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A collection reads that have cultivated inspiration, joy, curiosity, insight, discovery, and self reflection. Take what resonates with you — leave what doesn’t.
My readings support my desire to continually explore the many facets of the human experience both through non fiction and fiction that express unique individual perspectives. Have a read that you think I would enjoy? Share it here!
What I’m Reading Now:
The Courage to Be Disliked —
The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
“Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness. Based on the theories of renowned psychologist Alfred Adler, this book guides you through the principles of self-forgiveness, self-care, and mind decluttering in a straightforward, easy-to-digest style that’s accessible to all.”
Smartcuts by Shane Snow
Shane Snow explores how people and organizations achieve remarkable success quickly using “smartcuts” to challenge convention and accelerate progress.
The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté
Renowned physician Gabor Maté eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise.
Caliban and The Witch by Silvia Frederici
Moving from the peasant revolts of the late Middle Ages to the witch-hunts and the rise of mechanical philosophy, Federici investigates the capitalist rationalization of social reproduction.
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, and connects past developments with contemporary concerns.
The End of Your World by Adyashanti
With penetrating insight, Adyashanti points out the pitfalls and cul-de-sacs that "un-enlighten" us along our journey, including the trap of meaninglessness, and the illusion of superiority that may accompany intense spiritual breakthroughs.
The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
To help us understand that the self is in fact the root and ground of the universe, Alan Watts provides us with a much-needed answer to the problem of personal identity, distilling and adapting the Hindu philosophy of Vedanta.
Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari
Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century—from overcoming death to creating artificial life.
Falling is Flying by Ajahn Brahm and Chan Master Guojun
These two beloved meditation masters share personal stories from their own experiences of dealing with life’s pitfalls. You’ll learn from their honest teachings how you can live fully—even flourish—even when the road ahead looks steep and lonely.
The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
Whether this is your first exploration of inner space, or you’ve devoted your life to the inward journey, this book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Vipassana Meditation by William Hart
As taught by S. N. Goenka, this path to self-awareness is extraordinary in its simplicity, its lack of dogma and, above all, its results. The Vipassana technique can be successfully applied by anyone.
The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh
In The Art of Living, renowned Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh shows us that, often, we are in our own way, and that by changing the way we think and process our emotions and experiences can permanently change the way we find joy and meaning in our lives.
The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
In The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust.
Building a Life Worth Living by Marsha M. Linehan
After several miserable years in a psychiatric institute, Linehan made a vow that if she could get out of emotional hell, she would try to find a way to help others get out of hell too, and to build a life worth living.
Breath by James Nestor
Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe.
Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Wherever You Go, There You Are remains a foundational guide to mindfulness and meditation, introducing readers to the practice and guiding them through the process.
Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith
Arranged schematically, the book uses the inherent structure of the chakra system as a map upon which to chart our Western understanding of individual development.
Home Body by Rupi Kaur
Rupi Kaur constantly embraces growth, and in Home Body, she walks readers through a reflective and intimate journey visiting the past, the present, and the potential of the self.
The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope
An inspiring guide to finding your life’s purpose—what spiritual teachers call dharma—through mindfulness and self-exploration.
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
From the bestselling author Blake Crouch, Dark Matter is a mind-bending thriller about choices, paths not taken, and how far we’ll go to claim the lives we dream of.
The Essential Rumi translated by Coleman Barks
Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite literature to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than ever.