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In this list I present some of my favorite books. There are old and
new favorites here. All of these books have assisted and guided me
on my path. Reading is such a powerful way of exploring concepts and
ideas that can challenge and grow our perspectives. |
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The Power of Now Eckhart Tolle This is my new current favorite book! The simple truth presented in this book is that the only moment we can ever live is the present moment. Fixation on past and future are distractions that can dilute or even destroy our quality of life. The way Eckhart Tolle discusses these ideas is powerful and transformative. This book has helped me to move to a new level of engagement with life! |
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Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway Susan Jeffers I often tell people that this book is one of the most important books I've ever read. I came across this book at a particularly difficult time in my life, and worked with it every day for about 6 months! It propelled me into new levels of living and confidence. Susan Jeffers really helps us understand the positive role that fear can play in the process of life. |
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Codependent No More Melody Beattie A classic text designed to help us all stop trying to fix those around us and focus on the only thing we have control over: ourselves. Ms. Beattie has many books on the subject of codependency. Through this book, and her others, she puts a name and description on a malady that affects many of us. Her book defines what we have been experiencing, and gives us clear steps and actions to face and heal what ails us! It is truly a powerful, illuminating work |
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The Language of Letting Go Melody Beattie A book of daily meditations and thoughts designed to help us recognize and heal from our codependent behaviors. A treasure of short, powerful writings that educate, illuminate and inspire us on our life journeys. |
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Kitchen Table Wisdom Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D. A collection of wonderful stories of true healing. Open to any one of them and learn something that can help you in your life, today, in this moment. |
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The World of Serendipity Marcus Bach The gift of serendipity in life is a mysterious and powerful secret, available to each of us. When we set a goal, we may or may not arrive at our exact, hoped for outcome. Serendipity comes into play when we look for and recognize unexpected gains and gifts along the way. It is a delightful way to move through life! |
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How to Know God: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood This is such a special and powerful book. A few years ago, I took a personal trip to Bali for 3 weeks. This was the only book I took with me! I spent time with this book every day. Each lesson, based on the yoga sutras of Patanjali is power packed and transformative. It is one of the most powerful books I've ever worked with! |
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The World's Religions Huston Smith Huston Smith has given the world such a gift with this work. There is a full text version of this book, in addition to a beautifully done "Illustrated" version of this book. Bill Moyers also turned this work into a PBS series. Huston Smith has immense respect and reverence for the diverse spiritual paths of our human family. In his books he communicates and invites us into that reverence with him. Powerful! |
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As a Man Thinketh James Allen The powerful classic that shows us that our thoughts create our reality. Everyone should read this book...regularly! |
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The Self-Esteem Companion Matthew McKay PhD, Patrick Fanning, Carole Honeychurch, Catharine Sutker This is a great little book for helping us all embrace our personal strengths and quiet the negative voices that can destroy our sense of peace and inner security. |
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Emotional Clearing John Ruskan Emotional release and processing has been an essential part of my spiritual and personal journey. I highly recommend working with a trained therapist or professional to undertake emotional release work. John Ruskan's book provides tools that are powerful and potent for personal engagement with the emotional release process. I highly recommend this book as both a guide and an educational work. If you feel that you need support in your emotional release process, do not hesitate to seek professional assistance! |
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Feeling Good: the New Mood Therapy David Burns This book was one of the first that I worked with when I got in to my recovery process. This book is a great tool for helping us learn how to understand what our emotions are and where they are coming from. Practical exercises and tools to help us work with our emotions to maximize our personal and spiritual growth. A very good basic tool chest! |
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Unstoppable Cynthia Kersey An inspiring book that gives 45 stories of belief, persistence and triumph! If you're ever having a bad day, or feeling frustrated with your progress in any project, pick up this book and be inspired! |
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