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A brilliant, modern account of Warner's journey into understanding, as he describes a truly elegant Zen approach.

Ferriss' book, The 4-Hour Workweek, is an essential read. If you have ever wanted ton explore your relationship to work, travel, and live, this is the book to see.

We found this set of exercise balls locally, and now have them listed. They really help stretch out your back and shoulders.
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Here's a cd collection featuring the most clear and concise explanation of enlightenment and clarity that I have ever heard! Adyashanti is an amazing, human teacher.

Richard Bach's fable, subtitled "The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah." Travel with Richard and the messiah, as they bi-plane around the US, talking about the true, deep meaning of life.

A large collection of excellent Rumi poems, translated by the inimitable Coleman Barks. A must have for Rumi fans.

Rumi's poetry is simply beyond belief. Alive in the 1200's Rumi was a mystic and seer, with a familiar knowledge of the world's faiths. His words sing in our ears. This book is beautifully illustrated and contains some of Rumi's best.

An excellent book! Blanton makes a persuasive argument for total, radical honesty between "intimate partners." He describes the process and demonstrates conclusively that the depth of intimacy is directly proportional to the depth of honesty.

Nathaniel Branden, the father of the self-esteem movement, takes us on a journey into self knowing.

A great new book! Jack Canfield has a nifty way of summarizing them ("Reject rejection"), and some are inventive: "Become an Inverse Paranoid" means see the world as out to help you instead of out to get you. He also offers specific techniques, such as positive-thinking exercises and visualizations.

Hadn't thought of this book in a while. A friend was looking for a book for her teen, and this one is excellent for anyone. Using pictures and interesting text, the author helps us to recognize and deal with the voices in our heads. Sort of like my Watcher booklet, but with pictures!

Dar found this book and really enjoyed it. I read the last chapter, which contains some elegant questions and answers to "big" questions. If you're wondering about energy and love, check this out.

A classic, and my favourite slogan, next "Wake Up!" Conscious, full living begins and ends with being present, in the moment, attending to life, as opposed to being off in la-la land.

Not a day goes by without our being called upon to help one another--at home, at work, on the street, on the phone. . . . We do what we can. Yet so much comes up to complicate this natural response: "Will I have what it takes?"

This book continues along the line of previous books by Dass, such as (with Paul Gorman) How Can I Help? (Knopf, 1985) and (with the Lama Foundation) Be Here Now (Crown, 1971). In explaining how one becomes compassionate or works to reduce suffering.

A classic, and my favourite slogan, next "Wake Up!" Conscious, full living begins and ends with being present, in the moment, attending to life, as opposed to being off in la-la land.

Explores the connections between spirituality and technology. "Erik Davis is an astute guide through the heavens and hells where cyber-reality, pop culture and spiritual impulses arm wrestle each other for dominance." - Jay Kinney, Gnosis magazine

A classic, must read. A witty trip through the absolute realities of a life well lived. Creative writing, easily absorbed, with cute drawings to make Durst's point. This the first book I read that led to my beginning to "get it."

This book is an essential guide to the meaning of language -- and how we confuse ourselves over it. This down-to-earth guide to therapy does full justice to the autonomy of individuals and the centrality of language to the human experience. It provides new insights into the core issues of change, control, and personal choice.

Malcolm Gladwell's brilliant book on what happens in the first two seconds of observation - how instinct can help us to life lives filled with clarity.

Jean Huston's wonderful book on opening up, becoming fully conscious, fully human. Exercises included!

Gordon Inkles' excellent guidebook to making sensual contact through a variety of massage techniques. Highly Recommended.

Jack Kornfield has written a delightful, insightful look at what happens after you begin to "get it." Contained within are stories of other, famous and not so famous seekers along the way, as they and Jack share insights into what happens "next." A brilliant must read!

Michael Moore's political bombshell, reminding us that there are other issues in the world that cry out for attention, beyond the specious fight against terrorism.

Carolyn Myss uses the Chakra system to look at human development and psychological and spiritual growth. An excellent book filled with insight into who we are and who we can be.

Anais Nin's collection of erotic stories, written to fund her self-exploration in France. Good erotica, and an interesting way to see Nin's progress.

Danaan Parry has written an amazing and significant book. A must read for helping trainers incorporate new paradigms at work and personally.

A compilation of Peck's lectures. Buy it for the chapter on sexuality and spirituality being the same thing. The rest of the book is a bonus!

A true classic, arguably Peck's best work. A "must read," especially as regards loving relationships, spirituality and leading an aware life.

Terrence Real argues that communication requires men to rethink their traditional roles - they need to learn how to be in relationship from their wives. Wives need to find their voice. Interesting and thought provoking.

Terrence Real's first book, dealing with male depression. Real is convinced of the existence of a mental illness that is passed from fathers to sons in the form of rage, workaholism, distanced relationships from loved ones, and self-destructive behaviours ranging from stupid choices at work and in love to drug and alcohol abuse.

I love everything I've ever read by Tom Robbins, and this book is no exception. His take on our worldviews getting us into deep trouble is incredible. Give Robbins a try!

Part of a series of books by David K. Reynolds, giving practical examples and the theory Morita Therapy. Zen Buddhism meets psychotherapy!

Amazing! A spiritual journey played out on the world's stage, written by Deborah Santana, the wife and partner of the magical Carlos Santana.

If you've ever wanted to explore the dimensions of your family of origin as a source of who you are, read this book. Satir was instrumental in defining the workings of the family.

David Schnarch gives us an elegant look at repairing and deepening your relationship. The focus is both on sexual issues and on the whole of marriage - communication, intimacy and power and boundary issues. 

Excellent science fiction account of the near future, mind viruses and the beginnings of conscious, free thought. "A mind-altering romp through a future America so bizarre, so outrageous . . . you will recognize it immediately."

Eckhart Tolle gives an in-depth look at staying in the moment, as a way to maintain focus and find peace of mind and heart.

A best seller. Walsch's slant on God, who converses with the author, is thought provoking to say the least. Finally, a God who makes sense in a world ripe with meaning.

A lovely, well-written book detailing the history and practice of Zen. Filled with suggestions about how to begin the study of Zen, beginning with "simply sitting." no matter what your faith practice or belief system, Zen has something to add.