Lessons from the Magic Shop: A Heart-Centered Program to Manifest a Life of Compassion, Purpose, and Transformation

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Last update: 05-18-2024


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We each possess an extraordinary power to realize our greatest potential and live the life we want. Dr. James Doty is living proof, as so many fans of his best seller Into the Magic Shop will attest.

Having grown up in an environment of poverty and neglect, James Doty was 12 years old when he walked into a magic shop and met an extraordinary woman who introduced him to a series of teachings that changed the trajectory of his life. With Lessons from the Magic Shop, Dr. Doty offers an in-depth training program with the same transformational practices that helped him overcome great odds en route to becoming a renowned neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, and one of today’s leading voices on the power of love and compassion.

In his first audio-learning course, the innovative Stanford professor shares guided exercises, visualization practices, and inspiring teachings to help us master four central techniques: relaxing the body to become present and honor our highest values, training the brain through meditation and mindfulness, opening the heart to foster true connection, and clarifying our intentions as we navigate the journey of our lives.


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5.0 out of 5 stars Strongly recommended even you have not read the original book
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019
I bought the “INTO THE MAGIC SHOP” book back in 2016 to avoid boredom during a long-distance trip, it grabbed my heart immediately, and I actually finished it before my flight landed. I like the story and the teachings from the book so much that I translated the book into my mother language so that it can be easily shared with others who cannot read the English language. As the translator of the book, I received many requests from friends and readers to share more about the background, many are also seeking resources to learn more about Ruth’s tricks. Even though I’ve tried to provide as much research evidence as possible, I found this is far not enough for people who wish to benefit from the story especially the tools that this book offered at a more personal level (instead of reading research results).

And this audio course came just right on time. It is not a retelling of the story in the original book, the author offered more scientific information, additional examples, and experiences at a much more personal level in a well-structured way, and with his own voice. It feels more like a friend taking time to chat with you and telling you his own stories, with the hope that what he learned from his past can support you in your future in some way.

The exercises of Ruth’s “magic” were also incorporated into these lessons, but with a more detailed explanation before each guided meditation, which provide clarifications and solutions to many possible obstacles during the exercise, and made the exercise easier and “doable”, even for someone who has no previous meditation experience.

For anyone who would like to get the most of the INTO THE MAGIC SHOP book, this is a must-have. But even for people who have not yet read the book, this audio lessons still can be an excellent resource (as it does not require the knowledge of the story in the original book) if you wish to build up your compassion mussel, and to have the strength to handle stressful situations and live a more nurturing and meaningful life, this audio lessons are strongly recommended.
roslyn riley
5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019
This is an extra-ordinary book! Well written and easy to read. The story and "story teller" pulled me through the book in such a way I could not put the book down! This is a life changing, beautiful book. I feel so fortunate to have found it on my friend's library shelf. It is now my 'go to' gift book! Thank you James Doty!!

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