3 Transformational Books That Changed My Wellness & Spiritual Journey
Sometimes, all it takes is the right book at the right time to completely shift the way you see life. On my path of fitness, wellness, and spirituality, there have been books that not only inspired me but also helped me heal, grow, and believe in something bigger than myself. Today, I want to share three transformational reads—books that I recommend to anyone looking to nurture their mind, body, and soul.
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
This book is a spiritual classic for a reason. In The Power of Now, Tolle reminds us that the present moment is all we ever have, and that true peace can only be found by stepping out of our constant stream of thoughts.
Key Lesson: Anxiety, stress, and regret come from living in the past or the future. Presence brings freedom.
How It Helped Me: It taught me to slow down and become more mindful—whether during a Pilates session, a walk in Toronto, or even while sipping my morning coffee.
Try This: Next time your mind is racing, pause and take three conscious breaths. Notice what it feels like to be here now.
Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss
This book was the one that truly opened my heart to spirituality and found me when I needed the most. Dr. Weiss, a psychiatrist, shares the story of his patient who began recalling past lives during hypnotherapy. The healing that unfolded went beyond what medicine alone could explain.
Key Lesson: We carry trauma, lessons, and wisdom across lifetimes, and healing often requires us to go deeper than the physical.
How It Helped Me: It gave me hope during moments of grief and helped me understand that our loved ones never really leave us. They continue to guide us from other planes.
Try This: If you’ve ever felt an unexplained connection to a person or place, consider it might be part of your soul’s longer journey. Journaling about these feelings can reveal powerful insights.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
Unlike the other two, this book reads like a story—a fable of a high-powered lawyer who gives it all up to pursue a life of purpose and inner peace. It’s simple yet profound, full of practical lessons about creating a meaningful, balanced life.
Key Lesson: Success without fulfillment isn’t true success. Living intentionally, with rituals and discipline, leads to happiness.
How It Helped Me: It reminded me that wellness isn’t just about the physical body—it’s about creating rituals that feed the soul, whether it’s movement, meditation, or moments of silence.
Try This: Create a small daily ritual that grounds you. Light a candle before journaling, move your body with intention, or spend 10 minutes visualizing your goals.
These three books may seem very different—one about mindfulness, one about past lives, and one about living with purpose—but together, they remind us of something essential: wellness is a journey of the soul as much as the body and mind.
If you’re curious, I recommend starting with whichever book calls to you most right now. Sometimes, the right words arrive at the perfect time.
