The Power of Now
By Eckhart Tolle
This is a great read that helps to keep you focused on the present moment. Eckhart describes how our past experiences only impact us in the present moment if we bring it with us. Instead, if we focus on the now we can achieve inner peace, increase our joy, and experience harmonious relationships. I wonder what you discover with this read!
The Four Agreements
By Don Miguel Ruiz
We absolutely love this book! It has become a yearly read as every time there is something new to learn and something that was missed the first time. It is one of those books that as you grow it grows with you creating a new reflection every time!
The Mastery of Love
By Don Miguel Ruiz
in this book Miguel has a great way of explaining how love really works. How we do not give our love for another to hold for us, but that we wrap our love around ourselves and others. In this they will not drop our love but feel our love. If you do not love yourself there is no room for others to love you too. We cannot wait to hear your take on this book of love!
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The 5 Love Languages
By Gary Chapman
We communicate all kinds of things to each other. The 5 love languages focuses on romantic relationship, but it is important to know that this is how we show love in all relationships in life. If you are feeling unloved or feel that it is difficult for others to understand your love this read is for you! Learn how you express love and how others express love around you. When we feel love our increase our connection and overall happiness in life.
Nonviolent Communication: 2nd Edition
By Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.
The second edition of this trilogy is by far one of our favourite editions! The premise of the books do not change. Marshall had developed a great style of communication that does not throw those you are attempting to communicate with into a defensive position but instead into an open dialogue where both parties can express their needs in an effective way. The 2nd edition does a great job of explaining how we all create stories in our head about a situtaion prior to even starting our discussions which impacts our ability to effectively communicate. This book is a great way to improve your communication at home and in your professional life.
Nonviolent Communication: 3rd Edition
By Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.
I know it seems strange that we would recommend two editions of the same book, but that is how good they are! Both books offer insights that are unique and definitely worth reading! This edition works through our judgments of others, bullying, racial bias, blame, discrimination, speaking without listening and so much more! You will definitely become a master of communication with the 3rd edition. We recommend that you read the 2nd edition for mastery of your personal life and the 3rd edition for mastery of your professional life. Although reading one or the other is just as helpful.
Boundaries in Marriage
By Henry Cloud and John Townseed
This is a wonderful book to support any type of marriage to understand, created, and maintain boundaries. Boundaries are so very important in all of our relationships. But, are significantly important in our marital relationship. Boundaries create respect, compassion, and understanding for us and our partners. The authors do a great job of describing what a boundary is, how to express you boundary if you have not been doing it for years, and understanding what your or your partners boundaries are. Definitely a great read for any one in a marriage, relationship, or looking to understand more.
the Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work
By John M. Gottman, Ph.D., and Nan Silver
This is a great book for couples to see how they can repair and rebuild their relationship on an ongoing basis. There are questions to answer in the book that help you to see where you are each contributing to the confusion and actually apply that knowledge into practice.
The Man's Guide to Women
By John Gottman, PhD and Julie Schwartz Gottoman, PhD
This is a great book for cismen to understand more about ciswomen. The information in here will guide you to understand your cisfemale partner and how to create a partnership together that works for both of you. Whether you are in a long-term relationship or not, this book can help you to see how cismales and cisfemales communicate and see things differently. And develop a common language together.