| Spirituality Bestsellers

Eat, Pray Love | Is Chick Lit Spiritual?

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A friend updated her FaceBook status with a comment that she was tired of arguing with her teens, worrying about money and stressing over work. She wondered aloud what she should do. Her responses were all supportive. A few people suggested chicken noodle soup, but more recommended chocolate, the universal female cure-all. Some swore by an afternoon curled up on the sofa watching Lifetime TV. A few annoyingly healthy people even suggested going for a walk (what do they know).

What did she do? She re-read “Eat, Pray, Love”.

Book Review: I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids

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Since this site is for spiritual and/or self-help books and I already see a lot of spiritual stuff on here, I wanted to take a moment to talk about one of the best self-help books I've ever read. The book is called "I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids", and I'll admit that I only bought it because I thought the cupcake on the cover was cute. I figured it would be a light, fun read - assuming my kids were ever quiet enough for me to read.

Is that not the cutest pink cupcake you've ever seen? I wish I could bake cupcakes like that. Wait, I can - but if I can't, I'm not a bad mom. I learned that, amongst other things, from this awesome book.

The Dalai Lama: Live in a Better Way

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Advocates for Greater Social Responsibility

Despite his association with the likes of Richard Gere and other Hollywood elites, His Holiness, the Dalai Lama is still recognized as a pretty good guy with a great deal of wisdom to share. Based on his reputation, I recently picked up a copy of “Live in a Better Way,” which is a compilation of different reflections of the Dalai Lama himself.

The Golden Compass Controversy

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Sure, you’ve heard that the tales of Narnia (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) hint at Christianity. But, the Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman also has a hidden message. The first book in the series, The Golden Compass, was made into a movie starring Nicole Kidman and that’s when the fireworks and false accusations started to fly.

You see, Mr. Pullman happens to be an aethiest. He didn’t set out to write a book encouraging young children to leave the church and hate God, as it was insinuated. Instead, like any writer, he sat down to write a story.

Childrens Books: Christmas and New Year's With a Twist

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Light The Candles, My First Kwanza, Bringing In the New Year, and The Give Away

Christmas books abound. The story of the nativity is everywhere. Heck, you could probably even buy one a book on the birth of Christ at the corner gas station. But, there are many other stories to be told this time of year than just Christ and Santa. Once again, Amazon saves the day. Here are four alternatives for you to share with your kids.

Light The Candles: There’s more than one miracle talked about in December. Teach your kids about the miracle of Hanukkah with this delightful lift-the-flap book. It’s a perfect way to introduce children a world view and, while you are at it, sing the dreidel song.

Mitch Albom | Tuesdays With Morrie

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One of the Best Spirituality Bestsellers Ever!

Growing up in Michigan in the seventies and eighties, I remember Mitch. Not that it makes me cool or anything. I don’t actually know him; I just remember him. He wrote a sports column for the local paper and then a human interest column. I distinctly remember his face each Sunday morning. I read every word he wrote, even then. I never aspired to be a writer, heck, I still don’t. But, if I had to name an early influence I would have to include the name Mitch Albom on that list.

Teaching Children to Overcome Anger

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Bible stories, Sunday school, vacation Bible school, even church camp, it’s all available for Christian kids. That's great but what do you do when you are not raising your children Christian? There aren’t many options. It’s not like there is Sunday school for little Buddhists. Sure, if you are lucky enough to live near a Buddhist center, they may have classes for young people or even a family meditation or service, but not everyone does. Basically, it is up to you to teach your children your personal beliefs. There are some great books available on Amazon to help you, though. You have to hunt them down, but they are out there.

Issues with “The Secret”

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And dumpster babies

After reading The Secret (and watching the video), I must admit that I really like the idea of being in charge of what happens to my family and me like this. I really do. And many of the tools they recommend—particularly practicing daily gratitude—really resonate with me, too. I often try to list all of the things I am grateful for when I get the chance. And I can think of a bunch of things in my life that I could have attracted by thinking about them, too—from my baby to my husband, my job as an editor years ago to the house I live in.

War of the Worldviews: Science vs Spirituality

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by Deepak Chopra and Leonard Mlodinow

We have all had questions at one point or another about the origins of the universe and life, and where we go when we stop living. This age-old debate has been raging on, with no clear winners for either side. Whether you are a firm believe in God and spirituality, or strongly behind scientific explanations, you probably have questions that remain unanswered.

Like a ringside seat at an energetic wrestling match, the book War of the Worldviews pits two forerunners in their respective fields against one another in an exciting replay of this common debate that we readers get the privilege of experiencing. Bestselling authors Deepak Chopra and Leonard Mlodinow originally went toe to toe on a televised debate, discussing such topics as the origin of the universe, the nature of time, Darwin, what makes us human, God and life. War of the Worldviews is a recount of that captivating debate, brought to us in the comfort of our homes.

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

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Written by best-selling author Ekhart Tolle

We are all guilty of letting worry take over on occasion. With so many stresses in our everyday lives, it is difficult to remember that we are living and experiencing right now, not tomorrow or the next day or even yesterday. Focusing on the future or past does not allow us to fully experience what life is like because our thoughts are always clouded by what we expect or remember.

Living in the now is a difficult concept for some, especially if the tendency to worry or look to the future is too deeply ingrained. Enjoying each day and experience as it comes, rather than analyzing it or thinking of how it will impact us later, can be a truly refreshing and liberating experience.