Book: The Instruction – Living the Life Your Soul Intended
Author: Ainslie MacLeod
Publisher: Sounds True Inc. Canada 2007

This book was introduced to me by a friend when I was two months into the course.  I always find the timing of life fascinating and this book I realised was a must read considering we were learning about and coaching on purpose and identity at the time.

The Instruction is a book for those who are seeking greater spiritual well being and a better understanding of their life’s purpose.  It formulates its reasoning on the belief that ‘as the soul makes its way through its many lifetimes the soul gradually overcomes fear and self interest.  Each lifetime builds on the successes and failures of the last, until one finally learns that love and understanding are the forces that unite us’.

It is written by Ainslie MacLeod a psychic guide who has a unique perspective on the subject of the soul.  He discusses the three planes of existence, physical, astral and causal and communicates with elevated spirit guides whose purpose is to help those of us on the physical plane to connect with our soul’s purpose.

The Instruction brings you on a journey, step by step through twelve doorways.  The doors to:

Each door leads to a meditation where you call on your spirit guides to support you on your journey of discovery to living the life your soul intended.  He regularly intersperses the text with experiences he has had with clients to affirm his perspective.

I feel the book is intended for people who are open minded to all possibilities of living.  I include this in my reviews because although I found the exercises in this book a bit tedious I feel it does stimulate thought processes and gives an alternative way of assisting someone’s quest of finding their life purpose.

Ruth O’Reilly
PSG Executive & Life Coaching Diploma Student

Book: Practising The Power of Now – Essential Teachings, Meditations and Exercises from the Power of Now
Author: Eckhart Tolle
Publisher:  Hodder & Stoughton, London 2002

I have been fortunate to have read Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now” and through his spiritual teachings and wisdom I have been able to refine ways to access the joy of the present moment.  I have found this book enlightening and transforming and was thrilled when I came upon the book “Practising the Power of Now, Essential Teachings, Meditations and Exercises from the Power of Now”.

I think this book is a little gem as it condenses the ideas, concepts and learning’s in the original Power of Now and simplifies it into very clear language that is easy to understand.  It gives practical tips and meditations that are easy to sustain as a daily routine to enhance the ability to live in the present and reap the joy and love it offers.

I would recommend this book because through its spiritual teachings it gives an insight and greater understanding on how to access the now and learn the ability to live in the moment and thus have a more fulfilling existence.  It concentrates on one becoming aware of Being and connecting with the at oneness both outside and within oneself.  It also gives the tools for one to access the spiritual dimension that I believe is the core of the human being which encompasses the mental, emotional and physical dimension that is apparent in us all.

In coaching, resistance to change is a major block for people to overcome.  Internal dialogue can have a profound impact and this book discusses the importance of freeing yourself from the attachments of the mind and gives the tools to achieve this among other very interesting concepts on how to live in the now.  It is a powerful book and is very much in keeping with the philosophies of coaching and I would recommend it to client and coach alike.

Ruth O’Reilly
PSG Executive & Life Coaching Diploma Student