Spirituality: Inspirational people

There are lots of inspirational authors and writers, many of whom have web sites with a range of information. Here's a few people that we are inspired by, with links to their web sites. Let us know if you're inspired by other people and we will add links to their sites too.

Paulo Coelho In 1986, Paulo Coelho walked the 500-plus mile Road of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a turning point in his life. On the path, Coelho had a spiritual awakening  “I was very happy in the things I was doing. I was doing something that gave me food and water, I was working, I had a person who I loved, I had money, but I was not fulfilling my dream. My dream was, and still is, to be a writer”. Coelho left his lucrative career as a songwriter to pursue writing full-time and has written many inspirational stories.

Doreen Virtue Doreen Virtue is a spiritual doctor of psychology and a fourth-generation metaphysician who works with the angelic, elemental, and ascended-master realms in her writings and workshops. Doreen is the author of more than 20 books about angels, chakras, Crystal Children, Indigo Children, health and diet, and other mind-body-spirit issues, including the best-selling Healing with the Angels and Messages from Your Angels books/angel cards.

Deepak Chopra Deepak Chopra is a world-renowned authority in the field of mind-body healing, a best-selling author, and the founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. A global force in the field of human empowerment, Dr. Chopra is the prolific author of more than 55 books, including 14 bestsellers on mind-body health, quantum mechanics, spirituality, and peace

James Redfield James Redfield has been keenly interested in human spirituality all of his life. From an early age, he was motivated by a need for clarity about spiritual matters. Brought up in a Methodist Church that was loving and community-oriented, he was nevertheless frustrated by a lack of answers to his questions about the true nature of spiritual experience. As a young man, he studied Eastern philosophies, including Taoism and Zen. The fourth and final book in the Celestine series of adventure parables was published in February, 2011.

Rhonda Byrne Rhonda Byrne’s intention is to empower all others to live a life of joy. Rhonda began her journey with The Secret film, viewed by millions across the planet. She followed with The Secret book, a worldwide best seller available in 46 languages. In The Secret Rhonda revealed the law of attraction. In her latest book, The Power, Rhonda continues her groundbreaking work by revealing the single greatest force in our universe. Readers of The Power will come to understand that the life of their dreams has always been closer than they realized. Perfect health, incredible relationships, a career you love, a life filled with happiness and the money you need to be, do, and have everything you want, all come from The Power.

Neale Donald Walsch Neale Donald Walsch is a modern day spiritual messenger whose words continue to touch the world in profound ways. With an early interest in religion and a deeply felt connection to spirituality, Neale spent the majority of his life thriving professionally, yet searching for spiritual meaning before beginning his now famous conversation with God. His With God series of books has been translated into 27 languages, touching millions of lives and inspiring important changes in their day-to-day lives.

Don Miguel Ruiz Don Miguel Ruiz was born into a humble family with ancient traditions in rural Mexico, the youngest of 13 children. He considers himself very lucky, as this was where he learned from an early age that everything is possible, if we really want it. After exploring the human mind from a Toltec as well as scientific perspective, Don Miguel has combined old wisdom with modern insights and created a new message for all mankind, based in truth and common sense. He has dedicated his life to sharing this new message through practical concepts that promote transformation. His message is simple and when implemented, even incrementally, changes lives.

Diana Cooper Diana Cooper's inspirational books and music awaken people to the spiritual dimensions. She shows you how to be happy, healthy and abundant by experiencing life through loving eyes and expands your awareness beyond physical reality to the world of guides, angels and the Universe. Her spiritual books are about angels, archangels, unicorns, all elementals including fairies and Ascended Masters.

David R Hamilton After completing his PhD, David worked for 4 years in the pharmaceutical industry developing drugs for cardiovascular disease and cancer. Now a bestselling author of 5 books published by Hay House, he offers talks and workshops that fuse science, the mind, and spiritual wisdom.

Wayne Dyer Wayne Dyer is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. Despite his childhood spent in orphanages and foster homes, Dr. Dyer has overcome many obstacles to make his dreams come true. Today he spends much of his time showing others how to do the same.