Looking for some book recommendations

[Mystik]

I'm looking for some beginner type of spiritual books or at least ones that wouldn't scare away most people or are easy to read or apply. Self help books especially those with some kind of spiritual overtones are good too. Thanks.

Have a look at any of Alan Cohen's books. I can't think of any offhand, but he's good at conveying spiritual messages without going overboard. Have a look around Hay House's site, too (he's one of their authors) and see what pops up

[Mystik]

Thanks. I basically just didn't want anything that is too "out there."

[Silver]

Hi Mystik,

If you're interested in Buddhism, there's 2 books by Stephen Batchelor that I just finished reading one and am almost done with the other, he's really good. Living with the Devil is one of them, and Buddhism without Beliefs is the other. I find his explanations easy to understand.

Good luck.

p.s. I found them both at the county library. free books, yay.

[Mystik]

Thanks Silver. I am familiar with some of the basics of Buddhism and attended a Buddhist meditation a few times. I'll put those on my list. Thanks.

[sunsoul]

When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chodron
The Miracle of Mindfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh

Two spiritual classics and hard to beat for clarity and simple instruction.

The Mysterious Stranger
Captain Stormfield's Visit To Heaven

Both stories by Mark Twain, both available online.

[Ray-O-Light]

Anything by Dr Wayne Dyer

[Miss Hepburn]

Originally Posted by Ray-O-Light

Anything by Dr. Wayne Dyer

Yes, I was wondering...Now what is not too out there!

Wayne Dyer....simple, comprehensive, clear, everyday terms and
quotes of great teachers and masters....he is wonderful.
When I saw him the audience and myself leaving were as if we had
heard sat sang from a guru...oh, that was maybe too out there.
Ok...we were in alpha...was that too out there, also?
Ok, we were high...in the zone.

[jusmail]

Eckhart Tolle also comes to mind.