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I have often referenced a book by Doreen Virtue, PH.D. called Healing With The Angels. My usual reference to this book deals with a small chapter in the back called “Number Sequences from the Angels”. There is much more to this book than that.

The book is devoted to tell you that there are Angels and they are here to help you. They are here to help you with your love life, your career path and your family life. Doreen includes many examples of angelic intervention and, yes, dialogs with angels. Doreen talks about many of her clients and how the angels came to her or the client’s aid. Each chapter in the book contains many prayers to be used for specific issues such as “Prayer to Conceive a Baby”, “Prayer to Heal Parent-Child Relationships”, Prayer for a Friendship That is Ending” this is just a sampling from the chapter entitled “Angel Blessings for Your Family”.

Did you know that your pets have their own guardian angels? You can talk to them and ask for their help with issues. I’ve done this before. There was a time when I brought a new cat into the house. This new cat (Misty) and our existing cat (Harry) started butting heads right off the bat. It got real bad and I didn’t know what to do. I asked both cats guides to do something to bring peace between the two animals. It wasn’t long before a 3rd cat showed up at our door. He was a terror and made the ongoing fighting between the other two cats look like two kids in the back seat yelling “Mom, he touched me!” The two cats soon forgot their quarrel with a common enemy to be leary of. The terror cat soon disappeared. I can not say Harry and Misty became best friends but at lease they stopped their ongoing animosity. I will elaborate on the whole story one day in my Wednesday animal tales.

Other topics covered in the book include the afterlife, healing from grief, spiritual safety, healing past-life issues, and the Angels among us.

As a whole the book is a very fun, informative and easy read. I think I will go back and read mine once again.

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Since I was talking about crystals and my new jewelry product (Spirit Guided Jewelry) I thought I would talk about the book on crystals and gemstones I use for a reference which is The Illustrated Directory of Healing Crystals: A Comprehensive Guide to 150 Crystals and Gemstones
by Cassandra Eason. There are several books on crystals out there and some are more popular than this one. But I prefer this one as it is smaller, more concise, and easy for locating specific properties.

The crystals are divided by color with some stones being listed in several sections because they come in different colors such as quartz which comes in ‘milky quartz’, ‘clear quartz’, ‘blue quartz’, ‘rose quartz’, you get the picture. Even though these are all quartz, each type has its own properties.

Each crystal has a side bar with concise information on ‘Symbolic Associations’ some of which may be meaningful to you and some may be meaningless. The Symbolic Associations include associated zodiac sign, planet, element, candle color, guardian angel, chakra, herbs, incenses and oils, flowers, and associated crystals. I tend to only be concerned with the chakra in that section. The main description for each stone is organized into sections. The first is background information such as mythology or history of the crystal. Some of the older more well known crystals may have several paragraphs of mythology and history but most are shorter. The second section talks about the divinatory significance, this is when you randomly pick a stone and then look at it’s meaning and apply that to your life.

Next section is ‘Healing and the Environment’ which explains the stones healing properties and how to use it. For example, some stones are placed on the afflicted area others are soaked in water for a certain length of time then the water is used to gargle or drink.

Next section is the stone’s uses at work and home. This section tells you how to use the stone to help in family maters or in work related problems. The various crystals and their uses are very diverse; you have to read them for yourself.

There is a section on ‘Children and Animals’. I was surprised to see that some stones are labeled as too strong to be used with children. There were other stones I would like to tie around my cat’s neck to help with his nervous disposition.

The next section deals with ‘Psychic Associations’. This talks about clairaudience, visionary qualities, past-life recall, increasing intuition and many other properties. Of course each crystal has it own abilities and uses.

The last paragraph tells how to recharge the stone. Over time and use the stone may pick up other vibrations and need to be cleaned and recharged. Different stones may require different cleaning methods. Some stones do well laid out in full sun while others would crack if they were treated in that way.

This is a very informative book and I have enjoyed just reading over the different properties and circling which crystals I would like to have in my collection.

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The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle is one of those books you can’t just check out of the library to read: you have to buy it. I am not saying the library won’t have it or the book will always be checked out. No, the reason you must have your own copy is because you will want to underline, highlight and jot notes in it.

This is a book my husband said I had to read. I like reading books after he has because he has already underlined and made notes and I get to see what he thought was important. We tend to underline different things.  I also love the deep conversations we have when discussing such a book and this book lends itself to deep conversations.

Tolle delves into the life force, energies, moving beyond your self, the observer, manifesting, the ego and many more esoteric areas. It is presented in a question and answer format where an “average” person is asking questions, some of which I could relate to, others I had already moved past but I was still interested in Tolle’s answers.  The author brings depth and understanding with examples and also practical meditations and other practices to use to raise your vibration and energy awareness.

After reading this book, my husband discovered another book by Eckhart Tolle and immediately bought it and is reading it. This is another one he says I must read.

Comment from Ann’s husband, Paul:
I was introduced to Eckhart Tolle through a video that was included on one of the DVD’s we received through a subscription to The Spiritual Cinema Circle. The video was “Living Luminaries (On the Serious Business of Happiness)”. I had heard of Eckhart Tolle’s book “The Power of Now”, but didn’t know much about him or his book. I was totally amazed and impressed with Eckhart Tolle in the video, and immediately bought and read “The Power of Now”. I consider the book to be a pivotal work, a “Required Reading”. The “Living Luminaries” video is available on its own, see the link at right. Recently his new book “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose (Oprah’s Book Club, Selection 61)” came out. I’d been intending to get it too, when I found a copy of it in our church’s garage sale — naturally I snapped it up. I’ve read it and of course told Ann she has to read is book, too. So look for her review in a future post. Sneak peek: it’s deeper than “The Power of Now”

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Think and Grow Rich!: The Original Version, Restored and Revised by Napoleon Hill is a classic for the Law of Attraction group. It was originally written in 1937 and there are various reprints and editions available currently. The version I have is the one referenced below. What I have found interesting is that there are a number of original books written in the 1920’s and 30’s all geared to the same subject; manifesting what you want. Some are short pamphlet size others are like Hill’s book, full of information and examples. For some reason, Napoleon Hill’s book is the one often cited.
There are numerous interpretations or editions of Hill’s original book. The one I reference claims to be “the original version, restored and revised”. It is a good book, well organized and planned. If you choose to buy a different editions or version, make sure it has a 5 star rating as they are not all created equally.
Hill breaks down his procedure to 13 steps. Many other authors of similar topics have this condensed to fewer steps but if you want to know the whole method get Hill’s book. Some of the steps are: Desire, Faith, Autosuggestion, Specialized Knowledge (this deals with personal experience and observations), Imagination, Organized Planning, Decisions, etc, you get the idea.

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Last Sunday I reviewed a book called The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto. In my review I mentioned I would write positive, uplifting words on me like Mr. Emoto did with the vials containing water crystals and see what happens in my life. I have done that this week and have noted that it is easier to stay positive when I have written positive words on myself. (I did seem to have a slip on Tuesday when I wrote about worry).

Now when I start feeling down, all I have to do is think about the words I wrote on myself and those feelings come over me. The words ‘Love’ and ‘Gratitude’ seem to be the strongest.

I will continue to do this for a while and let you know if anything significant happens in my life.

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Many of us first became aware of Masaru Emoto’s book The Hidden Messages in Water through The Secret (Extended Edition). I actually bought and read the book. It does make you think about yourself and your thoughts and how our thought can influence those around us.

For various reasons, I have been very conscious of my thought over the last year. It is hard to control them.

Emoto shows how the words associated with the thought also have power. Many years ago it was thought that words had such power. It was believed that words came out of the mouth and actually took form. In our scientific world we have gotten away from that, but I believe there is more truth in the power of words than we know.

Words are thought in symbol form. Thoughts are what create; from the ‘law of attraction’ view point. The thought goes out to the universe to create and bring into your life what you are thinking about. So beware and think good thoughts. Words especially the spoken words are just a stronger version of the thought.

I have always had to be careful about what I say as it will often come true (it seems to mainly apply to the negative words and ideas, Argh!) My husband stacked and moved, loading and unloading about 30 bales of hay one day with no problem. We put the bales out for erosion control on some land we were developing. Several weeks later we took a walk and noted one of the bales had shifted out of position. Paul went to move it back and I said “be careful, don’t hurt your back”. Guess what – he hurt his back! Things like this happened a lot. This happened so often that I was not allowed to refer to the mobile home that we were living in as “tornado bait”. My husband could, but I could not.

I think I will run an experiment on myself. For the next several weeks I will write positive, uplifting words on myself and see what happens. I will note if my thoughts are more positive and if anything extraordinary happens during that time. I’ll let you know what happens.

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In Understanding your life thru color: Metaphysical concepts in color and aura by Nancy Ann, the author tells about being raised by her psychic grandmother. Nancy Ann also had psychic traits and could see auras and like her grandmother could see the fairies that inhabited the area. She was startled to learn that everyone did not see the same things she and her grandmother were able to see. Most of the book is about color; the metaphysical concept of color, what different colors in the aura mean, the use of color therapy and health. I loved reading about the different aura colors and thinking of people who fit the different characteristics. Even though I have never learned to see auras, I was able to decide that my color was magenta due to the description. Reading about magenta also provided explanation as to why I acted the way I did. I was able to see how I had interpreted my parent’s actions through the magenta aura. I had put a twist on their actions that they had never intended (is this what messes up so many childhoods?)! I still get a kick out of reading the book and the descriptions. I was so impressed with the book that I wrote Nancy Ann (who was a very old lady at the time) a thank you letter for writing the book. If you read this book, you may also feel like writing a thank you letter. This book is currently out of print but you can buy it through a reseller.

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Second Sight: An Intuitive Psychiatrist Tells Her Extraordinary Story and Shows You How To Tap Your Own Inner Wisdom by Judith Orloff, M.D. is a biography of her life and insights along the way. Don’t let the word biography scare you. This is anything but dull dry reading. I was fascinated throughout the book. I enjoyed it so much that I had to buy a second book because my husband wanted to read it at the same time and I would not let go of the book! Judith is a medical intuitive. Her premonitions as a child had scared her and she tried hard to rebel against them. Her mother was very strong willed and was alarmed at the premonitions that her daughter had. Judith finally came to terms with her ability and learned how to incorporate it into her medical practice even though years of medical school tried to squelch it out of her. Judith has great pointers on developing and using intuition. Even though she has always had a natural ability in this area, her insights have helped me in developing my own intuition. This is a fascinating read, however if you read it before going to sleep you may discover the clock is reading 2:00am and you still don’t want to put the book down. I think I will read this one again.

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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz is a book I have read several times and I get something new out of it each time. I have also loaned my copy out to friends and recommended it to many others so now I am recommending it to you.

I really believe if you keep the 4 agreements in mind when you are dealing with people and living your life, your life will go more smoothly. I could list the four agreements here but then you would get the wrong idea and think you already know it all. Don Miguel Ruiz really explains each of the agreements and what they mean and why they are important. He uses many examples.

This book has helped me keep an even keel when I deal with difficult people. I found the most meaningful agreement was the second one ‘Don’t take anything personally’. Just this one agreement can help you stay calm when in the midst of emotional storms created by those around you.

It you would live your life to these 4 agreements you would live a happier and more productive life.

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The Great Little Book of Afformations (All-New, Expanded Edition) by Noah St. John and Denise Berard is a fast read with only 165 short pages (literally small) but this book can make a big difference in your life. Are you someone who has tried affirmations and they just did not seem to work for you? I was one of those. After reading this book, I tried writing and saying my own business afformations. In about 2 weeks, I received a call out of the blue from someone I had never met with a business opportunity. Wow this really worked. As with all affirmations and law of attraction techniques, you must act on the opportunity when it is presented. But the opportunity is the gate that swings open for you.

Is it bothering you that I say affirmation sometimes and afformations other times? This is on purpose. The author wants to distinguish what he does as being different from the standard affirmation so he calls his afformations.

Affirmations are positive statements we say to ourselves. Afformations are the positive questions we ask ourselves. The premise is that we are always asking ourselves questions and our mind is constantly trying to find the answers. Think about it. When you have a pain you ask yourself “why does my knee hurt?” we don’t just think “my knee hurts”. If we do think the statement, the question quickly follows and the mind will go and try to find reasons for the knee to hurt thereby giving you more knee pain and more reasons to hurt.

If we phrase the questions correctly we can get faster and more positive results. This book ask us to switch our thinking around and ask “why does my knee feel good” or even “why does my body treat me so well” or “why do I take such good care of myself”. This gives our mind a different question to answer and the positive results will follow.

Give this great little book to try and reap the resulting benefits.

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