Perfectly Yourself

Being oneself is a challenge in today's world of cultural pressure to follow someone else's template. In a program that is more meditative than prescriptive, the author and workshop leader demonstrates remarkable compassion for his listeners and their conflicts, self-doubts, and hopes for the future. His pacing and tone are intimate and often spellbinding as he unfolds this remarkable lesson with perfect pacing and emotional emphasis. His invitation is to embrace new possibilities, even when they risk disturbing our comfort or making us afraid. His ideas include concrete as well as metaphysical suggestions. The emphasis is decidedly on helping listeners accept themselves and reconfigure their lives with more respect for their unique mission in life. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

Advertising, cultural prescriptions, and even piano lessons can keep us from being ourselves, says the resonant workshop leader and personal change author. More about self-acceptance than getting things done, this production urges us to applaud our efforts even when they fall short and to discover our individual melodies instead of reading music written by others. His nine lessons are more meditative than prescriptive. Without self-acceptance, our change efforts will work against our true natures and run into too much resistance to ever succeed. Clear tones and relaxed pacing make the author's voice sound especially rich. He sounds psychologically inviting, respectful toward his listeners, and open to connecting with them. T.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine