My Favorite Books of 2005

As I take a day off in the hills of Tennessee, the brisk December wind crackles through the tree limbs, and I am working on my home computer.

In the past 24 months, I have read more books than in all of the years of my life combined. Although that's not really a number to brag about, it does point to the idea that getting to know who we are (physically, mentally & spiritually) can happen at any point in life. A person can claim to be growing, while all the while just rambling through life like a domesticated dog, just embracing everything they've ever been told without ever considering why?

With that, several books have crossed my path this year that have left indelible marks.
MY FAVORITE 3 BOOKS OF 2005:

1) "The Mastery of Love," Don Miguel Ruiz.
- From the author of "The Four Agreements," this book was written several years ago and did not have the impact that "The Four Agreements," did on the market place. "The Mastery of Love" is the best book on the subject of relationships that I have ever read. It is blunt, hard to accept, but lovingly redeeming. There is not, nor will be another relationship in my life that is not affected by some of the material in this book.

2) "A New Earth," Eckhart Tolle.
-Eckhart's previous book, "The Power of Now," was one of those hugely popular books that is kinda freaky. Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual writer. No matter what your faith or belief system is, "A New Earth," provides a great perspective and solid advice on how to accept who we are and live abundantly.

3) "Z.E.N." (The Art of Zen in Business Administration). Marc Lesser.

-Marc Lesser is a Zen Buddhist Priest and a business person. This book gives a look at how implementing the practice of Zen into your workplace and life can bring more peace, harmony and happiness.

My Favoirte magazines of 2005:

1) "Worthwhile"
2) "Utne"
3) "Shambala Sun"

-All great reads that will help with life, family, business and just getting into reality.