Secrets of The Universe

0 comments Posted by Hajar at 3:14 PM



Title: The Secret


Author: Rhonda Byrne
Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words
Year: 2006


Law of Attraction is not a new topic to be discussed all over the world. Truthfully, this is the first book on that subject that I have read. I've heard about positive thinking and positive attitude since I was in school. That was over twenty years ago.


Even then, motivators and facilitators and counselors, during the motivation courses or career week, were already talking about being positive in life. And when you're a teenager, you use whatever ammo that you have to fight your course against your parents. During that time, it was positive outlook to life against my slightly over protective parents. Those were the days.


The author, albeit many criticism against her work, managed to convey the simple message about being more in tune with the universe. It's certainly not magic. It's just how nature works and I am a novice follower.


I have always been optimistic in living my life, as much as I can. It is a bit difficult when people around you are being so negative and against being happy all the time. Somehow people manage to create conflict in everything that they do. And to stay true on the laws of attraction path can be difficult. 


I simply go back to basics. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. This is what law attraction simple rules are all about. And so much more. But we can start with only this belief and grow from there. Changes can be made and seen.


I would recommend The Secret to be read with open mind and open heart. Yes, it is not a new topic although this book received a lot of hypes and still is. However, the presentation of the subject and idea is simplistic and easy to understand. And at the end of the day, relate it spiritually as you would in your own faith (religion), and it will be much easier to understand and follow.



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The Love Story of Chanel

0 comments Posted by Hajar at 11:55 PM

Title : Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky - A Novel

Author : Chris Greenhalgh
Publisher : Penguin Groups (Riverhead Books, New York)
Year : 2002/2009

This is the first time I read a biography of some sort. Although the book is classified as "fiction", there must be some truth in it that allowed it to be published and most recently adapted into a movie.

I knew the brand Chanel since school. I knew it is a very expensive brand. In my family, we are not big about brands, we go for practicality. My parents are simple people who teach their children to be prudent in spending money.

I started to be interested in fashion (and probably brands) once I started working. Although I don't really spend money on branded items, I make it a point to learn a thing or two about them. I know Chanel No. 5 is simply irresistible, simply elegant scent that I vowed to have one day. I only recently had the courage to visit Chanel booth to have a taste of its perfumes. But, until today, I have not owned any. It's such a big splurge for me. :-)

The book gave me insights of who Coco Chanel was. She is a real woman that came to her own. She had a successful business and money to spend. However, her personal life was not as successful. In fact it borders to tragedy in my opinion. The story showed every side that she had on her. The aggressive businesswoman, the passionate lover, the sad little girl, the loyal friend, etc.

The book also in a way, a reality check to the readers. Because it shows how having all the wealth that you can in the world is not everything. Coco died lonely, without a loved one beside her. But leaving a legacy that continues years and years after she's gone should amount to something. People still remember her today.

I guess we must remember that not everything is about money. If there is a chance for happiness we should grab it. (Although I do not condone adultery or getting involved with a married person, that is. ;-p )

Link on Amazon: Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky

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