An Accidental Guru: A Universal Guide to Happy in Layman's Terms

Let's be honest, we are at a crossroads as a nation- in the throes of a pandemic with serious lines drawn in the concrete of ideological ideas and beliefs- the feeling of hopelessness, failure and extreme stress are overwhelming. Somewhere along this jagged journey we lost how to treat each other and ultimately be HAPPY. I am blessed to have stumbled upon this book- it's an easy read and you can hear the author Jake's voice in your head like he was sitting across from you in coffee shop or better yet- pub and hits you over the head with the basics of being happy again and how to reteach ourselves that Positive Thought Energy- meaning the thoughts we invent and the energy that is created from those inventions expressed out into the universe affect our entire being- if we focus on TRUTH and not pre-conceived or programmed ideas our mind wants to trick us into thinking is the way- then the path to happiness in all aspects of our life can be changed- swim with the current not against it and live the happy life you deserve. Jake makes a great point in the book- "if we look for the negative in the most perfect flower in the world we will find it". For someone like myself who has struggled with severe depression and anxiety- the dark cloud can be overwhelming and exhausting at times- but if you put out positive thought energy- the universe rewards you back and if you live your truth there are infinite opportunities to be happy, fulfilled and self-aware. Happiness wasn't found for me- it was experienced when I took back control of the vibration of my soul. Take this book- read it, apply it and find your truth, then live it. What else you got to do in this crazy time- pick another fight on Facebook?! My life is changed because of this book- what do you have to lose? The cost of 2 overpriced coffees or life-change?

Read many books of this nature and I have to say this is a breath of fresh air! Right in point

The author is, well an accidental guru, so there’s really no deep dive into another way of having a positive outlook. I enjoyed its easiness to comprehend the points and logic that was applied.

Great motivational read!

I was drawn to this book ... felt compelled to get it.I found it an easy to understand/written as he speaks type book, with some light hearted humour that helps lighten some heavy points in the authors life.I had to read in small sections/chapters at a time, sometimes with a few days between to really help me digest the information.This book has really helped me at a time when I needed to read it.Certainly has changed my views on things ...and about myself too!Positive stuff.Well recommended.

Fabulous book, resonated so much. Less learning something new than helping to remember what collectively we have all been aware of, we've just become removed from. Highly recommended.