recommended books

Although the following resources have proven helpful to people along their journeys of self discovery, true understanding is experiential and must come from within. Searching for answers outside of yourself leads to an unending journey with little understanding gained.

Spiritual
 

• Christian
   


• Eastern Religions
   


• Other

Personal Development/Self Help Forgiveness
 

• Fear


• Loss


• Self Image


• Self Doubt 


• Mental Health 


• Relationships 


• Money  

 
Spiritual Resources

•  Christian
  
  
  
  
  
  • Paul Tillich
    
    
    
    
    
    • The Courage to Be
       
    
    
    • The New Being
       
    
    
    • Eternal Now (scm classics)
    
     
  
  
  • Nooma www.flannel.org
     
  
  
  • Neil Douglas-Klotz
    
    
    
    
    
    • Prayers of the Cosmos: Reflections on the Original Meaning of Jesus's Words 
       
    
    
    • Blessings of the Cosmos: Benedictions from the Aramaic Words of Jesus
       
    
    
    • Genesis Meditations: A Shared Practice of Peace for Christians, Jews, and Muslims
       
    
    
    • Original Prayer: Teachings and Meditations on the Aramaic Words of Jesus
  
   


• Eastern Religions
  
  
  
  
  
  • Kinship with all life
     
  
  
  • Silent Music: The Science of Meditation
     
  
  
  • Tao Te Ching: A New English Version (Perennial Classics)
  
   


• Other
  
  
  
  
  
  • A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club, Selection 61) 

Personal Development/Self Help

•  Forgiveness 
  
  
  
  
  
  • A course in Miracles
     
  
  
  • Forgiveness Is a Choice: A Step-By-Step Process for Resolving Anger and Restoring Hope (Apa Lifetools)
    
  
  
  • Dare to Forgive: The Power of Letting Go and Moving On
    
  
  
  • Dalai Lama
    
    
    
    
    
    • Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective
  
  
  • Desmond Tutu
    
    
    
    
    
    • No Future Without Forgiveness
  
   


• Self Doubt 
  
  
  
  
  
  • Embracing Your Inner Critic: Turning Self-Criticism into a Creative Asset
    
  
  
  • Soul without Shame: A Guide to Liberating Yourself from the Judge Within
     


• EMDR www.emdr.com
   


• Fear 
  
  
  
  
  
  • The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times
      
     


• Relationships 
  
  
  
  
  
  • Love and Awakening: Discovering the Sacred Path of Intimate Relationship
    
  
  
  • Enneagram
    
    
    
    
    
    • The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types
      
    
    
    • Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery
    
     
  
  
  • Books by Gottman 
    
    
    
    
    
    • The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert
      
    
    
    • The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships
       

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