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Resources:
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| The following books and resources come to mind as having had an influence on me and my spiritual path. Though all have been a gift, the ones with an asterisk ("*") to the right are noted as having had the greatest impact on me. Either I sensed the material was coming from a place of truth and/or the resource came into my life when I was in need of help. More resources will be added to this list over time. |
| (last updated July 3, 2011) |
Newly Recommended Readings |
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Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears. Chödrön, Pema. (2001). Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.
(a great teaching on how to move past old habits and fears by moving through them) |
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The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving-Kindness.
Chödrön, Pema. (2001). Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.
(helps me to recognize the human-ness in myself, the positives and negatives; to love this human-ness in myself; and to be more accepting/loving of another's human-ness)
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Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion.
Chödrön, Pema, & Hilburn Sell, Emily. (2002). Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.
(1- to 2-page instructions/readings for reflection, meditation, and insight into current experiences)
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The Pocket Pema Chödrön.
Chödrön, Pema. (2008). Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.
(short and potent teachings for reflection--great to bring along with you) |
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times.
Chödrön, Pema. (2000). Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications. |
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The Places that Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times.
Chödrön, Pema. (2001). Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications. |
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No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva.
Chödrön, Pema. (2005). Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications. |
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Scientific |
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Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays.
Hawking, Stephen W. (1993). New York: Bantam Books.
(A friend's recommendation) |
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A Brief History of Time.
Hawking, Stephen W. (1988). New York: Bantam Books.
(A friend's recommendation) |
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Chaos: Making a New Science.
Gleick, James.
(A friend's recommendation) |
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Cosmic Consciousness: A Study of the Evolution of the Human Mind.
Buck, Richard Maurice, M.D. (1969). New York: E. P. Dutton and Co. |
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The Elegant Universe:
Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory.
Greene, Brian. (2002). New York: Knopf.
(A friend's recommendation) |
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The Fabric of the Cosmos.
Greene, Brian. (2004). New York: Knopf.
(A friend's recommendation) |
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Molecules of Emotions.
Pert, Candice.
(A friend's recommendation) |
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Relativity: The Special and the General Theory.
Einstein, Albert. (1961). New York: Crown Publishers. (trans. Robert W. Lawson) |
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The Secret of Light.
Russell, Walter. (1974). Waynesboro, VA: The University of Science and Philosophy. |
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The Turning Point. New York: Bantam Books.
Capra, Fritjof. (1983).
(Science, society, and the rising culture; A friend's recommendation) |
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Self Help: Health and Healing | Soul Seeking |
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Are You Really Too Sensitive?
Calhoun, Marcy. (1987). Nevada City, CA: Blue Dolphin Publishing |
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A Course in Miracles: Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers.
Foundation for Inner Peace. (1996). New York: Viking.
(Original work published in 1975) |
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Bridge of Light: Tools of Light for Spiritual Transformation.
Huffines, Launa. (1989). New York: Simon and Shuster. |
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Dreamhealer 2: Guide to Self-Empowerment.
Adam. (2004). Vancouver, BC: Dreamhealer of Canada. |
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Eating Alive.
Matsen, Jonn, N.D. (www.eatingalive.com).
(Great book for Food Combining information; gives a good understanding of how the body works; lots of recipes as well.) |
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Eating Alive II.
Matsen, Jonn, N.D. (www.eatingalive.com).
(Gives a good understanding of how the body works; lots of recipes as well.) |
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Eat Right for Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer and Achieving Your Ideal Weight.
D'Adamo, Peter, Dr., & Whitney, Catherine. (1996). New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. |
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom.
Ruiz, Don Miguel. (1997). SanRafael, CA: Amber-Allen Publishing. |
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Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness (15th ed.).
Kabat-Zinn, Jon, Ph.D. (1990). New York: Bantam Dell. |
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Healing States: A Journey into the World of Spiritual Healing and Shamanism.
Villoldo, Alberto, & Krippner, Stanley. New York: Simon and Schuster. |
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How to Find Your Mission in Life.
Bolles, Richard N. (1991). Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. |
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Opening to Channel: How to Connect with Your Guide.
Roman, Sanaya, & Packer, Duane. (1987). Tiburon, CA: H.J. Kramer. |
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Living with Joy: Keys to Personal Power and Spiritual Transformation.
Roman, Sanaya. (1986). Tiburon, CA: H.J. Kramer. |
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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose.
Tolle, Eckhart. (2005). New York: Penguin Group (USA) Inc. |
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Personal Power Though Awareness.
Roman, Sanaya. (1986). Tiburon, CA: H.J. Kramer. |
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Pratising the Power of Now:
Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from the Power of Now.
Tolle, Eckhart. (1999). Novato, CA: New World Library.
(The little book is well organized for the reader to refer back to for guidance.) |
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The Secrets to Great Health: From Your Nine Liver Dwarfs.
Matsen, Jonn, N.D. (www.eatingalive.com).
(Gives an in-depth and understandable account of how the liver, digestive system, and the body, works. If for some reason you can't read it all, read the chapter on Doque [Liver Dwarf #9]. Lots of recipes as well and references on recent articles.) |
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Sunlight on Water: A Manual for Soul-Full Living.
Magdelena, Flo Aeveia. (1996). Putney, VT: All Worlds Publishing. |
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You Can Heal Your Life.
Hay, Louise L. (1987). Carson, CA: Hay House. |
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Women's Bodies, Womens' Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing.
Northrup, Christiane, M.D. (1998). New York: Bantam Books. |
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Spiritual |
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Autobiography of a Yogi.
Yogananda, Paramahansa. (2001). Los Angeles, CA: Self-Realization Fellowship. |
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Awakening the Buddha Within: Eight Steps to Enlightenment:
Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World.
Das, Lama Surya. (1998). New York: Broadway Books. |
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Awakening to the Sacred: Creating a Spiritual Life from Scratch.
Das, Lama Surya. (1999). New York: Broadway Books. |
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Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux.
Neihardt, John G. (1989). Lincoln, NB: University of Nebraska Press. |
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Bringers of the Dawn: Teachings from the Pleiadians.
Marciniak, Barbara. (1992). Santa Fe, NM: Bear and Company. |
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Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue (Book 1).
Walsch, Neale Donald. (1996). New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. |
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A Course in Miracles: Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers.
Foundation for Inner Peace. (1996). New York: Viking.
(Original work published in 1975) |
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The Feminine Face of God.
Anderson, Sherry R., & Hopkins, Patricia. (1991). New York: Bantam Books. |
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Fire in the Soul: A New Psychology of Spiritual Optimism.
Borysenko, Joan. (1993). New York: Warner Books. |
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How to Know God: The Soul's Journey into the Mystery of Mysteries.
Chopra, Deepak. (2000). New York: Three Rivers Press. |
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Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment.
Lutyens, Mary. (1983). New York: Avon Books. |
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The Lazy Man's Guide to Enlightenment.
Golas, Thaddeus. (1980). New York: Bantam Books. |
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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose.
Tolle, Eckhart. (2005). New York: Dutton (Penguin Group USA). |
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Out of the Darkness into the Light: A Journey of Inner Healing.
Jampolsky, M.D., Gerald G. (1989). New York: Bantam Books. |
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The Peace that You Seek: Message of Guidance for Souls on the Path of Awakening.
Cohen, Alan. (1991). Somerset, NJ: Alan Cohen. |
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.
Tolle, Eckhart. (1997). Novato, CA: New World Library. |
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Prayers of the Cosmos: Meditations on the Aramaic Words of Jesus.
Douglas-Klotz, Neil. (1993). SanFrancisco, CA: Harper. |
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The Seat of the Soul.
Zulav, Gary. (1989). New York: Simon & Shuster. |
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Stillness Speaks.
Tolle, Eckhart. (2003). Vancouver, BC: Namaste Publishing. |
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The Tao of Peace: A Guide to Inner and Outer Peace.
Dreher, Diane. (1990). New York: DIF (Donald I. Fine). |
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History | Mythology | Philosophy | Psychology |
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After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory (2nd. ed.)
MacIntyre, Alasdair. (1984). Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press. |
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The Axemaker's Gift: A Double-Edged History of Human Culture.
Burke, James, and Ornstein, Robert. (1995). New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. |
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The Power of Myth.
Campbell, Joseph. (1988). New York: Doubleday.
(Interviewed by Bill Moyers; book of the PBS series). |
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The Day the Universe Changed.
Burke, James. |
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The Frontiers of Being.
Blewitt, Duncan. (1969). New York: Award Books. |
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The Malaise of Modernity.
Taylor, Charles. (1991). Toronto: Anansi Press Ltd. |
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Meeting the Shadow: The Hidden Power of the Dark Side of Human Nature.
Zweig, Connie, & Abrams, Jeremiah. (Eds.). (1991). New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. |
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On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy.
Rogers, Carl R. (1989). New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. |
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Fiction |
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The Alchemist.
Coelho, Paulo. (1998). New York: Harper Collins.
(trans. A. R. Clarke) |
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The Celestine Prophecy.
Redfield, James. (1993). New York: Warner Books. |
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The Oversoul Seven Triology.
Roberts, Jane. (1995). San Rafael, CA: Amber-Allen Publishing. |
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The Return of Merlin.
Chopra, Deepak. (1995). New York: Harmony Books. |
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The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
Campbell, Duine. (1977). Bath, England: Kingsmead Press.
(trans. Edward FigzGerald) |
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Videos | DVDs |
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A Brief History of Time. (1992).
An Errol Morris film. (Biography on Stephen Hawking) |
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The Day the Universe Changed. (1986).
James Burke. (KCTS, PBS 10-part series) |
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Einstein Revealed. (1996).
Nova. |
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The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory. (2003). Nova.
(viewable online via http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant) |
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Fractals: The Colors of Infinity. (1994).
KCTS, PBS series. |
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Mindwalk. (1991).
Paramount. (A film for passionate thinkers) |
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The Power of Myth.
KTCS, PBS series. (Joseph Campbell interviewed by Bill Moyers) |
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The Strange New Science of Chaos. (1989).
Nova. |
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If you have trouble locating the above videos, Videomatica
(on W4th just west of Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC) has a number of these. |
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Audio Cassettes | CDs |
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Eternal Om. (1991). Malibu, CA: Valley of the Sun.
Robert Slap. |
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| Gregorianianische Gesänge/Gregorian Chant. (1991). Munich, Germany: Pilz Compact Disc. (Vienna Master Series) |
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Guided Relaxation and Affirmations for Inner Peace.
Sri Swami Satchidananda. (audio cassette) |
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| Spectrum Suite. (1995). San Anselmo, CA: Inner Peace Music [Open Channel Sound Co. (BMI)]. Steven Halpern. |
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