Title: Simple Action for the Spiritual Journey
Author: TA Bowman
Publisher: Toplink Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-949502-90
Genre: Self-Help/Spiritual
Pages: 76
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
Pacific Book Review
Simple Action for the Spiritual Journey is a positive and spiritually enriching book from TA Bowman, which will help to inspire readers.
Simple Action for the Spiritual Journey is a spiritual self-help text from Bowman about how people can live their best lives through a relationship with God. Bowman writes about her personal experiences with inspiring stories about her family. She recounts stories about her brother having cerebral palsy and still having a fulfilling life. Bowman also tells the touching story of her grandmother building a new life in America as Hungarian immigrant. The memories add a personal touch to her theme of having a positive outlook on life. Simple Action for the Spiritual Journey also has poems interspersed throughout the text that illustrate her spiritual journey.
By writing about her personal trials and tribulations, Bowman shows that she’s not a perfect self-help guru who has all the answers to life’s problems. Her admission that she is on a journey with her faith makes her relatable and assures readers that God loves them as they are. Bowman not only tells personal anecdotes but also has practical advice to help readers become more spiritually aware. She advises readers to let go of negative thoughts and words in order to be their most authentic selves. Bowman advocates meditation to help readers clear their minds and bring more positive energy into their lives. Her book encourages people to commit “random acts of kindness” by assisting strangers in need to be more selfless. The text has helpful lists of prayers and affirmations readers can repeat, such as “ I am worthy of much love and success.’’
Simple Action for the Spiritual Journey would be perfect for readers who are looking for spiritual growth and a closer relationship with God. Even readers who aren’t religious can find inspiration in the comforting words within these pages. The text would be ideal for readers who are fans of self-help authors like Marianne Williamson or Anne Lamott. The book could be passed out in church groups or support groups for people who need spiritual motivation. Because this book is compact, readers can absorb the messages quickly and re-read the book often for motivation.
In a time of such division, Simple Action for the Spiritual Journey is a refreshing book which seeks to unite people through faith and meaningful actions. Bowman has written a text that will inspire readers to live their best lives and help other people do their best as well. Simple Action for the Spiritual Journey is a small book that leaves a large imprint on readers.
