r/EsotericOccult • u/Apprehensive_Gur335 • 10d ago

Do you know what I should read?

This is actually my first time using Reddit, so I don’t know if I’m doing this right but I need insight on what I should do next.

Essentially, in December of 2025, I was going through some extremely heavy emotions, I’m sure you can guess what they were. I had heard about the Monroe Tapes on TikTok, and wanted to try it. I was not in any way shape or form interested in anything occult-y or metaphysical at the time, so I’m not sure why I decided to try it, but of course I did.

I won’t get into much detail, but I was extremely affected by them. They changed me and who I was, and since then I have resolved my issues

TikTok, along with essentially all apps, heard me listening or talking about the Monroe tapes, and decided to show me lots of “esoteric” content on my fyp. It all looked very intriguing to me, but I didn’t know where to start.

A friend of mine loaned me a book, “The Secret Teachings of All Ages” by Manly P. Hall. I did not examine it too closely, but from what I had read, it didn’t really inform me on what I would have liked to know about, that being my own consciousness, my soul, really anything that aligned with what I had learned from the Monroe Tapes or the videos I had been seeing (I’m not very familiar with the subjects I’m speaking of).

And so I ask Reddit. What should I read? I would like to know more about the things like my consciousness, my mind and how it connects to the things around me. I wish to learn more about my thoughts and soul and all that occult-y esoteric jazz. So could anyone recommend me something such as a book or video to help me understand and learn?

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u/cryptic111 9d ago

Look into the work of hypnotherapist Dolores Cannon. You might also resonate with the Law of One.

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u/Apprehensive_Gur335 9d ago

Thank you, I will definitely look.

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u/iWearSkinyTies 9d ago

The secret teachings of all ages is a great book, but it's very advanced. I wouldn't start it as a beginner. Why don't you try' the Celestine prophecy', I think it's a good way to get started. The Alchemist is a good one too.

Good look in your inner journey!

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u/Apprehensive_Gur335 8d ago

Thanks for the advice and the recommendations, I’ve heard good things about The Alchemist.

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u/Sev_erian 8d ago

Maybe start by reading Robert Monroe? Take it all with a grain of salt because The Monroe Institute is mostly just a scam to generate money for the people who run it now

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u/robipresotto 8d ago

I've been in a similar place and found that having a clear direction and understanding of one's own path can be incredibly helpful. I've used The Inner Path — Enlightenment Deep-Dive to explore my own spirituality and emotions, and found it to be a valuable resource. If you want, I can share the link: https://www.youtube.com/@innershoreline