Books

[fallen_leaf]

Have you ever read a book that changed your life? If so what was it?

[Mary-intussuception]

The Holy Bible

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Simon Jenkins' paperback book:

"The Bible From Scratch"

And

"How To Be A Christian, Without Being Religious"

A paperback book but can't remember the name of the author.

[hypercat54]

The Woman's Room by Maralyn French.

[mrmonk]

Reading Edgar Allan Poe's poem, "The Raven," as a child changed my life forever.

[Hb2003 in reply to mrmonk]

Oh yes but very bone chilling

[Hidden]

The center cannot hold by Elyn R. saks

[Dolphin14]

The Four Agreements by Dom Miguel Ruiz

I read this once a year. It's based on ancient Toltec wisdom.

I do my best to abide by the agreements as part of my path to happiness and peace.

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

I have this book... haven’t read in a while ... it’s sitting on my lap now ...thanks for the reminder!

[Dolphin14 in reply to Starrlight]

I'm going to read it again soon.It's a great book

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes! I just read through the cover where it briefly touches on the four agreements... be impeccable with your word, don’t take anything personally, don’t make assumptions, and always do your best. Just meditating on this makes for a happier life.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Starrlight]

I agree, that's why I read it every year. Absorb the info and do the best I can with it.He has a five agreement book out now I believe.

I may get that.

Take care Star

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

Yeah good idea to read it every year. Are you okay Dolphin?

[Dolphin14 in reply to Starrlight]

Yes I'm doing well ty. Some ups and downs over the past few weeks. But exercise and meditation help me so much.

How are you today?

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

Same here. I took a jog this morning first thing and I’m just about to do a meditation. I feel like you are my twin ... since we are also both striving for peace.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Starrlight]

Let's do a check in every once in awhile

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

Great idea!

[Sillysausage234]

Awareness....Anthony de mello ....tell you a little story from it ....there was once a golden eagle egg 🥚

that was hatched out by chickens..🐓....and it spent its time doing chicken stuff ...scratching about on the floor for food ....then one summers day 🌤☀️....he looked into the sky and saw a magnificent eagle 🦅 flying around in the blue sky .......wow he said ....I wish I was an eagle ...😀

[Dolphin14 in reply to Sillysausage234]

I have that book. I love how you tell the story

[Starrlight in reply to Sillysausage234]

That’s so cool

[Isinatra]

The Big Book of Alcoholic Anonymous. Changed my life. Definitely for the better.

[lohara320]

I once read "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" given to me by a good friend and it changed my life forever! I was enthralled by it. I would recommend it to anyone, child, adult, or oldster.

[Hidden]

Quite honestly I've read a number of books, but I would never say a book or a story changed my life, because only I can do that!!!! Anyhow, I'm not a huge fan of Joyce Meyer's, but I will say I found her book, "Battlefield of the Mind" to be quite interesting. And I really like 2 books by Les Brown, "Live Your Dreams" and "It's Not Over till You Win."

[Marysblue]

The untetheted soul by Michael Singer

[Shivedita]

Every book taught me something but I have no specific mention dear.

[MissmollyR]

When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chodron, The Wisdom We’re Born With, Gottlieb, Self-Compassion, Kristin Neff, Fierce Joy, Susie Reinhart, The Gifts of Imperfection, Brene Brown...these are a few 🙂

[Marysblue]

I'm reading the gifts of imperfection right now. I Read When Things Fall Apart at the beginning of the pandemic. I'll check out those other two.

[Hurricular]

"Mind Over Mood" by Greenberger and Padesky. This continues to be a terrific help to me for dealing with depression and anxiety.

Am also reading "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. Has revolutionized my outlook on life.

[13ga]

for me it's gotta be: daring greatly, by brene brown.

it's the closest thing to an operators manual on being human that i've ever read. i've read it 3x in the last year; and everytime i feel like i need a 'reset' - i'll do it again!

HIGHLY recommend.