Michael Adamedes - Say hello to happiness

There are more than

seven billion minds

on this planet, but

only one heart.

True communication

occurs through

the heart.

True happiness is

an open heart.

Published by Porpoise Press

www.porpoisepress.com

First published in the USA 2012

First published in Australia 2012

Copyright Michael Adamedes and Robert Prior 2011

All rights reserved. The book may not be reproduced in whole or in any part, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical or other) without written permission from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review.

Most of the characters and stories in this book are fictitious. However, some characters and stories were based on the authors experiences, with the names and key details changed to maintain the anonymity of the people involved.

The intention of this book is to elevate the quality of peoples lives. However, this book is not intended to substitute for professional advice. For medical, psychological and other expert assistance, the reader is advised to seek support from competent professionals.

The authors, the publisher and their employees and agents are not liable for any damages arising from or in connection with the use of or reliance on any information contained in this book.

MICHAEL ADAMEDES

and ROBERT PRIOR

Illustrations by Tetiana Koldunenko

CONTENTS

Michael has been a clinical psychotherapist in private practice since 1982. His inner journey has taken him from studies in Morocco under the enlightened master Ahmid Sufi, through two years with yogi Satyananda Saraswati, to more than twenty years practice in meditation. His philosophy encompasses a respect for a diverse range of beliefs and cultures.

He also understudied the pioneering rebirther Ahrara Carisbrooke and established Australias first rebirthing clinic, Euroa Centre. He has practised in many countries, including Australia, England, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Zealand, Russia and the United States and is the founder of Inner Peace Mastery, which has been conducting personal development seminars and retreats since 1987.

Michael is an astute detective of the unconscious mind. Within the first hour of counselling a client, he can usually identify their patterns of self-limiting thinking and the causes of their self-sabotaging behaviours. He has created and developed Dysfunctional Pattern Clearing, a therapy for releasing a persons negative psychological and emotional patterns.

Many of his clients have experienced a transformation from being alone and unhappy to falling in love and finding their soul mate, from never having a cent in the bank to being able to buy investment properties, or from being constantly depressed and disillusioned to being vital and happy.

Inspired by Sondra Ray and Leonard Orrs teachings on self-limiting beliefs, Michael sought to unify and simplify their work. In 2004, he came to the conclusion that any unhappiness or stress is the result of just three categories of primal self-limiting beliefs. His remarkable discovery is revealed to the general public for the first time in this book.

Michael explains the origins of this book, For about six months I had been contemplating writing a book of affirmations. Then, in August 2008, while conducting a personal development retreat in Bali, I sat down at my laptop one evening and the skeleton of the book emerged effortlessly over the next three days. At times, during the writing process, I had tears of joy as the power of the words overcame me.

I showed my draft to my friend and colleague, Robert Prior, who was so inspired by it that he offered to collaborate on the project. Together, we have developed it into a powerful yet simple tool that we hope will transform the lives of people across the world.

Robert is one of those rare people who is able to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain. He is a brilliant and inspiring mathematic teacher, logical and thorough, while also being creative and fun. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to make complex matters seem simple.

His accomplishments include establishing PRIOR Education in 1976, Australias leading tuition college for secondary school students, which has helped more than twenty thousand students gain entry into their chosen university courses.

Robert is also a musician and composer and has promoted the Australian tours of a number of international musicians.

In late 1991, during a period of major emotional upheaval, Robert realised that his old ways of thinking werent working any more. He turned to self-help books, self-examination, meditation and the guidance of inspirational people. According to Robert, I made the startling discovery that, although it seemed that other people were the cause of my upsets, my emotions were actually being created by my own mind.

For most of my life, I had been operating predominantly on logic and rationality. If I couldnt prove something or experience it directly, it didnt exist. However, because that approach was no longer making me happy, I made a commitment to finding a deep and lasting inner peace. So I started to adopt a whole new way of thinking about myself and life in general.

With this more enlightened outlook, Robert was able to help his students gain a greater sense of purpose and direction, which translated into a dramatic increase in their self-esteem and academic success.

During one particularly difficult period, Robert was referred to Michael Adamedes for some counselling. He found Michaels innovative techniques so effective that he quickly found that he no longer needed therapy. An interesting outcome was that Robert and Michael soon became good friends and started collaborating on various personal development projects.

It has been an absolute thrill writing this book with Michael and we truly hope that it can help you to find a deep and lasting happiness and inner peace.

We hope you will enjoy reading this book as much as we have enjoyed writing it.

Did you know that you are magnificent beyond all description?

Within you lies an infinite reservoir of love and prosperity. You are far greater, more loving and more spectacular than you can even begin to imagine.

Here we all are together on our tiny spherical rock, hurtling through space at one hundred thousand kilometres per hour, sharing this extraordinary journey, discovering who we are and why we are here. Life is a miracle and we are miraculous.

The truth is simple. We will share with you the simple truths about creating and sustaining a higher level of happiness in your life. We will show you how to dissolve your stress, strife and struggle, and awaken your inner state of love and happiness.

Your every act of love and compassion is a significant personal achievement. As you become more loving and accepting of others, judgement and criticism will disappear and your life will become a joyful experience of ease and flow.

Thank you for your special gift of love to our human family... and thank you for being your own unique self.

Wishing you peace, health and happiness.

Shine on!

Michael and Robert