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Books that help in hard times.
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items Here's my recs for books. From spirituality and astrology to psychology and self-help.
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Spirituality/Personal Growth
Astrology
Gentle reads
No BS reads
Psychology Reads
Spirituality/Personal Growth
For when I needed guidance from outside of myself.
I've seen a lot of people recommend this book and decided to order it myself and see what the hype was all about. Now I'm glad I did and recommend it as well! It explains things in a way I've never read in another book. It reads as a two person POV, ...
The Power of Now: Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
This book is full of wisdom. I am happy to have added this into my collection.
The Four Agreements: Practical Guide to Freedom
This book took me back to before I believed all of the lies of the world. It brought me back to my own voice that I stopped listening to because the world got loud.
The Voice of Knowledge: Guide to Inner Peace
I ordered this book after reading the Four Agreements. They both go hand in hand and provide deeper insights.
Beyond Fear: A Toltec Guide to Freedom and Joy
Astrology
Can't have just one! These are books that were either gifted to me or I bought them. They were all insightful.
Many takes on astrology are based on stars and positioning of the planets, etc. This book is earth based astrology. A native American philosophy on astrology. It was an informative read and I enjoyed learning about a different side.
The Medicine Wheel: Earth Astrology
This book dives into the zodiac signs of what it's like to work with, be a parent, be a boss, in a relationship with, be a friend of them. Quite informative!
The Astrology of You and Me: Improve Relationships
Gentle reads
For when you need some compassion and softness when going through rough and vulnerable times.
Letting go of past relationships and embracing loneliness.
Come Home to Yourself
Exploring life's ups and downs, heartbreaks and growth, vulnerability.
Ebb & Flow
I cried at almost every page of this book. The author did really well with vulnerability and facing hidden shadows under the surface.
Unfold: Poetry + Prose
Reminders about life. This book walks through a magnitude of aspects. From hope, healing, trust, growth, balance, self-acceptance, love, and resilience.
A Gentle Reminder
No BS reads
No fluff books. Down to the nitty-gritty.
The author has a tough-love approach. If you want to stop standing in your own way, I recommend this book.
Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head
Another book by the tough-love author.
Wise as Fu*k: Truths to Guide You (Unfu*k)
If you want to understand why you are the way you are and how to interrupt cycles, I recommend this book as a starting point.
Stop Doing That Sh*t: End Self-Sabotage
For those who need a little push in the right direction when it comes to relationships.
Love Unfu*ked: Getting Your Relationship Sh!t Together
Psychology Reads
This book dives into his relationships between the adult child and parent. It breaks down 4 different types of parents, stories of people with those types of parents, exercises and strategies.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Sometimes the conditioned mind can run rampant without us being aware of what it's doing. This book will help uncover what the little "dragons" in there are doing and take back control.
Your Brain Is Always Listening: Tame Hidden Dragons
A counterintuitive approach to hope.
Everything Is F*cked
My therapist at the time had recommended reading this book in between sessions. It's an easy read, humor mixed in, along with personal stories. The author approaches from a holistic pov and maps the way for a healthier mind.
You Are Not a Rock: Guide to Better Mental Health
This was another book my therapist had recommended. It has exercises, journal prompts and activities. It explains what codependency is and how to manage it.
Ending Unhealthy Codependency: Break Free & Thrive