The 5 Books You NEED for Your Healing Journey

I realized the hard way that healing begins from the inside out. Maybe you've realized this too. That it’s not outside circumstances, people, past experiences, current “problems” and future worries that are to blame. It has always been yourself that holds the key to your soul's liberation. 

Blame is the opposite of Acceptance. Acceptance is the doorway to personal freedom and power. The common thread with all of these transformative spiritual books is that they ignited the fire within myself. The fire that lights my path to empower me to exist as a more fully self-realized soul. Many say "knowledge is power." From a nuanced perspective, applied knowledge is wisdom. These are the five books that you need for your healing journey with applicable knowledge and spiritual insight. 

In this post, I'll share the key highlights of each book, why it's relevant and where you can find them. 

• You are a Badass by Jen Sincero

• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

• The Untethered Soul by Michael Alan Singer

• Sacred Woman by Queen Afua

• The Woman Who Runs with The Wolves by Clarissa Pankola Estés

You are a Badass: How to stop doubting your greatness and Start living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero 

If you know me (or read my bio), you would know that You are a Baddass opened me up to my innate power within. Jen Sincero shows readers that you don't have to play it small. With cosmic humor and cuss words, Jen brings inspirational yet harsh truths to light. You may be in a space where your wanting to open more up to life, if so this book is for you.

Here is one of the many, aha moment quotes in her book, You are a Badass: 

“You are perfect. To think anything less is as pointless as a river thinking that it’s got too many curves or that it moves too slowly or that its rapids are too rapid. Says who? You’re on a journey with no defined beginning, middle or end. There are no wrong twists and turns. There is just being. And your job is to be as you as you can be. This is why you’re here. To shy away from who you truly are would leave the world you-less. You are the only you there is and ever will be. I repeat, you are the only you there is and ever will be. Do not deny the world its one and only chance to bask in your brilliance.” ― Jen Sincero, You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life

Accepting the freedom the you have to choose with the power you bring to each moment is so liberating. This self-development spiritual mash up really brings out the power in us all. Click here to check it out. 

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz 

This is a powerful self-help and spiritual growth book, drawing from ancient Toltec wisdom to offer a code of conduct for creating love and happiness in one's life. What I love about this book is it's structure around the four key agreements that Ruiz suggests can lead to personal freedom and a fulfilling life. Not to spoil the book, here is a quick overview of the four agreements:

1. Be Impeccable with Your Word: Speak with integrity and say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others.

2. Don’t Take Anything Personally: Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality.

   1. I've shared deeper sentiments about not taking anything personally here on my YouTube channel, click to watch . 

   2. Always Do Your Best: Your best will change from moment to moment, but it should always be your best. Doing your best under any circumstances will help you avoid self-judgment and regret.

   3. Don’t Make Assumptions: Find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want. Communicate clearly to avoid misunderstandings.

Through simplified shamanic thought, the author paints a clear picture of timeless wisdom through ancient tales, nuanced spirituality and plain language. I'll share a quote from this wisdom-filled book that shifted my viewpoint from victim consciousness to creator consciousness. 

“Maybe we cannot escape from the destiny of the human, but we have a choice: to suffer our destiny or to enjoy our destiny.” ― Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements

We truly are the creators of our destiny. This book can open doors to new thought and self-acceptance when read with an open heart. Click here to learn more about this. 

The Untethered Soul: The Journey beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer

In a clear and straightforward manner, Singer distills complex spiritual concepts into simple tools useful to someone new to spiritual exploration or someone seeking to deepen their existing practices. I was introduced to this book at a unique turning point in my career, where I was loosing touch with what I've been sent here to do.

The Untethered Soul explores the idea that true peace and freedom come from understanding and transcending the mind's incessant chatter and emotional patterns. What I love is how the author shares practical advice on how to achieve inner peace by detaching from thoughts and emotions rather than being controlled by them. This approach can help you find a deeper sense of calm and liberation on their spiritual path.

A central theme of the Untethered Soul is the importance of living in the present moment. If we've been together a while, you know that I love to advocate for practices that ground us into the present moment. The author emphasizes how much of our suffering comes from dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Learning to be present is a key element for deepening your spiritual journey and this book offers guidance on how to cultivate that presence.

Here is one of my favorite quotes from the Untethered Soul: “Do not let anything that happens in life be important enough that you’re willing to close your heart over it.” ― Michael A. Singer, The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself

Closing your heart is the equivalent of spiritual death. When our heart is closed, life isn't fun, enjoyable or exciting. When our heart is open, life becomes beautiful and we are stronger than what seeks to break us. Click here to find this book and put it on your self.

Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind and Spirit by Queen Afua 

This book has LITERALLY become my bible. I refer to the ancient. wisdom and teachings that line these pages almost daily.Queen Afua, the author, shares the sacred African history of spirituality for the feminine perspective. She covers the lost energy of the divine feminine that must be nurtured and expressed in the world to restore balance. This restoration begins with each one of us regardless of gender. Yet the feminine must be healed, following step by step the healing practices, remedies and rituals in this book will propel you in the right direction. 

By reading and practicing what is shared in Sacred Woman, I learned: 

• how to build a sacred alter for my manifestation and energy clearing rituals. 

• how to heal PMS, irregular menstruation and other womb issues 

• prayers for emotional release, ancestral guidance and divine union

• how to heal deep emotional wounds from interactions with the toxic masculine 

• how to create harmony in divine feminine and divine masculine partnerships 

• of Ancient Kemetic Goddesses to help me harness my power and poise 

By highlight the state of the womb directly affects the state of the world really stands out as a reminder of the world we are creating collectively. The author share a call to action to heal the wounded feminine and the wounded masculine in order to bring about greater harmony in ourselves, community and the world at large. “The condition of women’s wombs also directly reflects the condition of women’s minds, spirits, and actions. The womb is a storehouse of all our emotions.” ― Queen Afua, Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind, and Spirit

For more insight on this transformative divine feminine gem, click this link to learn more. 

Women Who Run with The Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype by Clarissa Pincola Estes 

For the wild feminine that has been hidden within layers of expectations from the outside world. A must read for women who are awakening to the depths of their spiritual selves. The author, Clarissa Pincola Estes, share a plethora of captivating stores and mythological tales that paint a picture toward feminine empowerment and unapologetic authenticity. By reading this book, it awakened within my soul that desire to be clear on what I bring to this world and what I allow it to bring to me. 

Throughout this refreshing book, Women who run with the Wolves, there are nuggets of wisdom that are reminiscent of a grandmother or mother figure guiding her child into the unknown territory of life. Packed with spiritual insight, there is a freeing release of pressure given to the modern woman to follow her inner voice, be authentic and make time for herself. Here is a direct quote from Women who run with the Wolves,

“Practice listening to your intuition, your inner voice; ask questions; be curious; see what you see; hear what you hear; and then act upon what you know to be true. These intuitive powers were given to your soul at birth.” ― Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves

You aligned with this book for a reason! If your soul needs rejuvenation and empowering love to clear old wounds from your feminine energy, this is for you. Click here to learn more.

How these books will impact your healing journey

We are all here to experience liberation of our Souls, through the experience of love, self-realization and true self acceptance. These five books will impact your healing journey with their unique spiritual insight, timeless wisdom and ancient connection. I trust that these spiritual development books assist you on your Earth journey. It's always a pleasure to share what has genuinely impacted my spiritual journey through the blog.

Till the next one ~ Sai 🪬