Books like The Practice of the Presence of God
12 books with a reading profile close to The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence. Inward-looking, contemplative and clear-cut; an easy read.
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The little flowers of the glorious Messer St. Francis and of his friars
by Francis of Assisi, Heywood, William, 1857-1919
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational
This collection of legends and anecdotes captures the early history of the Franciscan order, centering on the ministry of Saint Francis and his close companions like Brother Leo and Brother Bernard.
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The Imitation of Christ
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational
Written as a set of instructions for the inner life, this text posits that spiritual progress requires the systematic rejection of worldly vanity and the active suppression of the ego.
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The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
by Epictetus
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational
This text provides a modern interpretation of Epictetus’s Enchiridion, focusing on the distinction between what an individual can and cannot control.
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The Art Spirit
by Robert Henri
Also inward-looking · philosophy, inspirational
Robert Henri presents a collection of letters, lectures, and studio notes that formulate a philosophy of creative living rather than a technical manual.
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The Weight of Glory
by C.S. Lewis
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational
Originally delivered as a series of wartime sermons, this collection centers on the transition from temporal desire to eternal reality.
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Letters from a Stoic
by Seneca
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational
Lucius Annaeus Seneca authored this collection of practical correspondence addressed to his friend Lucilius.
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Meditations
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational
Marcus Aurelius wrote these personal journals while leading military campaigns, using the pages to practice Stoic exercises rather than to address an audience.
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Letters from a Stoic
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational
This collection of correspondence from the statesman Seneca to his friend Lucilius provides a practical blueprint for the Roman school of Stoicism.
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Power of Now 2007 Engagement Calendar
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational
This engagement calendar serves as a practical tool for applying Eckhart Tolle’s principles of spiritual presence to daily life.
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Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational
Thich Nhat Hanh presents mindfulness as a practical physiological and mental habit rather than a secluded religious ritual.
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Hinds' Feet on High Places
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational
Much-Afraid is a crippled orphan living in the Valley of Humiliation, burdened by her Fearing relatives and a physical deformity.
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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational
Thich Nhat Hanh presents mindfulness as the practice of maintaining full awareness in the present moment, rather than a secluded ritual.
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