Summary of Rivvy Neshama's Recipes for a Sacred Life

Book excerpt: Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I began saying it myself in my morning salutations, after blessing the sun, the earth, and all around me. I would often feel it: It was a good day to die. Then, one morning, while my eighty-something mother was visiting from Philadelphia, she came out on the patio and sat down nearby, just as I was doing my morning hellos to the world. #2 The first law is The Law of Pure Potentiality. It states that to achieve success, you must create an openness that can lead to fulfillment. It’s a simple recipe: meditate, spend time in nature, and practice non-judgment throughout the day. #3 I began to have panic attacks, and while I was grateful for my job and my children, I was also deeply depressed. I began to write down two lists every night before I went to sleep: one titled I’m grateful for and the other titled I love in me. #4 I still write my gratefuls, even on bad days, to help me pull myself out of despair. They remind me that it could be worse, and help me understand that I’m still fortunate.