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Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul: 101 True Stories of Angels, Miracles, and Healings
“Like a box of supernatural bonbons—once you start, it's hard to stop.”— Booklist
This enchanting book is perfect for those who love magic and mystery, and who know that an unseen, loving presence is watching over us. This is an inspiring collection of mystical experiences involving angels, miracles, near-death experiences, divine interventions, animal experiences, personal transformations, and miraculous healings. The storytellers come from all walks of life — doctors, lawyers, actors, musicians, mailmen, teachers, and others — and include familiar figures, such as Neal Donald Walsch, Judith Orloff, M.D., and Joan Borysenko. With such a wonderful variety of enlightening stories, every reader will find many that will touch them personally.
This enchanting book is perfect for those who love magic and mystery, and who know that an unseen, loving presence is watching over us. This is an inspiring collection of mystical experiences involving angels, miracles, near-death experiences, divine interventions, animal experiences, personal transformations, and miraculous healings. The storytellers come from all walks of life — doctors, lawyers, actors, musicians, mailmen, teachers, and others — and include familiar figures, such as Neal Donald Walsch, Judith Orloff, M.D., and Joan Borysenko. With such a wonderful variety of enlightening stories, every reader will find many that will touch them personally.
384 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1998
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About the author
Arielle Ford
58 books78 followersArielle Ford is a leading personality in the personal growth and contemporary spirituality movement. For the past 30 years she has been living, teaching, and promoting consciousness through all forms of media. She is a celebrated love and relationship expert, author, speaker, and is the co-creator and host of Evolving Wisdom’s Art of Love series. Her mission is to help people Find Love, Keep Love and Be Love.
Arielle is a gifted writer and the author of eleven books including the international bestseller, THE SOULMATE SECRET: Manifest The Love of Your Life With The Law of Attraction (published in 21 languages and 40 countries).
She has also written many groundbreaking books including Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate: A Practical Guide To Happily Ever After and Wabi Sabi Love: The Ancient Art of Finding Perfect Love in Imperfect Relationships, and Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate.
A long-time “Student of Love,” Arielle regularly presents workshops around the world including England, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Kuwait, Canada, Romania, Ireland, Austria and Bali as well as personal growth centers such as Omega Institute, Kripalu, The Chopra Center, Esalen, Alternatives in London, AwesomenessFest, Celebrate Your Life, and many other prestigious venues..
Arielle has been called “The Cupid of Consciousness” and “The Fairy Godmother of Love.” She lives in La Jolla, CA with her husband/soulmate, Brian Hilliard and their feline friends.
Arielle is a gifted writer and the author of eleven books including the international bestseller, THE SOULMATE SECRET: Manifest The Love of Your Life With The Law of Attraction (published in 21 languages and 40 countries).
She has also written many groundbreaking books including Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate: A Practical Guide To Happily Ever After and Wabi Sabi Love: The Ancient Art of Finding Perfect Love in Imperfect Relationships, and Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate.
A long-time “Student of Love,” Arielle regularly presents workshops around the world including England, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Kuwait, Canada, Romania, Ireland, Austria and Bali as well as personal growth centers such as Omega Institute, Kripalu, The Chopra Center, Esalen, Alternatives in London, AwesomenessFest, Celebrate Your Life, and many other prestigious venues..
Arielle has been called “The Cupid of Consciousness” and “The Fairy Godmother of Love.” She lives in La Jolla, CA with her husband/soulmate, Brian Hilliard and their feline friends.
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January 18, 2014
My Year in Book Reviews
I’m not one for being inspired by the “inspiring” stories of others. I read ONE Chicken Soup for the Soul book, and it was not really my cup of tea. I have a hard time finding any kind of inspiration from other people’s experiences, and it leaves me rather empty. I’d rather spend my time reading some great historical fiction. This book, however, piqued my interest.
Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul includes 101 stories from people of different backgrounds, religions, races, countries, and upbringings, who have all had experiences with the otherworldly. This book included some pretty amazing stories – some unbelievable, some really heartwarming, and still some rather touching! My favorite story was one of a man who had a 4 year old girl who was interested in Egypt. He received an invitation to do a guest speech in Egypt, and was told to bring his family. He was given a business sponsor who also had a young daughter (5). When the two girls saw each other, they ran into each others’ arms, hugged, and both said, “I’m so happy to see you again.” These young girls had never met.
This story inspired some really poignant feelings in my heart and soul, because I believe in soul mates, and I don’t think they are necessarily romantic soul mates, simply people who have been in your past life, and who are now present in this life. This book was full of these kids of amazing experiences, which kept me reading into the late hours of the night.
My favorite aspect of this book was that you could never really get bored – each story was only a page long (maybe 5 tops), and every one was different! It was wonderful to hear from people from different countries who all had different belief systems, and yet they all had these otherworldly experience. For me, this shows how we are all cosmically connected, regardless of our backgrounds, distances, or beliefs!
I would recommend this book for anyone with an open mind. I will probably be passing this one on to my mom, who I know will appreciate it. It’s good for some light reading, and interesting even if you only have a few minutes at a time to read (because you can fit in one or two stories at a time). I probably won’t be picking up many more “inspiring” books, but I’m glad I read this one. That was the point of this book challenge – to expand my reading horizons!
I’m not one for being inspired by the “inspiring” stories of others. I read ONE Chicken Soup for the Soul book, and it was not really my cup of tea. I have a hard time finding any kind of inspiration from other people’s experiences, and it leaves me rather empty. I’d rather spend my time reading some great historical fiction. This book, however, piqued my interest.
Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul includes 101 stories from people of different backgrounds, religions, races, countries, and upbringings, who have all had experiences with the otherworldly. This book included some pretty amazing stories – some unbelievable, some really heartwarming, and still some rather touching! My favorite story was one of a man who had a 4 year old girl who was interested in Egypt. He received an invitation to do a guest speech in Egypt, and was told to bring his family. He was given a business sponsor who also had a young daughter (5). When the two girls saw each other, they ran into each others’ arms, hugged, and both said, “I’m so happy to see you again.” These young girls had never met.
This story inspired some really poignant feelings in my heart and soul, because I believe in soul mates, and I don’t think they are necessarily romantic soul mates, simply people who have been in your past life, and who are now present in this life. This book was full of these kids of amazing experiences, which kept me reading into the late hours of the night.
My favorite aspect of this book was that you could never really get bored – each story was only a page long (maybe 5 tops), and every one was different! It was wonderful to hear from people from different countries who all had different belief systems, and yet they all had these otherworldly experience. For me, this shows how we are all cosmically connected, regardless of our backgrounds, distances, or beliefs!
I would recommend this book for anyone with an open mind. I will probably be passing this one on to my mom, who I know will appreciate it. It’s good for some light reading, and interesting even if you only have a few minutes at a time to read (because you can fit in one or two stories at a time). I probably won’t be picking up many more “inspiring” books, but I’m glad I read this one. That was the point of this book challenge – to expand my reading horizons!
June 8, 2023
Recomendo. Livro composto por várias histórias reais compreendidas entre 1 a 5 páginas cada. Gostei de todas as 50 histórias separadas por 7 temas. Para ser sincero, 2 ou 3 delas serão menos interessantes, mas contrastam com 5 ou 6 que foram realmente impactantes para mim, por realçarem talvez emoções e situações com as quais me identifiquei em determinadas alturas (exs.: "O Limite" de Andrea Cagan e "Um Fardo Leve como uma Pena" de Robert Gass). Muito bem escrito. O título não é elucidativo do abrangente conteúdo do livro.
February 15, 2018
This collection of stories was filled with the common theme of hope and a spiritual world far bigger than our small lives on this planet. Some stories were very touching and some not so well written. I enjoyed the brief essay format and the collection of interesting happenings from different people. If you need an escape from this crazy life and want to see life from a different perspective than I highly recommend this book.
March 31, 2015
I love hearing and reading about other people's real-life stories of the mystical and paranormal. 13 of these were really interesting and about 3 or 4 really stood out as amazing to me.
June 16, 2025
Grab a hot chocolate and sit down and read these 101 true stories of remarkable events, miracles, and healings. Many of the stories come from other authors you may know. The chapters include stories from these subjects: Mystical Places, Magical moments; Divine Guidance and Inner Direction; Romances of the soul; Spiritual Healing; Help from Above; Vision; and The Other Side.
March 9, 2024
O título fez-me pensar em "Canja de Galinha para a Alma" de que gostei muito.
Mas de facto é só mesmo o título.
Várias histórias em capítulos temáticos distintos mas muito "american style" e frequentemente relacionado com religiões.
Não apreciei e quase considerei perda de tempo.
Mas de facto é só mesmo o título.
Várias histórias em capítulos temáticos distintos mas muito "american style" e frequentemente relacionado com religiões.
Não apreciei e quase considerei perda de tempo.
May 29, 2017
Who cares if the stories are real or not, makes you think, makes you feel good, and gives you an excuse to drink hot chocolate X)
August 1, 2019
Una raccolta di esperienze...una lettura leggera, niente al confronto degli altri libri della Ford.
March 18, 2024
Good stories to read especially if are sad. It reinforces. that we are not alone in this journey called life.
June 5, 2015
The subtitle for Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul is 101 True Stories of Angels, Miracles, and Healings. So you get the idea of what this book is about. The stories are told by everyday people. The stories are true and they are short. Each story is totally different than the others. The book is edited by Arielle Ford.
In his endorsement of this book, I felt that Larry Dossey said it best, "Good stories remind us that there is a collective, mutual power that connects us all. This book is a sharing of the insights and triumphs of people like us. It reminds us of something we often forget: we are not in it alone."
I really did like this book. However, I realize it may be a little too much for some people-and not their cup of tea.
In his endorsement of this book, I felt that Larry Dossey said it best, "Good stories remind us that there is a collective, mutual power that connects us all. This book is a sharing of the insights and triumphs of people like us. It reminds us of something we often forget: we are not in it alone."
I really did like this book. However, I realize it may be a little too much for some people-and not their cup of tea.
January 30, 2013
An inspiring collection of true stories of rescue or guidance from Angels or from deceased relatives. True situations in life when one faces the limits of one's personality and discovers the depth of one's spirituality and courage to face life's challenges. Inspiring!
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon, 29 Th. January 2013.
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon, 29 Th. January 2013.
December 9, 2009
I love this book for all it's inspiring tales of angels, miracles and healings.
Reminds us that there is so much more to life than what we see around us and if we are open to miracles they happen every day in so many little ways.
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March 12, 2008Just the title alone...definately sounds like my type of book!
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March 27, 2008291.2'15
July 14, 2008
You know how you are asked if you were in desert what would love to have,,, this is one of the items i would like to have with me :-)
June 8, 2011
The title, more than anything bespelled me and the stories warmed my heart and mind.
Definitely a must read for a little emotional and spiritual therapy :)
Definitely a must read for a little emotional and spiritual therapy :)
May 4, 2013
Sorry , I don't get these books at all, (that is "Hot Chocolate" and "More Hot Chocolate"). I did try. Read until I was bored stiff, may try again but I don't think so. life is to short.
August 23, 2013
Not that good, too far-fetched.
August 9, 2013
Um livro inspirador!
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