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BOOKS

TOP 3 GAME-CHANGING reads


THE UNTETHERED SOUL, BY MICHAEL A. SINGER

When I first started my journey with self-improvement, growth, and the process of deepening my spirituality, The Untethered Soul was an instrumental tool. This is a book about “freeing yourself from limitations and soaring beyond your boundaries”, and I have to say, that’s a good summary of my review.

The Untethered Soul remained with me long after I finished reading it. It taught me to look inwards for answers and to tap into a higher level of consciousness. For all those starting out on their journey, I highly recommend this book.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Realized that my identity is not wrapped up in thoughts or emotions

  • Cultivated deeper connection and stronger relationship with myself

  • Found a new space to connect to and gained a higher perspective

IT ENDS WITH US, BY COLLEEN HOOVER

I’m not much of a fiction reader, and so it takes a really incredible fiction book to find its way onto my favorites list. It Ends With Us hit home for me and my personal life in so many different ways. I laughed, cried, and reflected on many elements of who I am and my relationship with myself.

This was one of those books that swept me off my feet at the exact moment I needed it. For anyone struggling in their intimate relationships, and especially if you’re working to free yourself from generational patterns, It Ends With Us is phenomenal.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Reaffirmed my belief that the bravest decision we can make is to love ourselves before anything else

  • Showcased true intimacy vs. distorted love

  • Demonstrated the power of breaking generational cycles and patterns

THE THIRD JESUS, BY DEEPAK CHOPRA

Deepak Chopra was an instrumental player in my spiritual journey. While I was raised religiously and Christian, there was a point in my life when I wanted to seek out more answers for myself. I wanted to develop a more personal, intimate relationship with my own spirituality and understand divine teachings on a deeper level.

The Third Jesus is the book I recommend most often to those who want to take their spiritual discovery seriously and wrestle with important, existential questions. It was transformative for me, and I think it will be for you, too.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Propelled me forward on my spiritual journey of discovery

  • Taught me to look closer at the teachings I had grown up with and personally connect to them on a deeper level

  • Strengthened my own sense of faith and direction

MOVIES

TOP 2 REALITY-ALTERING films


INCEPTION

I will never forget my first encounter with this film. Well on my way in my own journey, I found many books, articles, and speakers that challenged the way I perceived the world around me. I was addicted to that kind of content at this point. I wanted to push the boundaries of what was possible and feel connected to deep spaces.

Inception is a film that changed everything for me. If you want to really find out why I love it, you’ll have to reach out so we can chat, because I could go on forever. Basically, it taught me that reality isn’t always what it seems, and going deep within ourselves is the key to everything.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Learned that reality is not as straightforward as it seems

  • Understood, on a deeper level, that going within ourselves is the answer to everything

  • Wondered about the nature of the world around me, and learned how to create the reality of my dreams

THE NOTEBOOK

There is not much to say about this incredible film. While it needs no introduction, I have to tell you the reason why I chose to include it on this list.

I’m a romance connoisseur, which means I’ve seen every Nicholas Sparks film and read all of his books. It also means I’ve branched out far beyond his content and devoured my fair share of romantic movies. The Notebook is by far my favorite one. There is something magnetic about the intense intimacy, the push and pull between the characters, and their fiery, true love.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Became my favorite showcase of love and intimacy

  • Demonstrated a kind of true, loyal, and honest love that I deeply admire

  • Showed me that healthy conflict is the backbone of great relationships, and that seeing deeply into the soul of another is one of the most beautiful experiences we can ever have

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