160 More Advance Praise for Happiness Is Free “Happiness is about remembering who you really are, and if you have forgotten, this book is an excellent reminder.” Deepak Chopra, author, Grow Younger, Live Longer “If the roots of all suffering are attachments to the external, the roots of true joy are found only within. This book maps the way to a profound state of peace.” James Redfield, author, The Celestine Prophesy “Be happy, overcome disease and be set free with the brilliance and insights in this book.” Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator, #1 New York Times best-selling series Chicken Soup for the Soul “If you’re ready to have a positive, life-improving experience, then read this book.” Debbie Ford, author, The Dark Side of the Light Chasers “Once in a human while, an individual comes along who has unlocked the secrets of happiness and opens the door for others to follow. Lester Levenson was such a one. Most compelling is that his life demonstrated the joy he found. Now it is available to all of us. Happiness is Free offers rare and penetrating insight into the freedom we all long for. This book can take you home.” Alan Cohen, author, A Deep Breath of Life “Happiness is Free offers powerful guidance for freeing our unlimited Self, increasing our faith, and enjoying Spirit’s bliss. With sage wisdom, inspirational case studies, and a wonder- fully warm writing style, this book offers practical tools to access Divide guidance. Bravo!” Doreen Virtue, Ph.D., author, Healing with the Angels, Divine Guidance, and The Lightworker’s Way “In his great book, Happiness Is Free, and It’s Easier Than You Think, Hale Dwoskin continues the lifelong work and teachings of the great Lester Levenson, and has written a ‘do-it- yourself’, ‘easier than you think,’ Method that has transformed lives worldwide! With the information and exercises learned from this book, you will be able to let go of all that keeps you from living a life free from all limitations and live a life of happiness, joy and peace.” Diana Nightingale, Owner, Keys Publishing, Inc., international speaker, and author of Learning To Fly As A Nightingale “In these times of turmoil and uncertainty, the simple yet profound truths expressed by Lester Levenson provide a powerful backdrop against which the events of our lives and our world can be seen and understood from an expanded perspective, bringing clarity and peacefulness in its wake. The commentaries provided by Hale Dwoskin help to build a bridge between the understanding of Lester’s words and the organic integration of his wisdom into the day-to-day activities of our daily lives. For those already familiar with Lester’s thoughts and with releasing, these volumes will bring additional depth and clarity to their understanding and practice. For those unfamiliar with Lester or his work, these volumes have the potential to be the doorway to a new way of looking at the world.” Elliott Grumer, Psychiatrist, Phoenix, AZ “Happiness is Free presents a psycho-spiritual perspective that applies the most esoteric wisdom to everyday human misery–and in a way that feels both practical and stunning, shows us how to move beyond insight and actually release what ails us. I am very grateful.” Nancy Dreyfus, Psy.D. author of Talk To Me Like I’m Someone You Love: FlashCards for Real Life. “Stop Striving!! Learn to ‘Let it Happen’, not ‘Make it Happen.’ Hale and Lester, two ‘master teachers’ teach you a truly effortless way to a great life through the simple principles outlined in Happiness Is Free. These simple techniques can change your life–FOREVER! What we learned in a four-day class in 1991 has been concisely synthesized in this wonderful, instructional book. You will actually discover how to stop being your own strongest barrier to success. Within months of learning Lester’s principles we began to reach personal, professional, and spiritual heights we had never known existed. We heartily recommend that you learn it for yourself. Because Happiness IS Free, and it really IS easier than you think.” Barbara Mark & Trudy Griswold, authors of Angelspeake Trilogy and Heaven & Beyond: Conversations with Souls in Transition iii H APPINESS IS F R E E ! AND IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK HALE DWOSKIN LESTER LEVENSON BOOK 1: Spiritual Growth, Happiness, Love iii HAPPINESS IS FREE The publisher and author of this material make no medical claims for its use. This material is not intended to treat, diagnose, or cure any illness. If you need medical attention please consult with your medical practitioner. Copyright 2001 and 2013 by Hale Dwoskin. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by information storage and retrieval systems, without the written permission of the publisher. “Sedona Method” is a registered trademark of Sedona Training Associates. Publisher: Sedona Press 2000 Plymouth Road, Suite 300 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305 Phone: 1-928-282-3522 Fax: 1-928-203-0602 Email: [email protected] Web: www.Sedona.com Cover design by Lightbourne Copyright 2002 Interior book design by Wendy Barratt Library of Congress Number: ISBN 978-0-9719334-4-6 Other Books in this Series Happiness Is Free, Book 2: Ego, The Mind, Desire Happiness Is Free, Book 3: The Body, Attitude, Healing Happiness Is Free, Book 4: Relationships, Karma, Receptivity Happiness Is Free, Book 5: Meditation, Realization, The Self Other Programs by the Authors The Sedona Method Supercourse Effortless Creation Letting Go Movie: Transform Your Life – Transform the World Beyond Letting Go Financial Liberation Special Gift For You – Free Audio Session Private Lessons with Lester Levenson To all seekers and finders of the ultimate happiness everywhere and Sedona Method graduates worldwide HAPPINESS IS FREE Acknowledgments I would like to thank the following people for making this book possible: My loving wife, Amy Edwards, all Sedona Method graduates worldwide, Stephanie Gunning, Sara Whitcomb, Diane Brace, as well as all of the Sedona Training Associates staff. viii Table of Contents Introduction 1 How to Gain the Maximum Benefit from This Book 20 Session 1 The Basic Goal and Ways to Attainment 38 Session 2 Problems and How They Resolve 48 Session 3 Spiritual Growth 69 Session 4 Happiness 84 Session 5 Love 99 Session 6 Realization 111 Session 7 Love, Giving, and the Christ Consciousness 126 The Next Steps 136 Guidelines for Happiness Is Free Support Groups 139 A Preview of Book 2 146 viii HAPPINESS IS FREE Lester Levenson x