Books That Boost Your Spiritual Health:
Posted by Healthy Living on Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
By Carole Fogarty
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Whilst I consider myself, very good, (almost great) at de-cluttering, there are quite simply some books which are keepers. They are amazing books which have chosen me, spoken to the core of my being and fueled my spiritual health.
I know I could re-read these books in 5 years time and still receive a boost to my spiritual health. In fact, some of the books which I listed below, I’ve kept for over 10 years. I know that by looking at, or simply holding, any one of these books that I will be reminded of their wisdom, once again.
The importance of spiritual health:
My intention with The Healthy Living Lounge blog is to focus on the holistic wellbeing of your body, mind and soul. My wish is to inspire you, and offer you as many suggestions as possible, to bring a sense of balance, meaning and wellbeing back into your life.
Having a strong spiritual core where you feel connected to the real you and the universe, is, I believe, something which many of us are missing.
Let me share with you, some books, which are my all time favorites for nurturing our spiritual health.
1 - The Unmistakable Touch of Grace: By Cheryl Richardson
I love this book. Cheryl is a very practical and down to earth in her style. She shares her personal journey and believes there are no coincidences. Every event you experience and every person you meet has been put on your path intentionally, to help raise your level of consciousness. Life has become a spiritual adventure. Grace is the energy or force which guides you along the way.
This book always makes me feel great.
2 - Journalution: by Sandy Grason
This is a great book about using journaling to awaken your inner wise voice. Find solutions to healing the past and discover how to manifest your dreams. Give your soul a voice through journaling and let the inner whispers be heard. Sandy makes journaling easy and accessible. This may well be just the book you need to kick start your spiritual health.
3 - Eat, Pray, Love: by Elizabeth Gilbert
My absolute favourite book of 2007. Elizabeth shares in a raw and organic way how unhappy she was in life, despite the fact, on the outside she appeared to have everything. Elizabeth traveled to Italy, India and Bali to reclaim her spiritual health.
4 - The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: by Deepak Chopra
I first read this book over 14 years ago when I met Deepak Chopra. The book is simple (you have got to love simple) and shares the seven energetic principles which govern the world in which we live. All principles are keys to strong spiritual health.
The seven universal laws are: The Law of Pure Potentiality: The Law of Giving: The Law of Karma: The Law of Least Effort: The Law of Intention and Desire: The Law of Detachment: The Law of Dharma:
This small book is a masterpiece, and one that I know I will read many, many times in this life time.
I later went on to buy and love The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents.
5 - The Power of Intention: by Wayne Dyer
When this book came out it confirmed everything that I had believed for the last 20 years. Our thoughts are the investment into how our day unfolds.
Consciously choose your thoughts, lift your vibration and align yourself to the flow of universal abundance. Wayne shares lots of great stories and simply strategies to connect to the unseen energy surrounding us.
Staying in the vibration of gratitude always fuels your spiritual health.
6 - The Journey: Brandon Bays
Anyone who is ill should read this book. It is Brandon’s true story of discovering a huge cancerous growth inside of her. Within 6 weeks she was pronounced textbook perfect, no drugs, no surgery, no tumour. Brandon believes that behind every physical illness is a toxic stuck emotion. Clear the toxic emotion and watch the illness dissolve. This book is nothing short of inspiring.
6 1/2 - A new Earth by Echkart Tolle
Whilst I haven’t yet finished reading this book, I have a sneaking suspicion that it’s going to be one of my all time favourites. Whilst I loved his book, Stillness Speaks, this new book takes “living in the now” to a whole new level and I mean whole new level.
Hundreds of other great authors:
There are, of course, hundred of other books from many great authors including: Byron Katie, Neale Donald Walsch, Florence Scovel Shinn, Paulo Coelho, Sonia Choquette, Dan Millman, Caroline Myss, Marianne Williamson, Shakti Gawain, James Redfield, and Don Miguel Ruiz. Books from any of these authors will not disappoint you.
What I’m reading this month:
I am a passionate reader. You can always find out which books I am reading either via twitter or along the right hand side of this blog. Just scroll down a little to see the three books I am thrilled to be reading this month.
Enjoy and please, please, please, share your most inspirational, life changing books with us all. I’m sure there are many, many more books just waiting to grab my attention and fuel my spiritual health.
Thanks for reading my article, Carole
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Dr. Nicoleon 16 Apr 2008 at 8:04 am 1I am reading “Eat Pray Love” right now and because I love it so much only read a few pages at a time to really savor it. Most stuff I speed read…but this book is the rare exception. Cheers!
Suzie Cheelon 16 Apr 2008 at 3:34 pm 2I just love Eat Love Pray and there is going to be movie with Julia Roberts playing Elizabeth and she is very excited.
The Journey is a must keep as is Freedom Is by Brandon also.
Now I must get No 1 , seem to have bypasssed that and I want to read Sage=ing while age-ing- read all of Shirley’s years ago, was a big fan
Love and chocolates and honey
Suzie
Healthy Livingon 16 Apr 2008 at 9:26 pm 3Nicole, read slowly and enjoy every word on the page. This woman is a goddess.
Suzy, Shirley’s latest book covers quite a bit of ET stuff which is quite involved and I am not really into. There have been some good insights in the first part of the book about her life.
Can’t wait till the film is out on Eat, Pray Love. Better take the hankies.
Peace, love and travel
Carole
Spillayon 30 Apr 2008 at 4:41 pm 4I too am reading Eat Pray Love, at the moment. I know now to come and check your site for recommended books before I head to the book store.