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Common Doubts about
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This
section deals with some of the occasional barriers for those
considering an Inspiring or Spiritual Book, or other philosophical work.
If you think you might be holding back, see below for various thoughts
on the matter...
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Overall benefits discussion
The intention of most Inspiring and Spiritual Books is to expand our
Self Awareness
with insights and simple truths that make a lot of sense. Authors do a
great job of bringing fascinating new perspectives to the table and
help us reinforce what we already know to be true - in creative and
thought-provoking ways. We know we're onto something when we have that
"Aha" reading moment. Something inside us stops and says, "Wow, I
hadn't thought of it that way. That's pretty good."
A wise person once said that if we were to pull just one or two really
meaningful insights, big ideas, or good perspectives from each book we
read – and that's usually pretty easy - then
they're certainly worth our small investment of time and money.
We benefit by taking these inspirational thoughts and break-throughs
away with us. And afterward - through application and repetition
– they become a part of who we are. The best news is that
when we change the way we think and act, the entire universe responds
with new and improved life experiences.
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"I
really
like some of what the author says, but just can't agree with
all of it."
In life, we seldom agree with everything a person says...and
that's okay. We might reflect on the conversations with our closest
friends or family. Or even consider how our own thinking has changed
over the years. We can't expect everyone to think exactly the same way.
It's no different with authors.
The good news is that we've been truly blessed with the power of
discernment, and the ability to choose. We each can take away what
works best for us and leave the rest. We have the power to be our own
authentic, independent selves. It just doesn't make sense to
throw away a diamond (a brilliant idea) because it was once surrounded
by coal.
So if we don't agree with a particular point in the book, perhaps we
can still acknowledge it as a different point-of-view that was grounded
in good intention...and move beyond it.
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"A
lot of
what I'm reading here is common sense. I knew that
already."
That statement is 100% correct. We recognize and connect with common
sense ideas the best. The authors of successful inspiring and spiritual
books know
how to present the truths that have been around since the beginning of
time, in ways that are thought-provoking and compelling. A great
benefit of these books is that they remind and inspire us to reach our
highest potential.
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"Some
of
these inspiring / spiritual books share great concepts, but they
don't tell me specifically how to turn my life around."
A successful strategy used by some is to scribble down a "big thought"
just after reading it. (It only takes about 15 seconds to write a
sentence or two.) Then later they take a few minutes to write down one
or two ways to apply it in their lives.
Here is an example of applying a "big thought": "This week I will
recognize the reasons behind the unpleasant actions of others at the
office - and understand that sometimes they're not even aware that a
fear or insecurity may be driving them. Knowing this, I won't dwell on
it all because that's their experience, and not mine to own. If I feel
a behavior towards me is disrespectful, I will stand in my truth and
ask them pleasantly, yet directly, to stop.”
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"I've
seen
some mixed reader reviews at online sites like
Amazon.com. Now I'm not so sure about the book."
Almost every successful spiritual or alternative thought book on the
market receives a significant number of great reviews, and also a few
bad ones. People just think differently and therefore have different
preferences.
When evaluating an Inspiring or Spiritual Book's comments from readers,
focus in on
the ones that resonate with you. Also be aware of and disregard
comments that may be biased. You can usually tell which ones those are
because they're pretty charged up. In the end, it's usually a safe bet
to go with the overall rating (average rating) of the book, and your
intuition.
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"I'm
not
sure if it's worth spending the money."
For the price of a movie, dinner, or a visit to the local coffee house,
an inspiring or spiritual book can provide us with a month's worth of
entertainment and value. (Well, perhaps a little less than a month
depending on how
fast we read.) Besides, we're certainly worth the money. Think of it as
an investment in yourself.
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"I
don't
really have a lot of time."
We often find time for the activities we enjoy. Television is a great
form of entertainment for many of us because there's a lesser degree of
focus required after a long day's work. And reading, while very
satisfying, typically asks for a little more mental involvement.
Perhaps small doses are the answer. A wise teacher once pointed out
that just 15 minutes of reading a night adds up to almost 2 hours a
week. That's a pretty good deal.
If reading is not your thing, you might consider the audio versions of
these inspiring and spiritual books. They're quite handy, especially if
you want
something to help pass the time while commuting or waiting in traffic.
You can easily search for them at Amazon.com.
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"When
a book raises your spirit, and inspires you with noble and courageous
feelings, seek for no other rule to judge the work by; it is good, and
made by a good workman." - Jean de La Bruyere
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Spiritual-Growth-Lounge.com
Note:
You can use the
above Amazon interface to search for books using any key words you're
interested in. (i.e., Wayne
Dyer, Meditation, Spiritual)
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Spiritual-Growth-Lounge.com
Note:
You can use the
above Amazon interface to search for books using any key words you're
interested in. (i.e., Wayne
Dyer, Meditation, Spiritual)
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