MOTHER | MYSTIC | COSMIC WEAVER | ETERNAL OPTIMIST | CHAMPION OF THE DIVINE HUMAN |
Lauren L’Amour
LAUREN L’AMOUR is a speaker, author, spiritual teacher and certified coaching professional with a B.A in economics, M.S. in mental health counselling and more than 20 years of coaching experience. The founder of Courageous Souls Rising Academy and certified Positive Intelligence coach, she also holds multiple certifications from leading experts in business, conscious leadership and energy medicine.
Lauren’s coaching practice currently specializes in guiding spiritually-led entrepreneurs and women of impact to discover their life’s purpose and manifest their visions for success.
In addition to her coaching practice, she has actively contributed as an advisor to international humanitarian non-profits for the past two decades, focusing on aiding first responders and those displaced by environmental crises and war.
Despite her varied professional roles over the years, she most cherishes the title, mother. Lauren also enjoys spending time in nature with her family, dancing, and contributing to her community through volunteer work.
www.Lifevisionary.com
My 10 Best
(In no particular order)
The Prophet
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran is a timeless spiritual classic composed of poetic essays that explore the human experience through the wisdom of Almustafa, a prophet preparing to depart the city of Orphalese. As he bids farewell, he offers profound reflections on life’s most essential themes—love, work, freedom, joy, sorrow, and more—speaking with lyrical grace and universal truth. Each chapter reads like a meditation, inviting the reader to contemplate the deeper meaning of existence and the sacredness found in everyday moments. Celebrated for its beauty, simplicity, and insight My grandmother, who was very dear to me, often quoted The Prophet, though I didn’t realize it at the time. I simply remembered the wisdom in her words and how they settled in my soul, offering comfort in the years to come. In high school, after a meaningful conversation, a mentor handed me the book and said, “I think this will serve you.” Twenty years later, I saw the quote “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you,” And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you. hanging in the labor wing waiting room as my mother and I waited for my niece to be born. Another twenty years passed, and in an unrelated moment, my mother reached out to her childhood neighbor, who had lived across the street from the house she grew up in, only to discover that this woman was the first cousin of Kahlil Gibran. The thread of connection, across generations and lifetimes, felt unmistakable.
Man’s Search for Meaning
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl is a powerful blend of memoir and psychological insight, chronicling his harrowing experiences surviving Nazi concentration camps and introducing his revolutionary approach, logotherapy. In the first part, Frankl shares vivid recollections of daily life in the camps—showing not only unimaginable suffering but also the few who found the inner strength to persevere by clinging to a future purpose. In the second part, he outlines his theory that the primary human drive is not pleasure or power, but the search for meaning, which can be discovered through purposeful work, love, or even suffering approached with dignity . Originally published in German in 1946 under the title Ein Psychologe erlebt das Konzentrationslager (“A Psychologist Experiences the Concentration Camp”) and later released in English in 1959, it has since become one of the most influential books of the twentieth century I was first introduced to Man’s Search for Meaning in college and was immediately struck by the profound power and beauty in the resilience of the human mind and spirit. That core truth never left me. Over the years, I’ve often returned to it, especially during challenging times when I faced a choice point: whether to let someone else’s abuse define who I was, or to rise above and choose a higher path aligned with my own truth. It hasn’t always been easy to choose that path, but Viktor Frankl’s harrowing experience stayed with me. I would often remind myself, “If he could maintain his dignity and purpose in the face of such unimaginable cruelty, then so can I.” I didn’t know at the time that working with the mind would become a core tenet of my own personal development—and eventually the very work I now teach. There is definitely a thread of synchronicity with regard to this work as well.
Embraced By The Light
Embraced by the Light is a deeply moving memoir by Betty J. Eadie that chronicles her near-death experience during a routine hysterectomy at age 31. In a vivid narrative, she describes the sensation of leaving her body, journeying through a mystical tunnel, and being enveloped by a radiant, loving light where she encounters angelic beings and even Jesus Christ. During a panoramic life review, Eadie gains profound insights into the interconnectedness of all lives and the purpose of existence, learning that souls choose their earthly paths before birth and that there are no true accidents—every experience fosters spiritual growth. Ultimately, her return to the physical world transforms her fears of death into a message of hope, love, and divine continuity beyond mortality . I first encountered Embraced by the Light shortly after my beloved grandmother passed on. My mother, sister, and I were struggling with our grief when a close family friend handed us the book. Its message, that our loved ones never truly leave us, and that they continue to surround us with love from a place of peace, resonated deeply. Although this perspective on death differed from our Catholic upbringing, something inside each of us awakened, bringing tremendous relief. We were so moved that we bought multiple copies to share with friends and family who suffered their own losses, hoping it would offer them the same comfort. At the time, I had no idea I was a medium and would later have the privilege of offering comfort and giving evidence to the grieving that our connections endure beyond death. I later went on to meet Beatty Eadie at a synchronistic encounter which allowed me to thank her for sharing her near death experience and for taking the time to write this book . It was a powerful signpost on my spiritual journey.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
This book is the powerful autobiographical memoir by Maya Angelou that recounts her early life growing up Black and female in the segregated American South. The book follows her journey from a troubled and traumatic childhood—marked by abandonment, racism, and abuse—to a young woman discovering her voice, identity, and strength. Through vivid storytelling, Angelou portrays the pain of oppression alongside moments of resilience, dignity, and beauty. Her love of literature, strong will, and the guidance of influential figures help her rise above adversity, making the book a profound testimony to the human spirit’s ability to overcome and transform suffering into empowerment. I’m not exactly sure when I first discovered this book—probably sometime in the mid-1990s—but its impact has unfolded over decades. After spending 30 years helping others uncover their purpose, I now see how deeply this book helped shape my own. On my third read-through, something within me truly awakened. It’s remarkable how the same words can feel brand-new when you’re ready to receive the next layer of wisdom. Looking back, I can see that it served as a powerful signpost in my personal and spiritual development, teaching me to love and value myself so that I could, in turn, help others do the same. We often end up teaching what we came here to learn. I feel privileged to have found Dr. Maya Angelou’s work and to have witnessed her live them as her words and spirit have guided me on my path to forgiveness, resilience, and resurrection.
Develop Your Psychic Skills
is a practical, hands-on guide designed to introduce readers to a wide spectrum of psychic phenomena and to help them awaken and refine their intuitive talents. Rooted in parapsychology research, particularly around extrasensory perception, the book offers a blend of theory and a rich collection of exercises—covering relaxation, focused attention, telepathy, psychometry, aura sensing, and even basic psychokinesis—to cultivate mental discipline, sensory awareness, and self-control . Hoffman approaches psychic development as “an extension of natural mental skills,” emphasizing that anyone can enhance their intuition through systematic practice in concentration, altered states of consciousness, and the activation of the right brain hemisphere
The Four Agreements
It is a transformative guide rooted in ancient Toltec wisdom that offers a simple yet profound code for living with greater freedom, peace, and personal power. The book presents four core principles—be impeccable with your word, don’t take anything personally, don’t make assumptions, and always do your best—as tools to break free from self-limiting beliefs and unconscious patterns that cause suffering. With clarity and compassion, Ruiz illustrates how these agreements can help us reclaim our authenticity, improve our relationships, and live a life of greater joy and spiritual alignment. Widely embraced as a modern classic, The Four Agreements serves as a spiritual roadmap to personal liberation and inner peace.
The Surrender Experiment
The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer is a compelling spiritual memoir that chronicles one man’s radical decision to let go of personal preferences and fully embrace life as it unfolds. After a deep inner awakening during meditation in his youth, Singer chooses to surrender his will to a higher intelligence—allowing events, people, and opportunities to come and go without resistance. What follows is a remarkable journey that takes him from solitude in the woods to unexpected roles as a successful entrepreneur, spiritual teacher, and founder of a billion-dollar software company—all without striving for any of it. Through each twist and turn, Singer demonstrates how trusting the flow of life and relinquishing the ego’s need to control leads to a deeper sense of peace, purpose, and divine orchestration. Blending personal stories with spiritual insight, The Surrender Experiment offers a powerful invitation to release fear-based control and live in alignment with the intelligence of the universe—an inspiring testament to the unexpected freedom found in letting go.
Autobiography of a Yogi
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda is a spiritual classic that recounts the extraordinary life journey of one of the first Indian yogis to bring the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga to the West. Blending personal narrative with timeless wisdom, Yogananda shares vivid stories of his early spiritual experiences, encounters with revered saints and sages, and his deep longing for divine union. The book offers profound insights into the nature of reality, the power of self-realization, and the interconnectedness of all life, while also introducing readers to Eastern philosophy in an accessible and inspiring way. First published in 1946, Autobiography of a Yogi has since become a beacon for seekers around the world, opening hearts and minds to the vast potential of the human spirit.
Discover Your Purpose
Discover Your Purpose by Rhys Thomas presents a transformative, five-step system—rooted in his Rhys Method® Life Purpose Profile—that empowers readers to uncover their unique soul-driven calling. Thomas identifies five primary profiles: Creative Idealist, Emotional Intelligence Specialist, Team Player, Charismatic Leader-Charmers, and Knowledgeable Achievers, each with distinct strengths and blind spots . By guiding individuals to identify their dominant and secondary profiles, the book helps align life decisions—such as career, relationships, and personal growth—with their authentic self. It blends reflective exercises, energy-based techniques, and profile specific practical steps to overcome limiting patterns and embrace each profile’s potential. Ultimately, the book offers a clear, dynamic roadmap to living purposefully, bridging self understanding with real world transformation
Being & Vibration
Being & Vibration: Entering the New World by Joseph Rael (also known as Beautiful Painted Arrow) is a profound exploration of the sacred essence underlying all existence, inviting readers to awaken to the pulsating intelligence woven into everything—from the rhythm of our breath and heartbeat to the cosmic dance of stars and atoms. Rael shares his visionary experience at a Ute Sundance, which revealed a “New World” of expanded consciousness and spiritual possibility, urging us to listen deeply to the vibrations that shape our reality . Combining indigenous wisdom with practical ceremony, including teachings from his New World Mystery School, sacred drumming, chanting, and vision quests, the book offers a hands on invitation to shift beyond the limitations of everyday perception and harmonize with the forces of the Fifth World Richly illustrated with his original art and filled with ceremonial instructions for entering this new vibrational realm, it serves both as a spiritual roadmap and an experiential guide to living in resonance with the deeper currents of the universe.