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Feb 07, 2016 11:15AM
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Right now, I'm reading "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert. I absolutely adore Liz Gilbert - she is unassuming with flashes of true insight and a great sense of humour! I must admit, though, that I was expecting a bit more from this book. It's good, but I have gotten more out of watching her interviews on the subject.
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Playing Big (by Tara Mohr) is another recent book I read that I liked - if you haven't read it yet?
No, I haven't seen that book - thx, I'll have to check it out :)
I just started The Field by Lynne McTaggart. Supposedly this book will scientifically support ideas that ancient myth and religions have always supported. I'll let you know after I get into it.
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I just looked it up Barbara, and it sounds really interesting... I'm going to check it out!
Also, there was another book I had enjoyed called Code Name: God by Mani Bhaumik, which was part-biography and part-science - he was a billionaire scientist who invented laser technology for Lasik, but who came from poor beginnings. I enjoyed both the biography as well as his scientific spin on God.
Barbara wrote: "I just started The Field by Lynne McTaggart. Supposedly this book will scientifically support ideas that ancient myth and religions have always supported. I'll let you know after I get into it."If you like that, you might also enjoy, "The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism" by physicist Fritjof Capra.
I usually read several books at once. That's not always a good thing! Right now, some of the books I am reading include, Ho'oponopono, What Religious Science Teaches and The Complete Book of Chakra Healing: Activate the Transformative Power of Your Energy Centers.
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LOL! I'm the same way Nikee :)
I've written a whole series of blog posts on Chakras from a slightly different angle - the 7 stages of consciousness - if you're interested... http://www.nestintheforest.com/7-chak...
I'm just getting started in Goodreads, and I have a lot to learn. This is my first group. As you can see from my profile, I have a passion for world religions. I especial lean towards the Buddhist faith. I'm looking forward to your guidance.
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Welcome Jim! Thank you for joining, and we look forward to your participation and recommendations as well!!
Thank you for inviting me to the group. I've been reading the posts and feel inspired. My name is Kris, I live in Utah. I enjoy reading, gardening and photography. I've been on Good Reads since 2009. I enjoy reading spiritual and esoteric reads. Like some of the other posters, I like to read several books at a time, a spiritual read, fun read and business read. I look forward to learning and sharing with the group. I just picked up Chakra Yoga by Anodea Judith. I loved her books Wheels of Life and Eastern Body, Western Mind.
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Happy you're here Kris, and thanks for introducing yourself :) Anodea Judith's books are a great entry point into understanding Chakras, and if you want to get a bit of a deeper dimension, check out my Chakra series from the perspective of consciousness: http://www.nestintheforest.com/7-chak...
Right now, I'm close to finishing "The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence" by Deepak Chopra. Ironically, I found this book about synchronicity via synchronicity! Hahaha! There's a lot of technical information in this book that was heavy at times, but overall, I really like learning more about this subject. I think I'd like to read "Big Magic" next. I need more creativity in my life and I am hoping that book will lend some inspiration.
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And I got the Deepak Chopra book, per your recommendation :) As for Big Magic, I think you'll really appreciate Liz Gilbert's take on fear. Here's a taste: http://www.oprah.com/oprahstour/Eliza...
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How do you like the Art of Asking, Amy?
And you're in for an interesting (to say the least) journey of mystery and mystics with AOY :)
I am currently working through The Book of Secrets by Deepak Chopra. I am loving it so far. I heard him speak a few weeks ago and he was amazing, of course.
Oh wow, Barbara, my dad is reading that book right now. He said it's a tough one to get through. Can't wait to hear what you think of it!
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Dewin, if you liked the Book of Secrets, you might also like How to Know God - also by Deepak Chopra (but maybe give yourself some time between the two). And I'm reading Lynne McTaggart's the Bond now - and it does take some concentration, but it's an interesting book!
I just finished The Nest, by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney.
Dewin, I don't feel we should allow, so called authors to pitch their books in our group. Look at Keysha post above. Keysha, I don't mind if you would like to discuss the content of your book, but this is not the place to try to sell it.
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I had heard about this one on NPR - glad you enjoyed it Debbie :)
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Thanks for caring about the community to point this out Jim!
Keysha, I've checked how other book clubs manage such instances, and deleted your entry. If you'd like to stay on in the group and participate in the conversations you're welcome to.
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I haven't read any of these, so thanks for adding some new books to this conversation Lelly!
I'm reading Edgar Cayce on the Akashic Records, author is Kevin J. Todeschi. I've read Edgar Cayce material but this is just a bit different.
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Todeschi. I've read Edgar Cayce material but this is just a bit different."
Sounds interesting Barbara! I remember long and fascinating conversations about Akashic records when I was a child, but I've been meaning to get back to reading up on them again. Let us know if you like the book!
Catherine wrote: "Right now, I'm reading "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert. I absolutely adore Liz Gilbert - she is unassuming with flashes of true insight and a great sense of humour! I must admit, though, that I wa..."I listened to the audio book of Big Magic in early February. It was very inspiring.
I'm currently reading Living Beautifully by Pema Chodron. I'm engaged in much reflection while reading it.
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Pema always seems to speak from her heart, and from her own experience - makes us feel like we can relate, doesn't she?
Saiisha wrote: "Pema always seems to speak from her heart, and from her own experience - m..."Yes she does. I have her audio of How to Meditate which I am going to listen to in the near future.
You and my dad should chat, Barbara! He loves Edgar Cayce! We have been to the ARE center in VA twice for conferences and heard Kevin Todeschi speak. Super good times. I have the Akashic Records one and a bunch of others. Did you get it from ARE?
I would love to visit the ARE center - I've read nearly all of the Cayce books. I got this one from Amazon but it's compiled (the readings) from the records at ARE. Cayce was an amazing seer/prophet and I'm glad to hear there are others who appreciate all that he has written to teach us.
J.D. wrote: ""On the Path to Enlightenment" by Matthieu Ricard, Charles Hastings, narrated by Edoardo Ballerini, is what I'm reading now. It's quite good, and is really a bunch of quotes from different authors ..."Interesting book. I want to read Ricard's The Quantum and the Lotus.
Oh wow you've read all of them! I think I've only read one in its entirety so far. The center is small but nice. I love their magazine, Venture Inward.
Dewin, I haven't seen the magazine, I'll check it out! Thanks for mentioning it!
Hello, I am new to Goodreads and am really inspired by this group, thank you. At the moment I'm really interested in alternative nutrition / medicine so my books have been centred around that, but having read some of your posts I think my next read will be to get Autobiography of a Yogi off my shelf and make a start!
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Welcome Cate! I'm so glad you're enjoying this group - we'd love to hear your experience of reading the Autobiography of a Yogi when you read it... I know it's a fat book, but it goes quickly :)
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- The Soul of Money, by Lynne Twist (it's good so far... )
- The Great Work of Your Life, by Stephen Cope (loving it... )
- The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, by Sogyal Rinpoche (rereading... )
- Many Mansions - the Edgar Cayce Story on Reincarnation (just started... )
I'm going on vacation and taking 3 of Lynne McTaggart's books:1.The Field (which I've started but not finished)
2.The Intention Experiment, and 3.The Bond, how to fix your falling down world. I have The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying on my list so I'm glad to see that you're reading it also Saiisha - enjoy
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I love the no-nonsense way of the Zen anyway, so I'm sure I'll like this one too - thanks for the recommendation!!
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1.The Field (which I've started but not finished)
2.The Intention Experiment, and 3.The Bond, how to fix your falling down world. I ha..."
Oh wow... you're going on a binge with all those big books Barbara :)
I was in Virginia, went to the book store. They had an author signing books. Henrietta Ford...When Sleeping dogs lie. She described it as a good old fashion Southern mystery. It should be a quick read... but somehow I cant finish it. I bought it because I wanted to support her. Oh well, I will get thru it!
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That's funny Debbie... but it's sweet of you to want to support her!! Here's a secret though: you don't have to finish it :) I've lost count of how many books I've abandoned. Life's too short to read a book you can't get through...
Right on Saiisha, I used to finish every book I started. One day I sadly realized that I'd never be able to read all of the books I wanted to, so I began giving books about a hundred pages to grab me and if not, let it go.
I should stop... but now it is a quest to finish. I have to find out "who done it". !! hahaha
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LOL!
I generally read a few books at a time from different shelves; business, spiritual and one for fun. I am currently reading Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing. This is the first book I've read by Caroline Myss. I cannot believe I've missed her work previously. I love hearing about other's great reads. Thanks for sharing.
Cate wrote: "Hello, I am new to Goodreads and am really inspired by this group, thank you. At the moment I'm really interested in alternative nutrition / medicine so my books have been centred around that, but ..."Cate, I also read many nutrition books and would love to hear about your favorites.
Catherine wrote: "Right now, I'm reading "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert. I absolutely adore Liz Gilbert - she is unassuming with flashes of true insight and a great sense of humour! I must admit, though, that I wa..."Catherine, How do you like the book so far? I bought this on audio and have not started it yet.
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