Belinda Mendoza

A distorted view of power can impact every aspect of life; whether it is violence, famine, the struggle for civil rights, income disparity, or threats to the environment. So often we blindly adopt a flawed belief system and contribute to its perpetuation. We never question it, even though its implications on our lives may be profound. Why do we do this? By and large, we desire to control situations leading us to believe we are powerful. Unfortunately, this mindset is an illusion. To control someone or something is false power. The real power comes from within. It's about being in the moment, listening to what is going on around you, and allowing things to just happen, instead of trying to make things happen. It's about following your heart, and in doing so, the universe responds positively because the vibration of your soul is in sync with the grand plan. You build an inner strength that no one can touch, everything is easier, and you have no interest in holding on to anger or past hurts because you enter a state of grace. There is nothing more powerful than helping others. The Buddha once said, "Before giving, the mind of the giver is happy, while giving, the mind of the giver is made peaceful, and having given, the mind of the giver is uplifted." There is always enough We don't need the Fortune 500 position to feel powerful. We just need to be authentic and awaken our inner truth. Everything you need is available to you at any time. You only need to ask and be grateful for what you have at this moment and know there is much more to come. This is true power "The creation of authentic power is the creation of a life of joy."- Gary Zukav

Open your heart and discover love. Every human being consciously or instinctively seeks love - both the receiving and giving of emotional nourishment. Expression of love is the natural emanation of a self-fulfilled heart - an experience we seek with others and with self. It is like the beginning of our creation we need others to know we exist. As you delve into the pages of this book allow the authors to take you on an adventure through their inspirations of what they perceive love as. Let the stories and perspectives enrich your heart and spill over to the hearts of all mankind. The Wisdom Buffet Writers are a group with a common thread - Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese Philosophy of living in harmony with the natural rhythms of the Universe. This is the fourth of an eight-book series, including The Happiness Chronicles - Short Stories and Recipes for a Happy Life, Journey to Health - Living Well from the Inside Out, and Book of Harmony, The Symphony of Living.

I was reading this book, The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel, a turn-of-the-century 'New Thought' writer. What's now a complete book, in 1916, it was broken up into twenty-four subsets or periodicals. It has action steps at the end of each subset to unlock the law of attraction and change your life forever. Approximately two years after reading a passage from Frederick Elias Andrews in The Master Key System, I sought seven like-minded writing partners interested in exploring these ideas of guiding principles to becoming happy in their own lives. Together, we are writing eight books about our collective wisdom on the affirmations; "I am whole, perfect, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious, happy, and healthy." We call ourselves The Wisdom Buffet Writers. Welcome to our first book: Happiness Chronicles - Short Stories and Recipes for a Happy Life. Customer Reviews: Catherine says: - 5 Stars. I particularly appreciated the chapter by Katherine Graham, a wife, mother, and business owner, about how to be a happy woman in modern society. Her advice is, *Let go of expecting yourself or your life to be perfect. *Gain perspective by not taking things personally. *Set boundaries with your time and energy by learning to say no to excessive demands to trust the unfoldment of your life. Ruth says: - 5 Stars What a great book that helps us find what we all want anyway I love that each chapter is written by someone with a different perspective so that depending on my mood, I can dip in and pull up something to carry around in my mind for the day. A great book for morning meditation, evening relaxation, or when I'm holding an interminable hold on the phone. The little aphorisms are wonderful. "Be yourself, everyone else is taken." from Oscar Wilde. The chapter that spoke volumes to me was Angi Ma Wong's Secrets to Happiness. She advises readers to make a list of the things that make them happy and do at least one, every day. Such simple advice, and how astonished I am that I don't do that Belinda Mendoza's chapter on pets and the happiness they create is very insightful, especially since it starts with her talking about the loss of a beloved pet. We spend all kinds of money and time pursuing happiness, but this is an inexpensive book that will provide more happiness than all the other diversions of a lifetime. Frankie says: - 5 Stars Excellent inspirational read...you will not be disappointed I'll return to this book several times this year (and for years to come) to draw on its happiness energy "M" says: - 5 Stars This is a great book to read in small pieces. The table of contents is perfect as I can choose a chapter based on how I feel that day. Mary Jane's chapter on recipes to experience a happy life is fun and impactful. I'm looking forward to their next seven books.