Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, by Joe Dispenza
Priority request: over 10,000 4.7 star reviews on Amazon
Self-help
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, by Robert M. Sapolsky
"When we worry or experience stress, our body turns on the same physiological responses that an animal's does, but we do not resolve conflict in the same way-through fighting or fleeing. Over time, this activation of a stress response makes us literally sick" -- amazon.
deep relaxation / mindful breathing
Deep relaxation is sometimes known as “mindful breathing” because it focuses on purposeful, slow, calm breathing as a starting point -- wikihow.
T/F: love for others requires self-love
By request. Is this the correct relationship between the heart (loving others) and thymus (self-love)? That one must first love himself before he can love others?
correlation between wealth and happiness
Request: Is there any?
The Golden Key, by Emmet Fox
It contains just one central thought: “Stop thinking about the difficulty, whatever it is, and think about God instead.”
"Every intervention, every method, every technique is really just as good as the individual who is using them"
Priority request: as stated by Viktor Frankl.
The Seven Day Mental Diet, by Emmet Fox
"throwing out all negativity and thinking only positive thoughts because, as he says, thoughts are things, or they become things. And if you believe that, it follows that everything in your life today is based on past thoughts you had at some point" -- goodreads
The Magic of Believing, by Claude M. Bristol
"Harness the unlimited power of the subconscious mind and make your dreams come true / Protect your thoughts and turn them into achievements / Use "the law of suggestion" to step up your effectiveness in everything you do / Apply the power of your imagination to overcome obstacles" -- goodreads.
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, by Peter Attia
Priority request. "A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert" -- amazon.
How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie
Over 30 million copies have been sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling books of all time -- wikipedia.
physical exercise as a spiritual practice
A way of honoring the correlation of the physical and the spiritual.
cultivating an aesthetic physical appearance
Request: some view it as vain.
meditation for self-acceptance
By request. "This short guided meditation practice will help acknowledge and accept who you are, and become comfortable with your inner self" -- video.
Calm meditation app
"Our app puts the tools to feel better in your back pocket, with personalized content to manage stress and anxiety, get better sleep, and feel more present in your life. Relax your mind, and wake up as the person you want to be."