The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav

The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav

The Seat of the Soul shows the reader a powerful way to view his or her place within the universe. This is not a book about religion but a guide to understand our spiritual being.  It took me awhile to wrap my head around all the information in here.  I've read many self help books in my time, all of which have added to some aspect of my spiritual growth.  The Seat of the Soul however, seemed to tie everything I knew together while adding some totally new dimensions that I'd never been exposed to before.

The chapter on addiction struck me.  Having struggled with an alcohol addiction in my life, the points made really hit home.  The final chapter on truth left me feeling all warm and fuzzy and glad I had taken the time to read this book.  Now I have to read it again to learn all that I might have missed.  There is so much in here to learn, I'm sure there are things I need that I missed the first time through.

With all that is going on in the world right now, we can all benefit from a little self reflection.  The Seat of the Soul is just the tool to guide us toward a more loving and peaceful existence.

Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

I first read Eat Pray Love several years ago when it first came out.  I thought Elizabeth Gilbert was whiny and weak.  While reading, I'd scream at her, "Get off that bathroom floor!  Get a grip and clear your mind.  Why can't you do that?"  Cleary I was at a different place in my life.

This time I decided to listen to Eat Pray Love.  It's read by Elizabeth herself and all her love and emotion poured through.  I adored how she said "Luca Spaghetti" or did her best southern drawl when speaking for Richard from Texas.  This time around I found inspiration in her words.  She's a woman on a journey to find the meaning of her life.  Aren't we all doing the same thing at some point in our lives?  Or for all of our lives?  I know I am and I'm clearly at a different place in my life this time around.

I learned from this story a new way to pray, a different path to toward peace within the universe and that we must all be true to ourselves.  Our relationship with God will allow us to soar to new heights,  and that love is what makes the world go 'round.

Eat Pray Love is funny, heartbreaking, ordinary and extraordinary.  You will laugh and cry and have insatiable cravings for pizza and pasta.  Each of our paths toward a spiritual life is different, none better than another.  Sharing and learning from the experiences of others only enriches our own travels through this world.  Thanks, Liz.

Your Life is Your Message by Eknath Easwaran

I purchased this book several years ago after my yoga teacher began reading passages from it.  I left it on the shelf too long.

The knowledge of how to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life is jam packed into this little book.  The author tells many anecdotes about his own experiences and shows us how to live with love, peace and harmony.  He also shows us how to leave the world a better place than when we found it.  We are all one.

You may think that this book is slanted to one particular religion.  It is not.  The author encompasses many practices and religions throughout the book.  I learned so much about my own spiritual path as I read this.  Your life truly is your message.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 for all of you that are searching for meaning in your life.  This is a wonderful place to find peace, love and guidance.  It's a reference book I will go back to again and again. A special place on my bookshelf has already been reserved for it.