Happiness now!

the long version

It is all too common a belief that in order to be happy one must earn, deserve, work, and pay for it--that happiness is for tomorrow, while today is for well-behaved hardship, martyrdom, and quiet desperation. With a combination of stories, exercises, meditations, poetry, and prayer, Robert focuses on keys to emotional healing, true self-acceptance, relationships, inner confidence, and pure peace of mind. Challenging, helpful, visionary, and practical, this book shows how we can begin to enjoy the happiness we truly deserve.--From publisher description.