Miranda Kerr - Empower Yourself

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Visit www.hayhouse.com to sign-up today ALSO AVAILABLE FROM HAY HOUSE BY MIRANDA KERR Treasure Yourself Copyright 2013 by Hay House Pty Ltd
All Rights Reserved Published and distributed in Australia by: Hay House Australia Pty. Ltd.: www.hayhouse.com.au
Published and distributed in the United States by: Hay House, Inc.: www.hayhouse.com
Illustration by Dwayne Labbe
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Edited by Margie Tubbs All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic, or electronic process, or in the form of a phonographic recording, nor may it be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or otherwise be copied for public or private useother than for fair use as brief quotations embodied in articles and reviews without prior written permission of the publisher. The author of this book does not dispense medical advice nor prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for physical fitness and good health. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.

ISBN: 9781401938475
Digital ISBN: 9781401933821 16 15 14 13 4 3 2 1
1st Australian edition, December 2013 Printed in Malaysia for Imago This book is dedicated to Flynn,
who has started his journey
to true empowerment.Dear Friends, Thank you for joining me on this journey to true empowerment! I am so happy to share my thoughts and philosophy with you. For many years now, I have traveled around the world as a model, commercial spokesperson, author, and advocate for numerous causes involving animals, the environment, and children. I couldnt have done any of this without genuine self-worth and personal power. The truth of the matter is, I wasnt born a strong and confident woman I became one through my own efforts to cultivate these attributes daily. My dedication to a daily practice of yoga, prayer and meditation and my commitment to a healthy diet are an integral part of my success. In addition I have found that by being self-disciplined, focusing on the positive, trusting my inner guidance and having faith; I can overcome fear and doubt and manifest my desires into reality.

And that is what I desire for you! Visualize what you want, be absolutely certain that you deserve it and that you can achieve it, and use this book as a tool to help you manifest it. The more you manifest your desires into reality, the more you can be an inspiration and a shining light for others on this glorious Earth, so they can follow your lead. A lot has happened in my life since Treasure Yourself was published. As a first-time author, I have been delighted to hear from readers who enjoyed my book, and to hear that it provided them inspiration in a variety of ways. While writing it, it was my hope that sharing my story would help others. I am both humbled and grateful to discover that this has come true.

I am thankful that new experiences and opportunities continue to arise in many areas of my life. Apart from allocating more time to writing, Im also continuing to build my career both as a model and businesswoman. Of course, the most significant change in my life recently has been becoming a mother. My son Flynn has brought a new level of perspective to my life and I feel thoroughly blessed. Having Flynn in my life has made me realize how easy it is to get distracted by all the activities that demand my time and as a consequence, miss what is most important. I used to think that if I took time to slow down and relax that I was being lazy, but Flynn has taught me that the moments that really make up a life are those quiet, peaceful ones with those you love.

I know now it is essential to relax and be present. In my busy life, the times I value most are when I slow down to read to Flynn, to bathe him, share meals with him or just play in the garden with him. Ive also learned some other very important lessons that Id like to share with you. Ive realized that in order to feel my best, it is important to keep my life in balance. With so much going on in our lives, and so many different priorities, it is easy to get out of balance. Placing too much emphasis on any one area of our lives, be it work, family, friends, exercise, entertainment, or romance, can leave us feeling strained and depleted.

I notice that when each aspect of my life is balanced with the others, I really perform at my best. My personal goal is to be balanced, thoughtful, heart-centered and relaxed as much as possible. When I am able to do this I feel a sense of harmony flowing throughout my life. My experiences so far have taught me to be very discerning about where I focus my energy and attention. I believe that when you focus your attention on your goals, you can achieve whatever you desire. It is really important that we each focus on the things in life that matter most to us! Ive grown to understand that I need to keep the self-discipline of thinking positive thoughts and saying positive things about others.

We are fortunate to live in an age where technology is developing at an amazing rate, allowing us to connect with each other in ways that werent possible before. This is a wonderful thing because people who cant physically connect can still stay in touch. Yet it can also bring with it a set of challenges such as the possibility of unkind or untrue comments spreading around the globe in an instant. My experience has taught me that when I stay positive, I attract positivity in return. Ive learned to avoid taking things personally and not concern myself with the opinions of those who dont truly know me. Ive come to appreciate the unique talents of others as well as my own.

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