a reason. Do you like your reactions? Do they make you feel good, empowered, at peace? Michael Singer shares real wisdom on how to manage stress, difficult people, frustrating circumstances and bad news. The Untethered Soul is one you’ ll want to read and re-read.
MindMagic BY JAMES R. DOTY MD
I’ m a big believer in mind over matter. When I started my business 20 years ago, I read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, and I wrote down specifically what I wanted to achieve— one sentence describing the exact amount I wanted to earn within six months and what I would do when I hit the goal. And boom! I did it. I had to put in the effort, of course. It doesn’ t magically just happen. But like that book by Napoleon Hill, James R. Doty’ s Mind Magic emphasizes the power of mindset, visualization and intention in achieving success. I envisioned it back then, and reading this newer book reminded me about how it’ s possible to restructure your brain and put the power of intention and manifestation to work.
Queen Daffodil’ s Demise BY JOHN BUSH Enough self-help and personal empowerment— sometimes you just need a wild escape. Enter this Austin author and musician’ s dystopian world, set in 2534. Humans have evolved( think massive crystals to support mind and energy production). The evil leader of the world can read minds, so her subjects have to find a way to form communities and save the planet from peril. The prose is colorful, the pace is captivating.( And the font is large. Bonus points!) n
Inspiration for soulful journeys
“ It is never too late to be what you might have been.”— GEORGE ELIOT
“ If you can dream it, you can do it.”— WALT DISNEY
“ Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
— THEODORE ROOSEVELT
“ Keep your face always toward the sunshine— and shadows will fall behind you.”— WALT WHITMAN
“ The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”— ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
What I love most is that this is free to anyone. You don’ t have to sign up for a class or attend a seminar— in fact, you can check out most of these books at your local library. The power to change your life lies within you if you have the courage to try something new and trust that it can work.
DARLENE FISKE is the owner of The Fiske Group, an award-winning public relations and marketing firm based in Austin, Texas. A University of Texas journalism graduate, she works with luxury hospitality and wellness clients, delivering personalized strategies and proven results. Fiske’ s clients have enjoyed exposure in leading lifestyle media outlets including The New York Times, AFAR and The Drew Barrymore Show, and she has been referred to as the“ Unicorn PR Gal” by the press. | thefiskegroup. com
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