fbpx
Menu

Giveaway and Interview: Spirit Junkie by Gabrielle Bernstein

Update: The winners have already been chosen for this giveaway. They are:

Have you ever met someone, and then instantly felt a sense of rapport and respect? That’s how I felt earlier this year when I met best-selling author and speaker Gabrielle Bernstein.

After a stellar introduction from a mutual friend, I felt intrigued to meet this woman, known as a “happiness guru” in the mainstream media. Much to my dismay, I woke up that day feeling slightly under the weather and far less, well, happy, than usual.

It was just one of those days. And for better or worse, I am someone who acknowledges what I’m really feeling. So I told her when we met, “I’m feeling less than 100%, with incredibly low energy today, but please know I am truly thrilled to connect with you!” (Except without the exclamation point—really low energy, remember?)

Despite meeting a shadow of my bubbliest self, Gabrielle exuded non-judgmental kindness and love, and engaged with me in an insightful conversation about living an empowered life. I didn’t yet know much about her writing or speaking, but I knew there was something beautiful motivating them.

Earlier this year, I received a copy of Gabrielle’s latest book, Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles. Part memoir and part self-help guide, Spirit Junkie offers a modern twist on the teachings of A Course in Miracles.

Touted as a role model for Gen-Y women, Gabrielle writes in a casual, down-to-earth tone, almost like a loving sister imparting wisdom for inner peace and joy. Throughout the book, she takes readers on a journey through her former drug abuse and romance-addiction, exploring the spiritual path that has helped her transform her perceptions and her life.

With unflinching honesty and self-awareness, Gabrielle inspires us to all to challenge our egos and live joyful, authentic lives.

Though she explores some weighty topics, the book has a light-hearted tone and empowering message–that we can choose to cower in fear or create miracles through love.

I’m excited to share a little from Gabrielle and also offer 5 free copies of Spirit Junkie. To enter to win:

1. Leave a comment on this post.

2. Tweet: RT @tinybuddha Giveaway and Interview: Spirit Junkie by Gabrielle Bernstein http://bit.ly/oMxStR

You can enter until midnight, PST on Sunday, September 18th. I will email the winners directly on Monday the 19th and update this post with their names.

1. What motivated you to write Spirit Junkie, and what made you choose this title?

Many of the people who read my first book, Add More ~ing To Your Life, wanted to hear more about my personal journey. I often received emails from ~ing readers asking for me to share more of my story of how I transformed my own life. It became clear to me that my second book had to be my memoir. It was time for me to share my own experiences in an authentic way. In this book I do just that: I share how I transformed my fear-based perceptions to live a life beyond my wildest dreams, and I guide the reader to do the same.

2. You are a motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur. What are three things people couldn’t learn about your through a Google search?

Very cool question!

  • I’m a closet introvert. I love being at home in my pajamas. I think people perceive me as an extrovert when I’m actually quite the opposite.
  • I love to cook! I prepare meals as often as I can. I cook very healthful food and enjoy every second of the process.
  • I like to draw and paint. I have tons of art supplies. My time spent drawing or painting is very meditative for me.
3. In Spirit Junkie, you explore your experiences using A Course if Miracles to transform your life. What do you think is the most important lesson the course has to teach us?

The most important lesson from the Course is that we have a choice to live in fear or love. When we make the decision to project our fears onto the world, fear is what we will experience. When we begin to shift those fear-based perceptions to love, then miracles occur.

4. What would you say is the greatest miracle you’ve experienced?

I’ve experienced many miracles in my life. The Course teaches, “There’s no order of difficulty in miracles.” Therefore, no one miracle is greater than the next. With that said, I feel blessed to have experienced the miracle of releasing my addictions to drugs and romance. Both of these addictions kept me stuck in fear. Today, I am finally free.

5. You emphasize prayer and meditation a lot in your writing. Does one need to be religious to benefit from your book and the teachings of A Course in Miracles?

Everything I teach is non-denominational, as is the Course. I am a spiritual teacher. My work is to guide people to create a spiritual experience of their own understanding.

6. As the founder of HerFuture.com, you’re often referred to as a role model for young women. Have you found that men also connect with your writing and speaking?

I’m thrilled to say that my work is well received by men. Though I speak in a language that women can relate to, the content is for everyone. My new book Spirit Junkie is much less gender-specific than Add More ~ing To Your Life. This work is for everyone! Let’s face it—we all want to be happy.

7. You’ve also been referred to as a “happiness guru.” What does this mean to you?

I perceive myself as a spiritual teacher and a guide. I have accepted my life’s mission is to lead many people to new perceptions. I’m not really caught up in semantics. I’m just happy that those who need a teacher have found guidance from my work. They can call me whatever they wish.

8. You write a lot about choosing love over fear. What do you think is the key to overcoming fear-based thinking?

The key to overcoming fear-based thinking is to be willing to see things differently. We cannot release our fears if we’re unwilling to let them go. If we practice willingness one day at a time we will be guided to all of the teachers, assignments, and lessons that will help us release our fears.

9. What is the core message you hope people take away from Spirit Junkie?

My intention and hope for this book is to guide readers to open up to new perceptions and a faith that there is a more loving way to perceive the world.

You can purchase Spirit Junkie on Amazon for $13.71. For more information on Gabrielle Bernstein, visit Gabbyb.tv.


FTC Disclosure: I receive complimentary books for reviews and interviews on tinybuddha.com, but I am not compensated for writing or obligated to write anything specific. I am an Amazon affiliate, meaning I earn a percentage of all books purchased through the links I provide on this site.

About Lori Deschene

Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, c-PTSD, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others to do the same. You can find her books, including Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal and Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal, here and learn more about her eCourse, Recreate Your Life Story, if you’re ready to transform your life and become the person you want to be.

See a typo or inaccuracy? Please contact us so we can fix it!
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
197 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
crystal wagner

How uplifting!  Very anxious to enjoy Gabrielle’s new thoughts!  Thanks for the suggestion…and hope today is a good day for you (110%).

crystal wagner

How uplifting!  Looking forward to enjoying Gabrielle’s latest insights.  Thanks for the suggestion (and all the other wonderful articles).  Hope you are having a “good” day today (110%)!  With much appreciation and gratitude,  Crystal

Vanessa

Gabrielle’s got a great video blog on her website too! Excited to be part of the drawing. Thanks for the inspiring words!

Muhanad

I’m in
Hoping to win a copy 🙂

Lindsay Dryada

Whooooo! Great contest,
It would be so great to get a copy. 🙂

Laurieann Noel

It sounds like a great read!

Lindsay Drya

RT via Dryalantha at Twitter, forgot to tell. 🙂
(I was about to post the comment with my twitter account but something went wrong)

Vera

So very true. Fear holds us back from much in life.  We’re afraid of taking risks — putting our ideas and ourselves out there into the world. Fear of rejection, fear of failure. You can’t be a success in anything without experiencing failure, learning from it, and moving on to your next calculated risk.

Pafunk

Getting older can put lots of fear into our lives.  What is going to hurt today, will I look like an old person trying to act young…and yet some of us need to take risks to move on with our spiritual lives.  Having an upbeat guide would be a wonderful way to pursue my life.

Bludaze74

If I am blessed to win a copy of Gabrielle’s book, I intend on still purchasing a copy so I can keep one for myself and give one to a friend. :o)

Turangalila2

I’ve just gone thru a divorce, a DUI, a cancer scare, surgery, unemployment and also knowing addictive behaviour is very real in my life.  Tho my life is filled with fear of the unknown, I always have hope and I love what this book is about.  It’s all about choices and how we choose to live.  No matter the circumstances.  Even tho I was in jail, I chose to do yoga in there.  I wasn’t going to be defeated even at rock bottom.  I heart tiny buddha!

Karina

It’s inspiring to discover how such a young woman became an happiness guru. 
Thank you.

Christopher Rivera

Any book based on the principles of “A Course in Miracles” is a miracle in itself! I can’t wait to read this! =)

Nancy Cardone

I’ve heard great things about “A Course in Miracles”.  I’d love to read that too.  She is a true inspiration and I’d love to win a copy of her book.  Happiness is definitely not easy to accomplish, but definitely something to continuously work towards.  This assumes that we are careful with ourselves and do not get discouraged when we have off days.

K. Tucker

sounds like a great read!

Aprouty10

anxious to get my hands on a copy of this inspirational book!  very humble…i like it ! 🙂

Likethebigsky

As a student of The Course in Miracles, I am looking forward to reading Gabrielle Bernstein’s book and sharing it with my daughters.

Paintergirlny

I want to know where she got that dress! 🙂

Pat Thatcher

Willingness! WOW!  What a great Quality.  I will put my attention on having willingness today.  Thank you!

Rebecca

I love the idea of this book I am at a crossroad in my life and thinking about where to go what to do and when to do it so this is what I need

Bridget

I loved today’s message!  I teach 6th grade, and I was just talking to my students about overcoming fears.  I would LOVE to win a copy of Gabrielle’s book!!

Deuberj

I’d love to read this book!

alicia

I always thought happiness is not a goal to be achieved but a state of being. A state of contentment is something I strive for. I would like to read this book to learn if it might help me get there.

Michał Milöwicz

Sound’s great! I’m excited 🙂

“The dedication to create world peace follows: true suffering = true understanding = true compassion = true love = enlightenment.” ~ elkman

elle boogie

excited about this book 🙂

Kenetha

This book sounds amazing! I’ve been going through a time of radical transformation in my own life that has really changed the way I think about and look at life. I love reading the stories of other people who have embarked on similar journeys to learn from them and to share their company along the way.

Cheekyredhead

I’m looking forward to reading the book

Anonymous

Home was where I learned how to dodge fists and tune-out screaming. Before it was foreclosed on..Ive been on my own before I was a teenager. I am consumed with fear. It controls my life. I work everyday at it. I have had no guidance so I teach myself through self help books. I would love a copy 🙂  If you can imagine what that feeling is like, after
you’ve raced against looters to snatch up your clothes and shoes, tossed in
your front yard by a mortgage lender, you can imagine why this book would be a huge help. 

 

Editorjen

This sounds wonderful — this has been my Year of Spiritual Growth and this sounds like it would fit right in!

Elena

Exactly what I’m looking for! A perfect compliment to The Tiny Buddha path.

Debbie Miller

This sounds extremely fascinating! Looking forward to checking it out.

Shannon

Looks like a fabulous read .. thanks for sharing .. 

Liliane

This book looks like such a fun and interesting read.
My name is Liliane and I am a spirit junkie.

Ahancockwvu

Made a resolution to read a new book each month on my spiritual journey this year… This would be a great addition.  🙂 

Karen

Sounds like it would be a great read!

Jocelyn Kinny

I’m actually pretty keen to read this book… it intrigues me!

gocards63

This inspiration is exactly what I needed to hear today…thank you for the enlightenment

Adorina

I like to win a complimentary copy of Spirit Junkie, and be happy!

Andy

This book sounds ahhhhhmazing! I always do whatever I can to make people smile. What can I say… happiness is my business and business is GOOD! 🙂

Tara Kriese

This is the second time I’ve read a strong recommendation for Bernstein’s book.  I think it’s time I listen and pick-up a copy.

Electricsouls

This sounds like exactly what I need right now! I’m super excited to learn more!

Tara Kriese

This is the second time I’ve read a strong recommendation for Bernstein’s book. I think it’s time I listen and pick-up a copy.  I’m looking forward to reading it.

D'Arci Redditt

I would enjoy reading this book–as it would be much appreciated. 

Doriana Salinas

I have heard great things about this book…def need to add it to my library 😀

Kimberly

Just what I need at this point of my journey….

Tatiana

I would love to have this book!!
we all want to be happy… this would be an excelent gift, Tanks for sharing!!
I live in Colombia… I guess it is difficult to send it to me… hahahahha. but thanks  anyway 🙂

becca

oh i would looovvvee to read this!

Madmandii

Sounds like an essential item to pack in ones backpack of tool for life!!!

Amanda

Thank you for sharing your messages of peace and love with the world!

Ja'Nae

She looks amazingly happy and cute! I could use some of what she’s got!! 🙂