Books that Heal

Debbie Ford’s 90s’ self-help book led me into some incredibly valuable self-reflection and that even now, when I find myself reacting to something or someone I hear Ford’s voice in my head questioning my process, reminding me to be aware of my shadow and then reminding me to go easy on myself as I accept those ‘shameful’ shadow qualities I spent a lifetime trying to hide.

Debbie Ford asks the reader to find what they are hiding from themselves and then not just accept it, value it, use it, grow with it.  She asks you to examine those qualities displayed by others that irritate or sadden you and then learn to find and love these very same qualities within you. There is no judgement, instead, there is honesty, there is balance and a journey to discovering and accepting yourself. 

And it’s a fascinating journey through a series of reflections, anecdotes, visualisations (the audiobook is fabulous for this!) and activities.    

It questions our beliefs about ourselves – are you the type of person that never gets angry? Do you always put the needs of others before your own? Do you need to be seen as the ‘nice’ person – and is it possible if you allow yourself you be angry or selfish, you could move forward and unlock hidden potential?