3 Books I've Found Most Inspiring

Having read so many excellent books that have impacted my life, it is truly difficult to identify which ones have inspired me most because, like a patchwork quilt, each book is integral to my whole development. Each new book has added to the one before in unexpected and enduring ways. However, if I had to choose any, there would be three books I believe we all should read, for very different reasons.

The first is Real Magic: Creating Miracles in Everyday Life by Dr Wayne Dyer. In this powerful nook, Dyer mixes personal anecdotes, inspiring stories, and practical exercises to guide readers on their journey towards creating miracles ias routine. He emphasises that real magic is not about seeking external validation or material gains, but rather about cultivating inner peace, joy, and a sense of connection to something greater than the self.

However, achieving such magic is not that easy as it depends on the type of person we are. He believes there are three types of people in the world. The first type abdicates responsibility to others for their life, and seems to enjoy victimhood. They are fond of asking the question "Why me?" in a hopeless, impotent way, without the awareness that they can actually affect their existence positively.

The second type, which apply mainly to professionals, live for results. They are always moving from one task to the next, hungrily searching for the next result to make them feel better and to boost their self-esteem, yet never really finding that desired satisfaction and self-fulfilment, often ending up tied to their work in their bid to find that elusive joy.

Finally, the third type lives to purpose. They know their values, what matters to them most, what they really enjoy doing and, without fanfare, live to their purpose in a life that enriches both themselves and others. I have gone through all three of those types in my life, finally settling to my purpose at this stage, and can say that he is 100% spot on!

Another inspirational book is William Bridges' Transitions. It offers a practical framework for understanding, and navigating, change, and empowering individuals to adapt and thrive in a dynamic world. In brief, the author stresses that transitions (moving from one state of being to another, like recivering after a break-up) are inevitable and can be positive or negative. However, acknowledging and processing endings is crucial for effective transitions, while embracing new beginnings requires adaptability and a willingness to learn.

In fact, Transitions imparts a simple, almost idiotic message which many people don't heed, that: Life consists of birth, growth and death. You cannot begin anything in life without completing something else. Example, one cannot start a new relationship without ending the old one and moving away from it because death would not have occurred. The same with the seasons: winter has to die before we get spring, and spring has to die before we see the summer. So, for any new birth to happen, there simply has to be an ending first. But some people are so afraid of endings, of moving on, of letting go, they try in vain to start over but are still wedded to their past which prevents them getting what they seek. Sadly, they spend years of their life in limbo fighting against the flow, wondering why they are so unhappy, frustrated and in so much pain.

The final book is Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins. In it the author stresses three major concepts:

• The power of beliefs: He argues that our beliefs about ourselves and our capabilities have a profound impact on our success or failure, teaching us how to identify and change limiting beliefs that are holding us back.
• The importance of neuro-associative conditioning: Robbins explains that our brains are wired to associate certain stimuli with certain emotions. These we can use to create positive associations with the things we want to achieve.
• The power of taking action: It is not enough to simply want something; we must also take action to achieve it. Robbins provides a number of useful tools and techniques for overcoming procrastination and taking action.

I found it a truly awesome book which gave me, personally, another powerful message. Thoughts make our life. They determine our actions and the quality if life, and show us who we are. We have to be careful what we think! In fact, this book has had the biggest impact on my own development.

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