I have found these books on journaling, writing and an enriched spiritual life very helpful.
This list is always changing, the more I read:)
- Writing Down Your Soul – very useful for journaling or connecting with your inner voice
- Writing to Heal – another great resource on the cathartic potential of writing and how you can change your life with stories
- Writing for WellBeing brings together the worlds of writing and psychology to introduce you to the world of writing for wellbeing.
- Writing to Heal – Wonderful resource. Widely referenced and regarded by many advocates of writing therapy.
- The Holy Bible (NLT) – Hey, it’s the good book! All the answers for life is in there.
- New Beginnings – A Creative Guide for Women Who Have Left Abusive Partners
Other books that have helped me on my journey
- A Vine-Ripened Life
- I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Making the Journey from “What Will People Think?” to “I Am Enough”
- The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
- Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
- Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions
- Expressive Writing: Words That Heal
- Stopping Words That Hurt: Positive Words in a World Gone Negative
- The Dance of Connection
- Healing the Shame that Binds You: Recovery
- 52 Prescriptions for Happiness: A Year of Inspiration for the Body, Mind, and Soul
- The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
- The Dance of Fear
- The Dance of Intimacy
- The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
- Pray, Write, Grow: Cultivating Prayer and Writing Together