Title: New Dream Machine Daily Devotional
Author: Rosy Christensen
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 979-8-3694-3612-7
Pages: 368
Genre: Self-Help/ Devotional
Reviewer: Carol Davala
Pacific Book Review
Author Rosy Christensen’s New Dream Machine Daily Devotional is a combination of self-help book and 365 days’ worth of positive guidance that will help readers find motivation and balance in their lives.
This daily composite offers a bevy of affirmations via simple sentences which touch on a variety of topics from making plans and moving toward your goals, to staying hopeful and asking questions. Christensen also explores concepts of self-love, relaxation, creativity, empowerment, happiness, kindness, experiencing nature, breaking bad habits, and moving beyond the past.
Suggestions and exercises including writing, stating affirmations aloud, making favorite comfort foods, taking a long relaxing bath, singing songs, venturing outdoors, reading, recycling, making to do lists, organizing and planning, all contribute to the book’s essential intention for an individual to get the best out of life.
Christensen draws on many common sayings and familiar adages to get her point across. Consider “Think before you speak”; “Practice makes perfect”; “the squeaky wheel gets the grease”; and “Do not put off tomorrow, what you can do today”, just to name a few. Certainly, these are words we’ve heard before, but nevertheless they remain true and serve the book’s affirming purpose.
While each individual devotion provides a quick read for daily ponderings with its wide range of considerations, readers are sure to find several relatable and noteworthy thoughts. With a casual writing style, some may be put off by Christensen’s lack of traditional sentence structure and apparent disregard for proper punctuation, but the core sentiments are easily comprehended and should provide the intended advice along with a generous volume of ideas to move one toward a more favorable, balanced, and accomplished existence.
Each day is a new opportunity to move forward with your dreams and a chance to gain a positive outlook on life. This New Dream Machine Daily Devotional will engage the reader with constant reminders to live your best life with continuous happiness, fulfillment, creative energy, and a good sense of self. The key is to let go of regrets and sorrows, and “If you fall off your horse, get back on,” to ride into the future with confidence and the brightest of outlooks. This devotional is your daily reminder that it’s never too late to dream again.
