On Giants Shoulders
I feel hugely blessed to have so many remarkable teachers whose wisdom, insight and generosity continues to give me great nourishment.
Also a deep bow of gratitude to all the great spiritual beings, past and present, who have gone before and inspired us with their courage, compassion and dedication to discovering and sharing the Truth of who and what we are.
I am delighted to pass on some of that inspiration to you.
All of the books and resources mentioned here I have read and used myself. They each provide solid, practical information that will help you in all aspects of your life.
Resources for your Spiritual Journey
Living a Life that Matters
by Harold Kushner
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
by Eckhart Tolle
Stillness Speaks
by Eckhart Tolle
Boundless Love
by Miranda Holden
www.awakeningwithMiranda.com
The Mystic Heart: Discovering a Universal Spirituality in the World’s Religions
by Wayne Teasdale
Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom
by John O’Donohue
Benedictus: A Book of Blessings
by John O’Donohue
The Quest: A Course for Personal and Spiritual Growth
by Joycelin Dawes & others
The Miracle of Mindfulness
by Thich Nhat Hahn
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Finding Sanctuary: Monastic Steps for Everyday Life
by Abbot Christopher Jamison
Essential Spirituality: The 7 Central Practices to Awaken Heart and Mind
by Roger Walsh
Everyday Zen: Love and Work (Plus)
by Charlotte Joko Beck
How to Know God (Miniature)
by Deepak Chopra
A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life
by Jack Kornfield
The Sufi Book of Life: 99 Pathways of the Heart for the Modern Dervish
by Neil Douglas-Klotz-
River Flow: New & Selected Poems 1984-2007
by David Whyte
www.davidwhyte.com
More Spiritual Development Sites
www.awakeningfoundation.com
Inner Work School
- Ridhwan – Diamond Heart Approach
Workshops and retreats through Europe and the US - Books by AH Almaas
Holosync Meditation Technology
Music & Spoken Word CDs
- The Poetry of Self Compassion – CD by David Whyte
- The Heart Aroused – read by David Whyte
- Chant Wave – Universal Chants of Spirit – Michael Stillwater
- Sacred Chants – Miranda Holden & The Interfaith Seminary Choir www.theinterfaithseminary.com
Resources for Weddings
Joining Hands and Hearts: Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations–A Practical Guide for Couples
by Rev. Susanna Stefanachi Macomb
Alternative Weddings: An Essential Guide for Creating Your Own Ceremony
by Jane Ross-McDonaldSharing the Future (Practical Guides to Non-religious Ceremonies)
by Jane Wynne Wilson
Resources for Effective Relationships
Before You Say “I Do”®
by Elizabeth Martyn
Lasting Love: The 5 Secrets of Growing a Vital, Conscious Relationship
by Gay & Kathlyn Hendrix
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life
by Marshall Rosenberg
Getting the Love You Want, 20th Anniversary Edition: A Guide for Couples
by Harville Hendrix
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert
by John Gottman & Nan Silver
Resources for Baby Namings
Rites and Ceremonies
by Kate Gordon
Resources for the Bereaved
The Natural Death Handbook
by Josefine Speyer, The Natural Death Centre, and Stephanie Wienrich
All in the End Is Harvest
by Agnes WhitakerThe Dead Good Funerals Book (Dead Good Guides)
by Sue Gill & John Fox
Time to Go: Alternative Funerals
by Jean Francis
We Need to Talk About the Funeral: 101 Practical Ways to Commemorate and Celebrate A Life
by Jane Morrell & Simon Smith
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
by Harold Kushner
The Wheel of Life: A Memoir of Living and Dying
by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
A Time to Grieve: Meditations for Healing After the Death of a Loved One
by Carol Staudacher
You’ll Get Over It
by Virginia Ironside
Graceful Passages: A Companion for Living and Dying (Wisdom of the World)
by Michael Stillwater & Gary Malkin
Enneagram Resources
The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types
by Don Richard Riso & Russ Hudson
Discovering Your Personality Type: The Essential Introduction to the Enneagram, Revised and Expanded
by Don Richard Riso & Russ Hudson
Understanding the Enneagram: The Practical Guide to Personality Types
by Don Richard Riso & Russ Hudson
Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery
by Don Richard Riso & Russ Hudson
The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram: Nine Faces of the Soul
by Sandra Maitri
- FREE introductory Questionnaire
Article: Interview with Don Riso: On How to Read Personalities and Discover Your True Self - Article: In the World But Not of It: Using the Enneagram for Inner Work
- For worldwide workshops and trainings see www.enneagraminstitute.com
Interfaith Seminary Resources
Article published in Caduceus magazine on the work of the seminary (used with permission)- Interfaith Minister’s Code of Ethics
- For further details about the two year training and to find an Interfaith Minister in your area see www.theinterfaithseminary.com
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