The Metaphysical Bookshelf <3

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These books have fundamentally changed me and my understanding of reality for the better. I hope they can do the same for you (: Happy Reading!

Emotional Intelligence - Daniel Goleman - “Daniel Goleman argues that our view of human intelligence is far too narrow, and that our emotions play a significantly greater role in thought, decision-making, and individual success than is commonly acknowledged.”

Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman - “System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Understanding each of these can change the way we shape our judgments and decisions.”

The Kybalion - The Three Initiates - “Whether you're a spiritual seeker, a student of philosophy, or someone intrigued by the mysteries of the universe, The Kybalion provides transformative insights that can deepen your understanding of life’s mysteries. Its teachings bridge ancient wisdom with practical applications for modern living, empowering readers to unlock their full potential.”

Quiet - Susan Cain - “In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture.”

The 7 habits of highly effective people - Stephen R Covey - “This beloved classic presents a principle-centered approach for solving both personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and practical anecdotes, Stephen R. Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity—principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.”

Anatomy of the Spirit -” presents Dr. Myss's breakthrough model of the body's seven centers of spiritual and physical power, in which she synthesizes the ancient wisdom of three spiritual traditions-the Hindu chakras, the Christian sacraments, and the Kabbalah's Tree of Life-to demonstrate the seven stages through which everyone must pass in the search for higher consciousness and spiritual maturity.”

The power of habit - Charles Duhigg- “At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive, and achieving success is understanding how habits work.”

Daring Greatly - Brene Brown - “Brown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity. She writes: “When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.”

The Four Agreements - Miguel Ruiz- “Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.”

The Idiot's Guide to Alchemy - Dennis William Hauck - “The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy demystifies this ancient art with an easy-to-comprehend overview of its history, philosophies, and practices.”

Fruits of the Moon Tree - Alan Bleakley - In-depth conversation about the relationship between the masculine and feminine energies as understood through ancient philosophy

Becoming Supernatural - Joe Dispenza  - “We have the capacity to tune in to frequencies beyond our material world and receive more orderly coherent streams of consciousness and energy; that we can intentionally change our brain chemistry to initiate profoundly mystical transcendental experiences; and how, if we do this enough times, we can develop the skill of creating a more efficient, balanced, healthy body, a more unlimited mind, and greater access to the quantum field and the realms of spiritual truth.”

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself - Joe Dispenza - “Dr. Joe demystifies consciousness and ancient understandings to bridge the gap between science and spirituality.”

On Becoming an Alchemist - Catherine MacCoun - “According to Catherine MacCoun, alchemy is no mere metaphor. It’s real magic. Transforming the inner world is, for the alchemist, a way to transform the outer world. Through studying the principles of alchemy, we can achieve extraordinary effects from ordinary actions by understanding how the world really works”

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - Deepak Chopra - “Based on natural laws that govern all of creation, this book shatters the myth that success is the result of hard work, exacting plans, or driving ambition. Instead, Deepak Chopra offers a life-altering perspective on the attainment of success: When we understand our true nature and learn to live in harmony with natural law, a sense of well-being, good health, fulfilling relationships, and material abundance spring forth easily and effortlessly.”

The Secret Teachings of All Ages: - Manly P Hall - “Discover the key to the world's esoteric traditions, and unlock some of the most fascinating and closely held secrets of myth, religion, and philosophy.”

The Psychology of Kundalini Yoga - Carl G Jung- “Jung's seminar on Kundalini yoga has been widely regarded as a milestone in the psychological understanding of Eastern thought and of the symbolic transformations of inner experience.”