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15 Spiritual Books to Change Your Perception of Everything

Updated: 4 days ago


A book is more than words on a page. It is a journey, a companion, and even a teacher. And when it comes to spiritual books, the transformation can truly be profound. The right spiritual book, just like a seed that, once planted, slowly grows into a mighty tree, can take root in your mind and shift the way you see everything.


To be spiritually evolved isn't about piling knowledge; it's an awareness deepening process. Some books can just involve you beyond your own being, and others can shake your whole worldview from its foundations. Be it for inner peace, deeper understanding of mysteries of life, or the way to enlightenment: these 15 have etched their marks on the immortal soul.


1. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

This is a modern classic- all on the need to live fully present for the moment. If there is always a rush in your mind, this book will slow that down so you can actually experience Life.


2. The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer

This teaches you how to become free and peaceful by detaching yourself from thoughts and emotions that typically hold you back.


3. Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

An entrancing tale of a spiritual master's odyssey, this book takes readers into the more profound realms of yoga, meditation, and divine consciousness.


4. A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

While The Power of Now has opened your eyes, A New Earth will lead you into a much more meaningful life in breaking free from thought processes driven by the ego.


5. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The book is wonderfully woven with a tale about following your dreams, listening to your heart, and understanding that the universe conspires in your favor.


6. Be Here Now by Ram Dass

A highly colorful, experiential book blending and mixing spiritual wisdom with personal stories to urge the reader to live fully in the present moment.


7. The Bhagavad Gita: Translated by Eknath Easwaran

One of the earliest scriptures that brought into its fold some profound teachings about duty, devotion, and the path to enlightenment.


8. Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

A simple yet very powerful guide to Toltec wisdom presenting a life-changing principle for personal freedom and fulfillment through four agreements.


9. Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch

A conversation that tests perceptions with the author, declaring God as his interlocutor, setting the stage for extraordinary contemplation.


10. Dying to Be Me by Anita Moorjani

This book is an account of how a near-death experience changed her life, and with it, she narrates all the spiritual insights on the other side and the return.


11. The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav

This book teaches about aligning with your soul's purpose concerning karma, intuition, and consciousness as they function in daily life.


12. Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

A novel that chronicles the timeless quest of a young man for spiritual enlightenment and self-realization.


13. The Tao Te Ching by Laozi (Trans. Stephen Mitchell)

This ancient Chinese document expresses with profundity and poetics how to flow with life rather than against it.


14. Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach

A wonderful fusion of psychology and Buddhism that teaches self-compassion and how to embrace yourself wholly.


15. Waking Up by Sam Harris

A gripping investigation of consciousness, meditation, and mindfulness from the perspective of a neuroscientist.


Importance of Reading Spiritual Books


Spiritual books are all about change; they aren't all about accepting new ideas. They are road maps for a journey into deeper self-awareness, peace, and connectedness with something beyond oneself.


But reading is not enough. The real power lies in applying the wisdom of these books to your everyday life. So, as you navigate through these books, think about how their lessons relate to you.


And, should you ever feel stuck, remember - sometimes the right book comes to you when you most need it.


Which book resonates with you the most on this list? Respond and let us know! If you ever want to write a spiritual book, we could help you bring your wisdom to the world with it.


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