An attuned way to be with winter is to focus inward. Going inside allows us to hear our deepest guidance and make space for what is most important now, and in our vision of the future. Below is a list of books to support you along the way. See which one or two calls to you:
We Were Made for These Times: Skillfully Moving through Times of Transition and Challenge by Kaira Jewel Lingo. Ten lessons to foster stability from within. https://www.parallax.org/product/we-were-made-for-these-times/
The Overstory by Richard Powers. We need more spiritual novels—here’s one that won the Pulitzer Prize. http://www.richardpowers.net/the-overstory/
Untamed by Glennon Doyle. A memoir about freeing your voice and breaking out of the boxes that no longer fit. https://untamedbook.com
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown. Any and all Brené Brown books are transformative. This one offers a map to better understand our deeply held experiences and finding common ground with others. https://brenebrown.com/books-audio
Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection by Julian Cameron. As the author of the indispensable The Artist’s Way, Cameron gives fresh perspective on courting the Divine in creative process. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250809377
How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell. A compendium of ideas to release us from the habits of our overwhelmed, overworked and distracted culture.https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/600671/how-to-do-nothing-by-jenny-odell/
America’s Racial Karma: An Invitation to Heal by Larry Ward Ph.D.. A Zen Buddhist perspective on how we can heal fragmentation and marginalization from the inside out.https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/651864/americas-racial-karma-by-larry-ward/
The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living what Matters by Mark Nepo. A book to accompany you, like a spiritual presence, through each week of the year. https://marknepo.com/books_soul.php
