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The Goddess is coming back, but the one we're least familiar with
lies under our feet. In her many faces she's been buried in dry and
awkward translations. Written in the first person, these
provocative and surprising renderings of Celtic tales take us on a
challenging journey in which the twelve most ancient and
extraordinary goddesses of the land reveal their light and dark
faces. In bringing their symbolism to life for today they restore
our earlier understanding of war, sex and death. Encounters the
endurance of Branwen, the wit of Rhiannon, the daring of Medbh, the
magic of Ceridwen, the testing of Arhianrhod, the betrayal of
Deirdre and the power of the Morrigan. Share her spiritual journey.
Learn from her loves, her challenges, and how she triumphs through
her pain. Travel with her and be ready to receive the gifts she has
to offer
As lifelong meditators and mindfulness teachers, we confess we were
almost embarrassed when we stumbled onto a 5-15 second shortcut to
transcendence. This idea ran counter to everything we knew about
meditation before we began our research. But, yes, it is possible.
It only requires accessing the powerful emotion of awe in ordinary,
everyday life. The changes in our lives have been profound, and
after seeing the results repeated again and again in our thousands
of patients, clients, and study participants, we've proven that our
shortcut, coined the A.W.E. Method, works. -from the Preface Think
about the last time you were truly in awe - perhaps on a walk or
whilst watching a musician perform live - maybe you felt goosebumps
or you lost your sense of time? Unbeknownst to you, some pretty
incredible things were happening inside your body. Your
fight-flight-freeze response became less active and activity
decreased in your brain's default mode network, which is associated
with both chronic pain and anxiety. Your interleukin-6 levels
decreased, which can reduce chronic inflammation and lower your
risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression. Being in
awe can be beneficial to both your mind and body and now the AWE
method provides a shortcut to all these benefits and is accessible
to anyone, anywhere. ATTENTION (give your full focus to something),
WAIT (take a deep breath and appreciate that thing), EXHALE and
EXPAND (as you exhale slowly, allow your feelings to expand and
grow). 5-15 seconds, two or three times a day - that's all! In this
book you'll learn: - about the surprising and little known science
of awe - how we unwittingly cut ourselves off from feeling awe -
how AWE can enhance traditional mental health therapies -
strategies for using AWE to improve relationships, alleviate
existential anxiety and manage chronic pain - the different types
of awe we can experience (sensorial, conceptual, and
interconnected) - how to recognize and get good at experiencing
each type of awe Learn how to microdose mindfulness through the
power of AWE now.
Book & DVD. Nan Yar is a classic spiritual text from one of the
greatest Indian teachers, Sri Ramana Maharshi, and one of the most
important books of the 20th Century. Containing the essence of his
teachings, it lights the way for a clear, practical understanding
and realization of spiritual awakening. A beautifully designed
edition, the original text has been set to touching quotes and
wonderful digital remastered photographs of Sri Ramana Maharshi.
Trailer DVD included in the back for the films of Open Sky Press.
YOUR EPIC LIFE STARTS HERE. In every woman lives a Queen who is
confident, poised, and clear on her calling. She is bold and
unapologetic. Drawing from her spiritual connection and feminine
nature, she accesses the power to manifest her desires and fulfill
her purpose. The era of invisible women is over. Your time to be
Queen has arrived. In The Audacity to Be Queen, women's empowerment
and success coach Gina DeVee invites modern-day women to embrace
the endless possibilities that are rightfully ours. Permission
granted to take ourselves off the back burner financially,
romantically, physically, and socially-and step into our greatness.
The days of dismissing ourselves and our desires end here. No
longer must we pretend to be anything other than brilliant,
capable, and fabulous. The world needs women like us to own our
power, raise our standards, and contribute our talents like never
before. When a woman chooses to be a Queen, everyone benefits. With
spectacular flair, beautiful pearls of wisdom, and lifechanging
stories of unexpected triumph, The Audacity to BeQueen takes you on
a journey to empower the Queen within. Gina DeVee shares the steps,
exercises, meditations, prayers, and journal prompts to release all
forms of self-doubt and self-sabotage so you can discover the best
version of you. Only from the position of Queen can you fulfill
your calling, and in this pivotal moment, time is of the essence.
The age of the Queen is now.
In A Year of Miracles, Marianne Williamson, the #1 New York Times
bestselling author of the classic A Return to Love and
world-renowned teacher, offers a daily devotional that helps us
develop a positive, loving mindset and encourages us to live our
best selves to bring miracles into our lives. Williamson has taught
millions around the world the simple yet profound lesson that has
helped them tap into the divine within themselves and lead a
happier, more fulfilled existence: How we think determines how we
live. If you change your thoughts, you can change your reality. If
you strive to put your best self forward, the universe responds,
actively helping you, creating miracles that allow you to flourish.
A Year of Miracles is her collection of 365 spiritual readings,
including prayers, meditations, declarations, and affirmations-one
for each day of the year-that offer guidance, support, and
enlightenment to focus your thinking. With this thoughtful
meditative devotional, you can stay mindful, hopeful, and centered
every day, producing miracles in your life. Combining wisdom drawn
from her bestselling books as well as fresh insight, A Year of
Miracles helps enhance your spiritual journey and opens your eyes
to see God acting through the universe to provide all that you
need.
Integrating traditional dream analysis with family psychology,
clinical science, and parapsychology, Edward Bruce Bynum, Ph.D.,
ABPP, details how our personal unconscious is interwoven into our
larger family unconscious. He shows how these dreamlife connections
and patterns are as old as humanity itself, exploring ancient dream
traditions from around the world. He explains how the dreamlife of
a family can be viewed as a shared field or hologram, where each
family member is enfolded into the dreams of the other members.
This shared reality reveals itself in family and personal
illnesses, in nightmares and unusual dreams, and during critical
times such as crisis, pregnancy, conflicts, and medical
emergencies. It also reveals itself in cases of simultaneous shared
dreams and telepathic and precognitive dreams, explaining why so
many people have dreams in which a family member appears to say
good-bye, waking the next day to discover the same loved one has
passed away.
Interest in mindfulness has been booming in recent decades, but a
lot of misconceptions have grown up around this ancient practice,
some of which can cause serious harm. In this book, clinical
psychologist, researcher, and Zen master Dr. Richard Sears
carefully separates the myths from the facts. He explores myths
about the origins of mindfulness, what mindfulness is, how it is
similar to and different from other techniques, the practice of
mindfulness, its magical and mystical effects, mindfulness and
mental and physical health, and about using mindfulness in daily
life. Far more than just debunking myths, Dr. Sears points out the
profound ways that mindfulness can help us move through our
struggles and enrich our lives with inspiring stories and practical
tips. The realities of mindfulness are so much more fascinating
than the myths.
Why is it so difficult to simply be present? The reason is that our
deeply suppressed emotional imprints from childhood -- which
Eckhart Tolle calls "the pain-body" -- distract from an awareness
of the present moment. We're not broken and don't need to be healed
but rather, our discomfort needs to be integrated. The Presence
Process is a journey that guides readers into taking responsibility
for our emotional integration. It is a way to consciously grow up
and become responsible for determining the quality of our personal
experience. The book teaches readers how to exercise authentic
personal responsibility in a practical manner and reveals the
mechanics that shape the way they feel about their lives. It offers
a simple, practical approach to accomplishing and maintaining
personal peace in the midst of globally accelerating change,
discomfort, conflict, and chaos.
From the best-selling Sayings of the Buddha and other Masters,
comes the next book of wisdom from this great series. Zen Wisdom
and other Masters shares the wisdom, spiritual knowledge and know
how of some of the world's greatest Zen masters and spiritual
leaders. With sayings and quotes to uplift, enrich, inspire and
motivate, this book is a perfect gift for yourself or someone else,
as it will provoke, stimulate and nurture the inner zen wisdom in
all of us.
Millions of readers worldwide have treasured the visionary
brilliance of Carlos Castaneda, who first explore the world of the
Yaqui Indian sorcerer in The Teachings of don Juan. Now, at last,
don Juan returns in "The Power of Silence" -- wise, infuriating,
capable or working miracles and playing practical jokes, but always
seeking the wisdom of the warrior.
"The Power of Silence" is Castaneda's most astonishing book to
date -- a brilliant flash of knowledge that illuminates the far
reaches of the human mind. Through don Juan's mesmerizing stories,
the true meaning of sorcery and magic is finally revealed. Honed in
the desert of Sonora, the visions of don Juan give us the vital
secrets of belief and self-realization that are transcendental and
valid for us all. It is Castaneda's unique genius to show us that
all wisdom, strength, and power lie within ourselves -- unleashed
with marvelous energy and imaginative force in the teachings of don
Juan -- and in the writings of his famous pupil, Carlos Castaneda
In these chaotic times, lasting happiness can seem elusive. Acclaimed Jungian psychologist Robert A. Johnson and co-author and psychotherapist Jerry M. Ruhl offer a welcome respite from the media hype and rampant consumerism that do so little to advance happiness and so much to obscure it. Instead of relegating contentment to another time, a different place, a better circumstance (‘as soon as I finish this project/land that perfect job/find a new relationship’), the authors encourage us to successfully negotiate and embrace ‘what is’.Instructive and wise, this gentle guide contains all the tools we need – including illustrative stories, myths, and poems, along with practical exercises – to seize true contentment in the here and now.
Burned out from today's always-on culture? This beautiful guided
journal is designed to help you do the deep healing work necessary
to get out of burnout and into a state of sustainable well-being.
Here, you can reflect on your experience with burnout, learn to
better recognize it, and find ways to address it before it spins
out of control. In these pages, you'll find: Writing prompts to
help you recognize and heal from burnout in your life Exercises to
explore mindfulness, emotions, and your personal values A method to
help you visualize what wellness looks like for you A fill-in guide
to help you maintain better wellness habits With this lovely,
full-color journal in hand, you'll be better equipped to build
strong boundaries and live through stressful times with peace,
equilibrium, and a mindful focus on the parts of your life you
truly value. Escape the burnout cycle and create a truly
sustainable life. The Everyday Inspiration Journals series has a
guided journal for every self-improvement journey. Whatever your
personal goal, whether it is to incorporate more positivity into
your life, or to slow down and find calm, or to hone your
spell-building craft, or something else, you will find in this
series an elegant journal in which you can record your thoughts,
aspirations, and progress. With a simple, easy-to-follow structure,
each journal is filled with powerful prompts and helpful trackers
to illuminate your way. Also available from the series: Finding
Gratitude: A Journal, Spellcraft, Be Happy: A Journal, Everyday
Calm: A Journal, Self Care Journal, and Essential Dream Journal.
"A profound personal meditation on human existence and a
tour-de-force weaving together of historic and contemporary thought
on the deepest question of all: why are we here?" - Gabor Mate
M.D., author, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts As our civilization
careens toward climate breakdown, ecological destruction, and
gaping inequality, people are losing their existential moorings.
The dominant worldview of disconnection, which tells us we are
split between mind and body, separate from each other, and at odds
with the natural world, has been invalidated by modern science.
Award-winning author, Jeremy Lent, investigates humanity's age-old
questions - Who am I? Why am I? How should I live? - from a fresh
perspective, weaving together findings from modern systems
thinking, evolutionary biology, and cognitive neuroscience with
insights from Buddhism, Taoism, and Indigenous wisdom. The result
is a breathtaking accomplishment: a rich, coherent worldview based
on a deep recognition of connectedness within ourselves, between
each other, and with the entire natural world. It offers a
compelling foundation for a new philosophical framework that could
enable humanity to thrive sustainably on a flourishing Earth. The
Web of Meaning is for everyone looking for deep and coherent
answers to the crisis of civilization. AWARDS GOLD | 2022 Nautilus
Book Awards - World Cultures' Transformational Growth &
Development SILVER | 2022 Nautilus Book Awards - Science &
Cosmology NOMINATED | 2021 Foreword INDIES - Ecology &
Environment
Improve your well-being with inspirational affirmations using this
beautifully illustrated card deck from celebrated Yin Yoga
instructor Kassandra Reinhardt from the popular YouTube channel
Yoga with Kassandra. Featuring original illustrations and packaged
in a keepsake box, this motivational card deck will help you
strengthen the connection among your body, mind, and soul. This
card deck invites you to nourish four different parts of yourself:
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Use it daily to both
enhance your yoga practice and boost your spirit whenever in need
of a motivational affirmation, such as: I allow all parts of me to
be expressed. I calm my nervous system by taking deep breaths. I
fall asleep easily and wake up refreshed. My immune system is
healthy and strong. I dedicate time each day to self-care. My
self-esteem is growing day by day. I Radiate Joy is intended for
anyone who desires to further their yoga journey and offers
positive inspiration for any occasion. EXPERT GUIDANCE: Kassandra
Reinhardt, host of the popular YouTube series "Yoga with
Kassandra," shares her wisdom in daily affirmations that lift the
soul and spirit INSPIRATIONAL AFFIRMATIONS: This deck is divided
into four affirmation styles: (1) Get Physical, (2) Be Emotional,
(3) Strengthen Your Mind, and (4) Stay Spiritual. Each set includes
16 affirmations to help ground and enhance your yoga practice
GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: Each card features original and beautifully
ornate illustrations to help motivate and energize BEAUTIFUL GIFT:
The affirmation deck is packaged in a deluxe, keepsake box, perfect
for the yoga enthusiast in your life COMPLETE YOUR YOGA SET: Deepen
your yoga practice further with the My Yoga Journey: Guided Journal
and Year of Yoga book by Yoga with Kassandra
These techniques really work. With countless useful tips, and
dozens of fascinating insights, this classic international
bestseller is the ultimate guide for everyone wishing to enjoy a
new level of psychic and intuitive awareness. Whether you are a
complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, here is the key
to developing your psychic abilities in order to help others and
yourself. It includes; Psychic Touch; Aura Viewing;
HealingClairvoyance; Dos and Don'ts; Yoga Wisdom; Visualisation;
Telepathy Crystal Gazing; Astrology; Clairaudience; Intuition
Dreams; Channelling; Destiny; and Karma. This new, improved
edition, containing eleven additional exercises, used over many
years by thousands of people around the world with outstanding
results, also contains a Foreword by legendary rock musician Dave
Davies of The Kinks, who describes Richard as "...a powerful
psychic...a wonderful healer and an outstanding spiritual
teacher...".
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disease, and even Alzheimer's disease and fibromyalgia. By learning
about what these various natural ingredients are capable of and how
they work, readers can begin to treat many ailments with what grows
in their gardens plants that have been used in eastern medicine for
thousands of years. The Good Living Guide to Medicinal Tea invites
readers into a world of medicinal plants, instructs on the specific
healing properties of each, matches them to ten common North
American health disorders, and provides simple tea recipes readers
can make in their own homes. Late Japanese author Okakura Kakuzo
has been famously quoted as saying, "Tea began as a medicine and
grew into a beverage." The Good Living Guide to Medicinal Tea
encourages readers to turn their favorite drink back into medicine
and outlines exactly how to accomplish this. With the help of
beautiful photographs and an easy dialogue, Jennifer Browne clearly
explains to readers how teatime can garner impressive health
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"Full of tips and tricks on how to look at the world with a curious
eye, it's a brilliant way to breathe creativity (back) into our
lives." - Flow magazine "Crammed with practical ideas,
inspirational images & creative exercises, Conscious Creativity
leads the reader through the process of establishing what kind of
creative you are..."-Mslexia "The purpose of this book is to enable
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fascinating subject and I wholeheartedly recommend the book for
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