With St. Paddy’s Day Around the Corner from Peninsula Friends of the Library
With St. Paddy’s Day Around the Corner
from Peninsula Friends of the Library
With St. Paddy’s day around the corner I thought about the good fortune of those with positive attitudes-- the power of positivity goes far beyond positive thinking. It encompasses physical and spiritual wellness, as well as health in our relationships, finances and many other areas of our lives. The books below are ready for you to enjoy at the PVLD library! Ranked by the Power of Positivity.
“If you can change your mind, you can change your life.”
– William James
1. THE ALCHEMIST
Paulo Coelho’s legacy will forever be cemented into history through his book, The Alchemist. The wisdom that The Alchemist shares is simple yet profound. Santiago, a shepherd boy goes on a quest from his home in Spain, in search of treasure hidden inside an ancient Egyptian pyramid. Meeting an alchemist, a Gypsy woman and a man who calls himself king, Santiago is guided on his journey. The story transfers the quest for treasure into a spiritual journey to uncover the treasures found within. This book brings a realization of the value contained in our hearts, minds, and dreams.
2. THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING
The Power of Positive Thinking is one of the most recognized positive thinking books in the world. Norman Vincent Peale has not only inspired us here, but has also helped millions of people realize that their dreams lie within the ability to practice full faith in everyday actions. Through his positive, practical techniques, Dr. Peale describes how to have a new level of “oomph” in life to manifest your hopes and ambitions.
3. THINK AND GROW RICH
“If you are ready for the secret, you already possess one half of it.” – Napoleon Hill
Napoleon Hill’s book Think and Grow Rich sold over 20 million copies. In the story, Napoleon dedicated 20 years of his life studying and interviewing 500 of the most successful people at the time. Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Andrew Carnegie were all subjects of Napoleon’s diligent research. Not only did this book have a tremendous influence on us, it did so for the whole field of personal development and positive thinking.
4. AS A MAN THINKETH
The logic of the book As a Man Thinketh by James Allen follows the simple yet profound premise that your thoughts create your life. If you have practice negative thinking, you will create a life full of negative circumstances. On the contrary, when we practice positive thinking, ‘All the world softens towards us, and is ready to help us.’
This bolsters the belief that we attract whatever it is that we are thinking, whether it be love or fear-based, through our subconscious delivery system that serves as a catalyst for physical manifestation.
5. PSYCHO-CYBERNETICS
Psycho-cybernetics by Maxwell Malts combines cognitive behavioral techniques with cybernetics to define the intricate workings of our mind-body connection and how it serves as the core in attaining your goals in life. Maltz worked with many of his clients to make their goals of a positive outcome occur through the visualization of that outcome.
Even the world’s leading experts in self-help and personal development like Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, and Brian Tracy Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy have used the work of Maxwell Maltz as a foundation for their very own teachings.
6. THE CHARGE
The Charge-Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive by Brendon Burchard will take you on a personal journey to live a more impassioned life. This book will teach you how to embrace change and challenges; how to discover your outlets for creative expression, and the value of contributing and aligning ourselves to personal goals or aspirations.
The Charge challenges each of us to become more passionate in life through discovering your creativity and expressing it in your own unique way. We love this book, and you surely will too!
7. THE POWER OF NOW
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle brings understandable spirituality to every person, especially into those with a western world-view. The simple language Eckhart Tolle uses in this book simply cuts through falsehood, bringing a deep meaning into the everyday experiences in life along with a self-realization of the true importance the NOW contains. We highly recommend this book and would love to hear what you think.
9. THE FOUR AGREEMENTS
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is a life-changing book, whose ideas come from the ancient Toltec wisdom of the native people of Southern Mexico. The Toltec were known ‘people of knowledge’, and Ruiz’s family was firmly emboldened with this knowledge.
The simple ideas of The Four Agreements provide a guide-map for living a positive life. Here are ‘The Four Agreements’, and what they mean according to Ruiz
· Be impeccable with your word
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the Word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your Word in the direction of truth and love.
· Don’t take anything personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.
· Don’t make assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.
· Always do your best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.
As you make these four agreements, your life will dramatically change. Integrating them into your being and every area of your life will soon become a practice that pays off generously.
11. DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff – and it’s all small stuff by Richard Carlson, Ph.D. is the perfect short read to help you realize the true significance of your conscious thoughts, and how a positive thinking perspective can change all of that.
This book shows you that you can calm down in the midst of any situation. Even in the incredibly hurried, stress-filled lives many people live in, this book will teach you how to put things in perspective by making small daily changes. One important quote that sticks out to us in this book says “Think of your problems as potential teachers”. Worth the read, this book will definitely become a go-to guide in your reference list for positive thinking.
Colleen Cotter is the Executive Director of the Peninsula Friends of the Library. The Friends raise money to support Palos Verdes Library District which is an award-winning special district with a highly driven staff that works hard to bring our community unique, fun and educational programs. The Friends supports over 1000 programs, Sunday Hours, the Teen Annex, online resources, capital improvements and more.