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Find calm with this little book. Offering tips to help you let go
of stress, and a collection of inspiring quotes to help you unwind,
it's an antidote to the bustle of every day. You might think that
"being calm" means being unfazed by stressful events - but nobody
is completely immune to worry, anxiety or concern. In fact, these
feelings are a normal and vital part of the human experience. Being
calm is all about how you deal with these feelings, and this little
book is here to help you navigate them. Within these pages you will
find a raft of simple but effective tips to help you manage your
emotions and think clearly, including: How to recognize stress in
your body Mindfulness exercises How to manage anxiety in the moment
Calming self-care ideas Breathe in... breathe out... and let this
book be your guide to staying calm and feeling good.
What if instead of battling anxiety, you saw your worries as a
doorway to spiritual transformation? Challenging the assumption
that anxiety is the enemy, theologian, popular podcaster, and
fellow sufferer of chronic anxiety Curtis Chang gives you a
different framework for approaching fears. You will discover
profound new ways of relating to Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and those
you love. Curtis Chang knows what it's like to view anxiety as a
sin to overcome. He also knows how trying to get rid of anxiety
through sheer faith or willpower usually leads to feelings of shame
and frustration. After losing his job as a pastor due to
debilitating anxiety, Curtis began the process of healing his
heart. Combining years of personal experience, spiritual practice,
and biblical study, Curtis discovered an alternative approach--one
that sees anxiety as the path to our best selves in Christ. For all
of us who feel stuck in a never-ending war with worry, The Anxiety
Opportunity offers: Biblical wisdom about how anxiety can lead to
rich spiritual growth An invitation to examine our fears as a way
of pursuing our calling Simple practices for converting nervous
energy into fruitful energy Insights into why trying to avoid loss
generates more anxiety A renewed sense of peace as we realize what
God can do through our fears  It's time to think differently
about the relationship between anxiety and spiritual growth. This
unique and profound exploration of one of the greatest epidemics of
our time shows us how anxiety can be the very place we meet
Jesus--and how channeling our anxiety can help us become more like
him.
The Greek myths, refined by the great poets and playwrights of
Ancient Greece, distil the essence of human life: its brief span,
its pride, courage and insecurity, its anxious relationship with
the natural world - earth, sea and sky, represented by powerful
gods and monsters. Taking inspiration from the incomparably
beautiful and intense poetry of Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles and
Euripides, Spurling - a lifelong classicist and an award-winning
playwright and historical novelist - spins five more myths for
contemporary readers. These captivating tales centre on male-female
pairs - Prometheus and Pandora, Jason and the sorceress Medea,
Oedipus and his daughter Antigone, Achilles and his mother Thetis,
Odysseus and Penelope - that destroyed dynasties, raised and felled
heroes, and sealed the fates of men.
Explore the basic fundamentals of the Zodiac with children,
allowing them to understand all that the night sky has to offer.
Through fun trivia, puzzles, prose, and challenges, this refreshing
workbook provides hours of educational play that can be revisited
over and over. Children will be helped to make sense of the
influences that surround every one of us. For each of the 12
Astrological Zodiacs there are corresponding aspects in different
areas like: their element, planetary ruler, color, stone, and
motto. Even the placement of each Zodiac has significance, as it
was once used as an Astrological calendar. In the Night Sky focuses
on learning to recognize the constellations and their aspects,
hearing more about their stories, and finding how they came to be
and the lessons that they teach.
This majestically illustrated and deeply insightful guide explores
100 of the most spiritually significant places throughout the
world, seeking to understand what it is that defines these sites.
Spirituality has a multitude of meanings for the many who seek
deeper significance in their lives. From ancient religions with
their timeless places of worship to modern, contemporary followers
of faith and new age travellers seeking enlightenment and
illumination, we are drawn to all kinds of places in the search for
profound meaning. From a Polish Catholic praying in a large
cathedral to a Portuguese surfer speechless in wonder at the
majesty of the ocean, spirituality knows no bounds.ThePlanet's Most
Spiritual Places brings together all definitions to present some of
the most important places of spiritual significance, in stunning
and immersive detail. We recognize that one person's spirituality
can inspire another no matter their origin, history or nationality.
We have included sites of spirituality from all around the world,
from the established to the exotic, determining a number of
fundamental definitions for our spiritual destinations: 1. Ancient
Monuments 2. Places of Worship 3. Natural Wonders 4. Centres of
Enlightenment 5. Pilgrimage 6. Living Landmarks As readers will
discover, the complex history of the world often defines where -
and how - spirituality can be found. The modern is as important as
the ancient, and the free-form as important as the organised. What
counts is the spiritual nature of the site, wherever it is, whoever
visits it and whatever they believe. Insightful text is
complemented by superb photography, maps ancient and modern and
engaging illustrations of the plethora of places contained within.
The whole world is covered, continent by continent, and a wide
variety of religions, belief systems and faiths.
An apothecary is a skilled craftsperson who compounds herbal
mixtures that enhance health and beauty. Put aside the modern world
of tricky marketing and harmful chemicals and create your own
apothecary solutions. They're fresh, safe, effective, and can save
you money-and many are made from the wholesome ingredients already
in your kitchen and garden. Inside you'll find: Skin Care 101,
including how to make cleansers, scrubs, creams and lotions,
tonics, and toners for oily, dry, sensitive, or combination
skin-along with acne treatments, natural sunscreen, lip balm, and
more Body care recipes for homemade body scrubs, massage oil, body
powder, and toothpaste Remedies for what ails you, including
healing cough syrups, compresses, teas, and tinctures Hair care
recipes for dry, normal, or oily hair-add shine, clear up dandruff,
and control thinning and volume Recipes for the home, including
Kitchen Sink Scrub, Drawer Refresher, and Fly Deterrent Plus, get
inspired at your farmers' market and explore seasonal recipes for a
Pumpkin Mask, Cucumber Toner, and more! Nature has given us all we
need for both inner and outer health. With The Home Apothecary,
learn to make your own products with ingredients you choose, scent
to your preferences, and customize to your body's needs.
Biomedical Science Chinese herbal medicine represents complementary
or adjunctive therapies that often can improve the efficacy of
Western medicine to achieve the pharmacological effects, especially
in cancer treatment. However, the combination of herbs with
therapeutic drugs can raise potential health risk. Building a
bridge between Western medicine and herbal medicines, Active
Phytochemicals from Chinese Herbal Medicines: Anti-Cancer
Activities and Mechanisms gives you useful information on how
integrated medicines can work for cancer therapy. It discusses the
therapeutic uses of phytochemicals, adverse effects, and
interactions with (Western) cancer drugs. The author takes a unique
approach to integrated pharmacology of herbal medicines, examining
the development of phytochemicals and their mechanisms of action in
the context of the cancers and diseases they are used to treat. He
covers biologic action of the active phytochemicals at the
molecular, cellular, and organ levels. The book covers the
principles of the interaction of phytochemicals and the related
drug actions. It also addresses the common pathways affecting
cancer development before discussing the phytochemical classes and
specific phytochemicals that have been recently reported in journal
papers for the management of cancer and other diseases.
Highlighting the increasingly important aspects of pharmacology,
including health benefit and drawbacks of phytochemicals, the book
presents the relevant background of the biochemistry of the cancer.
It includes illustrations and tables with adverse reactions that
highlight important issues related to phytochemical actions. These
features and more make the book a useful reference on
phytochemicals obtained from herbal medicines. It blends coverage
of fundamental mechanisms of anti-cancer action and the use of
phytochemicals to manage cancers and other human diseases, allowing
you to explore how herbal medicines can enhance conventional
protocols.
First volume selling primarily in the United States, push for more
global promotion. "non-invasivel" related healing modalities and
environmental medicine are both very hot topics. There are not any
existing books with this dual focus that have an accompanying
successful volume on nutrition and integrative medicine.
Everyone can draw, and everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in
Drawing is an engaging and enlightening insight into how setting
pencil to paper is a meditative act by its innate nature, and how
this creates a deeper connection between ourselves and the world
around us. Through mindful creative exercises and personal
anecdotes, doodlers and artists at any level in their craft will
gain practical experience in and discover the joys of drawing
mindfully. Written by Wendy Ann Greenhalgh, a writer, artist and
teacher of creative mindfulness for over 20 years, this book offers
a fresh outlook on perception, flow and instinct, and demonstrates
how the combination of creativity and mindfulness helps us realise
our potential for inner freedom and wellbeing. Â
People are increasingly looking to alternatives to Western medicine
and here is a practical self-help guide to a balanced and positive
lifestyle. Tao, the most ancient and fundamental element in the
world's oldest civilisation, is as relevant to today's world as to
classical China. For the contemporary reader, this accessible book
is the first to explore, in the light of the findings of modern
Western science, the balanced and holistic system of health care
used by Chinese physicians, martial artists and meditators for over
5,000 years. Exploring the ancient teachings of characters such as
The Yellow Emperor and The Plain Girl, Daniel Reid lights the path
to sexual fulfilment. The instructions of the Way of Yin and Yang
'serve as signposts along the winding road to a woman's orgasm,
and' - says the author - 'every man should learn to read them.' In
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity, Daniel Reid has combined his
personal experience with original research and in an accessible,
informed and often anecdotal style he presents the issues and
answers of practical concern to a Western audience. The book covers
every aspect of health with concise information on diet and
nutrition, fasting, breathing and exercise, medicine, meditation
and sexual yoga.
Open your mind, listen to your heart, and discover your soul's
birthright to peace, purpose, and prosperity.
Are you seeking to invite more abundance and love into your life but
find it challenging in the face of life's daily distractions and
struggles?
Through her inspiring collection of ancient wisdom, personal stories,
and sage advice, entrepreneur, VIP coach, and motivational speaker
Danette May offers guidance for finding your path through life's
wilderness of self-doubt and hesitation. Her illuminating advice and
candid reflections delve into what it takes to have a truly fulfilling
life. Requiring only small, manageable nuggets of time and attention,
her abundance actions for manifesting more self-love, stronger
spiritual connection, increased health, and better relationships are
essential, accessible, and achievable.
Open your mind, listen to your heart, and follow your soul's guideposts
for attaining your dreams and desires.
A DECK OF 52 WILD PLANT CARDS with remedies and recipes to soothe
and treat the emotional and physical body BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL
ILLUSTRATIONS by Raxenne Maniquiz will help you to identify the
plants, and enable you to channel their energies ALCHEMY MEETS
ASTROLOGY - the ancient practices of alchemy, astrology and
wildcrafting combined USE THE DECK FOR SELF-EXPLORATION with
meditation ideas and oracle spreads to help you connect with nature
and yourself DISCOVER MORE about the practice of alchemy and
astrology in the accompanying booklet Wild Alchemy Lab is a
beautiful gift for lovers of a spiritual way of living, in harmony
with the natural world. Each of the 52 cards in the deck features a
wild plant, beautifully illustrated, accompanied by its
astrological correspondences. The back of the card features a brief
description of the plant, some context from history and mythology,
and a recipe for a medicinal or culinary use of the plant. The
accompanying booklet gives the history of alchemical practices and
offers information about when and where to forage, some tips for
preparing the plants and some other ways you can use the cards.
'Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived
honesty and humour of someone who has experienced the wisdom he
shares. His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism
needed to form a sustainable practice. He clearly illustrates why
we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives.'- Benedict
Cumberbatch We all go through hard times. We can experience moments
when life feels like an uphill struggle, leading to unhappiness and
stress. Perhaps we are feeling sad, anxious, or are challenged to
deal with something bigger, such as a bereavement, a loss, a
painful ending or a broken heart. It is during these moments when
life feels difficult that we could do with some help with our
thoughts and feelings. In HANDBOOK FOR HARD TIMES Sunday Times
bestselling author of A Monk's Guide to Happiness Gelong Thubten
teaches us to understand that happiness, kindness and resilience
can be cultivated through reframing life's difficulties as
opportunities for transformation. Meditation and mindfulness
practices help us to access deep reserves of inner strength as we
learn how to 'lean into' our suffering. Thubten suggests how we can
find meaning in pain and discomfort, transforming deeply ingrained
patterns of fear and resistance. As we discover how hard times can
enhance the development of mindfulness, compassion and forgiveness,
we can develop a fearless outlook on life and lasting, unshakeable
happiness. This approachable and practical book, complete with
meditations, is designed for modern times, and will be a valuable
resource to anyone during times of struggle, but also during all
times to encourage and build resilience and help us find inner
contentment and peace.
'The cold water has given me the key to unlock myself within a
place I didn't know existed: the community of cold-water swimmers
right around the world. What binds us all together is the cold and
how it makes us feel: brave enough to tackle even the toughest of
life's issues.' Having been a keen runner and cyclist all her life,
in 2017 Sara Barnes was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis and
found herself facing major surgery and a future of limited
mobility. Rather than obsessing about what she could no longer do,
she decided to focus on what she could do and took to the water of
the tarns, river pools and lakes in her home county of Cumbria. A
new appreciation of being in nature and love of cold-water swimming
and immersion was born. In The Cold Fix, Sara takes the reader on
an enthralling journey, from her first tentative steps into the
water, to meeting other swimmers from around the world who share
her passion and who can help her answer the question: what is it
about cold water that proves irresistible to an increasing number
of people?
A pocket-sized book of thoughtful quotes curated to help you unplug
from your devices, step away from your screen, and live a more
present life. "Almost everything will work if you unplug it for a
few minutes, including you." --Anne Lamott With the constant
barrage of news feeds, notifications, and social media demanding
our attention almost every minute of our day, it has become
critical for us to take a digital break and unplug. Stepping away
from our screens, however, is proving to be increasingly more
difficult in today's constant, hyperconnected, technological world.
How can we mindfully connect to the present moment and allow
ourselves to fully enter into the here and now? Dive into the
insightful words of writers, thinkers, and seekers who grapple with
the way media shapes our consciousness. Let these quotes act as a
guide to reflect on and cherish everyday experiences without
digital technology and bring critical awareness on how technology
is overtaking our lives. Unplug mini book invites us to disconnect
from the never-ending data stream inundating our lives so that we
can reconnect with ourselves. 150 QUOTES: Open to any page for
inspiration from writers and thinkers including Eckhart Tolle,
Henry David Thoreau, Alan Watts, and Deepak Chopra POCKET SIZE:
This compact mini book fits easily in a pocket or purse for easy
access to wisdom and inspiration whenever it's needed CREATE
COMFORT AND CALM: Each quote is an invitation for self-reflection
that can help us move towards clarity, presence, and mindful being
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Lovely hand-drawn illustrations add a
layer of beauty and joy to each quote COMPLETE THE SERIES
COLLECTION: Deepen your mindfulness practice with Unplug: A Day and
Night Journal for Cultivating Off-Screen Well-Being
Following up on the successful Everything Is Wild and Free puzzle
and stationery set comes a new group of paper products from Flow
and the artist Valesca van Waveren. Taking as its inspiration a
quote from Francis Hodgson Burnett, and translating it into
stunning images that capture the magic we find in nature,
particularly on a starlit night, Everything Is Made Out of Magic is
a suite of pure delight. Lost in the digital rush is the
old-fashioned, truly mindful pleasure of writing a real letter--on
real stationery. The Everything Is Made Out of Magic Stationery Set
features a pad of 48 lined sheets, 32 cut-and-fold envelopes, and
53 adhesive seals and labels. Just add a fountain pen.
Gaining insight into our deeper selves through the use of
divination tools to help decide future actions has preoccupied
mankind since ancient times. In Europe, cards which became known as
Tarot have been used to map the soul and predict the future since
the 16th century. The 78 cards in the Tarot deck each has its own
imagery, symbolism and story. This beautiful hand-bound edition
showcases each card from the Rider-Waite set, the one most commonly
used by Tarot readers. Practitioners believe that the 22 Major
Arcana cards represent life's karmic and spiritual lessons, and the
56 Minor Arcana cards reflect the trials and tribulations of
everyday life. Tarot offers an elegantly presented, concise guide
to the 78 cards, from number 0 The Fool - who represents unlimited
potential, through The Hermit - who represents a break from
everyday life, to number 21 The World - which indicates a sense of
wholeness, completion and fulfilment.
Be more Zen in 2023 with this little book of 100 tips and
activities to soothe the soul 'Brings the spirit of Zen Buddhism to
everyday life . . . 100 snack-size Zen activities you can do daily
to add more calm to your life' Daily Telegraph _______ Zen is the
perfect antidote to the stress and uncertainty of modern life . . .
In clear, practical and easy to follow lessons - one a day for 100
days - renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of
wisdom to show you how to apply the essence of Zen to modern life.
You will learn how to exhale deeply to eliminate negative emotions,
to arrange your house simply to clear your thinking, to line up
your shoes at night to bring order to your mind, to plant a single
flower and watch it grow, to worry less about what you cannot
control, and so much more . . . You will even make time to think
about nothing at all. Simplify your life with the art of Zen, and
learn how to feel more relaxed, fulfilled, and with a renewed sense
of peace. _______ 'Full of the simplest yet richest rituals to
adopt in order to live a long and happy life, this book of wisdom
is a soothing balm of peace for anyone living in the busy modern
world' Psychologies 'Does for mental clutter what Marie Kondo has
done for household clutter' Publisher's Weekly 'This little
treasure needs to be at every bedside' llan Lokos, author of
Through the Flames, Patience, and Pocket Peace 'Zen: The Art of
Simple Living makes the wisdom of the Buddha radically accessible'
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, author of Emotional Rescue and Rebel
Buddha
From one of most prominent figures in the field of meditation comes
a guidebook for how to use mindfulness to build our inner strength,
find balance, and help create a better world. In today's fractured
world, we're constantly flooded with breaking news that causes
anger, grief, and pain. People are feeling more stressed out than
ever, and in the face of this fear and anxiety they can feel so
burnt out and overwhelmed that they end up frozen in their tracks
and unable to do anything. In Real Change, Sharon Salzberg, a
leading expert in lovingkindness meditation, shares sage advice and
indispensable techniques to help free ourselves from these negative
feelings and actions. She teaches us that meditation is not a
replacement for action, but rather a way to practice generosity
with ourselves and summon the courage to break through boundaries,
reconnect to a movement that's bigger than ourselves, and have the
energy to stay active. Consulting with veteran activists and
social-change agents in a variety of fields, Salzberg collects and
shares their wisdom and offers the best practical advice to foster
transformation in both ourselves and in society. To help tame our
inner landscape or chaos, Salzberg offers mindfulness practices
that will help readers cultivate a sense of agency and stay engaged
in the long-term struggle for social change. Whether you're
resolving conflicts with a crotchety neighbor or combating global
warming, Real Change will provide the fundamental principles and
mindfulness practices to help guide you to the clarity and
confidence to lift a foot and take the next step into a better
world.
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