Free Resources (:
For those on a journey of self-development and spiritual alignment (:
These are some resources that helped me at the beginning of my journey, and continue to help me through whatever stage of life I find myself in. I hope you find something that helps you! I add to this list often, so check in from time to time for new stuff. I love you, good luck <3
Book Recommendations
These books have changed me as a person. They are not a requirement; they are just suggestions.
Emotional Intelligence - Daniel Goleman
Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman
Quiet - Susan Cain
The 7 habits of highly effective people - Stephen R Covey
The power of habit - Charles Duhigg
Daring Greatly - Brene Brown
The Four Agreements - Miguel Ruiz
The 5 Second Rule - Mel Robbins
The Artist Way - Julia Cameron
The Idiot's Guide to Alchemy - Dennis William Hauck
The Kybalion - The Three Initiates
Fruits of the Moon Tree - Alan Bleakley
Becoming Supernatural - Joe Dispenza
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself - Joe Dispenza
Youtube Recommendations
Resources and References
Benefits of Solitude / Isolation
https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/solitude
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-benefits-of-being-by-yourself-4769939
Benefits of silence
https://www.themarginalian.org/2015/05/28/keeping-quiet-sylvia-boorstein-reads-pablo-neruda/
https://www.themarginalian.org/2015/07/06/the-aesthetic-of-silence-susan-sontag/
Journaling
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_journaling_can_help_you_in_hard_times
Spiritual benefits of exercise & Yoga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiXSu1nW-k4
Yoga Videos
https://youtu.be/sTANio_2E0Q?si=SJxw6021nUpH5bpJ
https://youtu.be/Y6y2smKtBIM?si=bm2zk1DSGM-f_QaA
https://youtu.be/DYGfwPppgO4?si=80gRfssyZYMkuf-E
https://youtu.be/7s6CgabQON4?si=DCstHqp41gdRISfj
Guided Meditation
https://youtu.be/sCnSbROZN-s?si=VVBo1IJ9Tfbl-bw3
https://youtu.be/HJqgTkjM91M?si=yGyWzLajPd7DWexb
Sun
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2290997/
https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/environmental/benefits-of-sunlight
Curiousity
https://hbr.org/2023/11/how-to-strengthen-your-curiosity-muscle
Grounding
https://blog.calm.com/blog/grounding
Gratitude
https://www.reddit.com/r/Mindfulness/comments/qhimv8/how_do_i_train_myself_to_become_grateful/
https://www.becomingminimalist.com/how-to-be-more-grateful/
Reintegration
Boundaries
https://psychcentral.com/lib/10-way-to-build-and-preserve-better-boundaries#the-lowdown
https://hbr.org/2022/04/a-guide-to-setting-better-boundaries
https://www.goodlifeproject.com/articles/how-to-set-boundaries/
Transpersonal Alchemy
Talking to the universe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltL0mL_2wc
Principles of alchemy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPkIJB1KVag&t=346s
Play
https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/wellbeing/benefits-of-play-for-adults
Rest