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Here are some books and resources that can teach you a lot regarding learning about healing, rejuvenation and more. I’ve read, referenced or researched hundreds of books in specific categories throughout my journey- here are some great ones. Just like with any book, you might take it all in and only parts of it will land. You might read it again later on and more of it will be useful. Keep an open mind and implement what you can at a given time. I am hoping these can benefit you in many ways. Audible is also a tremendous resource to learn.

HEALTH, NUTRITION, HEALING

  • Go Wild by John Ratey: This book is great for getting the jist of the benefits of changing your diet and getting different movement and exercise based on what you need. One helpful way to think about it is- how are we wired to eat and move, based on our ancestors.
  • Strength Training Anatomy/Pocket Anatomy And Physiology: The first book is a great resource with diagrams of basic strength training and the muscles involved. This was a book I learned a lot from and referenced at the beginning and during my bodybuilding progress. Whatever level you’re at and your goals, listen to your body and strength training can be part of your practice. The second book is great for understanding and learning about physiology.
  • Functional Fitness Formula: This is a great book on Audible that talks about functional movements and overall workout- touching on topics such as incorporating other movements, flexibility, and REST (My acronym is: Real Essential Silent Time) to avoid overtraining and adrenal fatigue/burnout. These are areas of my own journey that I learned a lot, painfully, by not listening to what was necessary. It’s respecting Yin and Yang, Action and Rest. I hope you find that helpful.
  • Super Genes by Deepak Chopra: Another great book to learn to optimize your system and become stronger.
  • The Mood Cure by Julia Ross: A great Nutrition book that can teach you a lot- Information on foods and supplements to help with mood and overall energy. If a food weakens the system, let it go. Eat what will make you stronger and improve vibration/energy.
  • The Complete Book Of Chinese Health And Healing: Wisdom of Chinese Healing- you will find a lot of great knowledge here and answers for your questions.
  • True Source Of Healing: A book of healing based on Buddhist tradition and the elements. Specifically healing by connecting with nature.
  • Ancient Remedies by Josh Axe: Great resource for understanding Chinese, Ayurvedic and Biblical Medicine. Recognizing the wisdom of ancient remedies and listening to the Body.
  • How Not To Die by Michael Gregor: A great book, very helpful and recognizing the healing power of plants specifically.
  • Biblical Nutrition by James Tibbets: This is a special book I received as a gift- a great start to understanding Biblical Nutrition and plant based nutrition for healing.
  • Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk: A resourceful book for understanding and healing trauma.

SPIRITUAL TEXT AND GROWTH

Whatever your Tradition is, read the texts. It offers us support and guidance. There is incredible wisdom there…

  • Prayer: The Language Of The Soul: Great book on the power of prayer and pages filled with sacred prayers from many different religions and traditions. Very uplifting.
  • Bedside Book Of The Saints: A great book with stories and lessons from Saints covering different topics.
  • Books by Pema Chodron: The Places That Scare You. The Wisdom Of No Escape. Welcoming The Unwelcome. There are many great books by Pema Chodron that will help you stay with yourself with compassion. A lot of reminders on keeping your heart open and learning kindness to yourself. This can be very healing and rejuvenating.
  • Tibetan Book Of Living And Dying by Sogyal Rinphoche: A very special Buddhist book with many teachings and stories.
  • Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach: A great book to help you understand how to stay with difficulty without distracting- but with compassion and curiosity. This can help with patience and building capacity.
  • Forgiveness Meditation By Jack Kornfield: This can be found on Audible. A great guided meditation to embrace forgiveness for ourselves and others. Set that as the goal and allow the process. Forgiveness is healing.
  • Loving Kindness Meditation By Sharon Salsburg: This is another audio found on Audible. Follow along with this meditation and practice kindness for yourself, you are worthy of it. Let other things fall away, wish yourself well and let it move outward to others. A great meditation.
  • How To Relax by Thich Nhat Hanh: A very practical and helpful, small book to help you slow down and rest. I got it as a gift and keep go back to it often for reference and practice.
  • Silence by Thich Nhat Hanh: A great book on cultivating silence within. “Technology Fasting” is mentioned in this book. Something that is absolutely key and important now and moving forward.
  • Prayers That Activate Blessings by John Eckhardt: A small book filled with prayers and writings to help you uproot limiting beliefs and develop power.
  • The Sayings Of The Desert Fathers: A great book about the early monastics. They focused on their connection to the Divine in quiet.
  • The Way Of Silence by David Steindl-Rast: Another book on the power of silence and connecting with the divine. What’s interesting about the author’s work is he is involved in dialogue between Buddhism and Christianity.
  • The Grateful Heart by David Steindl-Rast: An Audible book- maybe available as a physical book. It is a talk that Monk David Steindl-Rast did on Gratitude. Keep practicing.
  • Streams In The Wasteland by Andre Arndt: Rejuvenating. Another great book on the teachings of the Desert Fathers (and Mothers).
  • Anam Cara by John O’Donohue: This book is about Celtic Wisdom. Celtic Spirituality was heavily influenced by the Desert Fathers. Meditation, silence, finding your inner strength and connection to the divine. I recommend checking out one of his books- some others are- To Bless The Space Between Us. The Inner Landscape. After reading these books I came away with an appreciation for his ability to teach us to look within with Compassion- and his use of words and phrases that were uplifting.

OTHER BOOKS ON GROWTH AND LEARNING

Mindset by Carol Dweck: Here’s a great book about growth vs fixed mindset. You are a work in progress always so you can always take a step and learn something new. That is great news ++

Napoleon Hill’s Keys To Positive Thinking: This is a great resource to keep on hand and read when you feel called. A lot of great messages to take in as you let go of what you need to.