My bookshelf at Dad’s house. Built it myself, woo hoo!
I learn most comfortably from reading. I’m one of those people who won’t use any new toy until I’ve read the complete instruction manual! After I’ve read about and feel introduced to a new topic, I’ll use it, play with it, expand on it. So, bear with me as I explore many new, largely intuitive topics in search of my inner self and spirituality.
I feel compelled to read a lot about each new fascinating topic, looking for internal resonance, and comparing resources until I see enough agreement and compatibilities that I can trust in the emerging truth. As I keep saying, because it keeps surprising me,
First arrangement of my books in Fairbanks. THEY got unpacked within days of arrival! I have my priorities.
A Course in Miracles, astrology, communing with Mother Nature, dream interpretation, meditation, numerology, readings about Soul School, and tarot are all compatible and reinforce each other. That cannot be mere coincidence. And through my recent studies, I see myself becoming a kinder person who may finally find a way to contribute to society and justify my life.
I’m going to be unconventional, sorry, but I refer more to Titles than to authors, so I’m going to alphabetize by title—except for multiple titles by the same author. For example, I’m going to start with the three Caroline Myss books, which are all about finding one’s most defining archetypes.
ARCHETYPES
Archetypes, Who Are You?, by Caroline Myss, 2013, published by Hay House.
Language of Archetypes, audiobook, by Caroline Myss, published by SoundsTrue, Inc. 2006.
Sacred Contracts, by Caroline Myss, 2002 and 2003, published by Random House, Inc.
A COURSE IN MIRACLES (ACIM) & A COURSE OF LOVE (ACOL)
A Course in Miracles, first published in 1976, by the Foundation for Inner Peace.
A Course of Love, 2014, Mari Perron–first receiver, published by Take Heart Publications.
ASTROLOGY
Person Centered Astrology, by Dane Rudhyar,1980, published by Aurora Press, Inc.
DREAM WORK
The Complete Dream Book, Gillian Holloway, PhD, 2006, published by Sourcebooks.
The Dream Book, Betty Bethards, 2014, published by New Century Publishers.
FEARS
Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection, Jia Jiang, 2015, published by Harmony.
JUNG & Psychology
Dreams, 1974, a compilation of Carl G. Jung’s writings, published by Princeton University Press.
Jung’s Map of the Soul, an Introduction, Murray Stein, 1998, 17th edition 2015, published by Open Court Publishing.
Jung the Mystic, The Esoteric Dimensions of Carl Jung’s Life and Teachings, Gary Lachman, 2010, published byJeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin.
Pocket Jung, Daryl Sharp, 2016, published by Inner City Books.
NUMEROLOGY
Glynis Has Your Number, Glynis McCants, 2005, published by Hachette Books.
I See Your Dream Job, Sue Frederick, 2009, published by St. Martin’s Griffin.
The Numerology Guidebook, Michelle Buchanan, 2013, published by Hay House, Inc.
Numerology, Key to Your Inner Self , Hans Decoz, 1994, published by Perigee Book/Penguin.
Who Are You in the Tarot?, Mary K. Greer, 2011, published by Red Wheel/Weiser.
SOUL SCHOOL
Journey of Souls, first published in 1994, 5th edition in 2014, by Michael Newton, PhD. published by Llewellyn Publications.
My View from Heaven, A Boy’s Story of His Journey to Heaven and the Purpose of Life on Earth, by Sarina Baptista, as told to her by her son J.T. Baptista, 2014, published by Bridge to Healing Press.
A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle, 2005, published by Penguin.
The Power Is Within You, Louise Hay, 2004, published by Hay House.
TAROT BOOKS
Easy Tarot Handbook, by Josephine Ellershaw, Gilded Tarot art by Ciro Marchetti, 12th Printing 2012, published by Llewellyn Worldwide.
The Gilded Tarot Companion, by Barbara Moore, art by Ciro Marchetti, 2004, published by Llewellyn Worldwide.
Osho Zen Tarot, the Transcendental Game of Zen, by Osho International Foundation, art by Padmai, 1994, published by St. Martin’s Press.
Pictorial Key to the Tarot, by Arthur Edward Waite, 1911, published originally by Rider, accompanying deck now trademarked by U.S. Games.
Spiritual Tarot, 78 Paths to Personal Development, by Signe Echols, Robert Mueller, & Sandra Thomson, 1996, published by Avon Books.
The Tarot of Transformation, Chart Your Own Course to Healing and Spiritual Awakening, by Willow Arlenea and Jasmin Lee Cori, 2002, published by Dancing Willow Tree.
TAROT DECKS (references under the books)
Universal Waite Tarot, illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith, 1910.
Hi aunt Ginny. First, sorry to hear about your dad. I’m sure it’s mixed feelings for you as I believe he was sick a long time. My one question for you regarding all these books you you’ve read, have you ever read the bible? I don’t see it listed.
Hi Todd. You gave my blog’s first comment! Thank you! Yes, I have read the New Testament–twice, I think, in high school and college. It is a wonderful book, full of goodness and guidance, and I can understand how and why it is so integral to American culture. My growing interest in spirituality is craving more universal, less power-political, CORE Truths shared by multiple “avatars” of organized religions, such as Jesus, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Mohammad. I want more truth and less distracting trappings. That’s not very eloquent, sorry. I’m just getting started and having a good time pursuing new directions as a whole new world opens up.