Official Review: The FASTR Process by Liz Barallon
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Official Review: The FASTR Process by Liz Barallon
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The FASTR Process" by Liz Barallon.]
The F.A.S.T.R. Process, The Secret of Emotional Power is a book about claiming our own emotional power. Liz Barallon writes about how managing our emotions can allow us to feel happier and more fulfilled. This inspirational book is divided into five sections; Feel, Acknowledge, Start, Thank and Release. In each section, Ms. Barallon presents her ideas in an easily understandable way. She includes many examples and exercises to aid the reader in understanding and practising the concepts.
In the first section, the reader learns about the importance of feeling emotions. Although many societies place a significant value on suppressing emotions, people can be much healthier and happier if they learn to feel, process and release them. Also discussed, is the impact of negative moods on ourselves and the people in our lives. The point is made that it is important to take responsibility for our own emotions and aim for more positive thoughts and feelings.
The book includes many interesting studies and theories to help support the ideas being presented. There are also helpful tools provided to help readers put the ideas in to practise. The section titled ‘Thank’ includes gratitude work, and interestingly, the concept of thanking the challenges in our lives for the lessons surviving them have taught us. The ‘Release’ section makes the excellent point that it is not only important to feel our feelings and to work on addressing the issues they arise from, it is also imperative to let those emotions go when they are no longer of service. Overall, this book was an informative and thought-provoking read.
What I liked most was the overall tone of the book. It was written in a very friendly and understandable manner. The author has lived through some challenges in her own life, found her way, and has become a coach to help others. There is a lot of focus on energy and some references to studies that are not well known. A few of the studies had very small sample groups. However, the information is not presented as if the author has the only answers. She writes about concepts that make sense to her and have helped her.
Happily, the chapter on affirmations provided me with a bit of my own personal a-ha moment. In my experience, many affirmations use the word 'will'. For example, “I will make more money and/or be healthier.” Using the word 'allow' adds another layer of depth and responsibility that was very helpful to me. For instance, “I will allow myself to make more money/be healthier/find a new friend, etc.”
There was very little I didn’t like about the book. A small negative for me was the size of the font. I reviewed a physical book, not an e-book, and the text was uncomfortably small for me. Otherwise, the book was beautifully laid out and well-organized. It was a pleasure to read.
There was only one concept that I truly disagreed with. That was the idea that challenges may have been placed in our way, or requested in a past life, to test us or help us grow. I can understand using the difficult experiences in our lives as an opportunity to learn. However, the thought that victims (especially children) of terrorism/violence/abuse/serious illness, etc. are being intentionally challenged does not work for me. Accepting the concept of Free Will means that people may choose to do terrible deeds. In my mind, that has nothing to do with those they harm.
I rate The F.A.S.T.R. Process, The Secret of Emotional Power 3 out of 4 stars. There were a fair number of minor grammar errors/typos. With an additional edit, it would have happily been given 4 out of 4 stars. Aside from the grammar/typos, this is an excellent book. The layout and organisation are lovely. The overall theme and message are powerfully positive. This is a guide that provides a warm voice and very helpful tools to accompany the reader on a life-enhancing journey. I recommend this book to all readers that are interested in learning about taking emotional responsibility in their own lives. It will be enjoyed by those that are looking for an encouraging guide and some helpful steps.
Devout Catholics may not like the assertion that the Holy Spirit is the Higher Self. Those that are truly science-based may take issue with some of the theories that were presented. However, as a people that once thought the world was flat and that the sun revolved around the earth, it is always good to keep our minds open.
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The FASTR Process
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The F.A.S.T.R. Process, The Secret of Emotional Power is a book about claiming our own emotional power. Liz Barallon writes about how managing our emotions can allow us to feel happier and more fulfilled. This inspirational book is divided into five sections; Feel, Acknowledge, Start, Thank and Release. In each section, Ms. Barallon presents her ideas in an easily understandable way. She includes many examples and exercises to aid the reader in understanding and practising the concepts.
In the first section, the reader learns about the importance of feeling emotions. Although many societies place a significant value on suppressing emotions, people can be much healthier and happier if they learn to feel, process and release them. Also discussed, is the impact of negative moods on ourselves and the people in our lives. The point is made that it is important to take responsibility for our own emotions and aim for more positive thoughts and feelings.
The book includes many interesting studies and theories to help support the ideas being presented. There are also helpful tools provided to help readers put the ideas in to practise. The section titled ‘Thank’ includes gratitude work, and interestingly, the concept of thanking the challenges in our lives for the lessons surviving them have taught us. The ‘Release’ section makes the excellent point that it is not only important to feel our feelings and to work on addressing the issues they arise from, it is also imperative to let those emotions go when they are no longer of service. Overall, this book was an informative and thought-provoking read.
What I liked most was the overall tone of the book. It was written in a very friendly and understandable manner. The author has lived through some challenges in her own life, found her way, and has become a coach to help others. There is a lot of focus on energy and some references to studies that are not well known. A few of the studies had very small sample groups. However, the information is not presented as if the author has the only answers. She writes about concepts that make sense to her and have helped her.
Happily, the chapter on affirmations provided me with a bit of my own personal a-ha moment. In my experience, many affirmations use the word 'will'. For example, “I will make more money and/or be healthier.” Using the word 'allow' adds another layer of depth and responsibility that was very helpful to me. For instance, “I will allow myself to make more money/be healthier/find a new friend, etc.”
There was very little I didn’t like about the book. A small negative for me was the size of the font. I reviewed a physical book, not an e-book, and the text was uncomfortably small for me. Otherwise, the book was beautifully laid out and well-organized. It was a pleasure to read.
There was only one concept that I truly disagreed with. That was the idea that challenges may have been placed in our way, or requested in a past life, to test us or help us grow. I can understand using the difficult experiences in our lives as an opportunity to learn. However, the thought that victims (especially children) of terrorism/violence/abuse/serious illness, etc. are being intentionally challenged does not work for me. Accepting the concept of Free Will means that people may choose to do terrible deeds. In my mind, that has nothing to do with those they harm.
I rate The F.A.S.T.R. Process, The Secret of Emotional Power 3 out of 4 stars. There were a fair number of minor grammar errors/typos. With an additional edit, it would have happily been given 4 out of 4 stars. Aside from the grammar/typos, this is an excellent book. The layout and organisation are lovely. The overall theme and message are powerfully positive. This is a guide that provides a warm voice and very helpful tools to accompany the reader on a life-enhancing journey. I recommend this book to all readers that are interested in learning about taking emotional responsibility in their own lives. It will be enjoyed by those that are looking for an encouraging guide and some helpful steps.
Devout Catholics may not like the assertion that the Holy Spirit is the Higher Self. Those that are truly science-based may take issue with some of the theories that were presented. However, as a people that once thought the world was flat and that the sun revolved around the earth, it is always good to keep our minds open.
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The FASTR Process
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