The Wisdom of "One Heart, from the World's Scriptures" Book

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One Heart, Wisdom from the World’s Scriptures, is a truly amazing book. Edited by Bonnie Louise Kuchler in 2003, One Heart is an accumulation of different, spiritual writings, from all over the world. Many of these spiritual scriptures, are not geared for people looking for a miracle, but rather, just a simple self-help guide to finding peace within themselves, and the world around them.

People can search their whole lives, for one day, of inner peace within themselves. One day. Some people live a whole lifetime, angry at the world and their neighbors, who just so happen to call the land in which they reside on, home. This world, our world and all the different perceptions of how things should be, keeps this a land submerged in chaotic energy. It's hard these days to always remain positive towards the problems that we face, and forgiving, we those problems grow out of our hands, or escalate into strife. So this book, shows people how to successfully take on conflicts, how to hold themselves accountable for their mistakes, and then helps them to no longer be part of the problem, or get involved in a bad situation in first place.

For those who continue to suffer strife, in one way or another, this books shows you how to check yourself, and to get your own "demons" back in place. Therefore, if a situation has gone on too long, and there's been "too much water go under the bridge," Louise's chosen scriptures then shows people how to endure bad outcomes. Remarkably, many of the scriptures that dealt strictly with rage and anger, offered a way to put bad outcomes in their respectful places, and not on someone's shoulder. Where they tend to fester, because they don't belong there in the first place.

In summary, this book helps to lead people to joy, and so, they too will be able to experience a fuller and better life. Life is what we make of it. There is no denying that the key to a better life, happens when people start choosing to walk on a more righteous path. It is the only real way to move on with your life, and directly on a journey, where you can be one with the world, and with yourself at the same time.

If you only bought one book, and one book only this year, this would be the must have book. Since finding Ms. Louise Kuchler's book, it has not only helped me get back to the roots of who I am, but, this collection of wisdom now has me redefining myself, into the person I always wanted to be. Someone, who is one with God.

What I love the most about this book, is that it speaks from many perspectives. It implores you to take a journey into other religions, and gives you a chance at discovering something awesome. I have to say, like "no body" here on HubPages.com, this book is like a secret treasure trove of new realities and personal gifts. I adore life's little surprises that way. Like when something else sparks your attention, engrossing your thoughts, and then turning those thoughts into a new journey or form of devotion. That is exactly what this book does. It will immediately spark your attention, and you will become completely devoted to truth and the meaning behind it.

Truth and honesty are often times very had to see. As with the Louise Kuchler's book, fellow hubber 'no body'; a profiled hubber here on HubPages.com website, is a lot like that too. Bob is a dedicated reader of mine, who has the best heart, and is seen here all the time, in the form of a comment. He is forever keeping me on the right track, with a clear and present picture of God. A hub article that combined the intermixing of this life-changing book, along side a personal dedication to him seemed fitting. They help keep the world balanced in grace. Bob's grace is real grace. His is the blessed grace, which can only be gained by having humility. The single learned attribute, which we all could benefit by having a little more of.

Thank you Bob Smith, for all that you do.

Here below, are some of my favorites scriptures from the book, that speak to me. These are but a few of the great scriptures, found in this magnificent collection of holy writings.

• Peace: “It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace.” —Shenandoah proverb, Native American Religion

• Tolerance: “It makes no difference as to the name of the God, since love is the real God of all the world.” — Apache proverb, Native American Religion

• Modesty: “Let your gait be modest and your voice low. The most hideous of voices is the braying of the ass.” —Qur’an 31:19

• Family Harmony: “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” — Gospel of Mark 3:25

• Parenting: “Guardianship is not to give an order, but to give one’s self.” —Nyika proverb, African Traditional Religions (Kenya and Tanzania)

• Honor: “The object of the superior person is truth.” —Confucianism, Analects15:31

• Integrity: “I do not see what use a person can be put to, whose word cannot be trusted.” —Confucius, Analects 2:22

• Commitment: “Keep your promises. You are accountable for all that you promise.” —Qur’an 17:34

• Work Ethic: “Good people put forth industry and produce wealth, not for themselves but for the use of society.” —Hinduism

A Hub dedicated to my dearest online friend Bob, "no body" on HubPages.com

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