hippie dippie

Perusing the aisles of Barnes and Noble, I found something way better then a book to read. A good friend sitting in the cafe. With my giving up on picking out a book for myself I gave my reading rights over to him. Trusting him with my whole being, I ask him what to read. He gets up leaves me in the cafe and returns with this.

The Book of Secrets by Deepak Chopra

I was feeling like I needed a spiritual lift. The secrets give you a lift, all the while feeling so grounded. Only half way through I am enjoyin immensely new facts, views, and feelings. Sometimes you just need to step out of what your feeling and see it from all sides to know that you will be ok. Thank you Deepak.

Give it a whirl.

some words.

"People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and thats what everone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that's holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake"

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liz gilbert

What is the What? is exactly what you need.

Read it.

Following Valentino through his life in Sudan and then in America leaves you feeling grounded and thankful for what you have. In this novel by Dave Eggers, you learn about the situation in Sudan. For those of us (like me) who weren't exactly clear about what it was. After reading this you know exactly what is happening, and still find it hard to believe. I would read about the events that took place, or the conditions they are living in and have to keep reminding myself it is happening right now.

Valentino is a charismatic narrator for the story, and leaves no part to his story untold. He is living in Atlanta at the time of the novel, making a life for himself in America. When trouble literally knocks on his door, he begins telling his lifes challenges. It takes a while to get used to the back and forth; between the history and what is happening in the present. Once you have that under your belt ; its a pleasure to learn about his life, and things he has accomplished. It leaves you feeling grateful for what you have, and wanting to reach out and help. Visit his foundation's website for more information on Sudan and how we can help.

Highly recommended by EmJack.

"I am alive and you are alive so we must fill the air with our words"