I Read 693 Psychology Books: Here Are The Few That Fixed Me - Inner Work Library [161/500]

[@jordanthornton]

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[@re8837]

I met Ken Wilber like 20 years ago when he was building his Integral NGO. Got a picture of him wearing a "Imma Si Ner U" tshirt.

[@danielnezis1041]

Hey Jordan, which book do you recommend for me to start first if I am to work on my childhood trauma?

[@hypatch8014]

@@danielnezis1041 I'm not Jordan and I just started with this but one book that helped really tie things together was Healing the Child Within, it's in his shadow work mini course, start there. You can also ask him in a dedicated comment, he tries to reply to people.

[@Nooraksi]

Just read Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle! Intense destruction and dissolvement of ego! You don't really need any other books!

[@Nooraksi]

​@@danielnezis1041power of Now b6 Eckhart Tolle

[@amy-lyne]

I read somewhere recently that the average person can read approximately 680-730 books in their entire lifetime (of those who regularly read at all and including children's books). That number gave me a bit of an existential crisis when I considered the millions of books in the world. We all have a ticking clock and a finite time to read. In my own Goodreads app, I have 420 total books read, 108 from my Psychology era, and 36 handpicked Thornton selections. It's so valuable to have bibliophiles like you in the present age. Someone who can find the most potent, soulful selections in a world that often lacks substance. Thank you for your work and for these lifechanging books 🙏

[@AlexandarShmex]

So, not the average person, but an avid reader.

[@amy-lyne]

@AlexandarShmex yes haha probably the average is 0 to 1 per year, 2 to 5 per year for many, a book per month for "readers" The article was from the Economist, I believe. They said about 10 to 15 books per year for people who read regularly.

[@microfarming8583]

I just started reading my 11th book and am excited to read the titles in this video afterwards

[@AlexandarShmex]

@@amy-lyne That's close to what I think. I'm not an avid reader, but I read from 10-30 books per year + 10-20 times as much articles and texts.

[@cienciabit]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6bZfJd7aspmm9E Carl Sagan at "Cosmos" explains it.

[@CarlaAldrich1]

Please start doing guided meditations, you have the voice for it and it would help so many people

[@jordanthornton]

Appreciate the comment, but not how I want to use my voice - much more interested in teaching ✌🏻

[@aimanharith1248]

@@jordanthornton Have you read the Quran?

[@jordanthornton]

@@aimanharith1248 Yes, there is a copy on my desk alongside the Bible ✌🏻

[@LUVBUG24K]

No seriously! I would LOVE that

[@Jadedfaeri]

I absolutely agree. Your voice is very calming

[@alanfrancis9225]

My initial book that helped me significantly was Healing the Shame that Binds by John Bradshaw. It explains how we are all stifled in our upbringings at various levels. However our true unique self is unharmed and waiting to be reclaimed.

[@jordanthornton]

Fantastic classic on inner child work. Especially appreciate the multi-age breakdown of IC concepts

[@Mainhoonna-ip4pz]

Where’s the proof that he has ACTUALLY read them all?😂 lol youall be believing anybody

[@jordanthornton]

@@Mainhoonna-ip4pz On my Instagram highlights, as documented over the last four years - but I understand your caution. Wishing you well.

[@CJDane-rf1je]

Its not all that difficult to read especially if you have interest in a subject. Tutors are availble,even for adults.

[@CJDane-rf1je]

Its not all that difficult to read especially if you have interest in a subject. Tutors are availble,even for adults.

[@howToCQ]

I read about a book a week, not all of those are non-fiction but some of my top psychology ones are The Courage to Be Disliked, When the Body Keeps the Score, Daring Greatly, Braiding Sweetgrass, and When the Body Says No.

[@aliatianna888]

I am taken aback by the way you speak and carry yourself. A man that seeks knowledge is undoubtedly admirable.

[@jordanthornton]

Take the knowledge for yourself too, good luck.

[@anda318]

"Letting Go" by David Hawkins changed my life.

[@rachelsavard851]

Oh, such a beautiful strong statement, But no reason why?

[@anda318]

@@rachelsavard851 it's very good at explaining why we feel the need of negative feelings like anger, fear, sadness and at convincing you to let them go because it's always beneficial and it's possible.

[@MelissaBozinovski]

Incredible Jordan. It is amazing how your own healing journey and intrinsic motivation has made you a self-taught therapist, teacher and coach. A beautiful gift for yourself and others. During my undergraduate psychology degree and now my masters in psychotherapy it is interesting that I am not even reading these types of books. They should be recommended. However, during my own healing journey and coming across your channel I have picked up these books which have helped my breath and depth of knowledge when I am participating in discussions with other students and teachers. These are the type of books that students should be reading. I often end up asking the tutor at the end of the trimester what was their most impactful book they have read just to get some ideas. They are usually surprised. It is not a question they often get hahaha... I have also enjoyed reading spiritual leaders such as Eckhart Tolle, Michael Singer and Ram Dass. Somehow after reading some of Jung, I ended up on a spiritual tangent. Then ended up reading the Tao Te Ching and now Stoicism. I find they all connect and interrelate with therapy and have expanded my consciousness. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. I love the book recommendations and your incredible insights.

[@jordanthornton]

Wish I could heart your comment twice, thank you for being here and sharing some of your story. Great reflections.

[@MelissaBozinovski]

@@jordanthornton Thank you Jordan. :)

[@Just_A_Name14]

Sounds like you’re just following KZbin’s new algorithm because those are all stuff I’ve stumbled upon over the last year.

[@kathleenhowe8134]

Eeww, Michael Singer is a narcissistic fake

[@Alljanus]

@@jordanthornton could you make a video where you divide various topics like transpersonal psychology, shadows etc or by author and the best books to start with to have the basics and then which ones to go into more depth later as intermediate and advanced? and could you link the books you mention in the comments?

[@wojciech8382]

"I'm structuring, I'm mapping, I'm trying to find the system of Truth to make sense of the pain and to find a path to the Future". Man, this resonates 1000% with my mission and purpose. I'm so happy that you are reminding me of my own Path. It's like this "hey, wake up" moment as I get dragged by daily chores and chaos of the world. Like Gurdjieff wrote "remember yourself" - you help me with that and I really appreciate it.

[@jordanthornton]

Beautiful comment for me to read today, appreciate your resonance.

[@Earth5D]

A return to love - by Marianne Williamson. IMO sometimes healing can’t be cognitive. It is recognizing a truth at the soul level. This book did that for me. - Last point, in terms of voice. People tell me that my voice is healing. I agree, it comes from healing trauma but also i believe it expresses something eternal about you and the choices we make over time. Thank you! JG

[@isaacgrossberg5480]

I’ve found this video a week after a deeply traumatic experience. My experience over the past week has made me reflect on so much of my life and has made me realize that I have been drawn to unconsciousness as a way to escape pain my whole life. As I have grown up I have been drawn to consciousness and have practiced mindfulness meditation and sought out philosophical ideas from people like Alan Watts, Michael Singer, Eckhart Tolle. A year ago my life was changed when I read Letting Go by David Hawkins. I have read through the book religiously and kept it at my side through dark times. This video gave me chills. This is the kind of deep exploration that my soul yearns for. I’ve never heard of Ken Wilber before but the way you described his work tells me that it’s what I need next in my journey. Thank you so much for sharing this video. You have brought me one step closer to understanding my authentic self.

[@jordanthornton]

You’re doing real work here, my friend. I can guarantee that this channel (and the books recommended) are precisely directed towards people like yourself who already have a few years of broad spiritual self development and are looking for the forgotten classics from psychology. You’ll gain a lot from the studies if you find a way to keep up the 2hr per day reading habit - much can heal in a single year 🌲

[@sheidak.2347]

The Alice Bailey books helped me with existential crisis and deep depression in my early twenties which cover the purpose of incarnation and map the journey of the soul unmatched in many respects by other spiritual books.

[@mel-tp5hi]

You are the personification of the opposite of what's known as "dumbing down" (which unfortunately is becoming increasingly ubiquitous today). Keep reaching up jordan! We're all journeying along behind you. 🎁✨🏆🏅🎇♥♦

[@seamusheaney123]

Lovely to find something as substantial as this on KZbin. Thanks. Appreciation.

[@jordanthornton]

Glad that the algorithm got us connected - great time to find the channel 🌲

[@seamusheaney123]

@@jordanthornton These things come into our lives when we are ready to receive them. I particularly liked on the other video what you said of most you tube " spirituality" vids being the equivalent of a sugary drink. The energy spikes momentarily but it is not real, lasting nutrition. I have ordered three of the books you suggested. Thanks and appreciation.

[@shubhandthewitches]

Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts, Jordan. Inner work is not easy, not straightforward, and definitely not quick. Content like yours is not only helpful and informative but also creates a healthy corner in the vast space of the internet where so many of us can feel understood and seen in a positive light.

[@jordanthornton]

3-5 years of focused work to get over that 80% threshold of 'healed enough' - we all walk steady on the path, it does take time.

[@friendsofthepygmies3932]

Inner work is actually a lot easier than people think. Love your inner child.

[@friendsofthepygmies3932]

@@raeofsunshine555 hm i don't think you should think of it as a battle. It's just love. Where's the battle ?

[@AmandaHodgson]

I've never heard of you until today. So, thanks to the universal algorithms for putting you in my path. I've already bought two books from this recommended list. Thank you for the information 🙏

[@jordanthornton]

@@AmandaHodgson Welcome, and it’s great to be connected in good timing! Get ready to stack your shelves for this second half of 2024 - and feel free to check out my other two latest videos for Jungian and trauma psych recs 📚

[@maciejsiedziako680]

Love when you speak about „Trauma and the Soul”, it is just remarkable. Best book I’ve read in a decade. One of all time fav. Just reading it was deep theraphy for me. Lifted my soul, felt it deeply in my body, like something in me started smiling. Best chapter for me was about Little Prince and losing and gaining our innocence. This book started my brother’s therapy. After reading Kalshed stories he wanted to explore his devils/angers (or as author put it, the same forces; archetypal defences of the Self).

[@jordanthornton]

I love this, and you’re right that so many people can relate to the profound effects of this book. Thank you for sharing some of your story here… I’m sure it’s tipped over a comment-section lurker to make the purchase. I know it’s an expensive book on Amazon.

[@Ec0n0m15t]

I came across this video last night because I’m in a mentally dark place. I picked up the king, warrior, magician, lover book that was recommended. I’m nearly half way through and I feel a profound change emerging within myself. Thank you for all the hard work you’ve put into cultivating your mind. I am confident that what you are working towards, is saving lives. I will probably read all the books on your list!

[@jordanthornton]

My friend, thank you for being here. I know those dark places, and I likewise suggest my recent 'dark night of the soul' video to help out - the shadow work playlist too, it's deep and practical. There is light ahead, stay steady.

[@xXTumblinXx]

The book that affected me the most over many years was “reflections on the art of living, a Joseph, Campbell companion”, by Diane K. Obson. It’s not mentioned very often in Joseph Campbell’s collected works, because a different author is compiling his teachings, but in a very profound and accessible way. The main perspective, I approached life from after reading this was, that life is an adventure, but that was only one among many more rare gems found in this book.

[@jordanthornton]

Added it to my cart, thanks for bringing this to my attention. Great find.

[@jamiechristoffersen1879]

I just got it, thank you!

[@TheHeartsetCoach]

Alice Baily 😍 "What the new age movement could have been if had it been smart!" Accurate! She is a deep read due to the time needed to ruminate & integrate!

[@jordanthornton]

Agreed! It’s a shame that we watered things down… but such is the way.

[@Vgallo]

oh I just found a new channel, the new age movement is so goddamn cringe and overly simplistic

[@jordanthornton]

@@Vgallo I think you’ll enjoy my perspectives, I know what you mean - always aiming for the channel to have a more rigorous and academic approach to the mysteries of life ✌🏻

[@Vgallo]

@@jordanthornton yeah I think so too, when I heard your 30 second disclaimer and you mentioned this isn’t some cringey self help and these aren’t books you’d find in an airport, I knew there was something like minded and substantial here, none of these easy jejune answers that are so popular today. The only thing is, I can’t read atm, I live a house that has toxic mold and the new house we bought and inspected today, revealed mold in at least one wall 😭😭😭, that’s been the hardest part about being sick, I can’t do what I love, which is too read, the brain fog is just all consuming. So I’ll just have to sustain myself by watching your content, cuz I’m guessing these books aren’t available on audible? Oh dude I just got to the Ken Wilbur recommendation, I’ve been listening to his theory of everything.

[@Ariii...BM-M]

I read your previous recommandations: Archetype revisited, meeting the shadow and healing the inner child; I've read almost 100 books on the last year covering a wide range of interesting topics, yet these three are by far some of the best I've read, towards the goal of trauma healing and individuation. Thankyou.

[@jordanthornton]

Excellent effort, bravo! Thanks for being here with the deeper journey - keep at it.

[@VictoriaCoachEspiritual]

You're definitely a king Jordan! thanks for the book recommendations I feel called to trauma and the soul and somatic therapy and release.

[@jordanthornton]

You’ll love these books, true depth and I appreciate your warmth too.

[@azdefines]

KZbin recently has been pushing a lot of solid content to my feed, I’m glad I’ve come across your channel brother! Going to go grab these recommendations as they’re most definitely required right about now in my life. Thank you brother! Love, light and prayers my bro! 🩵🙏🏼💫

[@jordanthornton]

Big respect for giving this video a try, and welcome to the channel. All about recommending niche psychology gems here - prepare your bookshelves lol

[@ArthursAtman]

Trauma and the Soul is now speeding its way to my doorstep. Thanks for sharing these--I'll look into each :)

[@jordanthornton]

You’re a deep reader, you’ll love this one. Will blend well with many of your previous studies - go well into the new week 🌲

[@jordanthornton]

Did you notice my accidental delayed Douglas processing in the author names between book two and book five? Funny how mistaken memory works sometimes, but the fifth book is by MURRAY STEIN not Douglas Murray 😅

[@kingagancarczyk7246]

Where Can i find a whole list od your 600 books , i will be grateful for helping

[@jordanthornton]

Nowhere, but I’ve shared 200+ books across this channel based on specific themes and questions. Find a video that calls out to you, and you’ll find at least a few books for your next few months… that will be far more useful than a long list without context ✌🏻

[@kingagancarczyk7246]

@@jordanthornton good, thank you

[@jaysilverstone7221]

Thanks for this, Jordan. Personally Iron John by Robert Bly from 30 years ago was the life-changer. Currently re-reading Original Blessing by Mathew Fox, which I also regard as essential. And for a spiritual sojourn par excellance; Seven Storey mountain by Thomas Merton. Be Well

[@Dolph-fe2ks]

No. But I did notice that your name is Jordan... And, you appear to have-on your own accord-a focus on Jordan Peterson's original YT content.. Interestingly, I stopped investing in his work once he went Political... And, in many senses, I've since found myself remiss. Thank You for sharing; I'm intent on purchasing all 5 ASAP... In order (I need to limit to 1-2.. or else I'll get "shiny burnout.." & read none of them 😬 Thanks Again 💯🙏🏼

[@ivanperera647]

Bro, I have no idea why I am giving this video my attention today. Never heard about you before. I have been suffering DP/DR from more than 10 years now. The more I got to accomplish is to being able to live with it, with its not fully living. After listen to you Im gonna give a chance to this book. Thank you for your honest sharing.

[@jordanthornton]

Trauma and the soul changes the game for me with dissociation. You’ll find it a worthwhile and soulful investment - glad to have connected, and I wish you well.

[@edwardmadden1998]

The section at the end was very wholesome brother. It’s a pleasure to watch and learn from your healing arch. I am so intrigued to see what your first book will be about. Wishing you and everyone well this Sunday and looking into the next week. Start it strong friends ✌️

[@jordanthornton]

Glad I decided to add those final few minutes - generally try to ‘keep myself out of these videos’ so people get more space for personal reflection, but the book title mapping is interesting. Wishing you well my man, sure you’ll enjoy that game too.

[@iamroyalty1658]

It's not often I subscribe after watching only a single video. You sir, are stellar! Love and admire the mountain of work you've put into the channel. THANK YOU! 🙏

[@jordanthornton]

Welcome, and it's a great time for us to get connected. You're going to need some new shelves, my friend.

[@williamcallahan5218]

I read one self inquiry book and it was the one that fixed me... I AM THAT by Nisargadatta.. Step out of the "story" of a "traumatized me" and find out what you really are. Or... wallow in the illusion of being a separate traumatized someone.

[@zenphony]

“Fixed” 💯 good, no more trouble….. 😶🫠. Be wary of the silver bullet.

[@nanasabia]

I agree, but your avatar/body aka nervous system will still operate in survival mode / your self realisation won’t change that on that level. So realisation is important to grow and get out of victim mode but integrating your trauma is done on a human-to-human level and with the body aka nervous system. There is a beautiful talk about spirituality and trauma by Peter Levine.

[@anishasunkara4542]

Awesome.. love everything you said and love Peter Levine! What is the talk called?

[@nanasabia]

@@anishasunkara4542so happy to read ❤ the talk is called “trauma and spirituality” with Peter Levine

[@baronbullshyster2996]

Yep self enquiry with meditation. Back of the net. I was reading philosophy and psychology books for years. If you want to stay in the ego world, it’s a good day for suffering.

[@khaossmith1257]

Inner peace to me! Inner peace is your birth right! Inner peace is finding the stillness in you. Peace be still, they say! How you keep your inner place in a chaotic world. Inner peace is something you unlock within you. Inner peace is a nirvana state of being. Inner peace is an unconditional love you find within yourself. Inner peace is something you can not teach. It's something you can not reach. It's an internal process. You have to go through different aspects of levels of life. Learning the value of living in awareness of being. Our actions and thoughts determine the outcome of our reality. Inner peace is hard to obtain in a negative world. You can not be negative and think your reality will be positive. Inner peace is a step in positivity 😇 for you can sustain the mindset of the reality that you choose to have. Inner peace is about feelings and emotions. Inner peace is a love for nature ❤️ Inner peace is silence in the mind. Inner peace is still, internally and externally. Inner peace brings peace of mind. Inner peace starts making you look at your health. You know your health is your wealth. It's your energy all of your currencies. The healthier you are, the wealthier you become. Inner peace is easy to get and hard to keep if you let it. It's hard to keep if you are not willing to let go of people, places, or things that are not severing you in a positive way. Inner peace is better than the lottery 😌 cause not many can achieve it! Inner peace is the best thing that ever happened to me. Inner peace is about love, light, peace, and happiness, nothing that the world taught to me. I have inner peace, and yes, life is great! You can have it, too! It's not outside of you. That's the world that tells you to chase. Why? When it's in you! Inner peace.. it's better the sex, drama, lack, limited, aggravation, ignorance, and much more. All the low vibration of the world shit that you will let go. Inner peace to me is great cause I am free. I am grateful 🙏🏾 to unlock 🔑 Inner peace in me.

[@Pavlovs_Frogs]

Thank you for the recommendations. This fall will mark a year since I've started an autotherapeutic reading practice based on your book lists and videos. Charles Whitfield, John Rowan, Alexander Lowen, and James Hollis have been revelatory.

[@jordanthornton]

Congratulations on your consistency, these are the comments which fire me up. Cheers to your next year ahead… I’m sure your bookshelves are going to be getting stacked ✌🏻

[@finthehuman1706]

I’ve been finding it hard to talk about sexual abuse with my family and friends as guy, just wanted to say I really respect the work you’ve done, even though the trauma is difficult there is a way to heal, that’s a powerful message for people in pain

[@mgn1621]

Find a good therapist …. Doubtful you will get the support and validation you need and deserve from someone that is not familiar with abuse.

[@finthehuman1706]

@@mgn1621 thank you for this advice 🙏🏽

[@jordanthornton]

I'm sorry to hear this, and likewise mirror what's been said here about working with a professional. 95/100 family members will not be equipped to deal with heavy trauma, and can often make things worse. It's a sensitive topic which requires a professional approach - be well.

[@mgn1621]

@@finthehuman1706 all the best to you on your healing journey 💗

[@driven789]

So what book would help the most when it comes to 'sexual abuse'?

[@christophertodd1980]

When you do these lists Jordan, it's bad for my bank account but really fxcking great for my healing and development journey.

[@jordanthornton]

Thank God that books are cheaper than therapy and coaching! I remember spending perhaps 50% of my income on books in 2020 haha!

[@christophertodd1980]

@@jordanthornton You are correct! I’m not complaining really Jordan, just joking around. I love it.

[@paulofurtado4925]

PDFDrive or Internet Archives

[@mountainwoodcamp1638]

First view, subscribed by 0:40, cried by 2:14, and empathetically prayed for a reason for living by 2:24. Thanks for the efficiency.🙏🏻

[@jordanthornton]

What a journey! I hope you’ve been enjoying the other channel videos over the last few days - stack those shelves!

[@mountainwoodcamp1638]

@@jordanthornton indeed; yes I'm enjoying your content about $. I've been seeking philosophy and psychology to help give insight in healing money issues.

[@jordanthornton]

@@mountainwoodcamp1638 Happy to know the money trauma videos are here for you in good timing 🌲

[@lubnaalnuaimi6296]

Thank you Jordan for sharing and saving us the time for falling into what you have said as the marketing trap that most of us fall into.

[@nuophy]

I recommend "Becoming Supernatural" by Dr. Joe Dispenza.

[@HappyCat1111]

I second that nomination. Fabulous and transformative book! Joe Dispenza is a legend!

[@nigelgibson2242]

@@HappyCat1111 Yes, he certainly is.

[@megan7292]

Joe Dispenza has been proven to be a pseudoscience quack. He has absolutely no experience to back him up. He failed out of a biochemistry degree in his freshman year and the only degree he does actually have is a Chiropractor degree from Life University. The guys a fraud who says a bunch of bs with science words and phrases intertwined.

[@mtndew616]

trauma causes dissociation which causes emotion repression which makes it hard to cry or express urself.. it stifles energy and results in apathy or taking movements forward

[@jordanthornton]

@@mtndew616 yes, we have much work to do together to keep getting grounded and more embodied 🌲

[@user-hg2be5dl2u]

Dude has a great voice

[@jordanthornton]

Cheers, you picking up the books too?

[@jennifulladventures]

So thankful to have finally found the keys to this side of KZbin

[@jordanthornton]

@@jennifulladventures welcome to where the magic happens ✌🏻 Enjoy stacking your shelves!

[@heidisouffriau]

Alice Bailey… Thank you for sharing her. I have read most of her work and they inform my soul astrology service. I am currently revisiting Esoteric Healing. Will return to a Treatise after hearing your warm voice. Thank you for this.

[@jordanthornton]

Fellow Bailey appreciator, great to be connected. Welcome to the channel too.

[@HealwithSaisangi]

Watching ur video .. esp the last thing u did .. connecting key words . It gave me goosebumps . I was awestruck. Im in a healing phase. I have felt like my purpose is to HEAL my family wounds and also become an author. I was not able to find the link in between these. And you gave me that.❤ Also , I am finding , I am loosing interest in superficial knowledge. I have a craving to go deep and all the books you recommended have exactly the topics , I wanted to explore. ❤ This is amazing thankyou ❤

[@jordanthornton]

Beautiful to know you’ve made the same connections all of a sudden here - stay steady in your next steps, and good luck.

[@rubystar86x]

Thank you for your recommendations. I studied psychology for my undergraduate and that was extremely scientifically grounded and then not long after I started becoming very interested in spirituality and I’ve more or less forgotten about the former because the concepts are just so opposing. I’m glad to learn there’s bodies of work that have the two more aligned and I’ve ordered some of these because you’ve made them sound really interesting.

[@lolabuttercup]

so glad i just found your channel and all these books

[@jordanthornton]

Welcome, and start stacking those shelves!

[@tinamalhotra4945]

All of the Anthony William Medical Medium books 1 Medical Medium revised and expanded 2.Liver rescue 3. Cleanse to heal 4. Brain saver 5. Brain saver protocols but not just reading these books actually doing the whole schbang, this is the business for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing, especially all of the brain shots (they are like little magic/esoteric potions) good luck everyone! x

[@erinmaron3402]

Excellent! Thank you...

[@jakegillins8369]

Dude. I just found your channel a little bit ago and it’s amazing. I’m almost done with inner work by Robert Johnson as per your recommend, it’s been amazing. Looking forward to reading these too.

[@jordanthornton]

Welcome, and thanks for being here with this library. Prepare to stack up your shelves hahaha

[@Tmz33]

693 Books , saw what you did there Jordan 👀😌 Anyway , good content , will definitively read the book. Trauma and shadow work are necessary in today’s age with so much suffering and pain.!

[@jordanthornton]

700 sounds boring as fuck, we’ll go with something more symbolically significant 😉

[@filipsmith5078]

@@jordanthorntonastonishing progress in one year.. ~550 books 😁

[@PenelopeRyder]

I love that book Trauma & The Soul was such a beautiful book. I agree that book I will never forget.

[@CarmenElRose]

You have great voice, pleasure to listen

[@jordanthornton]

Cheers, I'm glad to be able to speak on these topics - rewarding work, and meaningful days.

[@LzyDyzDream3r]

Reading 693 books is very impressive! I haven't read that many books in my life.

[@spartanmod3]

Stop and think for a second of how realistic that is. Anyone can make these kinds of claims on the internet to make them seem more knowledgeable, smarter, well-read etc. No one is fact-cheking these guys.

[@abduallahamin2001]

​@@spartanmod3 It's very realistic tbh. He said he read them in five years. I personally read a closer number in 4 years and i have no reason to lie. I have no KZbin channel.

[@patrickkilly1990]

Well I think I finally found somebody who enjoys reading and reading psychology at that as much as I do

[@FirstPrincipleMusic]

What an intro, you have my subscription.

[@jordanthornton]

Welcome, great to be connected 🌲

[@christenlovelyhair]

My goodness.. your voice healed me 😜 thanks for the list

[@jordanthornton]

@@christenlovelyhair and the books will do you even better. Enjoy the offline studies ✌🏻

[@samiharb2643]

Mr. Thornton. I'd be interested in your take on these 2 short & powerful classics. 1) Avadhuta Gita & 2) Ashtavakra Gita.

[@janefaceinthewind6260]

Hi, German native speaker here. I adore what you do and am definitely going to subscribe! I do hope though that you don't mind me correcting your pronunciation of the name Jung, it is a short "U" as in "pull", rather than an "ou" as in "young". Hope this helps and wasn't rude. Much love to you, I can't wait to explore your channel further! 💖

[@jordanthornton]

God help me avoid the trap myself, when the time comes.

[@gailaltschwager7377]

Thank you, Jordan! I love reading lists.

[@jordanthornton]

Nothing beats a classic jordan book list video lol

[@gailaltschwager7377]

@@jordanthornton You're the best, Jordan! ❤️❤️❤️

[@grumpycheerleader]

IFS saved my life! Definitely would want IFS books in my library. Meanwhile I will explore your other recommendations. Thank you

[@jordanthornton]

You’re gonna love these compliments - go deep into archetypal psychology if you enjoyed IFS.

[@lightbulb888]

Thank you for putting all this together and sharing it!! 💜 😊

[@jordanthornton]

Welcome, and it’s a pleasure to get connected. Hope you’re already stacking your shelves with some golden books - you picked up any new reads yet? 🌲

[@lightbulb888]

@jordanthornton Thanks 🤗 and yes! I just bought, Trauma and the Soul, A Treatise on White Magic, Jung's Map of the Soul, Sage Huntress Lover Queen... and King Warrior Magician Lover. Just what I needed 🙏🏼

[@kate4cards]

Thank you so much for this! I've been desperately trying to find books like these to help my studies. But as you said, I could not find things like this because of the internet. I greatly appreciate the recommendations!

[@jordanthornton]

You’re going to love this channel, prepare your bookshelves for dozens of excellent stepping stones - travel well on your inwards path ✌🏻

[@leokopp8246]

5 books that describe my path: 1. Letting Go, by David Hawkins 2. How to stubbornly refuse to make your self miserable about anything, yes anything, by Albert Ellis 3. 7 habits of highly effective people Stephen covey 4. At last a life by Paul David 5. Outwitting the devil by napoleon hill

[@jordanthornton]

Appreciate you taking the time to participate in the list... reminded me to pick up a copy of outwitting the devil too. I've heard good things.

[@suomotophoenix3450]

Thanks for adding up❤❤❤❤..God bless u

[@jeffturner920]

When the first thought that comes to you seems to indicate that you need to think of several more alternative ideas to choose from which you end up doing. Then later realise that any of what you alternatively came up with where not nearly as good as that first idea AND that you didn't think it anyway it was given to you. Happens a lot so now l consider the first thought as original and not mine and to keep close like a guideline to be custom made to suit my self

[@Unoriginal3]

I hope you come to the "I don't need to be fixed" stage

[@jordanthornton]

I hesitated on the title and that specific language because I knew this exact comment would come up. I would prefer to use the word ‘healed’ but I went with alliteration for the algorithm… I likewise don’t use the word ‘fix’ myself, and didn’t use that in the video either, but the title resonates with how most people see therapy/inner work and it thankfully seems to have reached more people as a result ✌🏻 Just trying to get the message out there.

[@nickandrews2255]

Yea it’s true the trauma that we have felt to be normalised like gaslighting, belittling , dismissiveness or just flat out denial plus fight freeze faun etc all it due to the trauma we experience from our parents when they do not sit with us to listen to us as kids to express or validate our feelings. It’s so normal that it’s the curse or the real matrix that we are evolving out of . It’s the reason for all the problems we face . It really is cheers all the best hear

[@L.11.11.]

Thank you

[@jordanthornton]

Truly my pleasure, welcome.

[@DuanePortal]

Thank you for this timely information, book number one, begins… 😎✌️

[@jordanthornton]

Which ones did you choose to pick up?

[@natalie4787]

I found your channel fairly recently and have enjoyed your content immensely. I picked up several of these books before the video even ended. Thanks for what you’re doing 🫶

[@jordanthornton]

Champion 🏆 - welcome, and prepare your bookshelves.

[@PenelopeRyder]

Yes the self care system the protector of the soul!

[@QuadrivialArts]

Hi Jordan, finding your channel at this moment is a beautiful correspondence. This year I have been grappling with so many of the issues you have articulated in this video. After a surge of inner work, it has really slowed down in the past couple of months and I have found myself grappling with old habits. I really appreciate finding the clarity of your channel at this moment. After a quick browse, the 5 books I can see that blew my lid wide open (and would happily have them do so again) are: Paul Reps - Zen Flesh Zen Bones The Portable Jung Michael Singer - The Untethered Soul J.A Baker - The Peregrine Elizabeth Haich - Initiation Keep doing what you're doing.

[@jordanthornton]

Some golden books right here, and I’m glad to be connecting at this moment in your life. It seems you’ve already got great tastes and I think you’ll enjoy stacking your shelves with some of these channel recommendations for the next stage in your journey 🌲

[@angellopezmutuberria5397]

Thanks for your generosity in sharing your experience with these books!

[@jordanthornton]

Truly my pleasure, thanks for being here.

[@bordendonna]

Wow…you are a reader. I’m listening 😊

[@AbdulWahab-vv6mi]

I'm interested to see the full list of the books you've read :)

[@user-pd7rc4vc9r]

I actually bought King Warrior Magician Lover for my ex last month. Watching this I realise it was an inspired purchase. Great video thank you.

[@jordanthornton]

Fantastic gift, did you read it too?

[@user-pd7rc4vc9r]

@@jordanthornton it's in my reading pile along with the similar Feminine one. Great talk thanks.

[@justbeegreen]

Did you ever read Women Who Run with the Wolves (C. Pinkola-Estes) - if you’re into archetypes incredible and powerful read. Three books on trauma I would like to investigate further: My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies; The Politics of Trauma: Somatics, Healing, and Social Justice; and Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma and Politicizing Your Practice.

[@lameeeeeeename5044]

Very soothing voice too. I calmed down watching this video. Thanks for the recommendations

[@jordanthornton]

Welcome to the channel, and I'm glad to have you here - enjoy the books.

[@ethanaruse3654]

The second you introduced King Warrior Magician Lover I was like "Fuck I was looking for something like that!" Thanks, bro

[@jordanthornton]

You’ll love this exploration if you haven’t gone there already - follow it up with more Jungian books like ‘The Invisible Partners’ by John Sanford for relationships ✌🏻

[@Lit_Souls]

Thank you. Just came across your channel, very pleased I did. Wonderful selection, some were new to me, others brilliant choices. Noted all. Thank you again.

[@jordanthornton]

Welcome, and thank you for introducing yourself. I hope that you keep finding more hidden gold here - I’m all about the intermediate & advanced reads which have been overlooked. Wishing you well ✌🏻

[@PhylosophyHour]

I have DID and I’ve sort of started viewing our soul (and all souls) as like a monad system, like a soul that picks up unconscious psychological complexes by experience in life or reincarnation, which collectively make up the whole soul and collective monad, but I think the more these complexes grow and develop, the soul as a whole grows until the complexes can individuate into their own wholeness and essentially evolve into new souls that are still a part of the original. Then in theory, the monad or soul can incarnate into multiple bodies at once, with the core or perhaps a group of 2nd gen souls remaining in the background while others incarnate to grow further, until they too develop their own complexes that grow into souls, and this goes on forever. The concept of a conscious universe and God works in a similar way, fragmenting one original source conscious into autonomous parts that incarnate and typically develop into different archetypes or combinations of archetypes. So DID in my perception is an example of an old soul, incarnating into a difficult life, expediting or triggering the intense refinement and free-will of the complexes into new souls as just another stage in soul development. Typically an incarnation is dominated by one aspect of the soul, with the complexes being under developed and unconscious, lacking the time to develop directly due to the primary self hoarding the life-experience. In DID though, the ego or initial self is put in the back and shares time with the others from the beginning stages of life, letting the complexes mature and harmonize over the lifetime of the system, thus achieving their own individuation and wholeness. It’s like being a tree, that grows and develops fruit, until the fruit has matured and falls to the earth to start anew and grow its own tree, until the first tree grows into a whole orchard. So DID, to me, is like the shedding of the fruit, and the original tree resting to give its seeds room to grow on their own. There’s perfection and beauty in plurality, and it’s one of the fundamental elements of life and nature. It makes sense that the soul would multiply and diversify too as yet another instance of the fractal like cyclical patterns observable throughout all aspects of the universe. It only becomes a neurosis temporarily in the body, until the mind/soul heals and organizes itself into an efficient system, sharing resources like time and experience equally and working as a unit, many but one. Of course whether or not alters keep their autonomy here is their own choice once trauma healing and integration happens, whether they stay as functional multiplicity or not. The fruit may not be ready to act alone for this reason or that, and may choose to stay attached to the tree for another season. In terms of existing in this world where systems aren’t exactly viewed as normal, it might be peer pressure or to make life easier in this body, idk, but in our experience, functional multiplicity is wholeness with the added perk of having a team-aspect that makes discussions and learning easier, which suits our taste. Like personally I think the pressure to fuse is a misconception that plurality doesn’t equal wholeness, but I think they confuse singularity with unity and view DID as a curse rather than a blessing in disguise. If plurality was detrimental, God wouldn’t have chosen to pluralize the universe.

[@jordanthornton]

Fantastically written comment, and I wish I could respond in more detail. I understand what you're communicating from a metaphysical standpoint, and I certainly looked into many of these ideas as well. I hope this philosophy brings you peace and strength.

[@biancasinclair.]

Now I have more books on my wish list. Thanks!

[@jordanthornton]

I hope they found their way onto your bookshelf.

[@NadiaJosephina]

Such a great video! 📚 I absolutely adore King, Warrior, Magician, Lover and recommend it to the male figures in my life often. I love Map of the Soul as well. If I had to narrow down the books that have personally had the most significant impact on me, I'd say the first that come to mind would probably be Aspects of the Feminine by Carl Jung, Sexual Personae by Camille Paglia, Fear and Loathing by Søren Kierkegaard, Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, & Demian by Herman Hesse. Really happy that I've finally come across your channel. You're lovely ❤

[@jordanthornton]

Tastes of a real literary appreciator, I see. Thanks for dropping in here, and welcome to the channel too if we're connecting for the first time. You're going to need some new shelves soon.

[@JBActors]

Douglas Murray??? Or Murray stein! That’s hysterical…

[@LeezPgh]

Thank you 🙏🏼 My top books are How To Be An Adult by David Richo, NonViolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg, Conscious Parenting by Dr Shefali Tsbary, Peaceful Parent Happy Kids By Dr Laura Markham, and How to Be An Adult In Relationship by David Richo… maybe missing “The Body Keeps the Score” .. oh gosh there’s so many

[@karenalford4025]

Fascinating, thank you so much! ❤ You had me completely hooked until you threw that scared book on the floor😂.. I’m obviously currently in my protective huntress energy! X

[@raymondotoole2600]

This is extremely impressive ! Thankyou for making this video

[@Joroco-]

My top 5 are… The Bible, Transforming your dragons, Spiritual dimension of the Enneagram, Letting go and Facets of Unity. A 6th could be Taming your gremlin.

[@AngloSaks666]

I shall take this reproach and implied recommendation in the positive spirit it was intended (being 'guilty of the crime'): 5:08

[@patrickjade9349]

I’m a therapist in rehab, devout Catholic. I love integral types such as power vs. force (read like 5 Hawkins books), little Ken Wilbur, spiral dynamics. Excited to try that last book. I would recommend checking out the book “Reality Transurfing” it’s hefty, I think like 700-1100 pages. But it is a strong conscious level.

[@jordanthornton]

You’ll love Ken Wilber at more depth, and the last book too. Go for it, and stay steady in your path brother. God bless.

[@joanowens7941]

Nice to sort of meet you, Jordan. Always interesting to me how content creators appear on my feed.

[@jordanthornton]

Algorithm seems to like this one, welcome and enjoy the reading 🌲

[@Ivy-o6p]

693 books. Your breadth of knowledge aids in the depth of knowledge people are seeking. Quantity leading to quality. Thank you 📚 Note - your speaking is so good 👍

[@jordanthornton]

Appreciate your depth of engagement across the channel right now - some great reading adventures ahead 🌲

[@nateTheNomad23]

Brother man! I commend you for doing the work you came here to do in this lifetime! The lessons, wisdom, tools, and example you have collected to extend to others is paramount at such a critical moment in humanity's evolutionary trajectory. . 🎉 Top fucking notch.

[@jordanthornton]

Cheers, Nate. Always trying to get as much out there as I can. It's a rewarding task, and comments like yours keep me going. Be well in this new week.

[@theo8261]

Jordan is treasure of human race. No doubt of that.❤

[@jordanthornton]

You're very kind. I'll do what I can with the decades ahead. Be well this new week.

[@waseemkhan-ni6cd]

Very inspired by your work Jordan. You have really rekindled my interest in reading books. I was guessing whether you would include Voice of the Body (Alexander Lowen) or In an Unspoken Voice (Peter Levine). You went for the former. What is the reason of your choice? Thanks!

[@jordanthornton]

Alexander Lowen is easily superior in terms of the range and depth of his expertise across the 12 books he’s published. Levine is a modern master, but Lowen speaks to my soul.

[@jyotivyas9286]

Namaste 🎉🎉Thank you Mr Jordon. 😊From India.Bharat. 👌💐ॐ।

[@jordanthornton]

God bless, be well.

[@Karlien68]

CPTSD....56 years old. Read a lot but can't anymore because of exhaustion. Read buddhism,alchemie, Jung etc... Still looking to make the switch and still studying. IFS, polyvagal... What would be brilliant is that you could make videos with a resume of every book 🤗

[@judydunlop1964]

You might like to look into the carnivore diet which really helps mental health as well as physical health and EFT (tap with Brad Yates is very good).

[@daniellac.7588]

Pfiou... you came in my feed at the right moment. I just removed the elements and people who slowed down my healing. With therapy, physio and books, I should be all set. I just need to find a proper job to pay for the two first 😭

[@jordanthornton]

Welcome, and it’s a pleasure to get connected. Hope you’re already stacking your shelves with some golden books - you picked up any new reads yet? 🌲

[@entrevisiones605]

I guess you’ve already read it, if not “Dark Night, Early Dawn” by Chris Bache was so awesome and ahead of its time it is a must read for visionaries like yourself.

[@jordanthornton]

One of my favourites, you’re right that it was ahead of its time.

[@scottbrown7071]

Marvelous channel! So glad I came across this information! 🙏

[@jordanthornton]

Welcome, you'll enjoy the shadow work playlist in particular if you want a focused five hours of structured work. Wishing you well, and enjoy the new books.

[@sheidak.2347]

I was both intrigued and thrilled that you've included an Alice Bailey book. This is a great review. Thank you for sharing!

[@jordanthornton]

I wish more people knew her work. Priceless.

[@sheidak.2347]

@@jordanthornton Absolutely, the wisdom and perspective contained in her books is on a different scale. They should be included in a wider circle of work that ties together spirituality, science, psychology, and philosophy. We need to view the human condition holistically. Many of our individual and societal problems stem from the fragmentation of these different aspects of our lives. The spiritual and psychological aspects, though often neglected, play the most crucial role in our well-being, both individually and collectively.

[@Xhayl]

I've never been so excited to watch a KZbin video! Thanks for the recommendations

[@jordanthornton]

Make sure to get them ordered and read deep - best learning is offline 🌲

[@Xhayl]

@@jordanthornton are there any books you've read/ recommend which discuss putting ourselves in experiences now in order to highlight/ remember/ process past internal/ external experiences?

[@coyclarkchannel]

Beautiful books! I do cry daily, therapeutically facing East at the Sun in prayer and contemplative meditation. It’s healing in feeling when I am out in nature.

[@jordanthornton]

Keep going, brother. I completely agree about nature healing - just returned from an end-of-day walk in the rain 🌲

[@whisperingwoodfolk]

I love this, I’m going to order several of these. Thank you

[@jordanthornton]

Hope they found their way into your cart.

[@whisperingwoodfolk]

thank you, I feel a bit of dissonance with the gendered books you mentioned. I find it hard to relate to "masculine" or "feminine" as sets of disembodied traits as I feel there is a danger of taking us away from the richness of what it is to be embodied as man or woman. My recommendations would have been Iron John by Robert Bly for men and Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes for women but both can be appreciated by all.

[@jordanthornton]

@@whisperingwoodfolk Both of those books are proudly on my shelves, near to each other too, and I agree they are valuable. Iron John, for example, is nonetheless a very different book from KWML, which I still believe to be far more 'practically useful' for the majority of students or viewers who are looking to structure their psyche. The stories are important, but not the most essential steps for most... unless you're already very tilted towards the symbolic. Wishing you well, great reflections.

[@nadnad411]

I love your book recommendations. My to read list is increasing quickly 😅 but big thanks to you. Your channel has great value because of these recommendations