Recommend Some Educational Books. Anything Goes, Just Not Fiction 来点学习的书,来者不拒,不是小说就行
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- 51 China's Path to the Tang Dynasty: The Legacy of the Northern Dynasties 中国从此走向大唐:北朝的遗产 What was chance, and what was inevitable, in the tragedy of Cui Hao, a great Han Chinese aristocrat? What legacy, both good and bad, did Emperor Xiaowen leave behind with his push for Sinicization? How did the salary system, equal-field system, three-elder system, and fubing military system influence the Sui and Tang dynasties? Besides recording Buddhist temples, what else does the Record of the Monasteries of Luoyang vividly describe? What did the rugged, plainspoken culture of the Northern Dyn 36Reads9.3Score—Shelves
- 52 His Name Is Wu 其名曰武 Xiao Yufei, chairman of Huatai Group, is killed by an enemy nation and transmigrates into the body of Zhu Houzhao, Emperor Wuzong of the Ming dynasty. Alongside his subordinates Wang Shouren, Yang Shen, Zhang Ming, Gao Feng, and others, he opens schools to teach new learning, lifts the ban on maritime trade to amass wealth, seeks out sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn to combat famine, and promotes industry by smelting iron and building ships and firearms. He pacifies the Oirat and Tatars, resto 67Reads—Score—Shelves
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A Brief History of the World Trade War 世界贸易战简史
A Brief History of the World’s Trade Wars chronicles more than two thousand years of trade conflicts, from the seventh century BCE to the twenty-first century. Trade wars of every scale have shaped the course of history to some degree: smaller ones have influenced the rise and fall of dynasties or determined regional political landscapes for decades, while larger ones have affected the progress of human civilization as a whole. The book not only details the background, course, outcomes, and cons
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- 54 Monster Codes: Journey to the West 妖怪密码:西游记 How many demons are there in Journey to the West? The White Bone Spirit, Tiger Vanguard, the Red-Rumped Macaque, Red Boy... Only after enduring the Eighty-One Tribulations can one look upon the world's fortunes with a smile. What are their true forms? What becomes of them? Is there a connection between demons and natural phenomena? Here, I'll reveal the answers to all these questions, one by one. 157Reads9.3Score—Shelves
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The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史
The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to
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- 56 Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance: Zhou Chronicle, Modern Chinese Edition 资治通鉴·周纪(白话版) Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government is a monumental chronological history of ancient China, compiled by Sima Guang during the Northern Song dynasty. It covers 1,362 years of history, from the Warring States period to the Five Dynasties. This book presents the “Zhou Annals” as a standalone work, translated in full into clear, modern language for contemporary readers. This edition covers all five volumes of the “Zhou Annals,” from the twenty-third year of King Weilie of Zhou (403 BCE) to the 17Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 57 The Song Dynasty, Told with a Twist 趣说大宋王朝 The emperor's art of statecraft in a single cup of wine, the fateful legend of the “fragrant boy's birth,” a prophetic monk who foretold that “the inspector would become emperor,” and the schemes and ambitions behind a yellow imperial robe... The founding of the Song dynasty was far more fascinating than the history books suggest! Discover Zhao Kuangyin's rise from street urchin to founding emperor: his “forced” ascension at Chenqiao Station, the mysterious prophecy at Xiangyang Temple, the lig 5.1kReads9.5Score229Shelves
- 58 Tales of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Fiends and Six Bandits of the Northern Song 奸臣传之北宋五鬼六贼 [A roll call of treacherous ministers, with a touch of spicy humor and theatrical satire!] The Biography of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Ghosts and Six Bandits of the Northern Song is like a blacklist of history's ultimate “villain club”! No need to transmigrate to the Song dynasty. You can “watch remotely” as these self-serving, scheming power brokers stir up trouble. Wang Qinruo, Ding Wei, Chen Pengnian, Liu Chenggui, and Lin Te, along with Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng, Zhu 5Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 59 This Tang Dynasty Is a Little Chilly 这个唐朝有点冷 [Lesser-known Figures + History for Fun] Don't imagine the Tang dynasty as just officials and scholars leaning on railings along Chang'an's avenues to compose poetry, a noble consort gently waving a fan, and Emperor Taizong solemnly surveying the realm. This book opens the “refrigerator door” of history to show how the celebrated figures presented so seriously in official records may actually have been jokesters, master wisecrackers, and purveyors of astonishing twists. Come along, and you'll di 22Reads9.2Score—Shelves
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The Song of Enlightenment: A Timeless Masterpiece by Master Yongjia 永嘉大师千古神书之证道歌
A divine book, a divine book! One that can sharpen your wisdom, open your mind to new possibilities, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you unstoppable!!! A sensational new release, now available!!! The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her mind opened an
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- 61 The Book of Enlightenment: A Guide to Beating the Game of Life 开悟神书,人生游戏通关指南 A divine book, a divine book, one that can enhance your wisdom, unleash your imagination, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you invincible with a cheat! Coming in hot! The Path to Awakening and Growth A seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true nature upon hearing the true Dharma. She immediately gave up her thousand-year dragon pearl, and her greed and attachment vanished in an instant. Her mind opened and grew clear, serene at last, and she g 503Reads8.7Score100Shelves
- 62 Contemplation on Returning to the Source 妄尽还源观 A book that reveals the truth about the universe and life. This is a book that helps you know yourself, attain insight into yourself, realize your true nature, and awaken. It can help all those with the right karmic connections. The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her 2.8kReads8.6Score338Shelves
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Challenge the Ancients for 100 Days: Moving to the Southern Song Dynasty 挑战古人100天:搬家去南宋
How did life change for people in the Southern Song compared with the Northern Song? How were Lin’an and Bianjing different? What did people in the Southern Song call a bathhouse? Did the Southern Song have toilet paper? How many kinds of schools were there in the Southern Song? Was there a lot of homework? How did workers in the Southern Song get time off? Did they have to make up for missed work? How much did people in the Southern Song love West Lake? Against the somber backdrop of the transi
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- 64 The Three Kingdoms Is Actually a Lot of Fun 三国其实很有趣 There are quite a few histories of the Three Kingdoms period, but they are far less extensive than the official histories of other dynasties, and they often repeat the same material. The Records of the Three Kingdoms has only sixty-five volumes, and its main text is less than half the length of Pei Songzhi's annotations. Faced with difficult classical Chinese and unfamiliar turns of phrase, we struggle to understand what the texts mean, let alone learn the truth about history. Drawing lessons fr 96Reads9.3Score—Shelves
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The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊
[The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro
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- 66 Chaos Walker of the Three Realms 三界混沌行者 Time stagnates, the void runs wild, Cause and effect, reborn in cycles, tear the laws of heaven asunder. He is a prisoner of time through the ages, an emperor in name alone, The river of fate shatters stars and frost! He gathers the sects, drives out demons, unites Tianxuan, and battles immortals and gods. Armies surround him as clouds of war gather thick, Armor turns cold, spears grow chill, and killing intent surges. The lone warrior stands like a mountain, while enemy soldiers falter like pin 26Reads9.1Score—Shelves
- 67 Mr. Zhou’s Love Is as Cheap as Grass 周先生的爱,如草般轻贱 [A tragic short story. The heroine is dead from the start. No resurrection, no rebirth.] [Melodramatic and clichéd] In the kidnapping case where he had to choose between two people, Zhou Yansheng saved his first love and abandoned his wife. Later, he realized his mistake, but his wife could never come back… 37.7kReads5.4Score1.5kShelves
- 68 I Have Three Months Left to Live, So Let Me Die in Peace 还剩三个月命,请让我从容赴死 From childhood onward, Zhuang Zi'ang was the kind of kid everyone called “the child other parents wish they had”: a model student every year and always first in his class. But after his parents divorced and his father started a new family, he became a child neither parent loved. At just eighteen, Zhuang Zi'ang is diagnosed with a terminal illness and given only three months to live. With his final three months, he decides to let out his rebellious, wild side and be truly himself for once. While 166.5kReads9.8Score19.1kShelves
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Girl, Dare to Move Forward 菇凉,请大胆向前走
This is a guide to the pitfalls women should avoid, and a book about women’s growth. It traces a girl’s transformation into a woman through every stage of life, from school and studies to mental well-being, internships, employment, marriage, childbirth, and raising children. Every moment holds a story, and every step brings a new realization. Only then can she become a complete woman, in every sense of the word.
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Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术
This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective…
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- 71 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score460Shelves
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Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华上下五千年
Arranged chronologically, this book selects major events, influential figures, remarkable achievements, and brilliant cultural accomplishments from five thousand years of history. It strives to reach new heights in accuracy, appeal, and insight. Through a rigorous structure and innovative design, it explains Chinese history from every angle, offering fresh perspectives and multiple layers of analysis while vividly and concisely recounting the basic course of China's historical evolution and the
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A Complete Reading of Dream Pool Essays 梦溪笔谈通读本
"Dream Pool Essays" is a collection of notes written late in life by Shen Kuo (1031-1095), a scientist and politician of the Northern Song Dynasty. It takes its name from Dream Pool Garden in Runzhou, present-day Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, where the work was completed. The book consists of 30 volumes and three parts: "Brush Talks," "Supplementary Brush Talks," and "Further Brush Talks." Its contents span dozens of fields, including astronomy, calendrics, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geogra
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The 3,000 Most Common English Words 英语常用3000单词
This book is designed to help English learners master the most basic and commonly used English vocabulary, making it an important milestone in their language-learning journey. These 3,000 words cover the essentials of everyday conversation, reading comprehension, and written expression. From greetings, numbers, and colors to more complex concepts and ways of expressing emotions, they touch on nearly every aspect of life. Mastering this vocabulary will not only greatly improve your listening, spe
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Learn to Speak Well, Keep Your Emotional Intelligence on Point 学会说话,情商在线
My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well!
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- 76 The Thirty-Six Stratagems in The Art of War 孙子兵法中的三十六计 The Art of War and The Thirty-Six Stratagems are outstanding examples of ancient Chinese military strategy and wisdom, and have had a profound influence on later generations. The Art of War, written by Sun Wu, is one of the world's earliest military works. It covers every aspect of warfare, including strategy, tactics, military management, and intelligence gathering. Sun Tzu stresses that "know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated," emphasizing the importance of accuratel 18Reads—Score—Shelves
- 77 The Art of High-EQ Socializing 高情商社交术 My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 937Reads—Score100Shelves
- 78 People Who Know How to Speak Win from the Moment They Open Their Mouths 会说话的人,一开口就赢了 This book explores the importance of emotional intelligence and good communication skills in everyday life, and the positive impact they can have. It explains that emotional intelligence helps us sense other people's feelings, understand their perspectives, and manage our own emotions effectively, creating harmonious relationships. Good communication skills help us express our thoughts clearly, accurately, and vividly, making conversations smoother at work, in social settings, and with family. T 115Reads—Score—Shelves
- 79 Master the Art of Conversation and Become a Great Speaker 回话有招练就好口才 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.5kReads6.4Score164Shelves
- 80 Reading and Conduct: The Twofold Discipline of Life 读书与做人,人生的双重修炼 My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 18Reads—Score—Shelves
- 81 Life Lessons That Cut to the Bone 人生感悟,句句入骨 To get along in life, you need to know how to handle people and be emotionally intelligent. When you speak, you need to know what to say and how to say it well. Life is full of pitfalls, so be tactful. Words can trip you up at every turn, so say what people want to hear if you want a chance. 914Reads—Score130Shelves
- 82 Success Is 30% Doing and 70% Speaking: The Art of Communication 三分靠做七分靠说,说话的艺术 The idea that "success is 30 percent doing and 70 percent talking" is profoundly reflected in many areas of life. It does not belittle the importance of taking action. Rather, it emphasizes the crucial role that expression and communication play on the road to success. In the business world, an excellent product or service is certainly important. But if its value and advantages are not communicated effectively to consumers, it may well be overlooked by the market. In that case, "talking" become 248Reads—Score—Shelves
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Everything You Need to Know About Chinese History 中国历史常识全知道
China is a nation with a long history. Five thousand years of trials and tribulations forged the brilliant history of Chinese civilization, a vast treasure left to us by our ancestors. It holds not only boundless experience and wisdom, but can also light the way ahead into the unknown. Many Chinese and foreign luminaries have spoken of the importance of studying history. Bacon said, “Reading history makes one wise,” while the following words from Mr. Cai Yuanpei are even more incisive: “By study
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Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经:骗子住手
[Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f
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As a Divine Doctor, I Have a Golden Finger 作为神医,我有一个金手指
Can traditional Chinese medicine really cure illnesses? Yes! And fast! Learn about the treatment principles in Zhang Zhongjing’s Treatise on Cold Damage and Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet. You can use the chapter titles to find out about the causes and treatments of the conditions you’re interested in. This book offers an accurate look at pathology, pharmacology, prescriptions, and treatments. Even people who know nothing about traditional Chinese medicine say it’s good. After
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The Coffin Debt 棺债
[Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] At midnight, a bronze bell rings, luring seven living corpses into a funeral home that never closes... A black coffin carved with human faces hangs in the morgue. Every seven days, it drags them into the underworld: Sing a death song for ghosts in a hanging-corpse theater, Ferry ninety-nine corpses across the Yellow Springs crossing, Bury your own grave in an evil temple teeming with razor-toothed horrors... When Jiang Hui clutches the n
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A Brief History of Human Torture 人类酷刑简史
For thousands of years, humanity has devised many ingenious and cruel ways to inflict pain on its own kind. This tragic yet seemingly universal trait has corroded the civilization humanity strives to achieve. Though we now seem to detest torture, for more than 3,000 years it was part of the laws of all Europe and much of the Far East. A Brief History of Human Torture explores the many forms of punishment, torture, coercion, and torment. It takes readers into the arenas of ancient Rome, medieval
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My Fantastic Conversations with AI 我与AI的奇幻对话
Hello! May I ask if you’re a proper AI? AI: Hello! Proper people generally don’t ask questions like that...!!! (An AI suddenly flew in from nowhere and hit me so hard I was left dizzy, seeing stars, and cursing up a storm...)
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I Hunt Down Transmigrators in Ancient China 我在古代抓捕穿越者
The protagonist, Long Chen, transmigrates into an ancient world. But it turns out that world is full of transmigrators. They belong to many different factions. Long Chen, himself a transmigrator, receives a mission: eliminate every other transmigrator. …
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Sleeper-Car Assassin 卧铺刺客
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Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言:灵天记
Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy!
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The Spiritworld Chronicles: A Guide to Enlightenment in the Mortal Realm 灵天记之人间悟道指南
Ling Tian Ji, whose full title is "Peerless Secret Words: Ling Tian Ji", is also known by another name: A Guide to Understanding the Dao in the Human World. Its full title is "A Guide to Understanding the Dao and Becoming an Immortal in the Human World". Both names refer to the same book, a very special one.
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A Guide to Practice and Exercises, by Xi Yu 实修指引与练习,细雨著
There are countless paths to cultivation, but in the end, they all come down to “cultivating” and “practicing.” This book brings together practical guidance and exercises to help improve both understanding and action, and we hope it will be of use to you! A note from Xiyu: The timing of when these words were written doesn't really matter. They will appear before you only when you are ready to understand them. It's like the videos, audio, and writing we create now: few people seek them out in the
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- 94 The Void Dharma Realm 虚空法界,细雨著 The Void Dharma Realm is a remarkable book, arguably the only one of its kind in the world today. It will completely uncover the mystery of memory between lives and change the frequency of human consciousness. Volume One offers a rough introduction to the unknown reality of the void across seventeen chapters. Even this overview is enough to make your brain work. It is recommended that you first read Xiyu’s The Homecoming of the Amnesiac, which will provide some basic concepts. The book introduce 113Reads—Score—Shelves
- 95 The Road Home After Losing My Memories 失忆的归途细雨著 Few people know when they will face death, but everyone knows it is inevitable. We spend vast amounts of time learning things we might need, yet we avoid talking about the life and death we are certain to face. From the day we are born, we can count the days until the college entrance exam and the years until retirement, but we do not know when we will leave this stage and have to reflect on our lives. If there is only one thing in life truly worth investing your energy in, it is the knowledge I 351Reads—Score—Shelves
- 96 A Secret Medical Casebook 隐秘的医案,细雨著 This story is entirely fictional. A note from Xiyu: The time when these words were written doesn’t really matter. They will emerge for you to see only when you are ready to understand them. It is like the videos, audio, and texts we are creating now. Few people pay attention to them at present, but they have been preserved. When someone reaches the right stage in the future, they will naturally be guided here, receive the teachings they need, and gain the resources that allow them to manifest. W 51Reads—Score—Shelves
- 97 Seth's Crash Course Handbook 赛斯速成宝典 The Seth Material was dictated and recorded by Jane Roberts (1929-1984) beginning in 1963. Over a period of 20 years and 8 months, it amounted to 30 books, totaling about 6.9 million Chinese characters, and was divided into four parts: Early Sessions, Class Sessions, Private Sessions, and Public Sessions. Its content explores the nature of the human mind and covers fields including psychology, parapsychology, medicine, and physics. It is a cornerstone of the New Age movement and is regarded by W 164Reads—Score—Shelves
- 98 The Nature of Personal and Mass Events 个人与群体事件的本质赛斯书 The Nature of Individual and Mass Events offers a powerful, empowering perspective on the profound connection between individual and collective destinies. It shows us that the power to change the world lies deep within the consciousness of each of us. Through our private thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, we all help weave the world that seems to exist outside us: Explore the roots of mass events: Understand the deeper forces of consciousness behind epidemics, natural disasters, wars, economic cri 35Reads—Score—Shelves
- 99 Early Seth Books 早期课赛斯书 This book was written by a [person] called Seth. He describes himself as an "energy personality essence" who is no longer focused on the physical form. He has been speaking through me twice a week for seven years. My psychic abilities first emerged one evening in September 1963. I was writing poetry when, suddenly, my consciousness left my body, and a barrage of astonishing, novel concepts struck my mind. When I returned to my body, I found that my hand had automatically written something expla 26Reads—Score—Shelves
- 100 The Nature of Personal Reality 个人实相的本质赛斯书 The Nature of Personal Reality is more than a book about philosophy. It is a powerful guide to action. It makes one thing clear: we do not passively accept reality; we are the ones who create it. The shaping power of belief: Learn how our core beliefs attract corresponding experiences like magnets, shaping our health, relationships, and overall quality of life. The “point of power” is now: Change is possible in every “present moment,” not in some distant past or future. The leading role of consc 38Reads—Score—Shelves
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