PRAISE FOR HAPPINESS
IS JUST A BREATH AWAY
As the Managing Director of a multimillion dollar business in the natural health industry, I have been searching for ways to smell the roses. I found Kawena’s book “Happiness is Just A Breath Away” just what I needed. It is short, concise and to the point. Best of all it took me only hours to read. I suggest you put an hour aside and just read the book!
Cameron Monley – Gold Coast, Queensland.
“Happiness is Just A Breath Away” – What an inspirational book – from the first page to the last. This handbook gives you a positive, enthusiastic and renewed approach to thinking. A truly helpful book for everyday living.
Tony Tirado– Director PPC Australia
For the young, for the elderly, for every person on this planet this book has simple and practical activities in every chapter that will inspire and invigorate your life immediately. A must read for anyone wanting the most out of life – simply!
Tracey Stranger – Director & Author & Inspirational Speaker
www HowToOvercomeStressNaturally com
DISCLAIMER
All the information, techniques, skills and concepts contained within this publication are of the nature of general comment only and are not in any way recommended as individual advice. The intent is to offer a variety of information to provide a wider range of choices now and in the future, recognising that we all have widely diverse circumstances and viewpoints. Should any reader choose to make use of the information contained herein, this is their decision, and the contributors (and their companies), authors and publishers do not assume any responsibilities whatsoever under any condition or circumstances. It is recommended that the reader obtain their own independent advice.
First edition 2010
This edition 2012
Copyright 2010 Kawena (Gwen Gordon)
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission from the publisher.
National Library of Australia
Cataloguing-in-Publication entry:
Gordon, Gwen, 1928
Happiness is just a breath away :
How to achieve high energy, confidence & vitality / Kawena (Gwen Gordon).
ISBN: 978-1-921630-30-9 (Print)
Happiness.
Self-actualization (Psychology).
Conduct of life.
158.1
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Dedicated to
Elizabeth Jane Stacey
who was my wonderful foster
mother and loving guide.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I give thanks to my daughter Elizabeth Joy for always being there with love, laughter and caring and allowing Mum to do it her own way. Also for being generous enough to share your many ideas and creative thoughts, some of which found their way into this book, so thank you for being a huge part of my life, with love Mum.
To my ex-husband Leslie – along the way you always seemed to know what positive thinking books to bring home when I ran out of them. Thank you for the happy times (and there were lots) and lessons learned in the not so happy times.
Peter my eldest son, what great conversations and understanding we had along the way and the love you gave. You too have my love and respect, you, Mary and your family have done well. I am proud of all of you.
Barry my youngest son, you were the first to accept and understand that your mother was a little different; I thank you for your support and help in those early days when I wasn’t sure of myself.
It’s great to see you and Delma so happy. You’ve come a long way.
Danny and Sally, well what can I say to my two special work-angels. You have worked tirelessly to help me, especially with my CD’s and my amazing website. I am very grateful and proud to be your Gran’ma and Shai’s Mamar.
I’d like to give special thanks to Darren Stephens and his team at Global Publishing Group for the great help and guidance I was given along the way.
THANKING MY HELPERS
ALONG THE WAY
Crystena – who is always available whenever I need assistance, especially when I need copies of this and that. Thank you for your love, patience and care.
Karin – thank you for the wonderful exchange of conversations. Looking back I see we have both come a long way since eight years ago. Thank you for your love and support.
Robyn T – what fun we’ve had putting this book together. Me doing the scribble, and you doing the hard work on your computer. Thank you for some great creative ideas. I’m amazed that we finally got there.
Tracey – thank you for the complete and utter faith you have and always have had in my work and healing abilities. We’ve got lots more to do.
Robyn P – what fun and laughter we have tossing around new ideas and thoughts at our morning teas. They are precious times.
Trish T – You were there in the beginning, encouraging and being positive on my behalf. You always knew I would finish this project. Thank you for your love and respect.
Jean-Paul – I am very grateful for the support and respect you have shown for my work, my book and myself. For this I give you my thanks.
Ossie and Petrina – Thank you for accepting me just the way I am, and being so interested in my work and book.
Sandy R – If it hadn’t been for your faith and encouragement in my abilities in the early days, I may never had made it this far. Thank you for your love.
Margie N – Remember your Creative Writing Course I joined twelve years ago? Well I have proved, “it’s never too late”. Much love.
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1. Happiness begins at Home – Self Respect
Chapter 2. Breathing Happiness & Energy Into Your Life
Chapter 3. The Power of Your Incredible Mind
Chapter 4. Have Fun and Dream
Chapter 5. The Importance of Affirmations
Chapter 6. Meditation and Motivation
Chapter 7. Loving and Gifting
Chapter