5 books to inspire you
We recently ran Kelly Toughhill's profile of Pema Chödrön, the tiny Buddhist nun who continues to rock the spiritual world—both at the Nova Scotia monastery where she teaches, and through books like When Things Fall Apart
Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior
By Chögyam Trungpa
If you're looking to unleash the warrior woman inside you, have a glance at this classic guide to enlightened living. Trungpa examines the tradition of the noble and self-disciplined warrior/knight/leader and then reframes that tradition to apply to everyday life. If you need a hand in developing a bit of self-discipline and fearlessness, this is a good book to pick up.
Becoming Human
By Jean Vanier
Jean Vanier is the founder of L'Arche, an international—and intentional—network of communities for the mentally disabled. In the five lectures he shares in this work, he examines the concept of embrace weakness in order to reach greater compassion and understanding. He also expresses a deep optimism in the value of every life apart from achievement - something that can be essential to hear during times of layoffs and economic uncertainty.
Seeking Peace
By Mary Pipher
If you have a teenage daughter, you've probably heard of Mary Pipher's breakthrough book Reviving Ophelia. In this equally reflective but more autobiographical work Pipher examines the impact that fame had on her life and her need to draw back and find her spiritual path again.
The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace
By M. Scott Peck
If you find your inner peace coming under fire when you try to work with non-profit or community groups, this guide by the author of the best-selling The Road Less Travelled is a great place to start to re-establish some perspective.
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