Being Happy: The Sacred Art of Letting Go and Letting God

By Anne K. Ross

Are you looking for help in relationships with family, friends, and co-workers? Do you want more out of life? Do you find yourself blue or depressed? Have you been confused or lost? Have you tried various modalities to get out of the slump, to no avail?

Daily use of my tools will help you reach the happiness you desire.

I refer to my tools as toys to give you permission to be childlike while taking the power to be your own advocate and BFF (best friend forever). My toys are easy and will teach you that at any moment, even a perceived serious moment, you can have fun. These toys include breathing techniques, meditation, affirmations, intentions, and building solid rapport. Be childlike and playful as you use these toys to release yourself from the hamster wheel you've been on.

When did we get so serious about life that it sucked the fun out of fun? Making life a game and having fun are my lifes motto and sole purpose. This outlook helps me discover more possibilities in every situation to be happier and more successful.

When you play and make life a game, it will lighten any moment or frustration and you will be able to find ways to get over the slump, find the answer, have deeper relationships, and see the next steps on your path.

These toys can assist you in discovering the answers youve been looking for. Come play with me!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: May 12, 2016
• ISBN: 9781504355223

Anne K. Ross

Anne K. Ross is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Wellness Director for accounting firms. She is passionate about guiding others to find their joy and happiness. Anne lives with her husband Dan in Folsom, CA and enjoys family time with their two daughters, nature, reading, and quilting.

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Copyright © 2016 Anne K. Ross.

Edited by Debra Sampson Boogaard

Front Cover Artwork by Trevor Woods

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Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 My Intention for This Book

Chapter 2 My Story

Chapter 3 Being Happy

Chapter 4 Belief System

Chapter 5 Energy

Chapter 6 Breathing

Chapter 7 Meditation

Chapter 8 Affirmations

Chapter 9 Intention

Chapter 10 Rapport

Chapter 11 Goal Setting

In Closing

Appendix Suggested Resources

In Gratitude

This book would never have made it to where it is, published, without a few talented people. I would like to acknowledge Deborah Sampson Boogaard of Tailored Resume Services for assisting me on the journey of editing to make sure my thoughts and sentence structure is proper. My front cover artwork was created by a very talented, though modest artist, who by day manages people and money, my son-in-law, Trevor Woods. And, last but definitely not least, to my husband and children, who have endured my relentless insights and teachings, and continue to love and support me through this never ending journey. Blessings to you all and I thank you dearly.

Introduction

For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to abandon our views about them.

---Thich Nhat Hanh

As a certified life coach, I share my perspectives and insights with clients who are eager to develop new strategies for managing relationships with themselves and their life experiences, clients, staff, coworkers, and community. I also guide clients to develop tools that provide them with the opportunity to expand their lives, exploring purpose, careers, abundance, and financial, physical, and emotional well-being. I welcome the opportunity to enlighten and empower you through Cre8tive Connections.

In my thirty-plus years of experience as a wellness director for Daniel D. Ross, CPA, APC, I have developed an in-depth understanding of how to cultivate and nurture positive, professional client relationships. My effectiveness in managing relationships is based in large part on my intuition and perception, a keen sense of the energy in a variety of situations, my ability to educate others, and a gift for facilitating situations in which all parties are on the same page and work toward mutually beneficial interests.

I like to make life a game. Why? Because it expands the mind to see the limitless possibilities for any given experience---and because it's so much fun. I refer to my tools of choice as toys, and through the use of these toys, you will be able to release old and new habits that are disempowering so you can enjoy life to its fullest possibilities and shine your light.

And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

---Nelson Mandela

When you shine your light and are happy, you will attract the same into your life, creating more joy, abundance, and health.

Credentials

Clarity Academy of Spiritual Arts, Placerville, California

certified spiritual life coach

credentialed meditation instructor

credentialed in hypnosis

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), San Francisco, California

philosophy, religion, and women's spirituality course work

Landmark Education (formerly EST), San Francisco, California completed all personal development teachings in relationships, communication, productivity, and leadership skills

California State University, Chico, California

BS in clothing and textiles, minor in business administration

Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, California

AA in dental assisting

Disclaimer

The information provided in this book is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. This book is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of