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A Champion Lives Within Boyd C. Matheson – NEW! |
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My father gave this book to me as a teenager, and though I enjoyed it I didn't truly appreciate its wisdom until I read it again recently. Is it possible to become a champion in all of life in just 6 short months?
In this parable, that possibility is real and the author even provides a workbook at the end to help focus your energy. This truly is a 'David and Goliath' tale... with David being you, me, or anybody else, and Goliath being the doubts and fears keeping us from reaching our true potential.
Be forewarned, this book was a limited self-published printing. Getting ahold of it is difficult (notice I couldn't even find an image of it online!) and the book now costs significantly at least 4 times more than the original price.
Even then, it's still well worth the money to buy and effort to find. |
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Dream Giver Bruce Wilkinson – NEW! |
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This parable is about a person, 'Ordinary' who decides to leave his hometown of 'Familiar' to follow his dream. He is presented with many obstacles, which anybody pursuing their dream will encounter, and the book is written in an easy-to-follow and quick-to-read style.
Though the author writes from a Christian perspective, the only time this is apparent is for a little while mid-way through the book. Generally speaking, you can replace 'God' with any other universal energy that resonates with you and the words will still feel right... because having dreams is universal to all people.
A friend recommended this book to me at a pivotal time in my life... a time when I am pursuing my dream to help people grow spiritually. I am grateful to have found it when I did, and I am sure that one of you reading this right now will also find it to be the right book at the right time in your life. |
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Essential Laws of Fearless Living Guy Finley – NEW! |
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If you've been having challenges taking ownership of your spiritual growth and really expressing your inner courage, then this is a book well worth the read.
It's not for everybody, however, so I recommend you read the summary or book jacket, or flip to a random page and see whether Guy's writing calls to you.
I will say that one of my personal favorite aspects of this book is that Guy shares several spiritual stories and then discusses, in-depth, the wisdom contained within each of them. |
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Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives Deepak Chopra – NEW! |
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If you've ever read any of Deepak Chopra's books then you know they are beautifully written, full of inspirational messages, and grounded in spirit. This book is definitely no exception: in it you will find lots of suggestions for connecting with your baby through communing with nature, self-nurturing, healthy, Ayurvedic-based eating, meditation, visualizations and much more.
You will learn how to find your center of peace within and how to live more and more from there as the months go by. He'll help you visualize your ideal birth and guide you towards making that a reality. If nothing else, this book will leave you feeling more grounded and full of love and peace.
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Painless Childbirth Giuditta Tornetta – NEW! |
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Written by a doula, this book uses the chakra system as its basis for healing through the next nine months and beyond. She noticed that each month of pregnancy corresponds with a chakra as the embryo/fetus learns the vital lessons that the corresponding chakra invites.
For example, the first month is associated with the first (root) chakra in which the embryo learns if it feels wanted and safe in its physical environment. This phenomenal book guides you through each month/chakra so that you can heal and grow right along with your baby. Most of us have residual pain and baggage from our own time spent in utero, so by using her guided techniques and visualizations you have the opportunity to heal each relevant chakra.
By learning about and healing each chakra, we open ourselves to the possibility of creating an ecstatic, painless birthing experience. This is the goal of the book, but there are, of course, many other long-term benefits to healing and opening ourselves up to divine energy.
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The Spontaneous Healing of Belief Gregg Braden |
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This book will be very helpful for some very specific people - those who find themselves having undesired negative emotions, but whose emotions aren't completely overwhelming. The exercises on understanding your conditioning and beliefs can be helpful and powerful, if you take them seriously.
That said, I think that's because the title is somewhat misleading because it implies that we can heal the idea of 'belief' itself. While that may be true, more than likely you will be left with a new set of "better" beliefs to replace the old ones.
Also, the authors' voice comes across as presumptuous at times as he compares our reality to that of a computer. He's so excited about his analogy, and so convinced, that his 'voice' doesn't leave the impression that there is room for the possibility that his model of reality might not be accurate.
The ending also left me unfulfilled and seems like it was thrown on there to get more pages into the book. The book's potentially reality-shattering and life-changing climax goes almost unnoticed because it is so subtle, and so the last part of the book feels like filler instead of really bringing the reader into a new awareness and state of being. |
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Diving Bell and the Butterfly Jean-Dominique Bauby |
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I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, it is insightful and inspiring to read the true story of the editor of Elle Magazine who had a stroke, became unable to movie anything except for his left eye, and still managed to write this book. Some parts of the book may move you to tears if you're able to connect with the author's own anguish.
On the other hand, the book as a whole seems rather bland and seems to be missing the spark that so many people said the movie had. It is a quick read, and if you keep in mind that the book was written by a completely immobile person, it serves as a powerful inspiration that we truly are much more than our bodies. |
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Enchantment of the Faerie Realm Ted Andrews |
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Elves and faeries and other "imaginary" creatures don't only exist in tales and books, according to Ted Andrews. It is possible to open ourselves up to their world if we quiet our minds enough and let go of our preconceived ideas. This concise and easy-read will take you on a journey through this magical realm with the use of visualizations, stories, personal anecdotes and ancient wisdom.
If you've ever been curious about the edges of reality in terms of how far out they really extend then this book is for you. If you're a lover of unicorns, mermaids, faeries, gnomes and other delightful creatures then reading this book will help enlighten you about who they are, what they do, and how you might be able to connect with them. This is for the serious seeker who is ready to embark on a journey that will leave them questioning reality to an immense degree. If you're ready to have your world turned upside down then take Ted Andrews' hand and let him lead you into the enchanted realm. |
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Everyday Grace Marianne Williamson |
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Taking time out to commune with our Creator is the main message in this inspiring book. If we spent our mornings before work or school being with the Creator instead of watching the news, how would our lives change? She helps the reader see the importance of this divine time, not only for ourselves but for everyone and everything. She also takes one through an example of everyday life and how to live from a God-centered place rather than a reactive place. When we come more and more from this state of compassionate awareness, we are able to heal and ultimately be at peace with ourselves and the world.
This is a delightful read that will lift your consciousness to new heights and help you release the old and embrace the new. |
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The Knight in Rusty Armor Robert Fisher |
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This book was recommended to me by my friend John Manley over at MetaphysicalStories.com after we talked about what it really means for a book or movie to be "spiritual." John's recommendation was right on the money, too.
This movie was one of the few books where the character truly is on a spiritual path of self-discovery... of becoming one with his true nature. As a parent, my favorite element of this book was that it uses relatively simple language and easy metaphors, and is also a short quick read.
Not only did I enjoy it thoroughly, I look forward to reading it to my son when he gets older. For anybody who has children that enjoy being read to, this is a must-have. |
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The Pleiadian Workbook - Awakening Your Divine Ka Amorah Quan Yin |
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The Pleiadians are a family of light beings that have regularly communicated through several different humans in order to share their divine wisdom. In this priceless book, they will help you embrace your true nature by awakening the life force within.
Using many different easy-to-follow methods, you will find yourself transforming into a more peaceful, heart-centered, spiritually aware individual. They will also discuss the effect dolphins have in our lives, and how we can call on them to help us heal and awaken to the reality they live in. The time is now to reclaim the divine power that is our birth right. |
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To Bee Or Not To Bee John Penberthy |
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Once I picked up this delightful fictional story, I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Though it feels like a mixture of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Way of the Peaceful Warrior, this book absolutely stands on its own among the best spiritual books in recent years because it can be enjoyed by both adults and children alike.
I found that this story not only provided answers to some of the greatest spiritual questions of all time, more importantly, it also served as a pointer towards finding some of my own answers. Still, it wasn't until hours after putting the book down that I realized how profoundly this book had impacted me.
And if you have children, then To Bee or Not to Bee is a perfect bedtime story that your children will beg you to read to them again and again. |
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Expecting Adam Martha Beck |
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How does a Harvard graduate become a believer in the supernatural? Read this touching tale to find out. You will undoubtedly become riveted by all that she goes through while carrying her unborn "disabled" child, Adam. There are angels all around us, disguised as humans. Martha learns this the hard way, which is often the way we must travel to go back where we came from. |
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Home With God Neale Donald Walsch |
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This is the final book in the Conversation with God series that is most certainly a climactic ending. Everything you've ever wanted to know about what occurs after we leave our bodies can be found here amidst the pages.
What does it mean to return home with God? Is it something we can do anytime or do we have to wait for it? Can anyone do this or is it only for the privileged? These questions and more will be answered as Neale Donald Walsch once again takes pen to paper and lets the words flow from deep within him. |
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Peace Is Every Step Thich Nhat Hanh |
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A delightful little book that will leave you smiling and more at peace. The section on breath awareness is my personal favorite for it is truly a breath of fresh air. If you've ever wanted to become more mindful of what you do in your everyday life then this book is for you. Thich Nhat Hanh's gentle tone mixed with his deep wisdom will surely make you feel nurtured and honored like never before. |
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The Celestine Prophecy James Redfield |
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An adventurous journey into the realm of synchronicities and intuition. This tale of the search of an ancient manuscript will undoubtedly make you both more aware of your life path and ways in which you can develop your spiritual awareness. |
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The Celtic Way of Seeing: Meditations on the Irish Spirit Wheel Frank MacEowen |
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This insightful book will enlighten you about how each of the four directions plays a part in our individual lives. The west is the area in which knowledge and wisdom is cultivated, the north is the place of battle and strife, the east rules our home life and everything associated with it, and the south is where emotional healing and well-being occurs. He also adds that the center is where all four directions sync up in perfect harmony. Each direction shows us different aspects of yourself, whether it be what we are running from or what we tend to focus on already. By reading Mr. MacEowen's perspective of the Irish Spirit Wheel, you will undoubtedly have a great understanding of which internal directions you should focus on in order to attain greater health and prosperity. |
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The Fifth Sacred Thing Starhawk |
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One of the greatest visionary novels ever written. An in-depth look at a very real possibility of the fate of mankind. Will we continue our ego-based existence filled with wars and repression, or will we rise above the ego and come from a place of spiritual union? |
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The Way of the Peaceful Warrior Dan Millman |
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Dan Millman will take you on a spiritual journey by telling you the story of a young man and a gas station attendant. It sounds ordinary, but as Dan will show you there are no ordinary moments. This story will warm your heart, challenge your soul, and inspire you to take out the trash. |
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True Stories of Messages from Beyond Julie Mucha-Aydlott |
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This page turner, which is filled with stories written by those who've experienced encounters by their departed loved ones, will soften even the hardest skeptics. The first story is, by far, the most heart warming and captivating. Some of the later stories will make you seriously question your beliefs about life after death, if you haven't done so already. Many of the experiences the writers have had will give you goosebumps for there is often no logical explanation for what they describe. We recommend this book for those who love tales of encounters from the "other side" as well as those who enjoy expanding their mind and heart. |
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Voyages into the Unknown (Exploring the Afterlife Series, Vol. 1) Bruce Moen |
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Bruce is an ordinary guy with extraordinary curiousity. After participating in programs at The Monroe Institute, he learned to communicate with the spirits of people who had died. As an engineer, he knew this wasn't possible and continually fought within himself and his beliefs to try and reject what he was experiencing. However, with each and every time he was able to verify his afterlife explorations, he began to accept that there is life after death. Like Bob Monroe, he strongly urges you to not take his word for it but to explore and experience the afterlife yourself. |
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Zen Entrepreneurship Rizwan Virk |
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This book could be classified in any number of categories, whether it be spirituality, business, adventure, or even autobiography. The author pulls you into his world where all of those topics are merged seamlessly and, just as grapes become wine, what some may see as unbelievable becomes unmistakably tangible.
If you've ever wondered what spirituality has to do with business, this book answers not only that question, but its opposite - how does growth in business reflect and manifest itself in the spirit world? The answer may seem simple, but this book makes it clear through the author's own true experiences, that there's much much more to those questions than we realize. So much in fact, that I intuitively know this book will be one I read over and over throughout different times in my life, and each time I suspect I'll learn even more new and invaluable lessons.
Zen Entrepreneurship is a must-have for any spiritual library. |
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