Spirituality & Mindfulness [Book Summaries & PDF]

To “Move On” does not mean to stop caring, it means I can’t keep everyone happy.

To “Move On” is not to cut myself off, it’s the realization I can’t control others.

To “Move On” is not to reject, but to accept every change in life graciously.

To “Move On” is not to feel powerless, but to accept that the outcome is not in my hands.

To “Move On” is not to be protective, but to permit myself to face reality.

To “Move On” is not to escape, but to search my own shortcomings and correct them.

To “Move On” is not to deny anything, but to take each day as it comes, and cherish it fully.

To “Move On” is not to forget the past, but to grow wiser and live for Now.”— Aditya Ajmera.

Greetings friend, I hope you’re having a blessed day today chosen ones. Here’s a list of my recent book summaries on Spirituality and Mindfulness down below. My notes are often informal and may contain quotes and keynotes of important passages from the books to explore. May they be of great help to you and yours.

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Mindfulness & Spiritual Book Summaries

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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle

The more we learn about the workings of the body, the more we realize how vast the intelligence at work is and how little we know of it. The power of Now is a guide to spiritual enlightenment that will help you tap into the present moment and be true to yourself. Instead of thinking of the future, which hasn’t happened yet, and the past you can’t change, this book will serve you as an anchor to awakening. By reading this book, you’ll be better at decision-making and taking action with peace. 

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The Untethered Soul: A Journey Beyond Yourself by Micheal Singer.

The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer is a profound book that can end the habitual thoughts and emotions that limit your consciousness. This book will set you free from limitations and help you soar beyond your boundaries like the Power of Now. The Untethered Soul begins by helping you uncover the source of your negative thoughts, and emotions and how you can change these energies to serve you best. Whether you’ve devoted your life to the inward journey, or this is your first exploration of the inner space, reading this book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you. You’ll discover how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization. Read the full summary>>

Braving The Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown.

Braving the Wilderness, Dr. Brené Brown redefines what it means to belong in a world where polarization is the norm. Brene strongly emphasizes that “True belonging requires us to believe in and belong to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in being a part of something and in standing alone when necessary.” It’s a quick and easy read; if you want to take control of your life, be courageous, and compassionate, set healthy boundaries, and so forth. Read the full summary>>

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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A fable about fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny by Robin Sharma.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari offers practical Wisdom to Create a Life of Purpose, passion, and peace. This inspiring tale is about Julian Mantle, a lawyer whose out-of-balance lifestyle led to a near-fatal heart attack, and for the first time, he found himself taking an inventory of his lifestyle. As a result, he went on a life-changing quest to an ancient culture, where he attained practical lessons that’ll teach us how to: cultivate self-discipline, maintain joyful thoughts, value time as our most important commodity, nourish our relationships, follow our life’s calling, and live each day fully. Read the full summary>>

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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

 

The Four Agreements is an inspiring read about living with integrity, honesty, and a more fulfilling life. The first agreement is to be impeccable with words because words have the power to hurt others. The second agreement is to take nothing personally because it’s rarely personal; other’s comments usually reflect themselves and not the person they complement or insult. The third agreement is to make no assumptions. Better to ask than to assume. The fourth agreement is always to do your best. Your inner Judge could not make you feel guilty if you did your best possible under the circumstances. Read the full summary>>

When Things Fall Apart: heart advice for difficult times by Pema Chödrön.

Whether it’s emotional, mental, or physical—this book will show you how to cope with things that are falling apart in your personal life and how to manage the ups and downs. Chödrön noticed that moving toward painful situations and becoming intimate with them can open our hearts in ways we never imagined. That is to say, Things falling apart is a kind of testing and a kind of healing. Pema Chödrön takes you through the essential components you’ll need to cultivate during difficult times, the psychological strength, emotional, and physical strength to stand up to and overcome adversity. Read the full summary>>

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle.

Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth is a aspirations book essential to personal happiness and the key to ending conflict and suffering throughout the world. It’s a profoundly spiritual manifesto for a better way of life and building a better world. After his bestselling spiritual guide “The Power of Now,” Tolle’s A New Earth inspires millions of readers to discover a life of freedom and joy. It has been written as a traditional narrative, offering anecdotes and philosophies in an uplifting way accessible to all. A New Earth is a must-read for anyone interested in awakening to their life’s purpose. The advice in this book is convenient, and it is well worth the read. Read the full summary >>

The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu are two close friends who met in Dharamsala to discuss joy. The standard core message in their conversation is that you must bring joy to others to have pleasure in yourself. Both great spiritual masters, Nobel Prize winners, and moral leaders are also known for being among the most infectiously happy people on the planet. Now in their eighties, both have faced great adversities, personally and publicly. This book has shared their personal stories of struggle, the science of deep happiness, and the daily practices that grounded their own emotional and spiritual lives. Read the full summary >>

An appeal to the world: the way to peace in a time of division by The Dalai Lama with Franz Alt.

His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, strongly believes in practicing compassion if we want to be happy for our neighbors. His book, “An Appeal to the World,” shows us exactly why that might be the case. The Dalai Lama’s central belief is that all religions and all scriptures nurture the potential for violence. Therefore, he clarifies the world would be better if we’d practiced secular ethics beyond religions. Moreover, he reflects that it is more important for schools to have classes on ethics than religion because it’s more important for humanity’s survival to be aware of our commonalities than to stress what divides us constantly. As he highlighted, “Humans can get by without religion, but not without inner values or ethics. It’s an interesting read, packed with great insights on the way to peace in a time of division. Read the full summary>>

A Thousand Names for Joy: Living in harmony with the way things are, by Baron Katie and Stephen Mitchell.

A Thousand Names for Joy is a timeless insight of wisdom that’ll give you a glimpse into reality. Byron Katie shares excerpts from the book Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tzu, which offers insights, and wisdom on living in harmony with the now moment. Even though those texts are 2,500 years old, the core message stays relevant in the modern world. In this book, Katie does more than describe the awakened mind; she lets you see it and feel it in action. In A Thousand Names for Joy, Katie recalls moments from her life that brought her pure joy and taught her resilience. Read the full summary>>

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Wisdom of the Ages: 60 days to enlightenment by Wayne Dyer.

Bestselling author Wayne W. Dyer crafted a robust collection of writings, poems, and quotes from some of the greatest thinkers of the past twenty-five centuries. Sixty ancestral masters such as the Buddha, Michelangelo, Rumi, Whitman, Jesus, Emily Dickinson, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, profoundly elaborate on life’s most important questions. In the book, Dyer has deconstructed the context of each piece in basic terms for us, modern readers and seekers. Read the full summary >>

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The Universe Has Your Back: Transform fear to faith by Gabrielle Bernstein.

 

The Universe Has Your Back is an enjoyable and educational read that shows you how to transform your fears into faith. Making this shift will give you a sense of power to press on. Gabrielle says, “My commitment with this book is to wake up as many people as possible to their connection to faith and joy. 

Follow the secrets revealed in this book to find strength when you are down, and to face uncertainty with grace and joy. Read the full summary >>

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Mindfulness by Ellen j. Langer

Ellen Langer gathered a group of elderly patients in nursing home-like environments. She surrounded them with the decor, clothing, food, and music popular when they were in their twenties. In the following weeks, a physical exam showed—tighter skin, better eyesight, increased muscle strength, and even higher bone density than before. The placebo effect is the basis for many of the best charisma-enhancing techniques. Dr. Langer described Mindlessness as being on autopilot. It’s where rules and routines govern what you do rather than guide what you do. Langer notices: When people are mindless, it trapped in a rigid perspective— uncaring how meaning changes depending on subtle differences in the context. This form of behavioral pattern tends to create a lack of awareness and exposure to validate new information to see things from different perspectives. Read more >>

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