't fail if I truly do this "God's Way!" :)
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This is a crazy short book. It's also one of those "Oh, wow!" books when you read it at the perfect time, and probably not so much at other times. In my case, I've been stuck for years in LOA-induced stagnation, collecting information and methods, waiting for signs and miracles, despairing at the lack of thereof, and feeling forsaken by the Universe, Destiny, even my wilting houseplants. I was really starting to get sick of all the self-analysis, the helplessness, the manic shifts between "I am Co-creator!" and "I can't even get my laundry done..." And last night, I came across this book. Strangely enough, in all my time browsing for books and having read some of Richard's, I never noticed this one. Perfect time, perfect way. Thank you, Richard, for the kick in the butt back into reality. I'll get on with living, now!
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This book was given to me by an amazing co-worker who wants the best for all of us. When reading, I began with the perspective of my Employer (what does he think about ME?).  As I read, my perspective shifted to what do I think of ME !!  Having been in the workforce for more than 50 years and in my "wind-down" phase, this book made me take a fresh look at myself.  I began to discover myself all over again in the pages of the book.  Just because I may be nearing the end of a long career, does not mean that I can "coast".  I feel renewed, refreshed and motivated to be the best I can be (or ever have been).  Thank you Crystel and Sherri for putting me back on track.  I am going to make it "All About Me" and hope that others will appreciate me for who I am and what I do.  My boss is definitely getting a copy of this !!
2909929
Great book! Helped me after I had lost BOTH MY PARENTS, whom I miss on a DAILY BASIS...leaving me FEELING like an 'orphaned adult!'
48945
Great book when you need to work on yourself  as we always seem to remember our faults but forget to find the good in ourselves!
1349835
For the last 5 years I have been trying and failing to regain my health after residency and having two children in 2 years.  Nothing was happening and I felt awful. Now my energy level is back to what it was when I was more than a decade younger and I am losing weight.  Thank you!!!! Would you please do a Ted talk?