Each month, a ton of new spiritual and self-help books hit the market. It’s easy to get overwhelmed or miss out on some new releases.
I created Elevated Existence Monthly Book Picks to help narrow down your search, and make sure you don’t miss some great options!
Here are the picks for June 2018. They are listed below in alphabetical order. Click on each title to go directly to Amazon and find out more about the book.
“The Archetype Diet: Reclaim Your Self-Worth and Change the Shape of Your Body,” by Dana James
In working with thousands of women who wanted to lose weight and change the shape of their bodies, leading nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner Dana James observed a striking trend: no matter how diligent they were in sticking to their diet and exercise plans, old behavioral patterns and self-doubt sabotaged their efforts.
In The Archetype Diet, James helps readers escape the seemingly endless psychological tug-of-war hampering their ability to care for themselves and explains which hormones cause the storing of body fast on the belly, thighs and hips — and what to eat to change it. Through her holistic approach to weight loss, James guides in readers in discovering which of four archetypes they embody: The Nurturer, Wonder Woman, Femme Fatale and Ethereal. She also offers a 10-day meal plan, recipes and a step-by-step psychological intervention.
“Everything is Here to Help You: A Loving Guide to Your Soul’s Evolution,” by Matt Kahn
In this book, spiritual teacher and intuitive Matt Kahn redefines the spiritual path for the modern-day seeker, and offers new ways to resolve fear, unravel judgments, and learn how to view life from a clear, expanded perspective. Each chapter highlights his teachings and loving wisdom from how to unravel blame by exploring the four stages of surrender, to providing step-by-step energy clearings and recited activations to amplify the power of one’s consciousness, this book offers a clear road map to explore the magic, mysteries, and miracles that reside in every heart.
“Fail Until You Don’t: Fight Grind Repeat,” by Bobby Bones
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bare Bones, host of the marquee morning program “The Bobby Bones Show,” comedian and dedicated philanthropist delivers an inspirational and humorous collection of stories about his biggest misses in life and how he turned them into lessons and wins.
Bobby Bones is the youngest inductee ever into the National Radio Hall of Fame alongside legends Dick Clark, Larry King, and Howard Stern. As “the most powerful man in country music” (Forbes), he has reached the peak of his profession and achieved his childhood dreams. Each weekday morning, more than five million fans tune in to his radio show. But a lot of what made him able to achieve his goals were mistakes, awkward moments, and embarrassing situations. In this book, he includes ideas and motivations for finding success even when seemingly surrounded by impossible odds or tough failures.
“Mind to Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality,” by Dawson Church
In Mind to Matter, award-winning researcher Dawson Church explains the science showing how our minds create matter. Different intentions produce different fields and different material creations. The thoughts and energy fields we cultivate in our minds condition the atoms and molecules around us. We can now trace the science behind each link in chain from thought to thing, showing the surprising ways in which our intentions create the material world.
The science in the book is illustrated by many authentic case histories of people who harnessed the extraordinary power of the mind to create. The book also includes over 150 photos and illustrations that explain the process, while an “Extended Play” section at the end of each chapter provides additional resources.
“Modern Guide to Energy Clearing,” by Barbara Moore
Transform your life with Barbara Moore’s complete guide to working with energy. Usable by anyone, regardless of spiritual path, this friendly and down-to-earth book shows how to make a personalized toolkit of techniques for any circumstance, from clearing long-standing blocks to cultivating the energy you want.
You’ll first learn to clear inappropriate energy and maintain healthy energy within yourself. Then you’ll expand that energetic wellness into your home, your workplace, and other shared or public spaces. Explore numerous techniques, including personal clearing, cording, shielding, clearing clutter, setting intentions, and addressing the elements. Build good energetic habits using a variety of tools, including sage, incense, runes, candles, wind chimes, crystals, drums, and blessings.
“The Three Questions: How to Discover and Master the Power Within You,” by Don Miguel Ruiz
The beloved spiritual teacher builds on the message of his enduring New York Times and international bestseller The Four Agreements with this profound guide that takes us deeper into the tradition of Toltec wisdom, helping us find and use the hidden power within us to achieve our fullest lives.
In this new book, Don Miguel Ruiz goes deeper asking us to consider essential questions that drive our lives and govern our spiritual power. Three eternal questions can help us into our power and use it judiciously: Who am I? What is real? How do I express love?
At each stage in our lives, we must ask these simple yet deeply profound questions. Finding the answers will open the door to the next stage in our development, and eventually lead us to our complete, truest selves. The three questions provide a practical framework that allows readers to engage with Ruiz’s transformative message and act as a vehicle for overcoming fear and anxiety and discovering peace of mind.
“You are Psychic: Develop Your Natural Intuition Through Your Psychic Type,” by Sherrie Dillard
Join bestselling author Sherrie Dillard as she guides you in discovering when and how your intuition works. Filled with easy-to-follow exercises, guided meditations, and illuminating stories from Dillard’s years of teaching, this book shares the secrets of the four psychic types and shows you how to identify your spiritual strengths while overcoming the doubts or fears that may be standing in your way.
Learning to trust the elusive energy of psychic awareness can be an important step in your life’s journey. This book helps you interpret the intuitive information you receive, opening the gateway to support, guidance, and love from the realm of spirit. Whether you desire to improve your relationships, career, health, or finances, You Are Psychic helps you move beyond the five senses and embrace your deep inner wisdom.
“Zen in the Age of Anxiety: Wisdom for Navigating Our Modern Lives,” by Tim Burkett
Wrestling with fear doesn’t have to be a negative experience. This book offers an approach to life that unlocks a new way of thinking and being in the world, one that leads directly through the center of the anxieties we seek to avoid.
Written in the style of an owner’s manual, a guide to being human, Burkett focuses on areas of pain and anxiety as they tend to manifest for modern people: feelings of unworthiness, and issues surrounding sex, money, failure and even death. Providing wisdom from Zen (channeled through his many experiences as a psychotherapist) and using language and metaphors from popular culture, he takes anxiety and teaches us to turn those fears into the building blocks of a fulfilling life.