The Personal Development Review

Is It Time to Reconnect With Your Higher Power?

Susan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:39:50 +0000

Recently while I was so busy ‘trying to make things work’ in different areas in my life, I realized that I had lost touch with my Higher Power and that maybe by slowing down and listening to His guidance, I would learn some amazing things. So, I went to my book shelf and pulled out a book called Having Had a Spiritual Awakening by Alanon Family Groups.

This book is full of simple stories from people from around the world who share ways that they recognized their Higher Power in their lives and how they experiences a feeling of connectedness to that Power in living life every day. Even though this book is produced by Al-Anon Family Groups, it is applicable for so many of us who may be going through some trying times in life and may need a reminder that we are not alone, nor do we need to do it all ourselves.

This book is for those looking for a spiritual connection but not necessarily a religious connection. It touches on Power through nature , experiences, coincidences and seeing the miraculous in everyday occurrences. These stories from real people are applicable for everyone and especially those of us who have been affected by someone’s addiction whether it be alcohol, drugs, gambling, work, or something else entirely. In the back it offers a place for you to write down your own spiritual reflections as you become more and more aware of your Higher Power.

Question: What are some of your favourite books on connecting with a Power greater than ourselves?

So…Are You Getting What You Want in Life?

Susan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:43:49 +0000

Have you ever known people who just love to complain? And the more they complain, the more they seem to have to complain about? These people seem to get more than their share of life’s junk while others seem to breeze through life, enjoying break after break. Life just seems to shower these folks with good fortune – fantastic relationships, fun and exciting experiences, an abundance of money. You name it. For these people, life is good!

Now, what is the basic difference between these two people? What are they doing differently? The answer lies in their vibration. Both are experiencing the Law of Attraction – they are getting more and more of what they are focussing on. In fact, we are all experiencing The Law of Attraction, all day, every day.

So, you might ask – what is that Law of Attraction all about and how can I put it to use in my life in a positive way? How can I get in the path of more good things? It’s simple really – become a master of using The Law of Attraction in your life. You can learn how to change your vibration so you can attract more good things into your experience. And I have just the book to show you how – Michael Losier’s Law of Attraction.

I first read this book in early 2007, shortly before I was fortunate enough to see Michael speak at a conference in Cancun. He helped us to understand how the Law of Attraction is already working our lives, how to recognize it, how to become clear on what we want, and how to shift our vibration to attract more of it.

The beauty of this book is that it’s short, sweet, to the point, and provides a quick and easy outline of how to put The Law of Attraction to work in a positive way because hey, whether you like it or not, it’s already at work in your life.

Michael makes the concepts easy to understand and learn. He shows you how to change your thoughts, words and actions to affect your vibration, bringing more of what you are focussing on into your life. He also has tons of useful tools and resources on his website to go along with the book.

If you’ve read The Secret or any of the Abraham-Hicks books on the Law of Attraction then you will recognize how wonderfully simple and to the point this book is. Enjoy the read and enjoy attracting more of what you want!

What have your results been with this book? Do you have any other favourite resources for utilizing or learning The Law of Attraction?

Looking for Some Witty Inspiration?

Susan — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:01:57 +0000

If you are looking for a daily dose of motivation or a feeling of being connected to the Universe, then More Notes From the Universe may be just up your alley. This book, written by Mike Dooley, who is also featured in The Secret, is a collection of daily messages from a Power that know us, loves us and accepts us for who we are, warts and all! It’s a quick and easy read and a great accompaniment for a poolside holiday, or a trip through the mountains, which is where I read it.

More Notes From the Universe was recommended to me by a friend and colleague after a hear-to-heart talk about money, prosperity and abundance. The affirmations are witty, fun, and empowering. They are perfect for a Monday morning.

Get a copy of this book if you are looking for a reminder of just how much of a miracle you truly are, or get it if you are looking for a good chuckle every now and then.

Check out Mike’s website where you can sign up for daily notes from The Universe.

Here are a few of my favourite notes from The Universe:

Everyone’s kind to people they like. Big whoop-dee-do!
Waiting for your life to take off? That could be the problem.
If you take care of the inches, I’ll take care of the miles. You just have to go first.
Do you know why, even here, way out in the Universe, we love Fridays every bit as much as you? Because on Fridays, all of the angels regroup and share stories of the remarkable heroism, incredible beauty, and heartfelt love witnessed all over you astounding little planet. True, they do this every day, but on Fridays they blast that “Let’s get ready to rumble…” song for the weekend. “Whoomp! There it is…”

What are some of your favourite books on similar topics? Daily inspirational message services?