Bernie Siegel, M.D., is known for sharing his light with those who seem to need it the most. In his latest book, Faith, Hope & Healing, this light is returned, as those who have had to deal with cancer share their own stories of hope and healing.

My life was greatly influenced by such stories as Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Illusions. These simple stories can have a great impact on how we view life. Read my review of Richard Bach's latest book, Hypnotizing Maria, to see why I find it every bit as charming and mesmerizing.

Through both his writings and his appearances on public television, the wisdom of Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has always inspired me and given me hope. With his new DVD, The Shift, he continues to share his wisdom.

The Peaceful Warrior series, by Dan Millman, has touched many lives! Did you know he also has a Peaceful Warrior book for children?

Being happy is much easier than we think!

The butterfly is a symbol of transformation and spiritual growth. And it is through the lessons of the butterfly that we understand our great capacity to grow, and help others to grow.

According to our faith it is done to us. We have all the faith we'll ever need, we just need to make sure we are having faith in things that will bring us peace and happiness.

The coming years bring both the promise of personal growth and an increase in spirituality, and the fears of the apocalypse. Read my review of Gregg Braden's latest book, Fractal Time, to see why I'm inspired and hopeful about our future!

Gratitude is essential to our well-being, and something we should strive to practice on a daily basis. Everything I have ever wanted to know about gratitude, I've learned from THIS amazing little book!

Learning to write our own poetry can help us grow, and can be a tremendous source of inspiration.