Books Change Everything
There’s nothing like a good book to pick me up out of the mundane world and bring me to a new reality. I only have one complaint about amazing books...
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I’m torn right now.
I’m feeling a strong and delicious pull toward my novel, and at the same time, there’s a lovely invitation I’ve been wanting to re-extend to the Substack universe and my beloved subscribers.
I’m sure my fans would thank me for turning my attention directly toward The Martyr… (It’s the second installment in The Heretic trilogy, and they’ve been so patient!)
But I felt the need to send this quick message before I get lost in the mists of Ireland.
It’s actually kind of perfect, because what I want to talk to you about today is the power of books. For me, reading (or listening to) a book is the fastest, easiest way to level up my consciousness.
Sure—I can attend a workshop or embark on an epic adventure. But when I can’t leave the country or run away for a weekend, I still feel that transformational urge rising up in me.
Feeling my mind and soul expanding into new and powerful ideas is one of the most joy-filled experiences in my life.
And the truth is that no matter how many amazing conversations are going on around me… or how awesome the Substack articles filling my feed can be…
There’s nothing like a good book to transport me out of the mundane world and bring me into a new, transformed reality.
Still… I have one MAJOR complaint about amazing books…
I just want to talk about them!
When I’m immersed in new ideas, I want to bathe in them… explore them… share them with others.
I ache to talk about the books that burst my life open and transform my worldview.
That’s why I created the Heretic Reading Circle.
Every month, we explore a new powerhouse spiritual title…
✨ Books that help you master the Magic of being human on Planet Earth.
✨ Books that help you connect more deeply to the Beauty all around you.
✨ Books that bring you deeper into the Power of who you really are.
I get so excited just writing that word—
BOOKS… BOOKS… BOOKS!!!
The possibilities that open with a good book are endless!
Heretic Reading Circle Information
I’ll announce our new book at the beginning of each month, and at the end of the month we’ll hold a gathering to explore and discuss.
Throughout the month, we’ll explore ideas related to our reading and monthly theme, including a sacred writing prompt.
A chat thread is open to paid subscribers for sharing insights, connecting, and exploring these books in community.
And you can participate as much or as little as you like.
Your participation is all ways based on your availability and what you feel called to do.
Even if you choose not to attend our monthly gathering or join in the chat, you’ll still be part of the energetic movement waking up to real Magic here on Planet Earth.
This month’s magical title is Love Money, Money Loves You by Sarah McCrum.
This book stalked me for months before I finally listened to it. And oh wow! I’m so glad I did! 🤩
The concept of Money has been so perverted through the centuries—
It’s gone from being understood as the energy of exchange and relationship… to whatever on Earth “money” means to most of us.
This book is about more than just learning how to magically work with the cosmic energy of Money. It’s a message from the Universe teaching us how to enjoy our daily lives and live spiritually WHILE achieving measurable real-world success.
I’m not one of those spiritual people who will tell you this world doesn’t matter. Quite the opposite!
We live in physical bodies on Planet Earth. And we live in a culture that uses Money as a system of exchange. Frankly, we all need Money.
(No—that doesn’t mean that Money will make you happy… but the lack of it will cause endless trouble!)
At the end of the day, I’m playing a BIG game over here…
Empowering humanity to wake up to the physical reality of Magic is a movement.
And getting good at working with the energy Money is part of being a responsible spiritual being. In my (probably uncommon) opinion, every awake, conscious human needs to participate in this revolution! (More on this coming idea soon, I hope…)
Curious but not sure yet?
Learn more about this month’s book and spiritual exploration:
If you’re ready, you can pick up your copy right here—I highly recommend the audio book read by the author.
Some of you will have noticed that we actually read Love Money, Money Loves You last month as our first title for the Heretic Reading Circle. But this book was so powerful that our members voted to dedicate ONE MORE MONTH to it.
The Heretics of the Reading Circle wanted to make sure everyone who wanted to could jump in.
So these magical folks are doubling down!
I love the generosity and open spirit of this community. 💜 ✨
Reading Circle Gatherings
I want to make sure as many people as possible are able to make it to our end-of-the-month gatherings to discuss our Reading Circle titles, so I’m leaving it up to the Heretics of the Inner Sanctum to decide!
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The final date and time of our gathering will be announced shortly thereafter.
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I only recommend curated magical content that raises consciousness, connects hearts, and helps you train your magic… AND the links in this post are affiliate links. Buying from one of these links won’t cost you any extra money, but it will take approximately 1-4% from Amazon and Mr. Bezos and give it to me. 🥳
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I listened to the audiobook version and I agree that her British accent and her author's knowledge of intonation of various ideas gives it a good sparkle.
Since the book was channeled, it tickled my mind... something about energy with consciousness. I am going to find a reference to consciousness that I heard recently from Dr. David Clements. He's been experimenting (with help from his guides, his Team) in making machines that can open up our world to energies with consciousness. Just makes me think of how Money is an energy with consciousness. Our science may be on the verge of catching up! I'll get back to the comments once I find that reference. :-)
Edit! Here's a link (at the end of this edit) to an interview by Pam Gregory in which Dr David Clements is describing what he discovered to be "Living Energetics." That is, that matter is highly compressed but as it decompresses, it changes and what comes about is Consciousness. That matter has consciousness.
As you read Love Money, Money Loves You, consider that. Consider that while the compressed energy such as paper money, coins, gold bars, what have you, is in a state that is "simple," as it is decompressed, it has consciousness. From a spiritual perspective, I 'sort of' knew this but here's a person who is sensing the same thing but from a scientific perspective. You may not need to have science back up your feelings about Money and how it Loves You, but to hear yet another person say that they know various energies have consciousness is yet another feather in the cap of the magical world we inhabit.
We may not be that far from truly having the Sorting Hat as in the Harry Potter novels!
https://youtu.be/t4V5dSU5s6U?si=IS7_YDm863RsUNFY&t=1108
:-)