Let’s get real—consciousness is a massive topic to wrap your head around. We’re constantly told to try tools like yoga, meditation, or breathwork to drop down inside ourselves and hear our truth. But seriously, what the heck does that even mean? So, you give it a shot and feel like your truth doesn’t want to come out. It’s silent. You start thinking maybe this “woo-woo stuff” (you know...natural, ancient wisdom stuff) isn’t for you, or worse, that you’re doing it all wrong.

Enter Michael Singer and "The Untethered Soul." This book breaks down the concept of the inner voice in a way that makes sense. Think of it as a “Meditation for Dummies” kind of guide, introducing you to your inner roommate in a relatable, understandable way. Finally, there might be hope that you’ll figure your mind out.

Michael Singer’s approach is refreshingly straightforward. He tells us that the mind isn’t meant to fix what’s wrong inside. It’s just an innocent tool. Using it to protect ourselves from the natural unfolding of life is like using a spoon to cut steak—it’s not what it was designed for. This mismatch creates anxiety and frustration. The mind will spin in circles trying to make meaning, but your job is only to watch its melodrama and fall behind the noise.

Energy is real and, yes, it’s another tough concept to grasp. Our natural tendency is to resist pain, to keep it out, and to avoid walking through it. But by not letting the pain energy flow through, we end up closing around it and keeping it stuck inside us. Singer points out that billions of things can and will happen, and no, you don’t have the capacity to plan for every scenario. What you do have is the ability to decide to be happy and just be happy. Events are just events; they don’t get to determine your happiness.

One of my boys, who’s not exactly the bookish type, asked me for a book recommendation for a work incentive trip he was going on. I immediately said "The Untethered Soul". This book held the message that I wanted him to hear. He took my advice, and halfway through his cruise, he called me to say the book was life-changing. That’s a win for any mom and a testament to the power of this book. It’s about understanding that your mind isn’t the enemy, it’s just a tool. And once you get that, you’re on the path to real peace.

If you’re looking to dive deeper into understanding your mind and soul, "The Untethered Soul" is your next step. It truly is a journey beyond yourself. While this topic may sound deep, and is deep, I’ve not found anyone else who could make it so relatable. Get ready to change the way you think.

And while you're diving into this transformative read, don't forget to continue your journey with my Body Bliss Blueprint. It perfectly complements the mindset shifts you'll experience with "Untamed" and "The Untethered Soul." Let's unlock those layers of self-understanding together!

Let's face it: being present in your life is a lot harder than it sounds. We've all heard the wisdom from Buddha, Jesus, and other spiritual masters about living in the now and not worrying about the future. But seriously, how many of us do that? We’re always trying to meddle, thinking we can improve things by worrying and planning. Spoiler alert: we can't.

That’s where "A Happy Pocket Full of Money" by David Cameron Gikandi comes in. This book isn’t about making more money; it’s about living more life. That’s where infinite wealth and abundance reside. It's packed with mic-drop moments that will shift the way you look at your deeply ingrained beliefs. Gikandi challenges us to be present, be aware, enjoy the NOW, and live one moment at a time. If the act of living in the moment stumps you, this book will be your guide.

One of the biggest shifts this book helped me make is the idea that time and money are not finite. The universe has no shortages, and neither do you. Instead of chasing something in the future, it’s about slowing down, living in the now, and letting the future chase you. Imagine that, a life where you’re not constantly running towards something, but instead, everything you want is gravitating toward you.

Gikandi nails it when he says life is your thoughts expressed. Suffering? It’s just an error in thinking, alerting you to a higher thought that would serve you better. Everything we wish to have, we first get in our minds. Think of anything you own or any accomplishment that’s been had—first, it existed in someone’s mind. It was a thought! This book keeps reminding us never to stop dreaming. It’s not about judging and labeling things as good or bad; it’s about recognizing that every event is an opportunity for growth.

Here’s a lovely little nugget from the book: It’s not for us to decide what’s good or bad. This concept is beautifully illustrated through a Taoist story about a farmer whose horse ran away. I won’t spoil it for you, but it’s a profound lesson in accepting life’s events without judgment that starts on page 148.

All three of these books, including "A Happy Pocket Full of Money," emphasize the importance of 'being.' We have been conditioned to think of 'being' as something we need to do, but it’s not. It’s simply a state. Think of happiness, it’s a state, you can’t do happy, you can only ‘be’ happy. When we truly understand this, we realize that 'being' is not about action, however, it does spur thoughts, and actions naturally spring from those thoughts.

But first, everything starts with the state of being, and we have the power to decide what state that will be. If you’re ready to shift your mindset and start living in the now, this book is the perfect companion to help you understand that abundance isn’t something you chase; it’s something you are.