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Finding “The Right Book” On My Spiritual Journey
Do you think that certain books show up in your life just when you need them? I choose to believe this. Finding “the right book” can feel particularly serendipitous when you’re on a spiritual journey. The right book just means one that resonates with where you’re at on your own unique path of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. And sometimes it isn’t just the author’s message that awakens something within you and moves you. While I do occasionally buy new books, I prefer going to second-hand bookstores. It kind of feels like going on a treasure hunt. And as one who loves reading, I do consider books treasures. Sometimes in these…
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Quotes and Lessons from The Four Agreements
Being the self-help book nut that I am, I had to read Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements. This book is often mentioned in Best-of lists. When I saw it at the bookstore, I was surprised how compact the book is. At 138 pages, it could be read in one sitting. Despite its compactness, there are a lot of nuggets of wisdom and level-headed advice on how to make changes within ourselves, resulting in personal freedom, happiness, and love. The four agreements are like personal codes of conduct. Be Impeccable with Your Word Don’t Take Anything Personally Don’t Make Assumptions Always Do Your Best They seem straightforward enough in theory,…
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The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (Self-Dialogue Book Review)
Book review. My skeptical ego and I have a chat about The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle.