... years of spiritual and personal growth books and I loved Code of Extraordinary Mind
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I have read years of spiritual and personal growth books and I loved Code of Extraordinary Mind, by Vishen Lakhiani.  I am also a big fan of Mindvalley his company that pushes us forward with bigger thinking, enlightened ideas and the possibities of the human experience.  Please read this book, especially if you are just starting out into the world on your own, wonderful guide to know how great your possibities are.
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I loved this book!  I bought a copy for a friend and we have been reading it together and doing the suggested exercises and then talking together about it.  Not only has it inspired me to make some changes in my life, but it has really deepened my talks with my friend to discussions of the things that are most meaningful to us in our lives.  I'm also sharing what arises with my husband, and he is seeing and appreciating the conversations, but also the changes he is seeing in me.
This would be a perfect book for book clubs!
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I first came across this book at the Trinity Church Bookstore in Manhattan about 16 years ago. It's been at or near the top of my 'pile' of books on spirituality ever since.  For a number of years now I've been teaching an  adult class at a local Methodist church, and once every several months I  let the class wrestle with one of these parables for an hour or so.  They  always prove  very provocative, just as many of those used by Jesus  centuries ago.  One I like has a guy going into a shop to buy 'the truth'.  He backs off though when he hears what the price is :  "your  security." Just the 'message' for our materialist society..  Also: For  a number of years (before I discovered audiocassettes!), I loved to 'gift'  people I cared about with books. The most frequent one I chose : this de  Mello gem. If you care about your own spiritual growth, get this book at  once!(Note - this is an extremely personal book, suitable whatever your  faith beliefs might be.)
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Just a quick note of Thanks for the incredible growth that I have experienced working with your book Instant Confidence. When I started your book my life was at rock bottom. After reading it four times now, applying the exercises, and listening to the Mind Programming CD on a daily basis I have been seeing some amazing things happen in my life. My sales job is booming at a frightening however wonderful rate. My marriage is greatly improved. My wife and I are connecting at a much deeper level. I am feeling more confident in myself, I am more disciplined in my life and all of my relationships are much better. The biggest surprise is that I have a closer connection with God then I have ever had. Not bad progress for someone that has a history of failing over and over again. Thank you so much. I owe a great debt of gratitude for the work you do.
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One of the best books I reviewed last year was Sonia Choquette's "The Power Of Your Spirit".  That book, as I wrote at the time, was insightful in helping me distinguish between the unhealthy messages of the Ego and the empowering thoughts of the Spirit.  Now in 2012 Choquette has produced a worthy followup in the same vein, "Grace, Guidance, and Gifts".

Choquette's latest work could just as easily be called "Love Letters From God."  I felt Spirit was speaking to me through these pages -  a devotional format with two to three page entries designed to be read daily.  The book is divided into three parts as the title implies - one third of the book addresses Grace, one third Guidance, and the last third Gifts.

The foundation of my spirituality is the unconditional love of God.  I liked how this love was emphasized over and over again in the Grace part.  One example of a Grace prayer that resonated with me: "Grace my Spirit with the humility to cease foolishly trying to exercise control over life and especially those around me, and to quietly allow my day to unfold in harmony and with respect for your own graceful divine plane, without interference, disruption, or disturbance from the ego."  In saying these prayers I was reminded again of my own loving connection to Spirit.

The Guidance part also spoke to me.  Each entry is organized in four sections: "Message from Spirit", "Morning Prayer", "Today's Mantra" and "Your Personal Blessing".  I found reading a new entry first thing in the morning gave me a calming spiritual focus before entering into the activity of the work day.  The mantra "I trust my inner guidance even when it is difficult to understand" was one I thought of often on the day I read it.

I wish the book had a more detailed index.  "Grace page 1;  Guidance page 89; Gifts page 155' is it.  In the Gifts part various spiritual capabilities are discussed, each in its own entry (healing, compassion, patience, listening, leadership, silence, courage, friendship, and teaching are a few).  I found these entries compelling; ones I will want to refer to again in the future, but with no index to lead the way it won't be easy.  Maybe I'll make my own index!

I feel reading an inspirational piece at the start of each day is a powerful spiritual practice.  Choquette's book is full of such passages, and now it will have a permanent place in my meditation room.  As a bonus a free CD is included with three meditation sessions led by the author.  "Grace, Guidance, and Gifts" is a guide I will refer to often.

This is another book review in my partnership with Hay House.  I was not financially compensated for this post. I received the book from Hay House for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.
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"Whether you are surrounded by trusted soul friends, or you are lonely and longing for deep-spirited friends, this book is designed for every woman who wants to grow in faith and friendship."

This was an incredible book to read, ponder, and try to apply to my life.  It's written by an author I have a lot of respect for - Dr. Leslie Parrot, a marriage and family counselor who has written many other books on her own, as well as books with her husband, Dr. Les Parrot.

I expected this to be a fun, light read, but it really was a lot deeper than that.  The book is set up to help us see our "spiritual journey in terms of four major landmarks: Quest, Calling, Crisis, and Communion".  Each of those areas were ones she came to after study, and she gave a lot of background on how she got there.  Some of it was borderline new age, talking about the Celts and their terms for things like "soul friends", but I still thought it was good.

I appreciated that the book was divided based on those four landmarks, but I also appreciated how she talked about how many of our experiences will have parts that are in more than one category.  Each chapter (including the preface, which she called the "invitation") ends with a section called "soul souvenirs", a couple of questions to help you dig deeper into what you just read.  With how much depth is in this book, the theologians quoted, the books that it references (and makes you want to dig out to read for yourself!), and the numerous Scriptures quoted, I think it would make an incredible book to read through with a book club or a small group.  I loved reading it on my own, but I do think I'd get a lot more from it if I was able to work through it with a friend.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, in exchange for my honest review.  I was in no way required to write anything positive - all thoughts and opinions expressed here are completely my own.
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Straight away, this book spoke to me in a very personal way. I could feel the author's inspiring stories and advice really shift my perception about how I viewed and created my life. There was plenty of humour to enjoy in these pages and great examples for problem solving on a range of topics from kids to relationships to expressing myself creatively and being in harmony with the environment. Amazingly, all this great advice was colored with a realistic and engaging spiritual perspective, which I really liked.
I actually felt my sense of awareness change as I read this book. As I read the Chapter on Truth, I could feel the top of my head tingling, which was a kind of weird warm fuzzy! This author has a terrific ability to tap into human emotions and walk a mile in the shoes we wear. I recomend this book as one that will bring positive change and well-being.
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I love this book because it's well written, thoughtful and so full of wisdom.  Tara clearly has so much experience as a therapist and a practicing meditator/Buddhist and brings that experience to her writing in a clear and compassionate way.

I especially enjoy all the guided meditations that are throughout the book.  These are meditations that you could work with for the rest of your life.  As I'm still working my way through the book (I'm  about 60% of the way through) I'm finding myself not wanting to rush it.  I really want to take my time with this book and let it seep into the deepest core of my being.

I hope to read this book over and over in my life as I learn to love myself and those around me in a deeper and more meaningful way.
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Lovely concepts, I read this book sincerely over and over years ago. But it was just hard to implement on my own. So after blaming myself some, I let it go and let it sit on my shelf for years while I simply lived my life and followed my spiritual path. The intention to be the best possible person I can be was always there though. Now when I look back, I see that I am indeed practicing the 7 habits.

So these things are not so mysterious that one needs to read a book to practice them.
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A phenomenal book that challenges me personally in my spiritual growth.
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I read the book while in a program to help me deal with depression, and the wisdom of the authors helped me immensely in the growth process.  The chapters are very logically arranged and provide amazing insights into the way a successful process of spiritual and emotional growth follows Biblical precepts.  The authors combine a deep knowledge of scripture with obvious success in facilitating small groups of believers and individual therapy.

Key concepts:  All growth comes from and through God.  We are hard-wired by our Creator to seek His fellowship.  God uses our relationships with each other to bring about individual growth and healing in the Body of Christ.

Even if you aren't a believer in Jesus Christ, I challenge you to read this book.  It will open your eyes to the opportunities that God is making available to you to achieve healing and growth in your life.
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This is an outstanding book for those people who are looking for some personal growth and development.  I have read it several times over and have been very inspired and enlightened.  I highly recommend this book.
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I've read all three of these books and I finished them in the blink of an eye! I feel like I was transformed by the words on the pages and I truly felt loved by these books. I starting reading them back in June 2010 and they literally launched me into what I call "my great awakening". Since then I have taken an entirely new path in my life, I am now what I would consider free from confining belief systems and living a life that is full of meaning and passion. I don't know where this book will take you but I know that if you are meant to read it, you will! I would like to send Dror Ashuah much thanks and gratitude for writing these books!  Love and Light
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This book both inspired me with the possibilities of greater spiritual self-growth and spurred me into action with its practical exercises and "blueprints" for handling psychic disturbance in daily life.

Caitlin Matthews walks the reader through the various explanations and experimentations with the power of Spirit that lies within each of us. The reader is encouraged to "become psychically streetwise" in a material world that, Matthews appropriately notes, often leads us to become spiritually lazy and sloppy.

The parts of this book that resonated with me personally were, among others, about how to "stop the tape-loop" of trauma that we may have suffered, dealing with the "power thieves" among those around us, and restoring family honor. The book seems to be designed for those who are just getting their feet wet spiritually, but at the same time the author does not look down upon those who may be encountering these ideas for the first time in their lives. The author is warmly encouraging and down to earth in her guidance.

I can say with confidence that this book and Caitlin Matthews' book on shamanism, "Singing the Soul Back Home," are the two most valuable books in my entire personal library. Psychic Shield is highly recommended as both a source of inspiration and a practical "how-to" guide on matters of the Soul.
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Top10 Visionaries that Changed the World: 500 Life and Business Lessons by George Ilian is an expertly crafted business novel that is a wealth of information.  George Ilian has chosen some of the greatest business minds of our time and his book delivers a vast amount of valuable knowledge that will improve your personal and professional life.  This book is a look into the lives of ten visionaries and you will learn their life lessons which you can apply to your life so that you can achieve the success that you deserve.  Success leaves clues and the author has done a fantastic job of detailing the lives of these ten people who have helped changed the world we live in so that you can tap into your potential and live the life you have dreamed about.  As an entrepreneur I have followed many of these individuals but reading this book opened my eyes to so much that I never knew about these remarkable business minds.  As a business owner I discovered a vast amount of powerful information that I want to incorporate into my life that as I read the book I found myself taking notes as I progressed through each of the chapters. Top10 Visionaries that Changed the World: 500 Life and Business Lessons is a book you will have a hard time putting down after you begin reading it which is the sign of a well written book.  I highly recommend this book to anyone who is thinking of starting a business and especially for those individuals who are currently running a business.  This book will change your mindset and transform your life!  I wish I could give Top10 Visionaries that Changed the World: 500 Life and Business Lessons six stars and I look forward to reading more books in the future by this very talented author.
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The Inspiration Code is one of the best books on that subject that I have read in many years.  It is so good that I am now giving it out to all the directors and senior managers that attend my Leadership and Management Courses, to demonstrate "what does good look like".  Brilliant !
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Dear Terri:

I recieved via e-mail and read the first two chapters of you book Coaching for an Extraordinary Life. I was very much impressed and in awe of what I read there. If the remainder of the book is as good as the first two chapters and I have no doubt that if is, I am convinced that I am going in my life exactly where I want and need to go. It was very spiritual reading and convinced me that it was spirit that guided my fingers to e-mail you and it was spirit that responded. Thank you and I honor the spirit within. Peace and tranquility.

Sincerely,

Charles Emery Kelley