Harmonic Wealth?

[jawillie]

I just started reading Harmonic Wealth by James Arthur Ray.

I gotta admit the Welcome chapter grabbed me because I already believe in the 12 statements he shared. Every one of them.

Has anyone here read this? (If there is a thread already started on this, you can point me in that direction, but I didn't see one in my search, unless I just missed it).

I am wondering what you thought about it?

I bought this book on a total fluke.

My business partner and I communicate via IM during much of the day and she had typed in "RayJ!!!!" in her personal message. I had no clue who that was, apparently someone she was going to see in concert that night. (We have vastly different musical tastes, she probably doesn't know half the artists I listen to either).

So, later that day I checked my email and it had the usual junk mails. For some reason I clicked on Amazon even though I wasn't in the market for a new book. The featured author was "JA Ray." (that is how they put it). I went... "WHOA." It was just too much coincidence for me, so I bought the book without even really checking it out. I even forgot the name of it until it arrived last night.

Well, I had been contemplating how one will be happier trying to achieve "harmony" instead of "balance" all last week (due, in part to many blogs I read), so it all just meshed together SOO nicely.

Anyway... that's the story.

BUt, I would love to hear some thoughts on the book. I read most if it last night, but it was just a breeze-through. I have to actually sit down and do the exercises, etc.

Thanks, in advance!!!!

[Angela]

I haven't read the book, but I am far more inspired by harmony than I am by balance.

I hear about people saying, "you've got to have balance in your life, balance is the key!" and it just sounds like "blah, blah, blah" to me, because it doesn't really mean anything to me in a personal development sense. I can get on board with harmony, though.

What are some of these 12 key points that are in the book?

(by the way, it sounds like you are having an absolute blast with all the synchronicities in your life lately. It is so much fun to hear the enthusiasm you are expressing.)

[robc]

He is very charismatic and when he talks, people listen, you can just feel the effect that he has with his voice, it's very hard not believe him and the message he conveys. Very positive, he didn't really come off that way in the movie "The Secret", they pretty much limited his involvement in that movie (IMO) but he is very smart about personal development & coaching, he's been doing it for a long time, he definitely has a clue about what he's talking about.

[JKrump]

I went to his event out here in Salt Lake City about the Harmonic Wealth Weekend. Very very inspriring. One excercise we did was to greet 3 people as if we didn't want to; greet 3 different people as if we did want to; and greet 3 different people as if we haven't seen them in a long time.

The last one was especially fun for me because immediately this random girl came to me and screamed and I screamed with excitement and she said, "OMG!! What are you doing here I haven't seen you in, like, forever!!" And I was like, "I know, where the hell have you been?!" We both stated what we have been doing for the past couple of weeks and then she finally said, "Btw, my name is Michelle." LOL it was awesome.

I also took a picture with James Ray himself. Once i get it developed i can show you guys.

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

I haven't read the book, but it sounds very interesting. Will have to check it out. As for the premise of harmony rather than balance...I'm definitely on board with that.

[kgiuliani]

I am on my second reading of his book - it is awesome!

I'm reading it again since I didn't do any of the "homework" the first time around.

I love how he says:

"Look at the average way people trade time for money. No matter what salary you earn - $50K or $100K a year or more - aren't you trading 40, 50 60 hours a week for that money? Ninety-six percent of the population does that. Regardless of how hard you work, regardless of how brilliant you are, how creative you might become in the future, as it stands, aren't you still only 'worth' $30k, $50k or $100k per year?"

I'm still stuck in that rut myself but am trying to believe that I'm worth much more in order to be able to make much more.

[dancer]

Wow!! I just posted on Impaul's "I am everyone" thread about Harmonic wealth except I did not label it as such. Interesting will have to put this book on my reading list. Thanks Jawillie.

[Elenny]

Definitely one of the best books out there right now. It just put everything is perspective for me. If you guys read this in the next 5 hours, perhaps you will be interested in catching the Harmonic Wealth Movie online. Check out the message below:

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Thousands are gathering in cities all across the world Sunday night to watch Harmonic Wealth: The Movie...
James Ray International

There's still time for you to grab a seat at a viewing location near you to see the movie everyone's been talking about... On the big screen!

This is a fun opportunity to watch this life-changing movie alongside plenty of like-minded individuals and even check out some cool door prizes and exclusive discounts yours for the taking...
Join the crowd and get to the movies!

And if there's not a viewing near you, I still want you to take part... That's why I'm offering time-limited access to watch the movie online for free!

Simply click here between 12:00-16:00 UTC/GMT time (that's 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern) to gain instant access. If you need help converting UTC time into your local time, click here.

Remember, you have to "check out" your free online viewing within that 4-hour window, so set your alarm. Once you do, you'll have 24-hour access to the movie.

To your continued wealth and happiness,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International

P.S. Interested in spreading the message of Harmonic Wealth in your community? Why not join the movement and host a screening in your area? Simply let us know that you'd like to be a Film Facilitator.

[hkalchemy]

Sounds very interesting. Thanks for the lead. I'll check it out on Amazon.

[Elenny]

I just saw the Harmonic Wealth Movie online. Not exactly what I was expecting, but pretty inspiring nonetheless. Most of the movie is a conference James Ray gave in Las Vegas talking about the 5 pillars of Harmonic Wealth.

So it's basically a condensed version of the book. Parts of it are already on YouTube as well. Definitely worth checking out if you're into the Harmonic Wealth concept, although I think reading and absorbing the book are essential also.

[dali]

I couldnt find it on line. anybody know how to access the free viewing?