I'm Spiritual, Dammit!: How to Keep Your Feet on the Ground and Your Head in the Stars

by Jenniffer Weigel

Is it possible to be grounded AND have a rich interior life? Is it possible to get through the day with poise when everything hits the fan? Is it possible to have a spiritual life and not be a wing-nut? For Jen Weigel, the answer to all three questions is a resounding YES. This is an honest, amusing teaching memoir rooted in Weigel's everyday experience as a mother, television personality, and performance artist. Weigel provides 13 common-sense rules for developing a sane and satisfying interior life--ranging from "trust that you are where you are supposed to be in every moment" to "always look for signs,"--to "don't get lost in a guru." What makes this book so fun and refreshing is Weigel's voice--and the fact that, in the words of one of her friends, she is a "magnet for really bizarre sh*t." Whether she is playing chicken with deranged Chicago drivers with "Jesus Saves" bumper stickers, trying to keep those extra pounds off, interviewing celebrities on television, or encountering the spirit of her dead father (who keeps appearing in the guise of a cardinal--a bird, not a prelate), Weigel maintains a zest for learning, living, and loving. Her high-spirited stories illustrate core life principles and convey an immediacy and energy that readers will find delightful.

Genres: Spirituality, Audiobook, Nonfiction, Memoir, Self Help, Humor, Philosophy

208 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2010

Reviews

[Sandra Pulliam · Rating 5 out of 5]

In full disclosurebI only read this book because I met the author on a girls weekend and she gave me a copy for my group. That being said I really loved this book. I laughed out loud so many times. You know when you read a book and you can't stop thinking about it. I am a realist so at first I was a lot sceptacal but after a while I was constantaly thinking on Jen and her experiences. I even did the "thank the universe in advance" thing. It didn't work and I rolled my eyes at myself but the point is it stuck with me. That takes a talented writer! I guess what Jens friend Teresa said is true "you are where your ment to be". If I wasn't in New Port on a girls weekend I would not have met Jen and never have read her book and that would have been my loss. I just hope I will get the opportunity to meet her again one day (sober this time).

[Vasundhra Gupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listened to the audiobook and I want to appreciate the many aspects of this that you usually don't find in Spiritual books.

Jennifer shares her story with such a raw, and funny tone. Her struggle with finances, self worth and other varying aspects of her life, and how she dealt with them Spiritually (though almost always through guidance from around her) was quite wonderful.

I do feel that the author relies heavily on the guidance she gets from others rather than building her own Spiritual strength. It's a slippery slope and it takes a lot of focus and determination to set on the path of Spirituality without paying too much heed to the future or the past.

Nevertheless, she relates a very relatable story, which can help lead a more balance and grounded life on the daily.

I love how effortlessly she talks about her experiences with her family and how she's raising her son to be intuitively inclined.

Overall this was a cheerful, relatable book that takes good care of stigmas from Christian beliefs, talking to the 'dead' and more.

Her hard work and perserverence throughout to spread her stories and Light, is what makes me give her a 5/5 for this work. Keep doing what you're doing, Jen. :)

[Kelly Standing · Rating 5 out of 5]

I tore through this book at lightning speed -- a funny, honest and thought-provoking read that manages to plumb a lot of life's toughest religious/spiritual questions without coming across as "woo-woo," guru or damn you -- not an easy feat.

Weigel manages to invite all the usual suspects to the discussion -- believers, scientists, scholars and scoffers -- and she tells their stories side-by-side ... perhaps because they all reside under her own skin. She's a curious journalist, an ambitious actress who writes her own lines but doubts her own strength, a grieving daughter, a popular friend, a harried but devoted parent and even a generous healer and a humble servant.

She asks for herself and her readers, "Can we communicate with our dead relatives?" ... "What hurts us and what heals us?" ... "How much control do we have to improve our circumstances?" ... "How should we define success?" ... "How does God define it?" ... "Is there a downside to devotion?" ... "How different would our lives look and feel if we didn't care so much what other people think?" ... "How can we find an open parking space every time we need one?" ... "Is one religion the best religion?"

[Betsy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Entertaining I guess. The author always seems to be screaming her conversations. People in her life seem to be characters in stories to her and not real people. Name dropping is her forte. Easy fast read.

[Samantha Pettibone · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is deffinantly a boom for someone who is undergoing or has undergone their own journey through a spiritual transformation. She speaks at length of the uncanny coincidences that have led her to her success and finding a group of people that understand her. This is not a work of fiction.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

So self indulgent. I thought some of the supernatural stuff was interesting, and the number of people who have had these experiences, but this book is basically the blog of a woman who has published a book (she even frequently mentions having blogged about events in the book). As though to make herself more relatable, she frequently bemoans her inability to pay for medical insurance and then goes to a ($300 an hour) medium for advice, or maybe listens to a ($150) meditation to cure her ailments (yes I checked these people’s price lists). This is a spiritual path for the wealthy. At least it’s good for a laugh every so often.

[Blanche · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hoopla Audio book. Not quite what I'm used to.... It was more entertaining than spiritual learning

[Jessica Looman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the stories. It's less a handbook for spiritual living and more stories of the authors own experience. I didn't mind but it's important to remember that everyone has their own path in relation to their spiritual gifts and journey.

Something that I really stress is to not forget your own power. While it's so important to find others to help you hone your gifts and talents, do not forget how your own talents are just as important. Many times in this book Jenniffer finds herself tied up in what would anyone else do, that she forgets her own sense of self.

[Dian Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

She has such an awesome way of just jumping right in and drawing you into what she's doing. Like she's your best friend, and walks up to the table your sitting at talking about a story she started in a text last night. She shows in this book how she applies daily practice to all the new understanding she had on spiritual values. A couple of times she meets not only folks that are skeptical of her beliefs but she finds situations that test her own skepticism and patience as well. I'm already moving on to her next release where she discusses her recent divorce.

[Jamie Suter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad book, but definitely not a typical idea of spiritual. This book mainly talks about spirits and people’s extra abilities that enable them to communicate with spirits and how to normalize this idea. Although there is not much helpful info, it is an interesting viewpoint from her life and how it has become her everyday reality in dealing with people with these skills. It takes normalizing differences to a new level. Recommend for those who like to think outside the box.

[Rosalinda Sepeda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author's writing made me feel as if she was speaking right to me and I love that fact she reads her book. It made me think about my own spirituality which I too hear and see the signs. Her book greatly encouraged me to look for signs, listen for voices and be unafraid of possibilities despite how confusing the ups and downs of life can be.

We are all on a journey to figure out who we really are believe that there is much more going on than most of us are aware of.

[Robin Forsyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book.

I actually listened to the audiobook (full disclosure..not that it matters). Jenniffer did an incredible job with not only the writing of this book but with the narration of the audiobook.

After reading this I read all of Jenniffer's other books and was equally impressed. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is dabbling in/going down the rabbit hole of spirituality.

[Joanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I'm Spiritual, Dammit!” is an absolute delight—both hilarious and heartwarming. Though I didn’t seek out this book intentionally, it completely won me over. By the time I finished, I found myself lingering on the last chapter, not wanting it to end. Jenniffer Weigel brings such a grounded, intelligent, and loving perspective to her extraordinary experiences, all with a great sense of humor. Having read both her books, I only wish she’d write more—I’ll be eagerly waiting for the next one!

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed Jennifer’s stories, but this felt more like a blog put into book form to me. I did not read her first book so, while I was able to follow along, I would have had more context if I had read the preceding book. I believe she’s trying to get the point across that there are no coincidences, but this feels like a rip-off of The Secret.

[Fiona]

after applying for so many jobs this last month and hesitating between marking "no religion" or "spiritual" on the equality forms I wanted to find more books about spirituality that weren't so much "guides" as just an author explaining what that term means to them personally. This was a great read and I'm a fan of Jenniffer's personality and openness- will def be reading more of her writing.

[Amanda Nardozzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened the audiobook: Jen is very engaging! I liked that there were a lot of interviews shining light on the differences in psychic perspectives, and pointing out that we can learn something from each of them.

[T. Laane · Rating 3 out of 5]

While it's great to have insights into the world beyond... The author is NOT spiritual, dammit! :D Can't handle her child, can't handle her job, can't handle her finances. I'm unclear about the 4+ rating it has. Don't recommend...

[Tia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was poorly written I think but the stories and lesson that came from Jenniffer were great ones. I did enjoy the book, but to me the way it was written was messy. I am absolutely going to recommend this book to other as it was a good story line.

[One Box of Fudge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book and the authors hilarious take on spirituality and all of her stories that go along with it. So many nuggets of wisdom in this book and ones that I will pass on to those that need to hear them.

[Cassidy Cope · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was genuinely sad when this book ended. I’ll definitely be rereading it. So much wisdom, so much peace. Absolutely loved the anecdotes. A great reminder that there is so much more to life than what we can see. Thank you Jenn for helping recenter my mind!

[Michela Walters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this audiobook.

[JJ]

Light, easy, good to enough to satisfy your curiosity of the other side of the world!

[Evelyn Sevilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this! If you’re looking at it, there’s a reason. I listened to the Audible. Jen has me in stitches. I love her wicked sense of humor and authenticity. Check out her social group!!!

[Stuart Enkey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think I was expecting a different book. The author is entertaining.

[Simone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story with good messages. Don’t look at the vessel but pay attention to the message...

[Ed Pienta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Love her writing and she has me re-thinking my skepticism.

[Mirta Flores · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn’t like it as much as the other book I just listened to but enough to go ahead and get her first book..

[Gabriela Bazan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book.

[Kacie King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing! This is one of the only things that has made me more open minded about spirituality in all it's forms.

[Nadia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable read!