Books Alison has found useful on her spiritual journey to explore who she truly is
Personally I find reading books tough, but don’t give up. Books can open a whole new world and interest for you as I found out. It takes me considerable time and effort to read a book. Late in life I found out I was dyslexic. In my late teens my late husband was courting me. We used to go every week to the library in his home town of Chertsey, UK. Embarrassingly he used to take out a great stack of books as he was an avid reader. Grudgingly I took out one book and still I often had to renew it for another week. In desperation at trying to spark my interest in books, my husband chose a book for me. It was on reincarnation. I read it in a week and have never looked back. Since then I have read every spiritual book that has come my way.
Included in Alison’s library are the books and authors who have influenced my development the most.
With the wonderful technology of the 21st century, many of these books are available in audio format as well as printed. So if you are short on time and want to listen to the books while on the go or like me you are dyslexic, this material is accessible to you too. Most of the authors are very generous with their time and also offer free videos on YouTube or their websites. There is plenty of material for your research and education.
Some of these books have been published for many years but I feel they are still as relevant today as when they were first published. They are still very helpful in informing your journey of human development and evolution.
To make these books more digestible, I have grouped them to support each part of your spiritual journey;
If you want to read the books out of order, it’s not a problem. You will be attracted by the books that are right for you at the time you are looking at them. If you struggle with a book, put it down and come back later when you are ready to read it. Let your ‘inner you’ guide you. Try to listen to your intuition.
Against each book I have outlined the content, what I found useful in it and if it is an easy read or more of a reference book read more
What is the Difference between Personal and Spiritual Development?
Personal development: is the conscious pursuit of personal growth by expanding self-awareness and knowledge and improving personal skills.
Spiritual development:relates to fundamental questions about the meaning and purpose of life which affect everyone, and is not dependent on a religious affiliation
. Spiritual development is not about becoming more spiritual, it is about realising or becoming more and more aware of one’s natural, innate spirituality.read more
From my earliest years I happily chatted to someone inside of me not knowing who they were. Knowing no difference, I assumed everybody else did too. Many children do the same until they are seven when the practice seems to fade. I was a sickly child and spent much of my time in bed. A simple cold would send me to bed for a week to wait for my immune system to kick in. Bored and a little lonely, I kept my practice of chatting to my internal friend going throughout my growing up and into my adult years.
My friend was always with me being my companion, nurturing and loving me. I knew I was never really alone. At a time of crisis he directed me and at a time of upset he would comfort me. Why would I want to deny his existence as many parents encourage their children to do.
As an adult I explored my spiritual self and inner landscape, I came to believe my life companion was a spirit guide helping me to develop. It is only in my 60th decade that I realised my life companion, with whom I had shared all of my life’s ups and downs, was my own soul. We had laughed together, cried together and worked together to overcome the life challenges we all get. I couldn’t imagine life without him.
Increasingly people are asking me about their spiritual development and recognising their soul. I do it by just following my intuition. But perhaps it is easier if you can understand the structure of the universe and the environment in which all spiritual development occurs. I have found the esoteric philosophy the most comprehensive explanation but the original books on the topic are not easy to read. To help you over this hurdle, let me introduce you to my colleague and friend William Meader.
William is a respected and influential teacher of Esoteric Wisdom. He holds an MA in Psychology and a PhD in Esoteric Philosophy and presents seminars, workshops and lectures worldwide, as well as regular webinars. He uses his gifts as a communicator of this philosophy to nurture a deeper understanding of the spiritual path, both from an individual and global perspective.
In my view, a gentle introduction to this quite complex topic is to listen to William’s webinar recordings. They are great value and each one explores a topic in the overall philosophy and explains it in words you can understand.
Try one of William’s free lectures from his website
Spiritual development is often a solitary journey. As a psychic medium, I just followed my intuition and let it guide me where I needed to go. However I didn’t always understand what was happening to me.
The Dark Night of the Soul can be particularly dramatic and it can help to understand what is happening to you. I cross referenced literature to try and gain an understanding including;
the teachings of the Tibetan channelled by Alice Bailey
William Meader’s Shine Forth plus his video lectures giving a simplified version of the Alice Bailey teachings,
Michael Newton’s Destiny of Souls
Various texts about Kundalini.
People seldom talk about their spiritual development. It is a personal journey with your soul and Spirit. I did wonder what other people were experiencing. I found a lovely writer Patricia Williams who speaks of her experiences and gives words of wisdom on managing your own Dark Night of the Soul.
Find a better way of living your life with intuitive life guidance. Learn to move beyond a challenge or difficulty to live a happy, contented and fun filled life.
In this book, Alison Wem offers a new approach to managing stress and anxiety in our 21st-century lives. Finding Your Soul Family provides you with techniques to help you know yourself better and to enhance your sense of personal calmness so you can be more effective at work and live more harmoniously at home.
Part 1 has easy-to-follow exercises to gain insight into yourself to enable you to construct a soul map, a picture of you and your life. What is the right thing to do next in your life? What are your Life Lessons? Who among your family and friends are part of your Soul Family assisting you with your lessons?
Part 2 discusses whether you are an eternal being living a life in a physical bodyread more
As the saying goes ‘Variety is the spice of life’. When you are seeking to understand the world you live in, your place in it and who you are; variety of approach is good. By trying different approaches you might find that one gives you greater insight than another. However many people find it difficult to find authentic people who can show them their approach.
I have spent the last 20 years seeking out such people. Below are people I have either worked with , been their student or their client. I have found them helpful in my personal development. Of course you need to decide if they are right for you.
All enquiries should be direct with the individual organising the event.
Love, Alison Wem
William is respected and influential teacher of Esoteric Philosophy. He holds an MA in Psychology and a PhD in Esoteric Philosophy. William presents seminars, workshops and lectures worldwide, as well as regular webinars.
William uses his gifts as a communicator of this philosophy to nurture a deeper understanding of the spiritual path, both from an individual and global perspective.
William – author of Shine Forth, the Soul’s Magical Journey and the recently published Supernal Light – is dedicated to promoting the spiritual journey and evolution of human consciousness. Contact William here
Irene Gloux, Spirit Artist and Medium.
Irene is a talented artist and medium. She has combined her skills to provide people with drawings of Loved ones and Spirit guides in the Spirit world.
Irene has worked in a number of Spiritual Churches providing members of the congregation with messages.
For more information about Irene and her services go here
Finding Your Soul Family: A guide to personal development
Irene Gloux, Spirit Artist and Medium.