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Me
by Mel R. Thompson • 2009
Your self is not a fixed thing but a map you draw and redraw every day.
3.55
203
Me Summary
Me 90%
Your self is not a fixed thing but a map you draw and redraw every day.
by Mel R. Thompson 2009
3.55
203 ratings
The Transparency of Things
by Rupert Spira • 2008
Consciousness alone is real. The self is an appearance within it. A calm, unsentimental look.
4.50
480
The Transparency of Things Summary
The Transparency of Things 90%
Consciousness alone is real. The self is an appearance within it. A calm, unsentimental look.
by Rupert Spira 2008
4.50
480 ratings
Self-Knowledge
by The School of Life • 2018
What drives you is mostly invisible. A practice for meeting the self you avoid.
3.99
2k+
Self-Knowledge Summary
Self-Knowledge 90%
What drives you is mostly invisible. A practice for meeting the self you avoid.
by The School of Life 2018
3.99
2k+ ratings
The Question Book
by Mikael Krogerus • 2009
No advice, no frameworks. Six hundred pointed questions about the life you're actually living.
3.37
662
The Question Book Summary
The Question Book 90%
No advice, no frameworks. Six hundred pointed questions about the life you're actually living.
by Mikael Krogerus 2009
3.37
662 ratings
Werner Erhard
by W.W. Bartley III • 1988
Jack Rosenberg vanished. Werner Erhard arose. The philosophy between them: you cannot flee yourself.
3.92
91
Werner Erhard Summary
Werner Erhard 90%
Jack Rosenberg vanished. Werner Erhard arose. The philosophy between them: you cannot flee yourself.
by W.W. Bartley III 1988
3.92
91 ratings
The Five Levels of Attachment
by Miguel Ruiz Jr. • 2001
A Toltec method for measuring how tightly your beliefs grip you, and how to loosen them.
4.23
5k+
The Five Levels of Attachment Summary
The Five Levels of Attachment 90%
A Toltec method for measuring how tightly your beliefs grip you, and how to loosen them.
by Miguel Ruiz Jr. 2001
4.23
5k+ ratings
The Book of Life
by J. Krishnamurti • 1995
Every authority, system, and memory is a prison. The key is a mind that merely observes.
4.32
2k+
The Book of Life Summary
The Book of Life 90%
Every authority, system, and memory is a prison. The key is a mind that merely observes.
by J. Krishnamurti 1995
4.32
2k+ ratings
Total Freedom
by J. Krishnamurti • 1996
Truth has no path, no guru, and no technique. The only authority is your own awareness.
4.37
2k+
Total Freedom Summary
Total Freedom 89%
Truth has no path, no guru, and no technique. The only authority is your own awareness.
by J. Krishnamurti 1996
4.37
2k+ ratings
What Are You Doing With Your Life
by J. Krishnamurti • 1899
The search for meaning, love, and security is itself the obstacle.
3.93
2k+
What Are You Doing With Your Life Summary
What Are You Doing With Your Life 89%
The search for meaning, love, and security is itself the obstacle.
by J. Krishnamurti 1899
3.93
2k+ ratings
The Warrior Heart Practice
by HeatherAsh Amara • 2020
Four inner moves to turn pain into clarity: a Toltec practice for facing what you avoid.
4.06
295
The Warrior Heart Practice Summary
The Warrior Heart Practice 89%
Four inner moves to turn pain into clarity: a Toltec practice for facing what you avoid.
by HeatherAsh Amara 2020
4.06
295 ratings
Loving What Is
by Byron Katie • 2002
Four blunt questions dismantle any painful thought. The reversal shows you what you've been hiding.
4.07
25k+
Loving What Is Summary
Loving What Is 89%
Four blunt questions dismantle any painful thought. The reversal shows you what you've been hiding.
by Byron Katie 2002
4.07
25k+ ratings
Discovering Your Personality Type
by Don Richard Riso • 1992
Nine personality patterns run your life. A system for identifying yours and loosening its grip.
3.91
972
Discovering Your Personality Type Summary
Discovering Your Personality Type 89%
Nine personality patterns run your life. A system for identifying yours and loosening its grip.
by Don Richard Riso 1992
3.91
972 ratings
The Art of Solitude
by Stephen Batchelor • 2020
The deeper you go into solitude, the more you find everyone else waiting there.
3.61
1k+
The Art of Solitude Summary
The Art of Solitude 89%
The deeper you go into solitude, the more you find everyone else waiting there.
by Stephen Batchelor 2020
3.61
1k+ ratings
The Way of Integrity
by Martha Beck • 2021
Your unhappiness is a lie you're living. A single honest question can dissolve it.
4.17
11k+
The Way of Integrity Summary
The Way of Integrity 89%
Your unhappiness is a lie you're living. A single honest question can dissolve it.
by Martha Beck 2021
4.17
11k+ ratings
Look For Yourself
by Douglas E. Harding • 1998
The self you think you are isn't there. Look directly and the absence reveals everything.
4.11
53
Look For Yourself Summary
Look For Yourself 89%
The self you think you are isn't there. Look directly and the absence reveals everything.
by Douglas E. Harding 1998
4.11
53 ratings
Who Would You Be Without Your Story?
by Byron Katie • 2008
Four questions that stop the war inside. Turn any belief around and watch the suffering fall away.
4.27
609
Who Would You Be Without Your Story? Summary
Who Would You Be Without Your Story? 89%
Four questions that stop the war inside. Turn any belief around and watch the suffering fall away.
by Byron Katie 2008
4.27
609 ratings
The Power of Self-Esteem
by Nathaniel Branden • 1987
Two core beliefs determine your self-worth; this book teaches the daily practices that build them.
3.62
239
The Power of Self-Esteem Summary
The Power of Self-Esteem 89%
Two core beliefs determine your self-worth; this book teaches the daily practices that build them.
by Nathaniel Branden 1987
3.62
239 ratings
As One Is
by J. Krishnamurti • 2007
Most of what you call thinking is society replaying itself. Freedom begins the moment you notice.
4.46
589
As One Is Summary
As One Is 89%
Most of what you call thinking is society replaying itself. Freedom begins the moment you notice.
by J. Krishnamurti 2007
4.46
589 ratings
Gurdjieff, A Beginner's Guide
by Gil Friedman • 2003
Lost keys reveal the automatic patterns that run you. A beginner's guide to waking up.
3.94
208
Gurdjieff, A Beginner's Guide Summary
Gurdjieff, A Beginner's Guide 89%
Lost keys reveal the automatic patterns that run you. A beginner's guide to waking up.
by Gil Friedman 2003
3.94
208 ratings
The Art of Finding Yourself
by Fiona Robertson • 2016
Your sense of being flawed is a mistake, and direct looking dissolves it completely.
3.43
28
The Art of Finding Yourself Summary
The Art of Finding Yourself 89%
Your sense of being flawed is a mistake, and direct looking dissolves it completely.
by Fiona Robertson 2016
3.43
28 ratings
Beginners Guide to Quantum Psychology
by Stephen H. Wolinsky • 2000
Your entire psychology may rest on one false conclusion you reached before age one.
3.95
39
Beginners Guide to Quantum Psychology Summary
Beginners Guide to Quantum Psychology 89%
Your entire psychology may rest on one false conclusion you reached before age one.
by Stephen H. Wolinsky 2000
3.95
39 ratings
Pursuing Consciousness
by Peter Ralston • 2015
Enlightenment is not an experience. It's what remains when you see through the self entirely.
4.72
95
Pursuing Consciousness Summary
Pursuing Consciousness 89%
Enlightenment is not an experience. It's what remains when you see through the self entirely.
by Peter Ralston 2015
4.72
95 ratings
A Practical Guide to Philosophy for Everyday Life
by Trevor Curnow • 2012
The philosophy toolkit for life: question everything, spot bad arguments, choose what matters.
3.87
190
A Practical Guide to Philosophy for Everyday Life Summary
A Practical Guide to Philosophy for Everyday Life 89%
The philosophy toolkit for life: question everything, spot bad arguments, choose what matters.
by Trevor Curnow 2012
3.87
190 ratings
Discover Your Destiny
by Robin Sharma • 2004
A spiritual map from the prison of pleasing others to the freedom of your authentic life.
3.94
4k+
Discover Your Destiny Summary
Discover Your Destiny 89%
A spiritual map from the prison of pleasing others to the freedom of your authentic life.
by Robin Sharma 2004
3.94
4k+ ratings
The First and Last Freedom
by J. Krishnamurti • 1975
Thought creates the thinker, then time, then fear. The end of this illusion is freedom itself.
4.24
4k+
The First and Last Freedom Summary
The First and Last Freedom 89%
Thought creates the thinker, then time, then fear. The end of this illusion is freedom itself.
by J. Krishnamurti 1975
4.24
4k+ ratings
Just a Thought
by Amy Johnson • 2021
The voice in your head is not you. Recognizing this dissolves self-doubt without a battle.
4.11
436
Just a Thought Summary
Just a Thought 89%
The voice in your head is not you. Recognizing this dissolves self-doubt without a battle.
by Amy Johnson 2021
4.11
436 ratings
Quotes That Will Change Your Life
by Russ Kick • 2017
A portable pharmacy of quotes for the moments when your own mind fails you.
3.85
155
Quotes That Will Change Your Life Summary
Quotes That Will Change Your Life 89%
A portable pharmacy of quotes for the moments when your own mind fails you.
by Russ Kick 2017
3.85
155 ratings
The Art of Being
by Erich Fromm • 2013
The self-help industry sells you more having disguised as being. Here is the harder path.
4.04
6k+
The Art of Being Summary
The Art of Being 89%
The self-help industry sells you more having disguised as being. Here is the harder path.
by Erich Fromm 2013
4.04
6k+ ratings
Spiritual Enlightenment
by Jed McKenna • 2002
Enlightenment isn't bliss: it's the demolition of the self you've spent a lifetime building.
4.38
2k+
Spiritual Enlightenment Summary
Spiritual Enlightenment 89%
Enlightenment isn't bliss: it's the demolition of the self you've spent a lifetime building.
by Jed McKenna 2002
4.38
2k+ ratings
Awake
by Angelo DiLullo • 2021
The voice in your head says 'I' so you obey. See through it and suffering ends.
4.59
508
Awake Summary
Awake 89%
The voice in your head says 'I' so you obey. See through it and suffering ends.
by Angelo DiLullo 2021
4.59
508 ratings
Losing Ourselves
by Jay L. Garfield • 2022
No self. Persons emerge from roles and flow. Losing the illusion reshapes ethics and expert skill.
4.03
603
Losing Ourselves Summary
Losing Ourselves 89%
No self. Persons emerge from roles and flow. Losing the illusion reshapes ethics and expert skill.
by Jay L. Garfield 2022
4.03
603 ratings
On Love and Loneliness
by J. Krishnamurti • 1994
Love isn't desire or attachment. It begins where the mind's searching ends.
4.22
1k+
On Love and Loneliness Summary
On Love and Loneliness 89%
Love isn't desire or attachment. It begins where the mind's searching ends.
by J. Krishnamurti 1994
4.22
1k+ ratings
If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him
by Sheldon B. Kopp • 1972
Self-discovery is not finding a guru; it is outgrowing every guide you hoped would save you.
3.99
3k+
If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him Summary
If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him 89%
Self-discovery is not finding a guru; it is outgrowing every guide you hoped would save you.
by Sheldon B. Kopp 1972
3.99
3k+ ratings
Life's Big Questions
by Jonathan Robinson • 1995
Two hundred questions that work like meditations, turning spare moments into a spiritual practice.
4.25
16
Life's Big Questions Summary
Life's Big Questions 89%
Two hundred questions that work like meditations, turning spare moments into a spiritual practice.
by Jonathan Robinson 1995
4.25
16 ratings
I Need Your Love - Is That True?
by Byron Katie • 2005
You don't need anyone's approval to feel loved. The self-inquiry process that proves it.
4.22
3k+
I Need Your Love - Is That True? Summary
I Need Your Love - Is That True? 89%
You don't need anyone's approval to feel loved. The self-inquiry process that proves it.
by Byron Katie 2005
4.22
3k+ ratings
The Krishnamurti Reader
by J. Krishnamurti • 2011
Thought creates fear, psychological time is the trap, and freedom is seeing exactly what is.
4.20
71
The Krishnamurti Reader Summary
The Krishnamurti Reader 89%
Thought creates fear, psychological time is the trap, and freedom is seeing exactly what is.
by J. Krishnamurti 2011
4.20
71 ratings
On Relationship
by J. Krishnamurti • 1992
Your relationships reveal every hidden corner of your mind. The world changes when you look.
4.35
353
On Relationship Summary
On Relationship 89%
Your relationships reveal every hidden corner of your mind. The world changes when you look.
by J. Krishnamurti 1992
4.35
353 ratings
The Voice of Knowledge
by Miguel Ruiz • 2000
Your mental narrator is a liar. Rewrite its story using a Toltec practice for inner peace.
4.21
10k+
The Voice of Knowledge Summary
The Voice of Knowledge 89%
Your mental narrator is a liar. Rewrite its story using a Toltec practice for inner peace.
by Miguel Ruiz 2000
4.21
10k+ ratings
Learn To Think Using Thought Experiments
by Patrick King • 2020
Your mind needs a gym. Philosophy's greatest thought experiments are the equipment.
3.84
101
Learn To Think Using Thought Experiments Summary
Learn To Think Using Thought Experiments 89%
Your mind needs a gym. Philosophy's greatest thought experiments are the equipment.
by Patrick King 2020
3.84
101 ratings
Psycho-Cybernetics and Self-Fulfillment
by Maxwell Maltz • 1970
Your self-image is an automatic guidance system. The classic manual for reprogramming it.
4.11
405
Psycho-Cybernetics and Self-Fulfillment Summary
Psycho-Cybernetics and Self-Fulfillment 89%
Your self-image is an automatic guidance system. The classic manual for reprogramming it.
by Maxwell Maltz 1970
4.11
405 ratings
The Wisdom of the Enneagram
by Don Richard Riso • 1999
A map of nine personality ruts and the attention practice that gets you out.
4.22
8k+
The Wisdom of the Enneagram Summary
The Wisdom of the Enneagram 88%
A map of nine personality ruts and the attention practice that gets you out.
by Don Richard Riso 1999
4.22
8k+ ratings
Being You, Changing the World
by Dain Heer • 2011
Changing your world doesn't require fixing yourself, just being more of who you are.
4.27
1k+
Being You, Changing the World Summary
Being You, Changing the World 88%
Changing your world doesn't require fixing yourself, just being more of who you are.
by Dain Heer 2011
4.27
1k+ ratings
Integral Life Practice
by Ken Wilber • 2006
Cross-training the self: a workout for your mind, your body, and everything you suppress.
4.09
663
Integral Life Practice Summary
Integral Life Practice 88%
Cross-training the self: a workout for your mind, your body, and everything you suppress.
by Ken Wilber 2006
4.09
663 ratings
Freedom from the Known
by J. Krishnamurti • 1969
Your attempts to become free are movements of the same prison. Real freedom has no method.
4.29
12k+
Freedom from the Known Summary
Freedom from the Known 88%
Your attempts to become free are movements of the same prison. Real freedom has no method.
by J. Krishnamurti 1969
4.29
12k+ ratings
Think on These Things
by J. Krishnamurti • 1964
Success is conformity disguised as achievement. The real work is learning to stand alone.
4.24
5k+
Think on These Things Summary
Think on These Things 88%
Success is conformity disguised as achievement. The real work is learning to stand alone.
by J. Krishnamurti 1964
4.24
5k+ ratings
I AM
by Howard Falco • 2010
Two words govern your entire experience. Change what follows them, and your reality shifts.
4.19
471
I AM Summary
I AM 88%
Two words govern your entire experience. Change what follows them, and your reality shifts.
by Howard Falco 2010
4.19
471 ratings
The Reality of Being
by Jeanne de Salzmann • 2010
You are asleep, your self an illusion. The practice of observing from within that undoes both.
4.35
299
The Reality of Being Summary
The Reality of Being 88%
You are asleep, your self an illusion. The practice of observing from within that undoes both.
by Jeanne de Salzmann 2010
4.35
299 ratings
Ordinary Wonder
by Charlotte Joko Beck • 2021
An old belief of unworthiness runs your life. Sitting meditation is how you face it.
4.48
353
Ordinary Wonder Summary
Ordinary Wonder 88%
An old belief of unworthiness runs your life. Sitting meditation is how you face it.
by Charlotte Joko Beck 2021
4.48
353 ratings
'I' is a Door
by Philip Renard • 2017
The sense of 'I' is both trap and door. Three masters on looking at the looker.
4.39
120
'I' is a Door Summary
'I' is a Door 88%
The sense of 'I' is both trap and door. Three masters on looking at the looker.
by Philip Renard 2017
4.39
120 ratings
La brújula interior
by Álex Rovira Celma • 2003
Your existence is not a debt to be worked off. A guide to reclaiming your purpose.
3.85
429
La brújula interior Summary
La brújula interior 88%
Your existence is not a debt to be worked off. A guide to reclaiming your purpose.
by Álex Rovira Celma 2003
3.85
429 ratings
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