Empowering Your Mind

The Science Of Mind: A Philosophy, A Faith, A Way Of Life
by Ernest Holmes

If I were going to be marooned on a desert island, and was given the choice of taking only one book, this is the one I’d choose. It’s a classic in metaphysical literature, and is for those who are ready to take responsibility for the co-creation of their lives. This book teaches you who you are, and your relationship to the Universe. A comprehensive text, it’s packed full of techniques to “change your mind and change your life.”

The writing is simple and clear, but very deep. When I first read it thirty plus years ago, I had to get used to the way Dr. Holmes wrote. There was so much to think about in every paragraph, that I’d have to read a few sentences, put it down to digest them, then pick it up and read on. As a result, it permeated my mind, and changed the way I responded to life.

“Hidden Power for Human Problems”
by Frederick Bailes

I bought this book some years ago, and don’t let it out of my possession now. The author has identified seven core ideas behind all human problems, and gives directions on how to release them. He explores the premise that any issue we have begins in the mind, with the beliefs we hold. Any difficulty or challenge is simply an effect of our thought patterns. Therefore, if it begins in mind, it can be resolved with the changing of one’s mind.

The first chapter deals with how he healed himself of diabetes, in a time before insulin. In further chapters, he addresses the problems of anger, overweight, anxiety, failure, feeling unloved, and more. He covers some basic metaphysical principles, and gives specific instructions on healing techniques.

“Being Human & Loving Life From the Wise Counsel of Plants, Animals, Insects & Earth”
By Maia Kincaid, Ph.D.

I freely admit that I’m a dog lover and have had pets (companions) for most of my life. I’ve both enjoyed and been frustrated by their antics. And as I’ve had some mental communication with them, it was with great interest that I read this book. The author, Maia Kincaid, is an animal communicator, and she describes some of the mental conversations that she’s had with clients’ pets, wild animals, insects and even plants.

Reading this book, I was fascinated to see how our animal friends view us, and how strongly they have their own agendas in their interactions with us. From why a cat ran away, to horses choosing their new owners, to a rose giving sage advice about love, this book showed that when we heed the world around us, we can understand so much more.

I was especially intrigued with the chapter about a dog who was taking on the stress of his owner and allowing it to affect his health. This reminded me of a friend whose beloved dog reflected all of her (rather rare) physical ailments. The dialogue with the animal in this chapter was enlightening, explaining how our animal companions seek to aid us.

We are truly connected with all things. Maia has a unique gift to be able to translate the messages from other beings and use it to benefit us all. This book is a rich tapestry of insight, inspiration and revelation about the life around us and how we are all intertwined.

For more information about her services, visit MaiaKincaid.com

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Empowerment: You Can Do, Be, And Have All Things
by John Randolph Price

John Randolph Price is the author of my favorite prosperity book, “The Abundance Book,” which I recommend highly to anyone wanting more of that substance in their lives. In “Empowerment,” he goes into deeper exploration of cultivating a consciousness of abundance. Rather than just having abundance in your life, he delves into creating an awareness that you are abundance.

This is a powerful book, exploring mystical elements and spiritual laws. One chapter includes a booklet he’d written years ago, “The Manifestation Process.” If you follow the steps in this chapter, you will begin to manifest what you want. You will also discover at what point you’ve been blocking your desire.

At a time of economic difficulty in our world, this book is a guidebook on how to keep your thoughts uplifted and focused on your goal, so you don’t sink into the mire of bad news. This book isn’t just about abundance and manifestation, but about how to realize your greater spiritual identity.

Prosperity Plus by Edwene Gaines

Edwene Gaines is a well-known teacher of prosperity, and this is a wonderful live recording of this seminar. She’s a hoot, meaning that she’s a fun and humorous. She explains the principles of prosperity well and uses examples from her own life to show how it has worked for her. Describing her bumpy, first exploration into metaphysics, she lets you know that she had to learn these principles the hard way.

She touches on such topics as how to manifest your desires (including money), creating abundance, what you need to avoid to manifest more good, the touchy subject of tithing, raising your prosperity consciousness, and much more. Holding nothing back from her history, she shows how she’s had knocks along the way, and what she’s learned from them. She uses her own stories to teach the mystical basis of true abundance and prosperity.

I listen to this audio regularly, to keep me on track with manifesting prosperity. You can download it as an MP3 and transfer it to your IPod or MP3 player.

Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow
by Marsha Sinetar

This is a wonderful book about choosing to follow your dream. It addresses many other issues besides just allowing more money to flow into your life. This book is all about creativity, in its myriad of forms. Self-esteem is essential to believing in yourself, and believing in yourself is necessary to success in life.

Whether you desire more success in your career, or better relationships with others, this book discusses how your relationship with yourself affects every aspect of your life. Exploring why and how you might hold yourself back, this book gives new insights and ways of dealing with those limitations.

Psycho-Cybernetics
by Maxwell Maltz

When I was a teenager, my mother tried to get me to read this book. Because I was a bit rebellious, I refused to comply. Some years ago, I finally picked this book up, and read it. I then used it to repeatedly hit myself over the head (gently), saying “I wish I’d read this when I was a teenager.”

This is a great book to explain how the subconscious mind works, and how our success mechanism works. It is a classic that never gets outdated. The author was a plastic surgeon who used what he called “self-image psychology” with some of his patients. You may have already read this book. If you have, I encourage you to pick it up again.