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It's no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces readers to enlightenment and its natural...
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Tolle presents readers with an honest look at the current state of humanity: he implores us to see and accept that this state, which is based on an erroneous identification with the egoic mind, is one of dangerous insanity. However, there is an alternative to this potentially dire situation. Humanity now, perhaps more than in any previous time, has an opportunity to create a new, saner, more loving world. This will involve a radical inner leap from...
3) Practicing the power of now: essential teachings, meditations, and exercises from The Power of Now
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A collection of simple meditations and exercises helps readers heighten their consciousness of the present and live in the moment more completely.
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Dr. Sadeghi, a Goop contributor who runs an integrative health center in Los Angeles, offers readers a 90-day pathway to cut through all of the noise and demands of daily life to create a calm space to process the emotions, relationships, and events in their lives. Readers follow this diet for 10 days a month (including a fast day) while alternating between emotional purging and mind-clearing exercises: 12-minute writing purges and 12-minute dialogues....
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Hailed as one of "Oprah's Ultimate Favorite Things," Mark Nepo's bestselling "thinking person's devotional" of inspirational stories and essays is now available from S&S Audio.
In this work, Mark Nepo invites listeners to explore their own inner core through the stories of ordinary people, political activists, artists, and spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions. These are people who have faced themselves, their warts and weaknesses....
In this work, Mark Nepo invites listeners to explore their own inner core through the stories of ordinary people, political activists, artists, and spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions. These are people who have faced themselves, their warts and weaknesses....
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Discuss the life of St. Francis of Assisi.Identify the difference between the true self and the false self.Explain the non-dual aspects of Jesus's teaching.Practice contemplative prayer.
We often think of saints as rare individuals whose gifts far exceed our own, and the beloved St. Francis is no exception. But for Fr. Richard Rohr, a prolific author and renowned speaker, the life and teachings of this beloved
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What keeps us from flourishing in our spiritual lives is a neglect of the inner life of the soul. And more and more today, this neglect is driven by our ambition to accomplish something big outside ourselves. We live in a society that pressures us to achieve professionally, socially, and through the constant acquisition of material possessions. Drawing on a wide range of sources including scripture, church history, psychology, and neuroscience, as...
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"You know Dr. Christiane Northrup as the best-selling author of books such as Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause--a beloved and trusted expert on everything that can go right with the female body. Now she brings her wisdom and insight to illuminate the mind, soul, and spirit as well. In this joyfully encouraging new book--as useful for men as it is for women--Dr. Northrup explores the essential truth that has guided her ever...
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We no longer seek purpose and community within traditionally religious spaces-- CrossFit, book clubs and yoga studios have become our new congregations. In a climate of social isolation, how do we make the things we do every day fulfill our search for meaning? Kuile shows how turning everyday activity into intentional rituals can transform our lives, restore our sense of purpose, and nurture our souls. -- adapted from jacket.
12) To hell with the hustle: reclaiming your life in an overworked, overspent, and overconnected world
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"In a society where hustle is the expectation, busyness is the norm and information is king, we have forgotten the fundamentals that make us human, anchor our lives, and provide meaning."--Amazon.
13) Mythic journeys
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Despite the fact that myth has always existed, surprisingly few people today are aware of even the classic myths or the potential myths have to impact their lives. Myths are the reservoir of human wisdom - the story and the meaning of life. Every human being has asked the questions who am I, what is my purpose, why am I here? The answers are in the myths that have been passed on from generation to generation.
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"Today, society seemingly has more problems than ever. We constantly worry about our friends, our family, our future, and everything in between. Our list can go on and on. Some problems tend to be more of a challenge than others and can often cause us to struggle to think about anything else causing us to "check out" or not be fully present. Bestselling author, Joyce Meyer, is no stranger to problems, but she has learned to ease her mind by turning...
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Pema Chodron presents a guide to Lojong mind training, a practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition based on a set of aphorisms (brief statements of life truths) formulated in Tibet in the 12th century by Geshe Chekhawa. This practice teaches clarifying and purifying one's currupt motivations and attitudes.
18) This here flesh
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"In her stunning debut, the creator of Black Liturgies weaves stories from three generations of her family alongside contemplative reflections to discover the "necessary rituals" that connect us with our belonging, dignity, and liberation. "From the womb, we must repeat with regularity that to love ourselves is to survive. I believe that is what my father wanted for me and knew I would so desperately need: a tool for survival, the truth of my dignity...
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