Living In the Heart: How to Enter into the Sacred Space Within Me - Drunvalo Melchizek
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I thought this book was extremely helpful for people who are seriously seeking a rich Inner Sprirtual experience. The author is highly renowned and knowledgable in areas of personal exploration and in communication with the Higher Realms of human existence.  I found his meditations very helpful and resonated with my own connection with activating  the Power of the Heart.. I am very happy I ordered this book.  I intend to keep it as a personal reference to use for many years to come....... Namaste..
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Sometimes I strain my heart toward heaven to hear from you, only to realize that youve profoundly relocated the Tabernacle/Temple from a physical place on earth to an entirely different physical placeinside me. Your Spirit not only enlivens me, but he speaks with me, offering the daily encouragement I need. Mary DeMuth, Jesus Every Day

In a world of constant rushing, packed out schedules, and experts clamoring to teach us how to best make use of our time and talents, Jesus Every Day is a welcome invitation to pause for a moment at the feet of One who knows what its like to have the world demanding our immediate attention.

In Jesus Every Day, Mary DeMuth allows herself to be open and vulnerable about the fears, concerns, and daily struggles that are so common to most of us at some point in time or another. Beginning in Genesis and ending in Revelation, each day begins with a brief passage from Scripture followed by a personal prayer that reflects a desire to draw deeper in a relationship with the Creator.

Each prayer is written in Marys personal voice, but they are presented in such a way that readers cant help but say, Me, too!

It is rare that I recommend a devotional book, and rarer still for me to review one. However, after reading through a sample of the first 30 entries in Jesus Every Day, Ive come away confident that this is one I can suggest to friends, family, and strangers without any hesitation.
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To understand oneself in the days we live in has become a higher priority than ever before and teachers/guides such as Caroline Myss have offered us the opportunity to do so with amazing tools such as  Sacred Contracts. It is an excellent read and very interactive to take Sacred Contracts onto the platform of our life which is our every day practice firstly by understanding ourselves and why we do the things we do followed by understanding of others and the roles we play in each others life and life with understanding is viewing all from a higher floor or maybe even the penthouse if we are diligent enough.
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Larry Alboher shares first-hand his journey into the sacred realm of the mystic, the world of what many think of Shamanism, but in this rendering of his own personal embodiment, Larry unfolds a personal journey that both touches the soul and enlivens its deepest yearnings.  His style of writing is a true transmission of Love for what is holy and true, what is sacred about being alive on and with the Earth, returning to the divine Feminine through Her inherent qualities of cooperation, creativity, vulnerability, receptivity and nurturing (pg. 152).  I am reminded of Carlos Castaneda as I read Mystic Witness; however, in this instance, the student is also the teacher.  One of his closing questions still haunts me...."How can one most clearly witness the Sacred and in turn, be witnessed by the Sacred?"  Thank you, Larry, for sharing with us how you inhabit both sides of this question while inviting the mystery.
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This book reads like a heart to heart conversation with a good friend, but a friend who has so much depth, sensitivity, compassion and humility. The suggestions and nuggets in this book are not academic pondering or regurgitation of learned practices, but pure personal experience: lived, felt, analyzed and crystallized into insight. As a yoga practitioner of many years, I have ingested my share of material on chakras, yet Mikki's brief summary was the simplest and best description I have ever read. It made so much sense to me both as a yogi and as a health care professional. But my favorite chapter was on Ceremony, Ritual and Prayer. I feel that as a modern society, we have lost this art. It was so perfectly timed for me as I am going through several major transitions in my life. This chapter is bookmarked!

Great read!
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I loved Tanya's book and just finished reading it.  There were many turns of phrases and exercises I loved, like having PR helper angels and soul contract law Angels.  I like the exercise of living your day as person who passed away that you love, the Gratitude & prayer jar, viewing self-care as a sacred duty and daydreaming about your divine nature and the bit about having a noble heart.  I recommend reading it and integrating the parts that speak to you into your days.

Paulette Sherman, author of, The Book of Sacred Baths
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I Only Walk on Water When It Rains is a beautiful offering by Patty Luckenbach of her mystical journey and quest for unity. She poetically shares her own walk of transformation through her personal relationship with nature and the elements, her respectful embracing of the wisdoms and sacred ceremonies of the Lakota Sioux, and her communion with the heart of the Bear Spirit. All of these, her beloved teachers and companions along the path, while she herself is both humble traveller and spiritual teacher. Reflection questions invite us into a contemplation of the meaning of our own life, and point toward a deeper walk in unity with all life. A lovely prayer integrates and softly closes each chapter.

This book is a heartfelt and moving account of a mystic's walk between heaven and earth. I find it to be a touchstone, a guidepost, brimming with inspiring messages and mantras, encouraging me to follow my own spiritual heart's path. I highly recommend this book.  Lisa Miller
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James masterfully uses the laws of the universe to get us to think more introspectively, channel the best parts of ourselves to begin to heal inwardly, and get to the deeper business of leading more productive, purposefully-directed, and abundant lives. Like myself and so many others prior to reading this book you may have wondered who am I? why did I come here? what is my purpose? In this transformative text we learn that in our journey to find these answers, opportunities for happiness and the flowering of our consciousness begin to abound when we cease to resist what is, shift our mental focus to include feelings of peace and of gratitude, and treat every encounter and every challenge as opportunity to reconcile our insecurities, to learn, and to grow. It is then and only then that seeds for our happiness can germinate and the essence of our beings, materialize.

I highly recommend this text for anyone ready to take that mental leap. You won't be sorry you did.
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Here is a jewel of a book that takes the wisdom of the ages and puts it  into terms that fit our contemporary mind and culture. Soul Love lifts you  out of ordinary human love into a finer frequency of love--one that is wise  as well as compassionate. This Love that streams forth from the soul is a  living presence of wisdom and intelligence.
The author shows you how to  look at yourself through the soul's eyes and see the beauty of your being.  You practice lifting the love from your solar plexus to your heart center  so that your love can be transformed. Gradually, you realize that you are  connecting with the universal Presence of Love.

 Straightforward  step-by-step practices help you to make these transformations that change  your everyday experiences. As you work with these goals, you can join in a  call to the Great Ones and ask for love to be sent to awaken the heart  center of humanity!
Soul Love is an invitation to make profound shifts in  your life, in your relationships, and the way you think. It is for everyone  who is ready to do the inner work it takes to create a magnetic life.
I  highly recommend this book to those of you who feel an inner call to bring  soul love into your life and become a shining light for others--an  invitation that few could refuse!
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As I moved into the book I tried to slow down so it would last longer.  Reading The Spacious Heart became an important part of my morning reflection.  I will not wait too long to begin it again, waiting for new applications and insights.  Don and Sharon's reflections on any given topic fit their personality and life experience.  Along with the call to deeper reflection and discipleship, this book makes the case for siblings having very different lives though growing up in the same family. This is a must read for reflective people.
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I was delighted to discover I could purchase The Sacred Yes in Kindle format because I had given my hardbound copy away as a gift.  I'm currently working on my third reading of this book, reading one letter each morning.  Each time I read a letter I discover some new insight that I didn't have the capacity to take in before.  These letters inspire personal transformation when they are read with an open mind and heart.  I am hopeful that Rev D's second book, Your Deepest Intent, will be available for Kindle as well since I usually read it after completing The Sacred Yes.  If you want to really connect with Spirit, I highly recommend this book.
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Remember who you are, said a father to his daughter throughout her childhood. She was the daughter of a King, he would tell her, and she should live her life in this truth (p. 53). This story from Ken Boas new book, Life in the Presence of God: Practices for Living Life in Eternity, resonated deeply with me, and reminded me we are all children of a King. Yet, in our 24 /7 world instant access world, we are bombarded by distractions that pull us away from this truth. As Ken emphasizes, That is why its so important to form habits that bring you into his presenceto remind you of your true identity and purpose (p. 53).
This rich and engaging book does just. By using many examples from Jesuss life and those who knew Jesus best, as well as from the Old Testament, Ken shows you how to live each day in Gods presence. The guidelines and exercises will help you keep your focus on Jesus as the center of your life rather than allowing the whims of secular culture to govern it. Jesus will become a tangible life-giving presence every moment of every day, from whom you can draw strength, comfort, and guidance. These practices also will help you listen for God and attune to his will. As a result, you will be better able to remember who you are, to live into your true identity as a child of God, and to work towards fulfilling his purpose for you.
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I love this remarkable book! Elias Amidon succeeds in taking us inside the most intimate experiences of the heart through his poetic writing and fine tuned sensibility. It's instructive, too, with regard to the naturalness of the spiritual path as it unfolds within us. Medicine for sure, and more.
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I have read many books on spirituality and interviewed many people about their spiritual paths. Mercedes Kirkel has brought such a gift to people who genuinely desire to embrace the Divine or to live as their True Self.  She brings Mary Magdalene alive for us with her beautiful heart and profound wisdom to help us to embrace the Divine Feminine and return to bring it in balance with the Divine Masculine. It has touched so deeply my heart and opened my mind to a new path of a realizing how I can use each moment to embrace what I am feeling and come closer to an Eternal and True Love.  I have made a workbook from it to help apply Mary's loving guidance and I suggest you do the same. I wish there were CD's of her book that I could play in my car every morning to place me in Mary's loving wisdom! Thank you Mercedes!!!
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As with others of his books, I found this book both easy to read, and highly instructional.  Its practical, and universal nature appeals to me.  I especially enjoyed Dr. Bitkoff's way of telling the story and then, from time to time, stepping out of the story line to provide insights into the Teachings.  This little book is filled with nuggets of wisdom.  I struggled over which to include here, and chose to simply quote his proposed structure for living an "original life."

 "If you wish to live an original life and fulfill your own, individual destiny, follow these principles.

- Strive to lead a balanced life and avoid excess.
- Enter into the mainstream of your community. Strive to become an `ordinary' citizen within the society you find yourself.
- Seek to help others.
- Say the prayer of submission each morning and evening. Prayer is intended as a joy not a burden.
- Follow the religion of your birth and fully embrace it. This is a starting point for more advanced spiritual study. If you are not able to follow the religion of your birth then say the prayer of submission or seek another Path.
- Abstain from mind altering drugs and stimulants. Rarely use alcohol.
- Follow your heart wherever it may lead you. You have a Life Plan and must learn to follow it. You do this by listening to your heart.
- Spiritual learning is part of life. It is intended as a center from which to come forward. Lead a complete life. Use all of your abilities.
- Avoid people who are obsessed. Be someone who is not "weird" and is normal. Try to be someone whom you would trust.
- Remember to trust yourself. You have everything you need inside of you; you have been given enough for the journey. Listen to your higher self -it knows your Life Plan.
- Make your way to the teacher.
- Remember, travelers are different and there are many paths. Find your own path; embrace and follow it."

The beauty is in the universal nature of these teachings.  It doesn't matter what path you follow, these principles can help guide the way.

If you are seeking, I highly recommend this book.
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Dr. Paul Dunion's newest book, Seekers Finding Our Way Home, is an invitation and a loving call to action. His poetic, yet simple prose, veers away from the rhetoric of psycho babble and draws the reader in through language and ideas that are both lyrical and captivating. His writing is authentic
and meaningfully resonates within the heart of even the most hardened doubter.
He effectively advocates and makes a strong case for living a life that embraces the sacred ordinary, seeks wisdom, and abandons the ego in favor of acknowledging and accepting our limitations, thus mastering the skills needed to become more emotionally visible, more mindfully accessible, and infinitely more compassionate to ourselves and to others.
Seekers compels the reader to consciously consider Dr. Dunion"s call to action by inviting us to contemplate new  insights, and beliefs regarding our old ways of thinking and doing.  Dr. Dunion explains that in doing so, we will find our way home to a place that renews and feeds our soul.  Home is a place where we are welcomed and encouraged to express who we really are.  It is a place where we will want to linger because it is here, that our spirit feels truly free. It is here where we are comforted by knowing what really matters.
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This was my first Ted Dekker book so I wasn't sure what to expect. What I found was that it's written in such a way that it led me to a place of deep contemplative thought and meditation. I thought I'd be spending a few minutes reading a page & possibly journaling some thoughts which has been the process with most devotionals. Instead, I found myself entering into more prayer time as I would connect on a deeper level with things that needed to be brought before the Lord in order for Him to bring healing.  Many of the entries opened up the eyes of my heart and led me on a journey with My Heavenly FATHER that brought a beautiful sense of intimacy.  I would encourage anyone that wants a deeper relationship with God...this is the book for you!