These books could help you, too!

As a professional book reviewer, I am honored to receive many new books on a regular basis. This actually becomes overwhelming sometimes because there are more books than I can possibly review. Most of the books are worthy of review. Sometimes, in my opinion, the author should have waited a bit before releasing the book because it needs some more depth and polish. I don't give bad reviews. I just don't review those and, instead, focus on better books I think people want to know about.

My mother was a schoolteacher and taught me to read and love books at a young age. Going to the library where I could choose books I wanted to read was a treat. Although I don't live near any bookstores right now (sadly, I might add), spending several hours just browsing in a bookstore is  one of my favorite ways to spend time. Having written several books myself, I know what authors pour into their books - heart, soul, and lifetimes.

I have my stable of books that I read over and over, books such as "Whispers From Eternity" and "Metaphysical Meditations" by Paramhansa Yogananda and "This Thing Called You" by Ernest Holmes. Right now because of my health journey, there are three books I am working with - notice I didn't say reading. I've read them more than once and now I am in the phase of actually putting them into practice in my life.

By Dr. Joyce Whitely Hawkes there is "Cell-Level Healing, the Bridge From Soul to Cell" and "Resonance, Nine Practices for Harmonious Health and Vitality" - two outstanding books that offer an understanding of healing at the cellular level and which offer practical ideas to use. And "How to Heal Yourself When No One Else Can" by Amy Scher helps you design your own healing path and offers a multitude of great ideas and practices to use.

Ultimately, of course, all healing is self-healing even when we have the support of medical professionals or alternative healers. We not only have to be open to our own healing, we have to be willing to walk the path in front of us even when we would rather just sit on the curb and cry. I have both days. Some when I feel very brave and ready to tackle my situation with gusto and enthusiasm and those when I would much rather just curl into a ball and snuggle with the Corgis all day.

Today is Sunday and I am going to give all of this a rest. Hey, if God rested on the seventh day why can't I? Maybe I'll crochet all day - I still haven't finished a large granny square afghan I started last month. If I don't get on it soon, the weather will be too warm to enjoy it! Whatever day you're reading this, give yourself the day off if you can. Rest, recuperate, play - whatever you're facing in your life will be there tomorrow. Deal with it then. That's what I'm going to do - join me!