Less Stress, More Joy - The Peace, Harmony, Joy Approach

By Scott Frank and Yossi Lerman

This book is the culmination of the lifelong journeys of Scott Frank and Yossi Lerman on their quest for great, meaningful, committed and purposeful lives. On this adventure they have discovered an approach that has helped them reduce their stress and experience more joy on a daily basis. Their "Peace, Harmo

• Language: English
• Publisher: Peace Harmony Joy Inc
• Release date: Nov 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9798986778938

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This book is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and should not be relied on for such. The authors do not guarantee or warrant that the information in this book is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. This information is general in nature and may not apply to particular circumstances. This book does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and the authors. This book is not a substitute for sound judgment, and you should not act upon any of the information in this book without first confirming that the suggestions, processes and information in this book are appropriate for your situation. Please consult a doctor for medical advice.

Less Stress, More Joy: The Peace, Harmony, Joy Approach

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© 2019-2022 by Scott Frank and Yossi Lerman

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Scott’s Dedication

This book is dedicated to my family. I have been blessed with an amazing wife, Marie, who is always there to support me and share incredible life experiences with. My four children, Dennis, Danielle, David and Diana, are all gifts from G-d and have taught me a lot about life. I also appreciate my parents, Denny and Ellen, who gave me the strong foundation for helping people, confidence to make a difference, and love of family. Special thanks to my siblings, Brian and Marcy, for their encouragement and lifelong memories.

Yossi’s Dedication

I dedicate this book (and my life) to the mission outlined by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, to make the world a better place, a brighter place, a cleaner place, a peaceful place, and a holier place one person at a time, one thought at a time, and one word at a time. Our mission is clear: give people hope and purpose, give people a better understanding of the essence of LIFE, and give people a rock-solid foundation to walk on. I thank my wonderful family for educating and supporting me with unconditional love and sensitivity.

NOTE: Throughout the book, the authors have decided to use the word G-d as another word for God. And G-d is intended to mean the Creator, the Divine, and the Source of all being for those who believe in G-d

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Forewords

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Start by Checking Your Own Pockets

The Peace, Harmony, Joy Approach

Why Peace?

Why Harmony?

The Interrelationship of Peace, Harmony, and Joy

Peace is the Foundation

Harmony is the Bridge

Joy is the Culmination

Focus on Yourself

Peace Within Yourself

Trust in G-d

The Big Picture

Gratitude

Humility

Relationships

Forgiving

Weathering and Growing from Change

The Mind/Body Connection

Scott’s Mind-Body Experience

Healthy Living

Conscious Breathing

Nature

Expectations

Time of Rest

The Act of Completion

Lighten Up

Inner Peace

Harmony Within Yourself

Each of Us Specially Created by G-d

Self Remembering

Find Your Purpose/Live Your Dreams

Try New Things

Talk to Others

Be in the Right Question

Nurture Yourself

Inner Harmony

Joy Within Yourself

See the G-dliness in All

Happiness versus Joy

Circumstances Do Not Have to Control Joy

Observer-Created Reality

Being versus Doing

Good Thoughts

Flow for Joy

The Five Senses

The Gift of Giving

Inner Joy

Focus on Your Family

Peace With Family

See the G-dliness in Them

Create an Intent

Listen from Not-Knowing

Take a Deep Breath

The Power of Forgiveness

It Takes Two to Tango

Empathy and Compassion

Family Peace

Harmony with Family

G-d Created Each of Them Specially

Trust is the Foundation

Take Time to Know Family Members

Communication is Key

Discover and Appreciate

Get Together

Diversity and Inclusion

Different Places

Family Harmony

Joy with Family

Focus on Your Community

Peace Within Community

Harmony Within Community

Joy Within Community

Focus on Your Environment

Final Thoughts

Foreword by Les Brown

If today was all you had, what would it be like? Heck, if this moment is actually the only one you have, will you be able to look retrospectively and say, you have had peaceful, harmonious, and joyous relationships and life? The vast majority of us will answer in the negative! Yet, we are in pursuit of peace, harmony, and joy in every facet of our lives. Many do not have the tools, or the commitment to attain this lofty, yet elusive ideal. Now, there is the book you are holding in your hands, Less Stress, More Joy – The Peace, Harmony, Joy Approach by Scott Frank and Yossi Lerman, to fill this void.

In my over five decades of being involved in personal development, self-help, life, and professional coaching, and as a motivational speaker, I have read and authored several books. I have also been to a plethora of workshops, trainings, and seminars. If it is a book on self-help out there, I have just about read it all. In my various capacities, I have interacted with all sorts of people, and one thing I have found is that a common thread weaves through most, if not all. There is the yearning for a better life and future. We all want to live peacefully, harmoniously, and joyfully. The question has always been how? Not why, when, or where? But how? Now, this book provides answers and tools to this nagging question. Few books, if any, have had the sort of impact this book has had on me. In fact, I am on my fifth go around of reading it. Seven being my lucky number almost guarantees that I will be reading it for a seventh time, and it will definitely be within my reach to consult.

The fact is, Less Stress, More Joy is not just a casual read. Rather it is a study that offers practical hands-on approaches that should be a constant companion until the principles articulated are mastered. The principles and approaches presented are simple, concise, and powerful. They are to-the-point practical principles that when committed to will undoubtedly lead to a self-aware, peaceful, harmonious, and joyous self. This in turn, will ultimately translate into peaceful, harmonious, and joyous co-existence between you, your family, your peers, and colleagues. This is a once-in-a-generation kind of book. It is a game-changer!

With global anxiety at an all-time high due to the pandemic, the economical fallouts from it, and the U.S. being in such a historically polarized quagmire, there is no better time than now for such a book to help cope. This is especially true with us being inundated with a deluge of information, social media and other distractions that shift our anchors. Sadly, suicides are at an all-time high, and so are divorces and family breakdowns. These are dire times. But we must remain hopeful that this too shall pass. It is my candid belief that this status-quo has presented all of us with unprecedented opportunities. There is no better time than now to hit the pause button and take individual and collective stock. It is incumbent on each person to ask of themselves objectively and subjectively how they are managing their emotions, their physical and spiritual wellbeing, and their interactions with the world around them. This is a time for personal look-in-the-mirror assessment moment. The uncertainties about the pandemic and the abject lack of cooperative governance which has exacerbated the polarization further illustrates that we are at a major intersection. How we proceed will have generational consequences. The sort of legacies and futures we leave behind for our children and families bears directly upon the choices and decisions we make individually and collectively. No doubt, in order to succeed at making a positive impact, the right tools are indeed necessary. And so are the willing and dedicated persons to carry this on. Less Stress, More Joy—The Peace, Harmony and Joy Approach is precisely what the proverbial doctor ordered! With the tools provided by Scott Frank and Yossi Lerman, there is hope—an ingredient in desperate need. Without hope there can be nothing but doom!

As a template, the Peace, Harmony and Joy Approach emphasizes gratitude, humility, relationship capital, self-worth, effective com-munication, and respect for the dignity of everyone, including individual dignity. It further illuminates