""Rumi wrote: 'Love came and became like blood in my body.'
Love came to Vincent Parmentola and became words on
these pages. Diary of a Holy Fool is a great series of spiritual
journeys filled with Love, Light, Poetry, the deepest Wisdom,
and a map to the best states to live in: Fulfillment and
Nirvana. Read and Reap.
- Michael Modzelewski, author of INSIDE PASSAGES and ANGELES CREST"

In" Diary of a Holy Fool," author Vincent Parmentola expresses his spiritual insights in a language rich in prose and poetry designed to capture the profound meaning of his phenomenal adventures while on the path of self-discovery. Inspired by the words of Jalaluddin Rumi, the great Persian poet (1207-1273), Parmentola traces his journey to find spiritual perfection and closeness to God. The path of enlightenment is a journey of the spirit and of discovering one's true self, the authentic being that abides at the very center of our consciousness and attempts to answer the eternal questions: Who am I? What is the purpose in my being here?

This is a journey of wonder and surprises consisting of peaks, valleys, and the occasional plateau, when nothing seems to be happening, at least to the conscious mind. Parmentola recalls a time when outward success as a fashion designer was a distracting camouflage for the discontent rumbling-a rumbling that led to his discovery of Rumi and the beginning of his journey of self-discovery.

By sharing his exciting personal experiences and thoughts in "Diary of a Holy Fool," Parmentola hopes to enliven, motivate, and encourage those with the desire to undertake their own journey of spiritual awakening.

The fields of writing as healing and health coaching have expanded to aid in the physical and emotional healing of patients. Using writing as a healing method allows patients to create new perspectives of their healing processes and professionals to propose new methods of healing that promote and maintain a positive outlook. Using Narrative Writing to Enhance Healing is an essential scholarly publication that approaches healing through the fields of education and medicine. Featuring a wide range of topics such as collaborative narratives, patient education, and health coaching, this book is ideal for writing instructors, physical therapists, teachers, therapists, psychologists, mental health professionals, medical professionals, counselors, religious leaders, mentors, administrators, academicians, and researchers.

I guess after the healing inside my body, the way I look has been just as difficult to accept. I hated the way people stared at me after I lost my hair. The indention in my head also bothered me a lot. I know it is never going to go away, and the child in me wanted to fill it in with Silly Putty. I felt like the monster in "The Goonies" until Steve changed that for me in the blink of an eye. Without even asking, he put his finger in the indention on my head and said to me, "God put His hand on you and said, 'this is my Patsy '" That one statement changed the way I thought about my "look" and took all of the hurt about it away. He helped me see that I am truly one of God's special children

Rarely, a landmark book emerges from the sacred fire of battling life-threatening disease. Hailed as 'a masterpiece" and 'a major contribution to spiritual literature," "ELEPHANTS IN YOUR TENT: Spiritual Support as a Mystic Survives Cancer" delivers a first-hand account of facing death, reclaiming life, and rebuilding health. Dr. Reno's practical skills provide immediate comfort and empowerment to anyone in catastrophic illness. As Judith overcomes insurmountable odds, she helps you find your own invincible spirit. She strengthens you-spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically-to overcome crisis. She returns you to your adamantine diamond core.
Igniting your spirit and increasing your spiritual IQ, this book is a life-saver in times of trouble. With it, you can rise up and triumph over adversity
Dr. Judith Larkin Reno's personal comments on "Elephants in Your Tent: "
"Elephants in Your Tent" is the kind of book I wished I had when I was so sick and near death. The worst times were in the middle of the night when no one was there. I wrote this book to walk beside you when no one else is there.
When my attention span was ravaged by pain, I wanted something quick and powerful to penetrate the brain fog and restore my spirit. I needed immediate inspiration so I could keep fighting to live.
I didn't have much energy to read. So, I wanted quick penetrating anecdotes and power-packed quotes to refuel me. I needed a cheerleader to help me see past the avalanche of bad medical news. On the roller-coaster ride of daily crises, I wanted a stabilizer to help me keep my center.
Because I was continually cast about, I wanted to be anchored in faith and God union. I knew my healing supply came from my God union. If I could anchor in God, I knew that I would either heal or die in peace. Either way looked like a victory to me.
"Elephants in Your Tent" gives you all the spiritual home-remedies that I used to survive catastrophic illness. These are tried-and-true recipes with proven success. I tested each one in the laboratory of my life This book is filled with hundreds of skills and practical tips for coping with disease and pain.
Pain is invasive. It can destroy your peace of mind. It can even rob your soul if you don't fight back. "Elephants in Your Tent" helps you fight back and triumph.
On my healing journey, I found comfort, healing, and strength. I pass these on to you in hopes that they will multiply Take courage knowing that others have traveled the path before you. May you be truly blessed in your healing journey Those who have read Elephants in Your Tent" give the following testimonials:
* National Book Award winner Fred Alan Wolf says, 'This book describing a survivor's journey into cancer by riding her spiritual elephant-wherever it took her-will fill you with wonder and joy."
-author The Yoga of Time Travel and Dr. Quantum Presents, among many other books on spirituality and quantum physics .
* 'Also a cancer survivor, I support everyone's learning about Judith's victory and how she got there. Victory is available to everyone choosing it "
-Leonard Orr, Founder of Rebirthing.
* 'Battling a rare bone cancer, counselor and mystic Judith Larkin Reno confronts death and makes the heroic journey back to vibrant health. Dr. Reno is a master of two worlds, transcending life/death duality to embrace True Identity, far beyond earthly confines. "Elephants in Your Tent" is a guiding light for those facing illness. It helps you find gifts behind pain, true power under frailty, and an indestructible core beyond the impermanence of life."
-Marion Moss Hubbard, Ph.D., author Work as a Heroic Journey and Remov

While brain aging is generally related to general body aging, new findings tell us the brain can stay young even as the body is aging. "True Brain Fitness" explores why some people stay alert and mentally sharp even at a very advanced age, while other younger people lose their memory and have poor mental powers.

Dr. Aihan Kuhn has a lifetime of experience with natural medicine and healing. She clearly describes how maintaining an open mind, in conjunction with practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong, among other exercises, can help to prevent brain aging, improve memory, promote emotional balance, and create overall better health. She explains the importance of preventing brain aging and describes methods to prevent brain aging, by making the best use of the brain and mind, as we learn, heal, work, relax, do leisure activities, and go about our daily lives. She includes a practical guide for how to build a better-balanced life.

Dr. Kuhn includes extensive descriptions of the exercise for total body movement, as well as some simple and unique Qi Gong that can be used daily to boost brain power, improve mental health, balance emotions, enhance the immune system, have better circulation, and harmonize organs. The exercises are easy to understand, easy to do, and easy to fit into a fast-paced lifestyle.

In this inspiring guide to self-discovery, spiritual medium and healer Carole J. Obley leads you in an enlightening journey of healing and empowerment through helping you connect with your intuitive awareness beyond your five physical senses. She shows how you can use the power of your thoughts to understand and heal karma from your past lives, speak with your angels and guides, "tune" into the spirit world and attract prosperity. Personal experiences of the author and intriguing revelations received through direct communication with the spirit world make Embracing the Ties That Bind: Connecting With Spirit a must read for spiritual seekers everywhere.

The reader will be greatly encourage after reading this new book by Bishop Burnett. This book unveils how to flow in the power of the Lord in order to release healing power. There are set principles that God has set that no man can change. When these principles are acted upon the results will always be success in this life in every area. The book unveils how changes come by speaking the word of God daily. This book will change your life.

Artists have always known intuitively what science is just beginning to discover: that creating a visual image through any medium can produce physical and emotional benefits for both the creator as well as those who view it. Most important, you don't need to think of yourself as an artist or even believe you have any "talent" to tap into the healing powers of art.

In this remarkable testament to the power of creativity, Barbara Ganim shows step-by-step how to use art to heal body, mind, and spirit. By using guided meditation and artistic techniques, you can gain insight and clarity into depression, anxiety, rage, and even illnesses, including cancer, arthritis, and AIDS.

At once inspirational and instructive, "Art and Healing" will teach you how to connect with negative, painful, and even repressed emotions and then express them through drawing, painting, sculpture, or collage. Releasing these feelings through the creative process frees up the immune system and clears the mind, allowing the body to fight off disease and begin to heal emotional wounds. Filled with actual stories from those who have triumphed over adversity and with more than a hundred different pieces of artwork created using this groundbreaking method, "Art and Healing" is sure to provide the tools needed for healing body and spirit.

After more than 3 decades of helping people feel better, nationally known speaker Dianne A. Allen brings to life her powerful formula for success. There is a fundamental opportunity for joy and freedom within our grasp--yet most of us simply miss it The answers are here; we need only to accept them and allow them to assist us with our daily lives. Many people keep trying to fight their way to happiness. Fighting only makes things worse. By uncovering and applying just five simple steps, each of us can truly live our hearts' desires and be free of the limitations that bind us. This book offers a living and vibrant way to become free from the trance of human pain and torment. Success in life is attained by following the simple daily plan created to help motivate and inspire readers. There are many paradigms for creating your life; find what inspires you to excel in How to Quit Anything in Five Simple Steps.

This groundbreaking primer illuminates contemplative methods that can improve mental and physical health. Contemplative practices, from meditation to Zen, are growing in popularity as methods to inspire physical and mental health. Contemplative Practices in Action: Spirituality, Meditation, and Health offers readers an introduction to these practices and the ways they can be used in the service of well being, wisdom, healing, and stress reduction. Bringing together various traditions from the East and West, this thought-provoking work summarizes the history of each practice, highlights classic and emerging research proving its power, and details how each practice is performed. Expert authors offer step-by-step approaches to practice methods including the 8-Point Program of Passage Meditation, Centering Prayer, mindful stress management, mantram meditation, energizing meditation, yoga, and Zen. Beneficial practices from Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, and Islamic religions are also featured. Vignettes illustrate each of the practices, while the contributors explain how and why they are effective in facing challenges as varied as the loss of a partner or child, job loss, chronic pain or disease, or psychological disorders.