Terry Cole-Whittaker

When I wrote What You Think of Me is None of My Business, my intent was to encourage readers to let go of the need for approval from others and focus on the wealth within. I feel as if Cultivate Contentment might be called What I Think of Me is All of My Business. In this age of quantum physics, its becoming common knowledge that we manifest what we think, so our most important business is to mind our thoughts as well as our actions.

In bringing you this ancient wisdom, Johanna is opening the opportunity for you to look at your life vis-a-vis following ten important principles. She compassionately guides you to use tools for centering yourself, letting go of the past and designing what you want.

I have spent several years studying the ancient truths in the Vedic scriptures of India and know, personally, the strength of embracing this timeless knowledge. While many current texts contain the authors own opinions of what will make you happy, Johanna’s book is revealing irrefutable, time-tested truths handed down by ancient sages.

As we are faced with the challenges of a troubled economy and mounting feelings of insecurity in the aftermath of 9/11, we need, more than ever, to rely on our core inner strength and spiritual development. We must remember to abide by the core values of compassion and truthfulness. We need to consciously practice non-stealing, moderation and non-hoarding and limit what we consume.

We have to study ourselves and have the discipline to clean up our lives and develop daily contentment. We must surrender our egos attachments, let go of trying to control the way life happens and set up a system of quality control for our own behavior such as Johanna recommends in this book. Lastly, and primarily, we need to explore inner silence and dwell on our souls connection to the Divine Source of energy that pervades all beings.

I am writing this foreword because I believe in Johanna and the way she has chosen to present this most important work. I believe that people need what she has to offer. And I look forward to the benefits that ripple out from this book as more and more readers practice this ancient wisdom to uplift todays world.

Imagine what a wonderful world it would be, how good we would all feel, if everyone practiced these principles. As you delve into the content of Cultivate Contentment, you will undoubtedly begin refining your life so as to become the best possible YOU. Actually, isn’t that all we want to be our best selves and be happy? My students know that whenever I see something wonderful in the world or in other people, I am fond of saying That’s for me! Well, all I can say about the prospect of having a world in which more of us practice these core values is a hearty That’s for me!

Terry Cole-Whittaker, D.D.
Adventures in Enlightenment Life Coach
Author of Dare to Be Great and What You Think of Me is None of My Business