“This beautiful book, full of wisdom and warmth, teaches us how to protect and preserve our most valuable possessions—the relationships with those we love. It shows that the things that matter definitely aren’t ‘things,’ and how to empower your life in the right direction.” —Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly
“This beautiful book, full of wisdom and warmth, teaches us how to protect and preserve our most valuable possessions—the relationships with those we love. It shows that the things that matter definitely aren’t ‘things,’ and how to empower your life in the right direction.” —Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Four simple phrases—“Please forgive me,” “I forgive you,” “Thank you,” and “I love you”—carry enormous power to mend and nurture our relationships and inner lives. These four phrases and the sentiments they convey provide a path to emotional wellbeing, guiding us through interpersonal difficulties to life with integrity and grace.
Newly updated with stories from people who have turned to this life-altering book in their time of need, this motivational teaching about what really matters reminds us how we can honor each relationship every day.
Dr. Ira Byock, an international leader in palliative care, explains how we can practice these life-affirming words in our day-to-day lives. Too often we assume that the people we love really know that we love them. Dr. Byock demonstrates the value of “stating the obvious” and provides practical insights into the benefits of letting go of old grudges and toxic emotions. His stories help us to forgive, appreciate, love, and celebrate one another and live life more fully.
Using the Four Things in a wide range of life situations, we can experience emotional healing even in the wake of family strife, personal tragedy, divorce, or in the face of death. With practical wisdom and spiritual power, The Four Things That Matter Most gives us the language and guidance to honor and experience what really matters most in our lives every day.
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Gave me better perspective! This was one of the early books I started reading on my journey to find out how to live life a better way. I only knew what I had seen growing up and I wanted something better, something happier and more loving but I didn’t know how to get there on my own.This book is so basic yet so powerful at the same time. Sometimes it really is the little things that end up being the biggest things.This books helped give me perspective and fueled me to continue on my happiness journey. I have…
A Forever Book This is an excellent, thoughtful, and profound book. The author is not only a gifted author, but he has a professional lifetime of experience with individuals and families, when death is imminent. He beautifully describes true dilemmas and struggles in those who seek peace, forgiveness, and resolution of anger, and he guides them in ways to do this. As a nurse, I appreciated the authentic spirit of his writing, his compassion and love of his fellow man – patient and family alike. I would…
Eleven Life Changing Words Please forgive me.I forgive you.I love you.Thank you.What is the connection between these simple statements and profound moments of grace? I didn’t understand it myself until reading “The Things That Matter Most: A Book About Living.” The author is Dr. Ira Byock, a physician who focuses on end-of-life care for his patients and their families. As he recounts their personal stories, you’ll shake your head with wonder as damaged relationships are transformed and…