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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

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)
**
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)
**
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)
**
The Pocket Pema Chödrön.
Chödrön, Pema. (2008). Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.
(short and potent teachings for reflection--great to bring along with you)
**
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times.
Chödrön, Pema. (2000). Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.
**
The Places that Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times.
Chödrön, Pema. (2001). Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.
**
No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva.
Chödrön, Pema. (2005). Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.
**
   

Scientific

Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays.  
Hawking, Stephen W. (1993).  New York: Bantam Books.
(A friend's recommendation)
A Brief History of Time.  
Hawking, Stephen W. (1988).  New York: Bantam Books.
(A friend's recommendation)
Chaos: Making a New Science.
Gleick, James. 
(A friend's recommendation)
Cosmic Consciousness: A Study of the Evolution of the Human Mind.  
Buck, Richard Maurice, M.D. (1969). New York: E. P. Dutton and Co.  
*
The Elegant Universe: 
Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory. 
 
Greene, Brian.  (2002).  New York: Knopf.  
(A friend's recommendation)
The Fabric of the Cosmos.  
Greene, Brian. (2004).  New York: Knopf. 
(A friend's recommendation)
Molecules of Emotions.
Pert, Candice. 
(A friend's recommendation)
Relativity: The Special and the General Theory.
Einstein, Albert.  (1961).  New York: Crown Publishers. (trans. Robert W. Lawson)
The Secret of Light.
Russell, Walter. (1974). Waynesboro, VA: The University of Science and Philosophy. 
*
The Turning Point.  New York: Bantam Books. 
Capra, Fritjof.  (1983). 
(Science, society, and the rising culture; A friend's recommendation)

Self Help: Health and Healing | Soul Seeking

Are You Really Too Sensitive?
Calhoun, Marcy.  (1987).  Nevada City, CA: Blue Dolphin Publishing
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)
**
Bridge of Light: Tools of Light for Spiritual Transformation.
Huffines, Launa.  (1989).  New York: Simon and Shuster.  
Dreamhealer 2: Guide to Self-Empowerment.
Adam.  (2004).  Vancouver, BC: Dreamhealer of Canada.
*
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.) 
 
Eating Alive II.  
Matsen, Jonn, N.D. (www.eatingalive.com). 
(Gives a good understanding of how the body works; lots of recipes as well.) 
 
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.
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom.
Ruiz, Don Miguel.  (1997).  SanRafael, CA: Amber-Allen Publishing.  
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.
*
Healing States: A Journey into the World of Spiritual Healing and Shamanism.
Villoldo, Alberto, & Krippner, Stanley.  New York: Simon and Schuster.
How to Find Your Mission in Life.
Bolles, Richard N. (1991).  Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.
Opening to Channel: How to Connect with Your Guide.
Roman, Sanaya, & Packer, Duane.  (1987). Tiburon, CA: H.J. Kramer.
Living with Joy: Keys to Personal Power and Spiritual Transformation.
Roman, Sanaya.  (1986).  Tiburon, CA: H.J. Kramer.
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose.
Tolle, Eckhart.  (2005). New York: Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
**
Personal Power Though Awareness.
Roman, Sanaya.  (1986).  Tiburon, CA: H.J. Kramer.
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.)
*
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.) 
 
Sunlight on Water: A Manual for Soul-Full Living.  
Magdelena, Flo Aeveia.  (1996).  Putney, VT: All Worlds Publishing. 
*
You Can Heal Your Life.
Hay, Louise L. (1987).  Carson, CA: Hay House.
*
Women's Bodies, Womens' Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing.
Northrup, Christiane, M.D. (1998).  New York: Bantam Books. 

Spiritual

Autobiography of a Yogi.
Yogananda, Paramahansa.  (2001).  Los Angeles, CA: Self-Realization Fellowship.  
*
Awakening the Buddha Within: Eight Steps to Enlightenment: 
Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World.  
Das, Lama Surya.  (1998). New York: Broadway Books.
Awakening to the Sacred: Creating a Spiritual Life from Scratch. 
Das, Lama Surya.  (1999). New York: Broadway Books.
*
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.
Bringers of the Dawn: Teachings from the Pleiadians.
Marciniak, Barbara.  (1992).  Santa Fe, NM: Bear and Company.  
Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue (Book 1).  
Walsch, Neale Donald.  (1996). New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. 
*
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)
*
The Feminine Face of God.  
Anderson, Sherry R., & Hopkins, Patricia.  (1991).  New York: Bantam Books.
Fire in the Soul: A New Psychology of Spiritual Optimism.
Borysenko, Joan.  (1993).  New York: Warner Books.
How to Know God: The Soul's Journey into the Mystery of Mysteries.  
Chopra, Deepak.  (2000).  New York: Three Rivers Press.  
Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment.  
Lutyens, Mary.  (1983). New York: Avon Books.
The Lazy Man's Guide to Enlightenment.
Golas, Thaddeus.  (1980). New York: Bantam Books.
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose.
Tolle, Eckhart. (2005).  New York: Dutton (Penguin Group USA).  
**
Out of the Darkness into the Light: A Journey of Inner Healing.  
Jampolsky, M.D., Gerald G. (1989).  New York: Bantam Books.
The Peace that You Seek: Message of Guidance for Souls on the Path of Awakening.
Cohen, Alan. (1991). Somerset, NJ: Alan Cohen.
*
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.
Tolle, Eckhart. (1997).  Novato, CA: New World Library.
Prayers of the Cosmos: Meditations on the Aramaic Words of Jesus.
Douglas-Klotz, Neil.  (1993).  SanFrancisco, CA: Harper.
The Seat of the Soul.  
Zulav, Gary.  (1989).  New York: Simon & Shuster.
*
Stillness Speaks.  
Tolle, Eckhart.  (2003).  Vancouver, BC: Namaste Publishing.
The Tao of Peace: A Guide to Inner and Outer Peace.  
Dreher, Diane. (1990). New York: DIF (Donald I. Fine).
*

History | Mythology | Philosophy | Psychology 

After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory (2nd. ed.) 
MacIntyre, Alasdair. (1984). Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press. 
The Axemaker's Gift: A Double-Edged History of Human Culture.
Burke, James, and Ornstein, Robert.  (1995).  New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
The Power of Myth.  
Campbell, Joseph. (1988).  New York: Doubleday.  
(Interviewed by Bill Moyers; book of the PBS series).
The Day the Universe Changed.
Burke, James.
The Frontiers of Being.
Blewitt, Duncan.  (1969).  New York: Award Books.
The Malaise of Modernity. 
Taylor, Charles. (1991). Toronto: Anansi Press Ltd. 
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.
On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy.  
Rogers, Carl R. (1989). New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
 

Fiction

The Alchemist.
Coelho, Paulo.  (1998).  New York: Harper Collins. 
(trans. A. R. Clarke)
The Celestine Prophecy. 
Redfield, James.  (1993).  New York: Warner Books.  
*
The Oversoul Seven Triology.
Roberts, Jane.  (1995).  San Rafael, CA: Amber-Allen Publishing.
The Return of Merlin. 
Chopra, Deepak.  (1995).  New York:  Harmony Books.
The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
Campbell, Duine.  (1977).  Bath, England: Kingsmead Press. 
(trans. Edward FigzGerald)

Videos | DVDs

A Brief History of Time. (1992).  
An Errol Morris film. (Biography on Stephen Hawking) 
*
The Day the Universe Changed.  (1986).
James Burke. (KCTS, PBS 10-part series)
*
Einstein Revealed.  (1996).  
Nova.
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
*
Fractals: The Colors of Infinity. (1994).  
KCTS, PBS series. 
*
Mindwalk.  (1991). 
Paramount.   (A film for passionate thinkers)
*
The Power of Myth. 
KTCS, PBS series.  (Joseph Campbell interviewed by Bill Moyers) 
*
The Strange New Science of Chaos.  (1989).  
Nova. 
*

If you have trouble locating the above videos, Videomatica 
(on W4th just west of Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC) has a number of these. 

Audio Cassettes | CDs

Eternal Om.  (1991).  Malibu, CA: Valley of the Sun.
Robert Slap.  
*
Gregorianianische Gesänge/Gregorian Chant.  (1991). Munich, Germany: Pilz Compact Disc. (Vienna Master Series) *
Guided Relaxation and Affirmations for Inner Peace.
Sri Swami Satchidananda.   (audio cassette)
*
Spectrum Suite. (1995).  San Anselmo, CA: Inner Peace Music [Open Channel Sound Co. (BMI)].  Steven Halpern.   *
 
 
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