Copyright (c) 1997 by Seashell Publishers and Andrew Matthews Over 1 MILLI O Copies SoldN Finding Purpose in Your Life and Work written and illustrated by ANDREW MATTHEWS published in 23 languages! Copyright (c) 1997 by Seashell Publishers and Andrew Matthews READERS’ COMMENTS “Andrew Matthews makes simple what used to be complicated. Let him help you find purpose in your life and work in his marvellous new book, FOLLOW YOUR HEART.” KEN BLANCHARD, Ph.D. Author of One Minute Manager “Once again Andrew Matthews has written words of wisdom and wonder. Follow your heart to your local bookstore and buy FOLLOW YOUR HEART!” PETER McWILLIAMS Co-author of Do It! and You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought “I’ve used Andrew Matthews’ books to successfully reach my most hopeless and depressed clients. He provides the tools – with a touch of humour – to make the medicine go down with remarkable results.” LEE M. BROWN, Psychotherapist The California Clinic, Sacramento, U.S.A. “A powerful, down-to-earth book that will help you FOLLOW YOUR HEART and live the life you dream of.” BARBARA DE ANGELIS, Ph.D. Bestselling author, Ask Barbara “Sensible, readable and immediately implementable. Great job!” DR WAYNE W. DYER Author of Your Erroneous Zones and Real Magic Copyright (c) 1997 by Seashell Publishers and Andrew Matthews READERS’ COMMENTS “I love Andrew’s work – it is brilliant, insightful, fun and helpful. Enjoy reading and savoring his wisdom.” MARK VICTOR HANSEN Co-author Chicken Soup for the Soul “A road map filled with easy to follow spiritual nuggets and humour that will help you take responsibility for your own happiness. A ‘must read’ book.” GERALD G. JAMPOLSKY, M.D. Author of Love is Letting Go of Fear “FOLLOW YOUR HEART is a smash! It feels like coming home, like being born again with no hang-ups!” OBADIAH S. HARRIS, Ph.D. President, The Philosophical Research Society, U.S.A. “FOLLOW YOUR HEART contains much wisdom. The profound message is presented in a joyful, easy-to-learn-from manner.” BERNIE S. SEIGEL, M.D. Author of Love, Medicine and Miracles Copyright (c) 1997 by Seashell Publishers and Andrew Matthews FOLLOW YOUR HEART written and illustrated by Andrew Matthews Seashell Publishers AUSTRALIA Copyright (c) 1997 by Seashell Publishers and Andrew Matthews FOLLOW YOUR HEART Copyright © 1997 by Andrew Matthews and Seashell Publishers Published by: Seashell Publishers PO Box 325, Trinity Beach Queensland, AUSTRALIA, 4879. Fax (within Australia) 07 4057 6966 Fax (from outside Australia) 61 7 4057 6966 E-mail: [email protected] Visit our Web Site: www.seashell.com.au Layout and design by Seashell Publishers First published April 1997 Reprinted 35 times No part of this publication, text or illustrations, may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior consent of the author and the publishers. ISBN 0 646 31066 6 Also by the same author “BEING HAPPY!” “BEING A HAPPY TEENAGER” “MAKING FRIENDS” “HAPPINESS IN A NUTSHELL” “HAPPINESS NOW” Copyright (c) 1997 by Seashell Publishers and Andrew Matthews IN MEMORY of my father Peter, who was living proof that you can follow your heart and have a ball. DEDICATED to my precious wife Julie. Thank you for your endless guidance and support, and for the joy you bring. THANK YOU to editors Vimala Sundram of Capital Communications Ayesha Harben of Ayesha Harben and Associates and Celia Painter of The Media Works, to Sharryn Cremer and Greta Connelly for your efforts in typesetting and for your day to day help in the office, to Les Hoffman, thank you for your advice, and to my sister, Jane Thomas, thank you for your help. Copyright (c) 1997 by Seashell Publishers and Andrew Matthews Copyright (c) 1997 by Seashell Publishers and Andrew Matthews CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 11 CHAPTER 6 69 Why Do I Need Disasters? 14 Doing What You Love 71 Lessons 16 Your Career 75 Living and Learning 20 Changing Direction 80 What’s Your Excuse? 90 CHAPTER 2 25 The Law of the Seed 28 CHAPTER 7 91 Cause and Effect 29 Make a Start! 93 As You Get Better, Courage 95 the Game Gets Bigger 30 Trying New Things 98 Discipline 33 The Secret of Power 99 Be Adaptable! 36 Why Not You? 101 CHAPTER 3 37 CHAPTER 8 103 Beliefs 39 Luck 105 My Job is the Problem! 44 Thoughts 107 Making Money 44 Peace of Mind 111 Spoil Yourself! 49 The Whole Picture 119 It’s Not What Happens... 50 CHAPTER 9 123 CHAPTER 4 53 Why Are We Here? 125 Attachment 55 Forgiveness 126 Attachment to Money 57 Family 131 Giving 59 Love and Fear 133 Attachment to Lovers 60 CHAPTER 10 135 CHAPTER 5 61 When You Change... 137 Why Think Positive? 63 You’re Not Alone! 140 How Positive Thinking Shapes Your Subconscious 63 Thought Reaps Results 66 Copyright (c) 1997 by Seashell Publishers and Andrew Matthews “The company has decided to recognize your contribution!” Copyright (c) 1997 by Seashell Publishers and Andrew Matthews Follow Your Heart THE TEN CONCEPTS: 1. We are here to learn lessons, and the world is our teacher. 2. The universe has no favorites. 3. Your life is a perfect reflection of your beliefs. 4. The moment you get too attached to things, people, money... you screw it up. 5. What you focus on in life expands. 6. Follow your heart! 7. God is never going to come down from a cloud and say, “You now have permission to be successful!” 8. When you fight life, life always wins. 9. How do you love people? Just accept them. 10. Our mission in life is not to change the world – our mission is to change ourselves.