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JANUARY 2012

THE CELESTINE PROPHECY
By James Redfield

This book was first published in 1993. It was much talked about at the time. Because of that I thought everyone had read it and, recently, I have met so many people who have never even heard of it !!

It is a book for our time. When it was written in 1993 it made a lot of sense, but makes even more sense now as we enter 2012 and the major shift of consciousness that is happening.

The blurb on the back cover says……
Are three decades of interest in modern physics, ecology, mystical religion and interpersonal psychology finally synthesizing into a new spiritual "common sense".

The Celestine Prophecy is written as a novel. The story is about an ancient manuscript which has been found in Peru. Its contents: nine insights the human race is predicted to grasp as we enter an era of true spiritual awareness.

Reading like a story of high adventure, but having the in-depth effect of a spiritual parable, The Celestine Prophecy will take you on a journey that will lighten your soul, and connect you with a vision and experience that is already changing the world.

Even if you have read this book before, you will find so much of interest as you read it again. I feel that because of the world changes happening now, that I have appreciated this great book much better than when I read it all those years ago.

ENJOY !

 

 

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

Yes! Two months , as I am away working abroad during November and December

So I am reviewing two books.

Book One. 'YOU CAN CREATE AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE'

By Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson.

Louise Hay , known to millions all over the world, has done it again. This time it is in co-operation with Cheryl Richardson. Many of us, who work in the area of spirituality and healing, cut our teeth on Louise Hay's book, 'You can heal your life'. Since then she has authored countless empowering books, she has created courses, taught through many mediums such as C'D's and DVDs and has even set up her own publishing company HAY HOUSE. Hay House publishes books by many of the leading edge spiritual and metaphysical teachers of today.

YOU CAN CREATE AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE uses the simple formula that our thoughts create our reality. It tells us that it behoves us to think good thoughs as this will create good results, and if we do good deeds and make choices that make us feel good, we cannot fail but receive good results.

The book discusses taking care of our bodies, aging consciously, manifesting true prosperity in our own world and in the world at large; creating good relationships in our families and with the larger family of mankind and about facing death with dignity and without fear.

Book Two. THE PROPHET

By Kahlil Gibran.

I am always surprised when I come across people who have not read this book. It is a classic. If you are at your wits end wondering what to buy a friend for Christmas, then wonder no longer. This book has something for everyone. It is a book one can dip into or read from cover to cover.

AE (George Russell) said about this book.'I do not think that the East has spoken with so beautiful a voice since the 'Gitanjali' of Rabindranath Tagore as in 'The Prophet' by Kahlil Gibran, who is an artist as well as apoet. I have not seen for years a book more beautiful in its thought, and when reading it I understand better than ever before what Socrates meant in the Banquet when he spoke of the beauty of thought which exercises a deeper enchantment than the beauty of form....I could quote from every page, and from every page I could find some beautiful and liberating thought.'

For myself, as I have read this book many many times, I can now quote the appropriate bits when neccessary. I have heard it quoted at baby naming celebrations; at weddings; at funerals and at rites of passage ceremonies. It is timeless and inspiring.

I can safely say that you will enjoy it. And, if you have read it before, dip in again, there is always something in it to get one thinking.

 

OCTOBER 2011

GOD I AM

From Tragic to Magic

by Peter O Erbe.

I first bought this book in 1992.......it is still very much in print and apposite for this time we are now in. It reminded (re-minded) me of truths I already 'knew'.

He says... " it is the purpose of this material to develop the magnificent tool of True Perception, with which we align ourselves for the birth into the dawn of a new day in creation, the Age of Love"

He talks of understanding re-incarnation, what happens between incarnations and explains about our God-SELF and the Altered Ego. He discusses The Global Thoughtform, The Balance of Polarities, the Law of Supply and SELF-reliance.

Most of all, I have resonated with the very last chapter in his book, where he has many facts and figures regarding to coming Shift of Ages.

SEPTEMBER 2011

The Science of Mind

By Ernest Holmes

All my life I have been on a search for meaning to life, a search to understand who I am, who or what God is, or even if there is a God. I have ready many books and studied many different faiths and doctrines. A couple of years ago I came accross Science of Mind.: A non-denominational spiritual organisation. I bought the book Science of Mind but only dipped in to it, especially when I was looking for a 'cure' for diabetes. Which, by the way, seems to have worked. Recently I have taken the book off the shelf again and am reading it right now. Its quite a tome and will take me some time as I am reading it slowly and digesting every word and looking deep into the meaning.

There does seem to be rather an emphasis on Christianity and quotes from the bible, so if this is a problem for you, look behind to the higher meaning. Remember it was written at a time and in a place where that was still the popular and widely acceptable awareness (in the USA in the 1920's) Science of Mind today is a non-denominational , inter-faith organisation. It is not to be confused with Scientology.

I would highly recommend this book.

Quote from it......

There is a Power in the Universe that honours our faith in It; there is a Law in the Universe which exacts the "uttermost farthing," We all wish to feel that the power behind everything is good, as well as creative, an Eternal and Changeless Intelligence, in which man lives and moves and has his being. Intuitively, we sense that every man, in his native state is good, is some part or manifestation of this Eternal Principle; and that the entire problem of limitation, evil, suffering and uncertainty is not God-ordained, but is the result of ignorance. It has been written that 'the Truth shall make us free', provided we know the Truth, and we note that the evolution of man's consciousness brings with it the acquisition of new powers and higher possibilities.

In our ignorance of the truth, we have misused the highest power we possess. And so great is this power - - - so complete is our freedom in it, so absolute the domain of law through it-----that the misuse of this power has brought upon us the very conditions from which we suffer. We are bound because we are first free; the power which appears to bind us is the only power in the universe which can free us. And so we suffer, not because suffering is IMPOSED upon us, but because we are ignorant of our true nature.

Therefore, our BELIEF sets the limit to our demonstration of a Principle which, of Itself, is without limit. It is ready to fill everything, because It is Infinite. So, it is not a question of Its willingness, nor of Its ability. It is entirely a question of our own receptivity.

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"This is a book for the ages....In precise and powerful prose it lays out the blueprint for the remaking of the mind and the re-enchantment of the world" Jean Houston Ph.D.

"I believe God was in this man, Ernest Holmes. He was in tune with the Infinite." Norman Vincent Peale.

"Ernest Holmes is amazing grace,. I have watched the seeds he planted grow into a spiritual revolution." Gabrielle Roth

Ernest Holmes and his Science of Mind philosophy has been the inspiration of so many of our present-day teachers and motivational workshop leaders and writers.

Take a look at Science of Mind website www.scienceofmind.com

JULY 2011

STRESS FREE PARENTING IN 12 STEPS

By Christine Kutik.

Now you may wonder what a Granny like me would be doing reading a book on parenting ! I was staying with a friend and this book happened to be on my bedside locker, and as I have an interest in '12 Step programmes' , it caught my eye. I wish I had had it when I was bringing up my own children because it is brilliant.

Follow this book's twelve simple steps for bringing peace and enjoyment back into everyday life.

Christine Kutik proposes a structure for daily life, with clear roles, rules, routine and respect. She shows how your family can grow together through enjoyable rituals, by being responsive to your children, by giving them the reassurance and room they need to develop their own abilities. She discusses ways of introducing moments of calm and spiritual connection into everyday life, and ways for parents to make much-needed time for themselves..

This is the perfect book for parents with no time and little energy - - - - - -with short, easy-to-absorb and easy-to-implament steps to quickly improve family life.

CHRISTINE KUTIK is a mother of two and parenting consultant. She is a director at the IPSUM Institute in Munich, which trains parental advisors. She lectures on practical issues relating to daily childcare and family life.

 

JUNE 2011

" A RETURN TO LOVE"

Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles

BY Marianne Williamson

This is one of my favourite books of all time. My copy is well worn , with the pages coming loose and the cover falling off and stuck together with sellotape ! I wonder why I have never reviewed it before now. Maybe its because it has been around for a while and I assume everyone must have read it. Yet, when I mention it to my clients (as I do with monotonous regularity ) many of them have never heard of it.

This is the book containing the famous 'Nelson Mandela inaugural speech' where he quotes from her book. The quote is as follows....

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented , fabulous ? Actually, who are you NOT to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us: it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others".

I particularly like that sentence "Your playing small doesn't serve the world" ( We are so afraid to stick our neck out sometimes to be our powerful authentic selves.)

A Return to Love is about the practical application of love as a daily answer to the problems that confront us, whether in the area of relationships, career or health. It is a spiritual journey, psychologically and emotionally, back to the truth we were born with.

I know that I will read this book again and again, especially when I have an 'issue' to deal with. Its inspirational.

I hope you enjoy it too. I know you will.

APRIL / MAY 2011

"The Art of Life"

By Ernest Holmes

One of my favourite 'read and read again' books, I am reading this for probably the third or fourth time and every time I read it I see it in a new light. I learn from it and it helps me to change and shape my thoughts and my life. It is inspiring and empowering. Mine is now underlined and highlighted to go back to special paragraphs over and over again.

The blurb on the back says..................

The Art of Life is an awakening to the power of the Divine within all of us, waiting to be tapped. Based on the wisdom of the great Eastern and Western spiritual leaders and philosophers and the teachings of Jesus , this book shows readers how to shape their own destinies and even the destiny of the world.

'The Art of Life' explains the specific forms of meditation and prayer by which people control outward conditions of their lives instead of permitting conditions to control them. Through this clear and simple system of thought and faith, readers will learn how to empower themselves to experience abundance, health, love and happiness.

Every month now for years I have subscribed to a little magazine called 'Science of Mind'. It is non-denominational, embracing Buddhist,Christian, Islamic, Judaic, Yogic and many other philosophies. It takes the best from each and all. And I find it inspiring. Science of Mind has a website you may find interesting..www.scienceofmind.com

MARCH 2011

"THE HEART'S NOTE"

By Stewart Pearce.

Comes with a free C.D of heart chants.

Is your heart heavy and burdened or alight with life?

Do you have compassion for yourself and others?

In The Hearts Note, Stewart Pearce guides us to the seat of our soul ensconsced in the secret chamber of our heart.

Stewart brings together a variety of different ways to understand the heart including : scientific research, ancient rituals, symbolism, indigenous cultures, the Christian and Judaic mystics, metaphors for literature and poetry and the world's great religions - tying them all together with his enchanting lyrical prose.

Unlike any other book on the subject, Stewart gives you techniques to harness the power of harmonic resonance and chanting to help you open up your heart and heal its wounds, allowing it to radiate with joy.

In these times of disturbance and challenge on our planet, we need more than ever to sound the love note from our hearts. Science has proved that magnetic frequencies from our heart radiate out for at least two miles ! (Take a look at HeartMath website) I highly recommend this great book.

FEBRUARY 2011

A COURSE IN WEIGHT LOSS

BY Marianne Williamson

(She of 'The Course in Miracles' fame!)

Seems like I'm on a theme this month and last, but it is all 'stuff' I am dealing with myself at the moment so, consequently, I have been drawn to these books.I have always loved Marianne Williamsons books and teachings. What she says really packs a punch and she gets right down to basics.

This book on weight issues has very little in it about FOOD. Its all about emotions and 'stuff' we have tried to stuff down.Since I began to work with it (it is one you work with, not just read) I have got back in touch with lots of old traumas. One trauma that was so deep and happened 57 years ago and I had completely buried and denied all this time.OMG what a time it has been working with this book, but I feel liberated!

Quote from the back cover......................

" If your 'weighty thinking' does not change, then even if you lose weight, you' ll retain an overwhelming subconscious urge to gain it all back. It's less important how quickly you lose weight, and more important how holistically you lose weight; you want your mind, your emotions and your body to all lose weight! Weight that disappears from your body but not from your soul is simply recycling outward for a while, but is almost certain to return. It's self-defeating, therefore, to struggle to drop excess weight unless you are also willing to drop the thoughtforms that initially produced it and now hold it in place."

"A Course in Weight Loss" addresses the true causal root of your weight;loss issues: a place within you where you have forgotten your Divine perfection. The 21 lessons in this book will take you on a deep , sacred journey. It helps you to become, once more, and in all ways, the beautiful and peaceful person you were created to be"

Other books by Marianne Williamson include 'A Return to Love' (my favourite). 'A Woman's Worth', 'A Gift of Change', 'Everyday Grace'. etc etc.Her website www.marianne.com

JANUARY 2011

WOMEN FOOD AND GOD

An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything

By Geneen Roth.

'No matter how sophisticated or wealthy or broke or enlightened you are, how you eat tells all'.

I was introduced to this book by my daughter-in-law and an Oprah Winfrey programme on New Zealand TV. Oprah enthused about this book for the entire programme and had an audience of women whose lives had been touched and changed by this book. Of course, I rushed out and bought it.

The blurb on the back says ' A knock your socks off ride to a deeply fulfilling relationship with food, your body....and almost everything else. Women Food and God is, quite simply, a guide for life'

If you suffer in your relationship with food....you eat too much or too little, think about what you eat constantly or try not to think about it at all....you can be free. Just look down at your plate. The answers are there. Don't run. Look. Because when we welcome what we most want to avaoid, we contact the part of ourselves that is fresh and alive. We touch the life we truly want.

After three decades of studying, teaching and writing about what drives our compulsion with food, Geneen Roth adds a profound new dimension to her work in Women Food and God. She begins with her most basic concept: the way you eat is inseperable from your core beliefs about being alive. Roth powerfully urges us to pay attention to what we truly need....which cannot be found in a supermarket. She provides seven basic guidelines for eating and shares reassuring, practical advice that has helped thousands of women. Ultimately, she reveals how our relationship with food is the doorway to freedom and what we want most: the demystification of weight loss, and the luminous presence that so many of us call 'God'.

Now isn't that refreshing ! Getting away from calories, food content and all that jazz and actually looking at what is going on in our hearts! What we are trying to run away from. I like it.(Watch this space)

 

A NEW EARTH 

By Eckhart Tolle                ISBN 0-718-14810-X

I had already read Eckhart Tolle's book 'The Power of Now' which I am sure many of you are familiar with. I thought it was great, so when a  friend sent me his latest book as a gift, I put down the novel I was reading and got started on 'A  New Earth'. It is brilliant. Totally right for this time we live in. It about awakening to our life's purpose.  He says "We all have the power to make a difference, a new Earth begins with a new you".

The book talks about the current state of humanity, finding out who you truly are and breaking free to go beyond our limitations. As the blurb on the inside cover states "Tolle lifts the veil of fear that has hung over humanity during this millennium, and shines an illuminating light leading to happiness and health that every reader can follow."

I couldn't put it down!

Happy reading.