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A New Earth
by Eckhart Tolle
What’s that supposed to mean?
According to Eckhart Tolle, “’A new heaven’ is the emergence of a transformed state of human consciousness, and ‘a new earth’ is its reflection in the physical realm.” He suggests that ‘heaven’ in these terms refers to “the inner realm of consciousness.”
A modern-day philosopher, Tolle attempts to make sense of who we are and why we are here, by explaining the difference between collective consciousness vs. ego consciousness, and the difference between who we are vs. what we do.
Some of the writing in this book is a little heavy, but if you are ready to absorb it, you will find that it is bang-on. As one of Oprah’s favorite spiritual gurus, Eckhart Tolle has gained an extensive North American audience of people seeking answers to life’s frustrations. And, according to Tolle, it’s all a matter of our minds, and how we think about things.
Harmonic Wealth
by James Arthur Ray
From the Publisher:
This practical, results-based book will help you to push beyond your self-imposed limitations and show you how to get past all the reasons you think you can’t have what you want.
Harmonic Wealth is based on extensive study of ancient wisdom traditions, cutting-edge findings in quantum physics and other scientific fields, not to mention years of hands-on, hard-won experience. Let this sought-after teacher and featured expert for The Secret show you what he’s discovered about the secrets of attracting more than you’ve ever thought possible.
Learn how to:
heighten your creativity, intelligence, intuition and mental functioning
deepen your personal relationships and ramp up your ability to attract the people you want in your life
achieve financial freedom
maximize your health and energy, and amplify your physical strength
free yourself from unconscious limitations
vanquish the fears that have kept you stuck, kept you from knowing and owning that you deserve the best
Harmonic Wealth will reveal the formula for success in the Five Pillars: financial, relational, mental, physical and spiritual. You’ll learn that having anything less than success in all Five Pillars will never bring you true wealth, and James Ray walks you step by step through the blueprint for the attainment of your goals in all five areas.
Tao of Pooh
by Benjamin Hoff
For those individuals who like to read story-telling accounts of great teachings, this book is a must-have.
Benjamin Hoff’s whimsical interactions with the ‘Pooh’ characters, combined with his insightful interpretations of the ancient Tao wisdom, allows him to communicate the timeless messages of Lao-tse in a manner that keeps the reader’s attention with a permanent grin.
If you have been meaning to learn the way of the Tao, but haven’t quite gotten around to it yet, consider reading The Tao of Pooh. The following gives a brief summary of this book, and some of the hidden gems contained within its pages. However, to gain the fullest appreciation of Hoff’s Pooh-Lao-tse teaching, be sure to buy the book. It is one that you will want to read over and over again.
Excerpts of the book are highlighted bold and italicized.
The How of Pooh:
According to Lao-tse, the more man interfered with the natural balance produced and governed by the universal laws, the further away the harmony retreated into the distance. The more forcing, the more trouble.
From the Taoist point of view, the natural result of (the) harmonious way of living is happiness.
The Biology Of Belief
by Bruce H. Lipton Ph. D
From the publisher:
This book will forever change how you think about your own thinking.
Stunning new scientific discoveries about the biochemical effects of the brain’s functioning show that all the cells of your body are affected by your thoughts.
Bruce Lipton, a PhD cell biologist, describes the precise molecular pathways through which this occurs. Using simple language, illustrations, humor and everyday examples, he demonstrates how perception bridges the gap between the mind and matter.
The author leads us on a journey inside the cell, whereby we are given a new perspective on our understanding of life itself. Previously held beliefs about how genes and DNA control our biology are replaced with scientifically-validated evidence that our DNA is controlled by signals from outside the cell.
The conclusion: interpretation of the environment at the level of the cell membrane is more influential on the cell’s function than the genetic material contained within the DNA of the cell.
The Four Agreements
by Don Miguel Ruiz
Out of all the agreements that we make – with ourselves, with others, with God, and with life – Don Miguel encourages us to take the ones that we make with ourselves the most seriously. “In these agreements, we tell ourselves who we are, how to behave, what is possible, what is impossible.” How true.
This has got to be the most Common Sense Coach-friendly books out there. From cover-to-cover, every advice gifted to us by Don Miguel Ruiz is easy to digest, taking the ancient wisdom of the Toltec and putting it into an easy-to-read format that makes sense to any reader.
I often tell people that if you only followed the Four Agreements, you would be well on your way to inner peace, and a happy life.
The Spontaneous Healing Of Belief
by Gregg Braden
I did my best to research this book in order to give you a personal perspective on the message presented by the author. Ultimately, I found that I could not even come close to summarize the contents of this book better than the introductory quote offered by Braden:
In the instant of our first breath, we are infused with the single greatest force in the universe – the power to translate the possibilities of our minds into the reality of our world. To fully awaken our power, however, requires a subtle change in the way we think of ourselves in life, a shift in belief.
Law Of Attraction
by Michael J. Losier
Are you one of those people who have had enough of ‘The Secret’, or are you one of those people who can’t get enough of it? Me too.
Judgments aside, this book gives you everything you wanted/needed to know about the benefits of the Law of Attraction, and then some.
In an easy-to-read format, with loads of practical applications, Losier has made the Law of Attraction a must-read for anyone wishing to manifest their dreams.
Firstly, Losier describes the Law of Attraction in terms that anyone can easily understand. Quite simply, Michael defines the Law of Attraction as, “I attract to my life whatever I give my attention, energy and focus to, whether positive or negative.”
Conversations With God
by Neale Donald Walsch
Book 1. Book 2. Book 3.
Imagine.
You are frustrated with life and the situation that life has given you. Nothing seems to go your way. You have lost your relationship and your job. Friends don’t seem to want to hang out with a ‘loser’ like you. What can you do?
Why not try writing down some of your grievances, and begin asking God some important questions? This is exactly what Neale Donald Walsh did.
Funny thing is, God answered.
If you want to be inspired, and gain some insight on the purpose behind all things – start reading this book. Conversations With God gives the reader an abbreviated perspective on absolutely everything there is to know about life – from God’s point of view.
