Welcome to my growing collection of books that have inspired my soul, shaped my mindset, and helped me remember who I truly am. 🌱
Instead of tuning into a series or endlessly scrolling (which can sometimes put me in a state of negativity or comparison), I choose to feed my mind and soul with words that empower me. These books have been my teachers, mirrors, and motivators—and when a friend is going through something, I often find myself quoting from them or saying, “You have to read this!”
So this space? It’s like our little coffee chat—me sharing these life-changing reads just like I would with a friend. 💬💕
Each book below includes:
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📚 A short personal takeaway from me.
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🔗 An affiliate link to grab the book (if it calls to you).
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🎥 A link to the Instagram Live where I dove into it.
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🌟 Favorite quote or insight from the book.
This list will keep growing as I continue reading, learning, and going live—so feel free to bookmark it and come back often! 🙌
📖 1. Busting Loose from the Money Game by Robert Scheinfeld
💭 Why it resonated with me:
This wasn’t on the top of my list, but something told me it was the one I needed. It’s a powerful reminder that freedom begins in the mind. A deep dive into how we perceive money, power, and our role in the game of life.
🔗 [Buy it here]
🎥 Watch the IG Live
💬 Favorite Insight (pg. 53): “You are the creator of your experience, and the moment you reclaim that power, the game begins to change.”
📖 2. Untamed by Glennon Doyle
💭 Why it resonated with me:
This book cracked me open. Glennon’s words are a raw, real, and liberating call to return to your wild, untamed self.
🔗 [Buy it here]
🎥 Watch the IG Live
💬 Powerful Quote (pg. 131):
“I surrendered myself to the cages of others' expectations, cultural mandates and institutional allegiances. Until I buried who I was in order to become what I should be. I lost myself when I learned how to please.”
📖 3. Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
💭 Why it resonated with me:
My dad told me to read this as a teen—and again as an adult. It reshaped how I think about money, not from a place of fear, but of awareness. Money isn’t good or bad. It’s a tool. And how we use it makes all the difference.
🔗 [Buy it here]
🎥 Watch the IG Live
💬 Quote:
“Most people learn to work for money, but never learn to have money work for them.”
📖 4. Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss, M.D
The true story of a prominent psychiatrist, his young patient, and the past-life therapy that transformed both of their lives.
💭 Why it resonated with me:
This book was first recommended to me by my sister-in-law, during a time when I was trying to make sense of what had happened to my dad — after a stroke changed his life, and our family’s life, forever.
🔗 [Buy it here]
🎥 Watch the IG Live
💬 Quote: Pages 121, 122. “You must get rid of the fear. That will be the greatest weapon you have…”
“What use are material possessions or power, when they are an end in themselves and not a means to that approach? To be greedy or power-hungry has no value whatsoever.”
Such powerful reminders — especially when life feels heavy or uncertain.
📖 5. Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
A guide to finding purpose and peace in the chaos of everyday life, sharing ancient wisdom and modern insights.
💭 Why it resonated with me:
I selected this book because I’ve always felt deeply connected to Jay Shetty’s message, and during this time of moving, when I don’t have access to my regular library, I felt called to revisit it. He has a unique way of making this type of wisdom accessible, understandable, and practical.
🔗 [Buy it here]
🎥 Watch the IG Live
💬 Quote: Pages 131-132.
“Visualization doesn’t change your life, but it changes how you see it. Whenever you feel that your life is out of alignment, you realign it with visualization.”
It was a gentle reminder for me to bring more presence and gratitude back into my morning routine, and to remember that even small shifts in how we begin and end our days can transform everything. Because what we practice grows stronger.
✨ Other books I shared in this week’s Live:
📖 Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez – [Buy it here ]
📖 Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day by Jennie Marie Battistin, MA, LMFT – [Buy it here]
📚 Coming Soon: Book #6 –
🗓️ Join me live next week on Instagram at @Purposefuldreamer111 as I dive into this next powerful read!
📌 Why This Blog Exists
This isn't just a list—it’s my journey, my way of turning pain into power, confusion into clarity, and moments into meaning. I hope you find a book here that speaks to your heart when you need it most.
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