How Many Summers?: A Look at Life Through Ordinary Eyes

By Wade McGauley

Wade McGauley has always considered himself an ordinary guy. Within his own unique journey through life, he has gained wisdom from observing people, witnessing events, and appreciating that we all face many of the same challenges. Through it all, McGauley has come to realize that each of us has a precious human life and it is how we deal with each challenge that counts.

In his collection of observations of human behavior and daily living, McGauley shares practical advice tailored to encourage others to embrace each day, face fears, and demonstrate kindness and love to those around them. McGauley explores the aging process while suggesting we reassess what is important in life, examines the effects of deep breathing to instigate a calm demeanor, and relies on musical lyrics as he delves into the negative consequences of gossip. While inspiring others to rethink their place in life, McGauley includes favorite quotes accompanied by his own thoughts about such life-impacting subjects as inner-strength, insecurities, jealousy, pain, gratitude, love, mindfulness, and letting go.

How Many Summers? shares wisdom, quotes, and lyrics that will inspire anyone to take the necessary steps to appreciate life and all it offers, before it is too late.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press AU
• Release date: May 17, 2016
• ISBN: 9781504302326

Wade McGauley

WADE MCGAULEY has always enjoyed observing people and their behavior. He currently resides in Dolls Point, New South Wales, Australia, where he is focused on engaging and helping others successfully overcome their obstacles in life.

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Balboa Press rev. date: 05/12/2016

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 How Many Summers?

Chapter 2 Birth

Chapter 3 Ageing

Chapter 4 Health and Fitness

Chapter 5 Breath

Chapter 6 Death

Chapter 7 A Personal Moment

Chapter 8 Forgiveness

Chapter 9 The One You Feed

Chapter 10 Nature

Chapter 11 Travel

Chapter 12 Change

Chapter 13 Strange Little Moments

Chapter 14 Thoughts

Chapter 15 Quiet Time

Chapter 16 Happiness

Chapter 17 Quotes

Music Artists Quoted

To Mum and Dad

And to a few special people:

J ... T ... K ... N ... E ... S ... R ... L

You know who you are.

Thank you for your guidance, support, and love.

You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.

---John Lennon

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I would first like to say that my opinions in this book are just that---my opinions. Discussion about these life issues is welcome, and I would love to hear your thoughts.

I am just an ordinary guy, finding my way through life like everybody else. I do not have any formal training in human behaviour or psychology. I've just gained a bit of wisdom from observing people, witnessing events, and realizing we all have many of the same problems. I guess it's just a matter of how we deal with them and how we perceive the world.

I would like to thank everyone who encouraged me to put pen to paper---everyone who has crossed my path on this journey and the many more to come.

To all the people I have shared my emotions with and the special ones I have given my heart and love too ... you know who you are. For all the conversations about the mysteries of life that I have been fascinated about, thanks for listening. We do have a precious life.

To two people I admire from their teachings and talks, Dr. Wayne Dyer and Lama Marut---thank you for showing me that happiness can be achieved, that love can be wonderful, and that compassion and kindness exist.

To everybody who helped put this book together, I can't thank you enough. The guidance and encouragement I have been given to get me through this process is overwhelming.

To all the great musicians I have listened to, thank you for your creativity, your words, and your talent, and for inspiring joy and emotions through song.

The world really is a beautiful place. We all have to play our part with peace, love, and happiness.

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How Many Summers?

Summer breeze, makes me feel fine,

Blowing through the jasmine in my mind.

---Seals and Crofts

M ost of us at some point in our lives have felt like the little mouse running around and around on that wheel, getting nowhere. We just want to hop off and reassess our lives. We may ask ourselves the famous questions: What is life? Why am I here? Is this all there is? We may feel consumed by work, money, and relationships, often getting what we don't want and not getting what we do.

I was inspired to write this book after many years of working in the hospitality and service industry. I spoke to many people over this time, including family, friends, and strangers. I learned a lot about human behaviour, and I guess I gained a little wisdom along