One way to feel calm, inspired, brave, and continue to grow spiritually, is to surround yourself with positive and thought-provoking information, messages, mantras, and people. 

Additionally, we highly recommend creating your own “Spirit Posse” or spiritual group to surround yourself with supportive people to share ideas and evolve together—it can make all the difference in the world.

Suggested Books & Audio

We have been fortunate enough to enjoy a wide variety of books on spirituality. The books listed below have inspired us, calmed us, and—most importantly—taught us so many lessons to help us see the world and others in a more compassionate light.

For some, audio books are a more convenient option—we recommend listening to them while getting ready in the morning, driving, cooking, taking walks, etc.

We have been forever changed and are eternally grateful for the books that have influenced our spiritual journeys.

• A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
• The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW
• Rising Strong by Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW
• Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW
• A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
• The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav
• May Cause Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein
• The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein
• Saved by the Light by Dannion Brinkley
• The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
• Messages of Hope by Suzanne Giesemann
• Sacred Contracts by Caroline Myss
• A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman
• Life After Life by Raymond A. Moody Jr., MD
• The Golden Key by Emmet Fox
• Soul Lessons and Soul Purpose by Sonia Choquette
• The Psychic Pathway by Sonia Choquette, PhD
• The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent by Esther & Jerry Hicks
• The Only Little Prayer You Need by Debra Landwehr Engle
• Secrets of the Monarch by Allison DuBois
• The Universe in a Single Atom by Dalai Lama
• Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser
• What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey
• E-Squared by Pam Grout
• Thank & Grow Rich by Pam Grout
• The Survival of the Soul by Lisa Williams
• Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss, MD
• Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
• The Power of Flow by Charlene Belitz and Meg Lundstrom
• Reporting from the Other Side by Tina Powers

Ted Talks

Ted Talks have broadened our horizons, shifted our perspectives, exposed us to new ideas, and helped us to see ourselves in another. They cover a wide variety of topics, stir curiosity, and—as their slogan says—have “ideas worth spreading.”

Mantras

The simple act of repeating positive mantras can be life changing. It shifts our mindset and energy to be more positive and inspired. Sometimes, we also rely on our own mantras that address our own specific emotions and issues.

Where would you have me go?
What would you have me do?
What would you have me say, and to whom?
—A Course in Miracles

“I will be ok, no matter what happens today…”
—Kim’s mantra

Inspirational Quotes

Surrounding ourselves with inspirational quotes has been instrumental to our spiritual growth and has helped us live peaceful, courageous, and joy-filled lives. These motivating ideas directly affect our inner dialogue—which is the single most important conversation we have on any given day.

“I am not afraid…I was born to do this.”
—Joan of Arc 
“When you know better, you do better.”
—Maya Angelou
“Everyone will be to you, what you choose to be to them.”
–Marianne Williamson
“When given the choice between being right or kind, always choose kind.”
–Wayne Dyer
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
–Apple’s “Think Different” Campaign 

Suggested Meditations

Call it meditation, call it sitting still, call it mindfulness, or call it being calm.  Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need it.

Meditations have had a powerful effect on us. First and foremost, they have taught us to pause.

Pause, listen, quit running around, put down your “to do” list, and consider your inner guidance and wisdom. We particularly love meditations that have questions at the end—since you can date them and look back to see the evolution of your progress.

Below, are a few of our favorites:

• Oprah & Deepak Chopra – Desire & Destiny 21 Day Meditation
• Oprah & Deepak Chopra – Finding Your Flow 21 Day Meditation
• Peloton Guided Meditations with Kirra Michel
• Gabby (Gabrielle) Bernstein Guided Meditations
• Sonia Choquette Guided Meditations 

A sincere thank you to the following teachers who have influenced, inspired and forever changed our lives: 

Eckhart Tolle, Brene Brown, Gabby Bernstein, Sonia Choquette, Tina Powers, Lisa Williams, Laura Lynn Jackson, Mel Robbins, Ram Dass, Gary Zukav, Carl Calleman, Edgar Cayce, Marianne Williamson, Abraham-Hicks, Lao Tzu, The Dalai Lama, Allison DuBois, Caroline Myss, Suzanne Giesemann, Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Gregg Braden, Emmet Fox, Richie Davidson, Rainn Wilson, Byron Katie, Michael Alan Singer, Brian Weiss, Raymond Moody, Pam Grout, Elizabeth Gilbert, Neale Donald Walsch, Elizabeth Lesser, Miquel Ruiz, Pema Chodron, Glennon Doyle, and Oprah Winfrey.