Teen Spirit: One World, Many Paths

Teen Spirit by Paul B. Raushebush is a book that offers facts about the many religions of the world including Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Wicca, Unitarian Universalism and much more. This book deals with the many issues of being a teenager (but I think it would be great for adults too) and finding the religion which best fits you.. The book includes questions asked by teenagers about religion which are answered by Pastor  Paul B. Raushebush, and quizzes to find out more about yourself or how much you know about world religions.  This book also includes quotes and articles written by contributors to this book about why they chose their religion.

I believe in freedom to chose religion.

Therefore I believe books like these are important because of the infomation and truth they offer us.

The Bookworm's Hangout: On Skype!

Today I created a Skype group for The Bookworm's Hangout
where we can discuss favorite books, or books you've been reading.
I'll set up a new topic every week from Self help/Psychology books ,
Mystery books, Novels, Fiction Favorites and much much more.

If your interested: E-mail me (ocean_eyes95@ymail.com)
with a request including your Skype contact info,
OR add me on skype (Skype Name: nicole_lamour
Full Name: Nikki L'Amour). If you add me on Skype you must
state that you'd like become a member of The Bookworm's Hangout,
otherwise I won't know who you are and I may decline.

Take Care,
 Nicole (ocean_vision)

Inspired To Inspire

If you know me then you know about my love for
the study of psychology. Most of the books I read have some sort
of psychological influence, yes even if the book is
fiction... Some how after scaning through a few pages
I find some sort of inspiration. It is books like these that give
me the inspiration to became a counselor, or a life coach.
Which reminds me how important it is to write as well as
read, while reading gives us the knowledge...without writers there wouldn't be
books like these that give us inspiration.
Even YOU can take the knowledge you learned from a book,
or your interest and offer that knowledge to others through writing.
inspiration is where it all starts.
I am not saying you should hurry and write a book then
publish it as soon as you can, but  you can blog, vlog, journal..
or find other ways to inspire. As long as you have a pen and paper,
or a computer and fingers..you can inspire others.

Here is a book that has inspired me.
I'll keep posting as I continue to read books that truely
inspire me as well as other people.


The Secret:

This book deals in The Law of Attraction! What can I say?
this book really makes you think about the way you think.
Who knew that your way of thinking creates your life?!
This book lets you know that you have the power to control your life by your thoughts. So if you have negitive thoughts
thus creates a negitive reaction to that thought which creates a negitive pattern in your life. So rather then having negitive thoughts have positive thoughts the results will amaze you.
Trust me I myself have see the secret in action. If you don' want to take my word for it, how about the psychologist, quantum physicist, and philosophers that contributed to this book.
And there are also the quotes from famous people that seemed to know about the law of attraction. You should get this book, and see for yourself how the power of positive thinking works.




There are previous post of books on this blog that have inspired me: 
such as:  A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose,
Writing Magic, and The Art of Non-Conformity
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What books have inspired you?
comment below or send me a E-mail at Ocean_eyes95@ymail.com
If you'd like to write  a book review for this blog.

The Art of Non-Conformity

The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau. This book literally made me feel at home with my beliefs. Chris Guillebeau is a world traveler, entrepreneur, and one of my heroes. He offers tips on non-conforming ideals while using anecdotes of friends, bloggers, travelers, and inspiring people. He also has lists for us visual learners. The book's format is approachable, fun, and lighthearted.
I've been recommending this book to everyone I know. Because of this book (and a myriad of other like-minded books) I began my blog that focuses on my projects and tips on living a "Bella Vie," or Beautiful Life. I took a variety of issues, financial psychological, spiritual, etc. and combine them together on my blog and on my vlog on Youtube!
If you want a book that will give you the motivation to try out those projects you've been putting on the backburner, this is it. And do not be afraid of non-conforming to mainstream standards. Oh, you say you are? Well you must get this book ASAP! To the library, away!

~Guest Post by Isabelle Rizo (bellavie92.blogspot.com)

Writing Magic: Creating stories that fly

Writing Magic by Gail Carson Levine is a book me and my mother
 love because at the end of each chapter there is a creative writing assignment, which allows us to use our imagination to create awesome stories. This book teaches you how to write fiction, but
can help you to write anything such as: E-mails, essays, greeting cards, love letters, and more.

" In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her secreats of great writing. She shows you how you,too, can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and ending, writing sparkling dialogue, develop memorable characters - and mush, much more. She advises you about what to do when you feel stuck - and how to use helpful criticusm. Best of all, she offers writing exercises that will set your imagination on fire.
With humor, honesty, and wisdom. Gail shows you that you.
too, can make magic with your writing.  "

The above was quoted from the back of the book.
                                                               Enjoy~ Nicole

A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

                                                 A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

Another book I just started reading, it was recomended by a great friend of mine from Chicago. This book is a spiritual; kinda
 new age book.

"With his bestselling spititual guide The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle inspired millions of readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived in the now. In A New Earth, Tolle expands on these powerful ideas to show how transcending our ego-based state of consciousness is not only essential to personal happiness, but also the key to ending conflict suffering throughout the world. Tolle describes how our attachment to the ego creates the dysfunction that leads to anger, jealousy, and unhappiness, and shows readers how to awaken to a new state of consciouness and follow the path to a truly fulfilling, existence"

The above was  quoted from the back of the book.
If your looking to inspire or be inspired this is the book for you!
Take Care, Nicole

Becoming Anna: a sad story of growing up in an abusive home.

I am currently reading "Becoming Anna". Its an autobiography of a Sixteen year old girl who was neglected, and abused by her family because she is unjustly belamed for her mothers death. this book gives us a vivid account of growing up under unspeakable conditions. This book is by Anna J. Michener. written when she was 16, she recalls the awful memories from her past. I have only just started reading this book, but already I feel very sorry for this girl and others who have grow up like she did. I'll keep you updated as I continue to read. take care, Nicole (Ocean_Vision)