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Recommended Reading
Top Book Recommendation
Stubb, Tony. Living with Soul, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2: An Old Souls Guide to Life, the Universe & Everything, December 2005 & February 2007.
If I were an author this is the book that I would like to have written!
On the back cover of the first volumn, this is what it has to say:
"Living with Soul picks up where every other spiritual book leaves off. It totally overturns our outworn ideas of God and our role in the universe by answering 'The Big Four Questions':
* Who am I really?
* Where did I really come from?
* Why am I really here?
* Where will I really go when I die?
From my perspective as a vociferous reader, this is simply the best spiritual book I have ever read. To me, it says "Truth" with a capital T (although Tony points out that all truth is relative).
Some of you will find it enlightening. Others may take offense at some of his claims particularly with regard to the chapters on "The Great Identity Theft: The God Myth" and "The Great Jesus Conspiracy".
Top Ten Books
The ten books noted below have all had a profound impact on my life in one way or another, and I highly recommended them. There are also many other books and videos that I recommend, but these are the top ten.
This book "... is a compendium of fascinating information about various animals, minerals, and plants, including their characteristics, their healing and spiritual qualities, as well as the uses made of them by native people of this continent."
Heinlein, Robert. Stranger in a Strange Land. 1961.
This seminal work of fiction influenced a whole generation. The story introduces the concept of “water brothers”, and understanding or “groking” things at a deep spiritual level.
Callings examines "... the many kinds of calls we receive and the great variety of channels through which they come to us. This is an exceptionally well written book, and I highly recommend it.
This book served as my introduction to humanistic psychology and the concept of self-actualization.
This is quite simply one of the best books I have ever read. If you love nature or are on a spiritual path, this is the book for you.
The four agreements are these: Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best. It's why and how one should do these things that make The Four Agreements worth reading and remembering. It’s amazing how these four relatively simple statements can be so complex and such good guidelines for how to live one’s life.
This book offers an interesting view of what it means to be human, the purpose of life, why we are here, and where we could be going. “Its underlying theme is free will and the power of the inhabitants of Planet Earth to create a better, more harmonious world.”
Written by Lao Tsu in the sixth century BC this is a simple, quiet book that reflects upon our true nature and our behavior. The eighty-one verses in this book set forth the spiritual philosophy of Taoism.
Talks about what ascension is and how to do it. This is an essential book for all Lightworkers.
This book has changed my life in ways that I cannot even begin to describe. If you are ready for it, this is a truly amazing story of a spiritual journey.
This is the wonderful story of Morrie Schwartz, who was dying from Lou Gehrig's disease, and his last weeks of life as seen through the eyes of former student Mitch Albom. This book was on on the best sellers list for many months and is well worth reading.
Shows the reader how to identify his or her animal totems, learn how to invoke their energy and use it for personal growth and inner discovery.
This is the follow-up volume to Animal Speak, and includes many more animals.
This book deals extensively with different types of spirit guides including angels, and how to contact them.
A well-written and engaging book that opens the door to understanding and using the power of sound, music and words for regeneration, healing and enhanced creativity.
Arntz, William, et. al. What the Bleep Do We Know!?. March 2005.
This DVD is a radical departure from convention. This film plunges you into a world where quantum uncertainty is demonstrated - where neurological processes, and perceptual shifts are engaged and lived by its protagonist - where everything is alive, and reality is changed by every thought. There is also a companion book titled What the Bleep Do We Know!? Discovering the Endless Possibilities for Altering Your Everyday Reality (November 2005) and a new release (August 2006) of the movie What the Bleep? - Down the Rabbit Hole that uses cutting-edge DVD technology to create a unique version of the film with every viewing!
Dr. Gaynor, director of medical oncology at the Strang-Cornell Cancer Prevention Center in New York City, tells of his discovery of the healing power of sound through one of his patients, a Tibetan monk who taught him sacred chants and played the Tibetan singing bowls for him. The book discussed the use of sound and music as healing tools by a mainstream physician.
An essential introduction to shamanism and its roots in various cultures.
The Dalai Lama is a wise, inspirational, humble and intensely thought-provoking man. He teaches us the true meaning of what is important in this life and what is not.
A story of Brough Joy's own personal spiritual journey expressing his ideas about body energy, chakras, the spiritual plane, etc.
Dr. Lee talks about using the "Ki" energy to strengthen our spirituality and by doing so "... illuminate the world and liberate our children's future."
This book tells of Brooke's journey, her visionary call to her work, the long years of training that occurred before she began to teach, and offers many techniques she has found useful in helping promote personal balance on the Earth path.
The author does not deny the very real problems we face as individuals and as a global community, but offers solid practices that everyone can follow to transform the planet.
This is the definitive source for information about the many properties of crystals and stones. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in crystals and stones.
Supplement to the best selling Love is in the Earth series with over 100 "new" minerals and updated information about previously covered minerals.
This book is the latest supplement to the Love is in the Earth series. Over 120 new minerals with photographs as well as updates for previously covered minerals.
Describes the use of crystal and stone in the art of healing.
This is the pictorial accompaniment to Love Is In the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals.
In The Call, Oriah shows us why we are here and why we must each undertake that journey from longing to living fully and deeply in the world. This is the third book in a trilogy. The first two are The Invitation and The Dance (see below).
The central question of The Dance is "What if the question is not why am I so infrequently the person I really want to be, but why do I so infrequently want to be the person I really am?" The book explores topics such as greed and money, creating love relationships, over scheduling, and solitude. This is the second book in the trilogy that starts with The Invitation (see below).
Oriah invites readers to get a life instead of buying into a lifestyle. Each chapter ends with a guided meditation specific to the theme of the chapter, such as "The Joy" and "The Failure."
Dr. Pert's views on mind-body cellular communication mesh well with the concepts of energy held by many alternative therapies. She describes an eight-part program for a healthy lifestyle and has appended an extensive list of alternative medicine resources. This book provides strong scientific support for the body-mind-spirit school of medicine.
Renard, Gary R. The Disappearance of the Universe. November 2004.
Sub-titled “Straight talk about illusions, past lives, religion, sex, politics, and the miracles of forgiveness”, this remarkable book focuses on the power of forgiveness and healing ourselves and our planet.
A wonderful mystical inner voyage by the author of Talking with Nature and Journey Into Nature.
The sequel to Talking with Nature and Journey into Nature.
The varied voices in this book offer songs and prayers for land, sea, and air; graces for food; and invocations, poems, and passages that reveal in the common spiritual heritage of all who cherish creation.
The subtitle for this book ("Using the new positive psychology to realize your potential for lasting fulfillment") says it all.
This book has a lot of information about totem animals as well as some good relaxation and meditation techniques.
An very good introduction to Zen meditation.
This book is the essential guide to dream work
This definitive ten-disc DVD set includes all three films in the trilogy (The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions) as well as the companion piece The Matrix Revisited and the best-selling The Animatrix, plus five entirely new DVDs packed solid with brand-new supplemental materials that encompass every aspect of the Matrix universe, including two new audio commentaries on each film, Enter the Matrix video game footage, 106 deep-delving featurettes / documentaries and much more!
This book "... teaches practical ways of transforming obstacles to happiness and good relationships, fulfilling one's life purpose, manifesting peace and abundance, and renewing the planet."
