Conversations with God
I have waited a year to write about a special series of books that I read back in Cape Town. You don’t need to be into “spirituality” to appreciate them, you don’t need to be anything actually, but if you’ve ever wondered about life, death and everything inbetween, then you might want to give it a go.
Who knows, you might learn something? Or remember…
The books are available in Swedish (“Samtal med Gud”) but unfortunately already by the title you are more likely to have a feeling of Lutheran Sunday school chills and discomfort than of curiosity and interest. Swedish people are not religious, much less spiritual. But. If you have found your way to this blog and you feel what I’m saying, take my word for it and get a hold of these books online.
Forget every preconceived idea you have about “God”, or don’t if you will, but remember that it is you, as an interpreter that designs your reality.
Therefore, do not consider it a “Conversation with God” but with yourself. Also, I suggest you do what I have done with my books. Make remarks, underline words and sentences, fold the pages, go back and reread them, take them with you, consider them a reminder of everything you already know.
One night, Neale Donald Walsch felt a need to express his frustration on what he believed to be failures and disappointments of his life. He decided to go straight to the source. He decided to write a letter to God. After pouring out questions about why he couldn’t find happiness in his relationship and why he didn’t have more success, he suddenly felt an invincible force take control of his pen and mind.
Do you really want an answer to all these questions, or are you just venting?
He continued to write as the thoughts came to his head.
Both. I’m venting, sure, but if these questions have answers, I’d sure as hell like to hear them!
And there the dialogue began. It continued for more than three years and produced three books on these topics;
Individual Truths – personal topics such as love and fear, needs and desires, creation and experience.
Global Truths – geographical and metaphysical life and the challenges now facing the world.
Universal Truths – opportunities of the soul.
The books are easy, reflective and completely authentic. Depending on where you “are” in life, you will appreciate different things, hence why the dialogue is ongoing. Believe what you will, but always, always, keep you heart open.
And read these books. They WILL blow your mind!
Helen recommended these books to me…and there is no question…they are life altering. Kind of gives me a comfortable sense of everything. No question…get ’em…read ’em…love ’em.
I’m glad you feel that way Andy! Have you read all three yet? They get more and more extensive and the third can be quite heavy, but with the same sense of light and reassurance.
The couple have a foundation you might be interested in, check out their website. There are also a whole lot more books and additional courses and stuff but I don’t know, some things are better in small portions.
Take care!
Thank God! A Swedish girl talking about God! Wheeh! (sigh of relief) I thought I would never see this day.
Thank you so much for your piece on Conversations With God. You have given me a small piece of ammunition to approach my dear Swedish friend about this amazing series of books. I can use you as back up before he shuts the door in my face regarding the subject.
He is on his way to rehab for alcoholism. I feel now would be a good time to pay forward one of the greatest gifts anyone ever gave me.
Here is hoping Amazon will have a Swedish copy!
Thank you, thank you!
K.C.
Thank God indeed 😉
I really hope you find the books and that they find him! Wherever we are in life or what we are going through, those words will speak to us, if we just listen…
Welcome back and best of faith to your friend!
Helen
Thanks for the tip!
Bokus har en samlad version av alla tre böckerna på engelska. Bok Nummer två på svenska var definitivt slut tyvärr. Men jag blev tvungen att beställa den. Nyfiken*
Såg i mitt sökande med att dom gjort en film om mannen som skrivit böckerna. 59 kr på discshop.
Ser fram emot god läsning!
Åh vad spännande att du ska läsa dom! Vore intressant att höra dina tankar senare. Och träffa dej! Är du aldrig i Hudik eller Stockholm?
Många kramar till dej min barndomsvän!
Jo kanske.. vi ska ev till hudik i höst nån gång.. och utanför stockholm (har vunnit en spaweekend!).. Men jag vet inte när än. Ja det vore väldigt trevligt att ses nån gång.. Får hålla dig underrättad om det skulle dyka upp nått tillfälle..:)
Ha det gott så länge!
Helen, you have given me a new perspective that I didn’t think about while writing my ‘Does [true] love exist?’ post… i checked out your post and need to look into this book you mention. Sounds very intriguing. And I think this idea that love is oneness makes a lot of sense. Thinking of ourselves as separates probably is an obstacle to love. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts/comments on my blog! You have great insight, and I always enjoy reading what you have to say.
Ben