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MY FAVORITE BOOKSBelow you will find my most favorite of books. Many other books have guided me on my way, inspired me and deepened my understanding. These are the ones that touched the core of my being in the most memorable way. The cover a breadth of subjects. My most current favorites are at the top. Under Perennial Favorites arranged alphabetically you will find books whose deep impact I shall always honor. Enjoy! Some have links to book reviews I have written on them, related website or if they are not available in most bookstores, places you might find them. Current FavoriteRuiz, Don Miguel with Janet Mills, (2004) The Voice of Knowledge, A Practical Guide to Inner Peace San Rafael, CA, Amber-Allen Publishing, Inc. ISBN:I-878424-54-8 Perennial FavoritesAbram, David, (1996) The Spell
of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World
. This extremely articulate story of Abram's experiences among shaman's of the Far East calls into awareness the real language of the Earth and how our human focus on words disconnects from the more primordial language of life on Planet Earth and the shift into connection that occurs as we awaken to the Earth's own language.
Alexander, Christopher, (1977),
A Pattern Language, This book is a penetrating study of the patterns space as it relates to human life or how life, work and social interaction are shaped and influenced by the space we create around us. From urban, industrial, streets, parking lots to cottages, kitchens, bedrooms to gardens and groves. Christopher insights are an amazing blend of art, architectural, environmental and social dynamics. A real resource for anyone who takes an interest in the space in which they live, from personal to public.
Barratt, Kathleen, (1993), Dance
of Breath: Emotional Healing Through Integrative Breathing.
Berry, Thomas (1990), Dream Of
The Earth. Dream of the Earth is one of the true manifestos regarding our historic and cultural disconnect from the Earth. A penetrating read.
Emoto, Masaru (1999), Messages
From Water. This a revelatory piece of Science. The old adage a picture is worth a thousand words was never more powerfully applied than it is in this study of the effect of thought on the shape of water crystals. Emoto's photographs say it all. Use this link to get a glimpse.
Green, Glenda (1999), Love Without
End : Jesus Speaks
Hawkins, David R., MD, Phd.,
(2001) The Eye of The I, From Which Nothing Is Hidden, This is the second of Hawkins three books. I have not read his third, but this one is even more inspiring that Power vs. Force. Hawkins, David R., MD, Phd.,
(1995) Power vs. Force,
Hunt, Valerie V. (1989) Infinite Mind, Science of the Human Vibrations of Consciousness, Malibu, CA: Malibu Publishing Co . Valerie Hunt is world renown for her decades of scientific research into the nature of the energy body. This is her book for the 'lay public.' It ground the new age use of the word 'energy' in hard science.
This book shares a profound way all of us can begin to build global connection in a powerful dimension free of political illusions and war.
Katie, Byron (2000), All War Belong On Paper: The
Manual for The Work of Byron Katie. This is a book of cases of Katie doing the work with folks. Amazing.
Katie, Byron with Stephen Mitchell,
Loving What Is: Four Questions: That Can Change Your Life. The major book on The Work.
If you don't know it this is a MUST read. Mitchell, Stephen, ed. (from
a work in progress) (2000), A Brief Anthology of Katie's Words. This is actually my favorite book related to the work. Rael, Joseph (Beautiful Painted
Arrow) (1998), Ceremonies of the Living Spirit. Tulsa, OK: Council Oak
Publishing. This is a profound book by one of the worlds true elders. Beautiful Painted Arrow walks his talk as an indigenous elder all the way into the 21st century, free of dogma, following the guidance of Spirit NOW. Ceremonies of the Living Spirit is as gentle as it is profound, as inspiring as it is challenging.
Roberts, Elizabeth & Amidon, Elias (1991), Earth Prayers: From Around the World, 365 Prayers, Poems, and Invocations for Honoring the Earth. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishers. ISBN: 006250746X A treasure.
Skarin, Annalee (1952), Ye Are
Gods. The inspiring words of an American
Woman who ascended her body into light in June of 1952. Her motto
is "Love, praise, and gratitude!" Storm, Hyemeyohsts (1997), Lightningbolt.
Hyemeyohsts Storm is more well known for his book, Seven Arrows. This book is the story of his experience with his teacher Eschemah, a zero chief. In it Storm shares some of the amazing zero chief teachings - the esoteric wisdom of this continent, including the Circle of Law - the roots of our own government. It is a life time study and reference .
Tolle, Eckhart (1999), The Power
of Now: A Guide To Spiritual Enlightenment. Many books are written about the power of the present. The Power of Now is written FROM the present. A most read at least once.
Tompkins, Peter(1997). The Secret
Life Of Nature, Living In Harmony With The Hidden World Of Nature Spirits
From Fairies To Quarks,
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