Living with Intent: My Somewhat Messy Journey to Purpose, Peace, and Joy (Thorndike Press large print Inspirational) - Tapa dura

"When's the last time you slowed down, reflected deeply, and were satisfied with what you saw? In this warm, inspiring, and practical memoir, Mallika Chopra reconnects with her passions and daily purpose. For anyone interested in a journey of self-reflection and joyful discovery, Chopra makes a delightful companion and guide."
--Jack Canfield, co-author "Chicken Soup for the Soul" and "The Success Principles"
" "Living with Intent" offers us a gentle reminder that happiness and peace are a choice we make. This book awakens the presence of our inner wisdom and power so that we can enhance our capacity to serve the world."
--Gabrielle Bernstein, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Miracles Now
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"If you're spinning through your days wondering when you'll stop churning and instead start thriving, then you have to read Mallika's book. With humor, courage, and great insight she shares the keys to a purpose-filled life."
--Chade-Meng Tan, Jolly Good Fellow of Google and New York Times bestselling author of "Search Inside Yourself"
"Mallika Chopra has taught me through her powerful example of the importance of daily intentions. Through her personal story, Mallika sweetly reminds us of our own power to affect positive, lasting change in our lives, and consequently in the lives of everyone around us. Read this and prepare to have a big shift in perspective that changes everything for the positive."
--Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga and author of "Make Your Own Rules Diet"
"Mallika Chopra's "Living with Intent "is a profoundly relatable roadmap for those of us struggling to stay afloat in our chaotic lives."
--Lisa Ling, journalist

"I'm trying to meditate one day but urgent thoughts keep intruding. "Don't forget to take cupcakes to school! I have to prepare for my presentation for the wellness conference! Is that lunch with the other moms tomorrow or next week?" My to-do list is stampeding through my mind, trampling any chance of tranquility. I feel overwhelmed, yes, but there's more: I feel...guilty. Guilty that I'm taking on too much, guilty that I'm not doing anything well, guilty that I'm giving short shrift to my kids, my husband, my job. "And what about you, Mallika?" a quiet voice asks. "How are you shortchanging yourself?""
"Living with Intent" is a chronicle of Mallika Chopra's search to find more meaning, joy, and balance in life. She hopes that by telling her story, she can inspire others with her own successes (and failures) as well as share some of the wisdom she has gathered from friends, experts, and family along the way-- people like her dad, Deepak, as well as Eckhart Tolle, Marianne Williamson, Arianna Huffington, Andrew Weil, and Dan Siegel. She also provides a practical road map for how we can all move from thought to action to outcome. Each chapter is devoted to one step on her journey and another piece of her INTENT action plan: Incubate, Notice, Trust, Express, Nurture, and Take Action. Chopra's insights and advice will help us all come closer to fully living the lives we truly intend.