Judith Cannon, PhD, LMFT

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Finding and Following Your Path

 

The Alchemist: A Fable about Following Your Dreams by Paulo Coelho. This simple and tender story often acts as a guide or sacred text for me. As we follow our dreams and seek our destiny, we face obstacles. We often feel alone and confused. Since reading this book three years ago (and many times since), I draw strength and wisdom from the experiences of the main character Santiago. I also recall the subtle cautionary tales regarding other characters in the book who did not follow their dreams. There is magic in this book and it always brings me back to love for the adventure of this life.

 

I Will Not Die the Unlived Life: Reclaiming Purpose and Passion by Dawna Marcova. Marcova’s book moved me. She shares her journey in a way that challenged me and provided clarity regarding next steps to take on my path. As she speaks of purpose and passion, she offers new perspectives on solitude and community. She guides us in discovering and expressing our authentic selves. She supports us in choosing to live fully alive, on purpose. She helps us “reconnect with ourselves so we can stand for something that is greater than ourselves.”

 

Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life by Gregg Levoy. This beautifully written book is a rich resource. Levoy provides a philosophical and practical guide to hearing and being in dialogue with whatever is calling you. Callings is a passionate exploration of the search for authenticity—at work, at home, in our relationships and in service. The wisdom and powerful stories in this book can inspire us to translate calls into actions. This book can also help us understand that responding to calls brings authentic life, but not necessarily a certain outcome. The book helps us address these questions: How do we recognize a call? How do we distinguish a true call from a siren call? How do we handle our resistance to a call? What happens when we say “yes”? What happens when we say “no”? If you want guidance and encouragement as you seek to hear and respond to what is calling you, this book is an excellent resource.

 

The Purpose of Your Life: Finding Your Place in the World Using Synchronicity, Intuition and Uncommon Sense by Carol Adrienne. This book is a practical and inspirational guide to finding purpose, meaning and connection in our lives. Carol shares moving stories and powerful quotes to illustrate the principles and techniques she recommends for our journey. This book will be especially beneficial for those who are questioning the next steps to take in their lives.

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