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“This book is better than chocolate!”—Tal Ben-Shahar, New York Times best-selling author of Happier and Choose the Life You Want…
Distractions are everywhere these days. Our thoughts drift to what we need to do tomorrow, or what went wrong yesterday. Even pleasurable things—like eating chocolate—don’t receive our full attention. We miss out on joy that is easily within reach! In Mindfulness Is Better Than Chocolate, David Michie gives us the tools to rewire our brains for happiness. “Mindfulness” is paying attention to the present moment, deliberately and nonjudgmentally—and science has shown that those who practice it experience a wealth of benefits: ·Reduced stress ·Stronger immune systems ·More ease in breaking bad habits ·Improved self-esteem ·Enhanced mental clarity ·Sharper memory ·Overall well-being. . . and better-tasting chocolate!As Michie explains, the way we see the world is our own creation. Drawing on both Buddhist teachings and contemporary science, he teaches us how to experience a mind free of stress and dullness. By harnessing the power of mindfulness and meditation, we can find everything we need to be fulfilled, productive, and content!
In Tune: Music as the Bridge to Mindfulness
By Richard Wolf. 2019
In our noisy world, music is the key to inner silence Richard Wolf first tried Zen meditation in his teens,…
but no matter in what posture or for how long he sat, transcendence proved stubbornly out of reach. It was only years later that he found the bridge that could take him there: music.In Tune charts twelve “bridges”—skills and sensibilities refined in musical practice that carry over to mindfulness and meditation, among them: ·Concentration ·Posture ·Harmony ·Silence ·The Art of Deep Listening ·Transcending the SelfThis inspirational guide offers a wealth of music-based exercises to enhance daily meditation and creativity. Plus, Wolf shares personal anecdotes of eminent musicians—from Miles Davis to Dr. Dre—to illuminate points along the intersection of music and mindful living. As you begin to move fluidly between these two transformative disciplines, you’ll notice the focus, composure, and peacefulness that comes from practice—as well as the joys of tuning in to the music all around you, and to the symphony that plays silently from within.
The "More or Less" Definitive Guide to Self-Care
By Anna Borges. 2019
Some days you need a pick-me-up, some days you need a life preserver. “For most of us,” writes Anna Borges,…
“self-care is a wide spectrum of decisions and actions that soothe and fortify us against all the shit we deal with.” You may already practice some form of self-care, whether it’s taking an extra-long shower after a stressful day, splurging on a ~fancy~ dinner, or choosing Netflix over that friend-of-a-friend’s birthday party. But when life gets so overwhelming that you want to stay in bed, some more radical care is crucial to maintain your sanity.The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care is here to help you exist in the world. Borges gathers over 200 tips, activities, and stories (from experts and everyday people alike) into an A-to-Z list—from asking for help and burning negative thoughts to the importance of touch and catching some Zzz’s. Make any day a little more OK with new skills in your self-care toolkit—and energy to show up for yourself.
The Foundations of Mindfulness: How to Cultivate Attention, Good Judgment, and Tranquility
By Eric Harrison. 2017
An Essential Addition to Mindfulness LiteratureWho among us does not want to discern right from wrong and useful from useless…
in any situation? Thirty years ago—long before the modern mindfulness movement—Eric Harrison began teaching meditation as a secular, science-based therapy. Paradoxically, he rooted his practice in the Buddha’s original teaching: the Satipatthana Sutta. The 13 steps in the Sutta offer readers the full benefits of mindfulness: attention, good judgment, and tranquility. Now—informed by a lifetime spent teaching tens of thousands to meditate—Harrison offers both a new translation of the Sutta (the first in modern English) and lucid guidance on how to apply it today.
If This Isn't Nice, What Is?: The Graduation Speeches and Other Words to Live By
By Kurt Vonnegut. 2020
A collection of commencement speeches and other wit and wisdom from the New York Times–bestselling literary icon and author of…
Slaughterhouse-Five. Master storyteller and satirist Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most in-demand commencement speakers of his time. For each occasion, Vonnegut&’s words were unfailingly insightful and witty, and they stayed with audience members long after graduation. This expanded third edition also includes more than sixty pages of further thoughts from Vonnegut (whose good advice wasn&’t limited to graduation speeches). Edited by Dan Wakefield, this book reads like a narrative in the unique voice that made Vonnegut a hero to readers everywhere. Hilarious, razor-sharp, freewheeling, and at times deeply serious, these reflections are ideal not just for graduates but for anyone undergoing what Vonnegut would call their &“long-delayed puberty ceremony&”—marking the long and challenging passage to full-time adulthood. &“Like Mark Twain, Mr. Vonnegut used humor to tackle the basic questions of human existence.&” —The New York Times
Your Life's Purpose: Uncover What Really Fulfills You
By Michael J. Losier. 2017
You may have learned how to get what you want—but what if you don&’t know what you want? A guide…
to finding your purpose by the author of Law of Attraction. In his bestselling book Law of Attraction, Michael Losier showed us how we can attract the things we want through our attention, energy, and focus. But what if you aren&’t able to pinpoint what you want in life? What if you&’re stuck, unsatisfied, but unable to see what&’s holding you back? How do you identify what will truly bring you joy? In Your Life&’s Purpose, Losier dives into our most basic motivations and lays out a simple guide to help you identify your strongest needs. These needs, which he calls Fulfillment Needs, are the four core motivators that, when taken together, describe the meaning and purpose of your life. Losier spent five years developing a proven methodology for identifying these needs. His easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide will help you understand not just what drives you, but how to integrate joy into your day-to-day life. Complete with interactive exercises, charts, and personal testimonials, this results-driven book will help you evaluate your job, build compassion and understanding in your relationships, and make big life decisions based on your level of fulfillment. Michael Losier&’s books, courses, and videos have helped millions around the globe to improve their relationships, redirect their energies, and find personal fulfillment. You may be surprised how easily you can find your life&’s purpose!
Right Away & All at Once: Five Steps to Transform Your Business and Enrich Your Life
By Greg Brenneman. 2015
An expert in business turnaround shares his inspiring approach to problem-solving: &“A fascinating read&” (Mitt Romney). Visionary leader Greg…
Brenneman believes that true business success and personal fulfillment are two sides of the same coin. The techniques that will grow your business will also help you achieve a rich, purposeful, and integrated life. Here, Brenneman takes what he&’s learned from turning around or tuning up many businesses—including Continental Airlines and Burger King—and distills it into a simple, clear, five-step roadmap that anyone can follow. He teaches you how to: *prepare a succinct Go Forward plan *build a fortress balance sheet *grow your sales and profits *choose all-star servant leaders *empower your team For more than thirty years, Brenneman has seen these steps foster dramatic results in a variety of business environments. But he also came to realize that he could apply these same principles to improve his life and build a lasting moral legacy. He found he could make better decisions by carefully taking the most important facets of his life—faith, family, friendship, fitness, and finance—into consideration. Brenneman&’s inspiring examples, from both his business and his life, demonstrate the astounding effects these steps can have when you apply them—right away and all at once.
Help Me Live, Revised: 20 Things People with Cancer Want You to Know
By Lori Hope. 2011
Almost all of us know someone with cancer. And, of course, we want nothing more than to offer comfort and support,…
and foster hope. But we don&’t always know how—and may feel uncomfortable asking. Following her own treatment for cancer, Lori Hope created a survey for cancer survivors addressing issues they wanted their families, friends, and caregivers to understand. The results of the newly expanded survey are presented with honesty, insight, and humor, and complemented by scores of compelling personal stories from survivors of diverse ages and backgrounds. If you are a caregiver, Help Me Live will help you communicate more effectively and respond more compassionately. And if you are a survivor, it will help you feel validated, empowered, and, ultimately, hopeful.
The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition (Artist's Way)
By Julia Cameron. 2016
"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for…
example — The Artist&’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone&’s got it."—The New York Times "Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—VogueOver four million copies sold!Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems areas and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to free up any areas where they might be stuck, opening up opportunities for self-growth and self-discovery. The program begins with Cameron&’s most vital tools for creative recovery – The Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and The Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. From there, she shares hundreds of exercises, activities, and prompts to help readers thoroughly explore each chapter. She also offers guidance on starting a &“Creative Cluster&” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors.A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.
Discover Your True Potential
By R. Ian Seymour. 2002
"Just as 'if' is in the middle of the word 'life,' many people in midlife lament, 'if I could only…
find my real purpose in life.'" --R. Ian SeymourMany people, after spending their younger days rushing to achieve financial success and the approval of others, begin to question the meaning of life and reconsider their life's direction. This book is designed to help people identify their true goals and meet their personal potentials. By illustrating the principles and disciplines of self-improvement, Seymour encourages readers, at any stage in their lives, to achieve happiness and fulfillment.
50 Nights in Gray: A Sensual Journey in Black and White
By Laura Elias. 2012
Erotic stories, racy illustrations, and practical advice to heat things up in the bedroom. You&’ve read Fifty Shades of Grey.…
You&’ve wondered what it would be like to play sexy power games in the bedroom but have no idea where to start. Or maybe you&’ve been getting a little kinky for years but want to add a little more spice to the mix. 50 Nights in Gray shows you how, weaving together 50 compelling, erotic tales with black-and-white drawings and easy, hands-on hints to help make fiction a reality in your very own home—or strategically placed hot tub or elevator, perhaps…
I Declare War: 4 Keys to Winning the Battle with Yourself
By Levi Lusko. 2018
We all battle inner struggles—whether it's self-doubt, depression, fear, or anger. It&’s time to get out of your own way.Whether…
you recognize it or not, you're at war with yourself. There's anxiety. Selfishness. Self-sabotaging tendencies. Narcissism. Depression. The inability to do the great things you long to do because you spend so many hours mindlessly drifting through the internet.It is war, but all is not lost. You can win—if you choose to engage.In I Declare War, Levi Lusko candidly shares his struggles with moodiness, bullying, suicidal thoughts, night terrors, and difficulty managing himself. He identifies four weapons you have at your disposal—thoughts, words, behaviors, and power—and illustrates how to use them to achieve ongoing victory. These practical tools from God&’s Word will help you learn to:Retaliate against your anxiety by filling your heart with truth and making it inhospitable to terrorStop being victimized by your bad behaviors and become the victor you were born to be Overcome self-imposed isolation by learning to think right so you can live rightSpare your family unnecessary heartache by confronting your dysfunction so they don&’t have toIt&’s time to stop being your own worst enemy. Declare war and become the person, the spouse, the parent, and the leader God intended you to be.
Are You Coming?: A Vagina Owner's Guide to Orgasm
By Laura Hiddinga. 2021
For everyone with a vagina, here's your ultimate guide to achieving orgasm—on your own or with a partner Real talk:…
When&’s the last time you had an orgasm? If you&’re in the vagina owner&’s club, you may well answer: way too damn long! Studies show that only 65 percent of straight women climax during sex (versus 95 percent of men). And regardless of orientation, the unfortunate truth is: For those of us with vaginas, climaxing isn&’t guaranteed. No more! Are You Coming? invites everyone with a vagina to take their sex life to the next level. . . .Come alone. For vagina owners, self-knowledge is the path to pleasure (yet, we&’ve faced eons of misinformation). Are You Coming? explains all: anatomy, toys to try, and what works for dozens of real people—no two alike.Come together! Seeking better sex with a partner? Read on for the thirteen types of orgasm, how to talk about sex (before and after), why &“foreplay&” is tragically misnamed, sex positions for every want and need—and more! Complete with quickie tips, line drawings, and fun celebrity quotes, this is the orgasm-seeker&’s guide to &“Oh!&”Are you coming?
Self-Coaching: The Powerful Program to Beat Anxiety & Depression
By Joseph J. Luciani. 2007
The simple, untold truth about anxiety and depression is that they are habits of insecurityand, like all habits, they can…
be broken. In this new edition of the highly successful Self-Coaching, Dr. Joseph Luciani shows you how to change your way of thinking and develop a healthy, adaptive way of living through his proven Self-Talk strategy for coaching yourself back to health.
Queen of Your Own Life: The Grown-Up Woman's Guide to Claiming Happiness and Getting the Life You Deserve
By Kathy Kinney, Cindy Ratzlaff. 2010
Discover the Seven Best Gifts You Can Give YourselfQueen of Your Own Life is a philosophy, a decision and an…
invitation to happiness for women who have made the tough but rewarding journey to the midpoint in their lives. Kathy Kinney (best known as Mimi on The Drew Carey Show) and Cindy Ratzlaff (marketing genius behind the launch of The South Beach Diet) have been best friends for more than thirty years, and have helped each other navigate the ups and downs of their lives with humor and grace.In this entertaining and inspiring book, they share the tried-and-true techniques they call "the seven best gifts a woman can give herself." They reveal how they learned to value themselves just the way they are—women in full bloom, sensual, vibrant, wise and more beautiful than ever—and they'll show you how you can, too.With these seven gifts you'll discover how to:• Claim your beauty and feel your power• Clean your mental closet and find your queen voice • Admire yourself for who you've become• Build deep, fulfilling friendships with other women• Establish firm boundaries that will strengthen all your relationships• Learn the simple trick to finally being happy • Place the crown firmly on your headWith humor, comfort and inspiration, Queen of Your Own Life offers easy step-by-step actions to blast away at the societal tall tale that young is beautiful and old is just old. If you've been feeling that the best part of your life may be behind you, then this book will prove to you just how untrue that is, and that the door to being happy is not only never closed, but just waiting for you to fling it open. Remember, you don't have to be twenty to have your whole life ahead of you. Now is the time to become Queen of Your Own Life!
Quinceaños después de la publicación de Encantado de conocerme, Borja Vilaseca nos brinda el libro definitivo sobre elEneagrama: la mejor…
herramienta de autoconocimiento que existe para ser consciente de cómo el ego te mantiene esclavizado.El Eneagrama se ha consolidado como la herramienta más eficaz para iniciar el viaje del autoconocimiento porque va a la raíz de nuestros conflictos emocionales y existenciales. Porque es muy fácil de poner en práctica. Porque es apta para escépticos. Y sobre todo porque funciona. Enseguida aporta resultados beneficiosos tangibles. Se trata de un manual de instrucciones bastante preciso de la condición humana. Describe a grandes rasgos los nueve tipos de personalidad que determinan porqué en general somos como somos.Su gran aportación es que hace una radiografía del ego y del ser esencial para que seas más consciente de las luces y las sombras que habitan dentro de ti. También explica el proceso de transformación que has de seguir para liberarte de la jaula mental que tanto sufrimiento te provoca. Y está diseñado para que experimentes un orgasmo emocional. Es decir, un momento eureka que significa un punto de inflexión en tu vida. Tan solo existe un requisito para experimentarlo: ser radicalmente honesto contigo mismo mientras te miras en este espejo del alma.«Laauténtica libertad es ser consciente de quién verdaderamente eres. Eso es lo único que falta en tu vida». SRI RAMANA MAHARSHI
¡Estas vivo!: Potencializa cada momento y llena tu corazón de alegría
By Mark Nepo. 2014
Mark Nepo brinda a sus lectores su conocimiento y reflexiones sobre aquellos pequeños detalles que hacen la existencia feliz. Del…
autor de Un libro para renacer cada día, Mark Nepo. La vida está llena de pequeños momentos de felicidad. Descubre los detalles de la vida que te hacen sonreír y te alegran la existencia.En ocasiones nuestro ritmo de vida nos aleja de las cosas esenciales: la búsqueda de la felicidad y el compartir con los demás. Consciente de ello, Mark Nepo entrega en este libro una serie de reflexiones orientadas a disfrutar el momento, amar como si fuera el último día y buscar la tranquilidad. Escrito con un lenguaje sencillo, evocador, en el que los árboles, los pájaros o los cielos despejados sirven para alentar el cambio espiritual, Mark Nepo ofrece páginas de alegría y belleza, meditaciones de gran sabiduría a partir de dolorosas experiencias personales y afirmaciones memorables que sirven de guía espiritual para enfrentar los problemas de la existencia y vivir con alegría y paz interior.
¡Reafirma tu autoestima y conviértete en tu coach personal! Cambia tus creencias destructivas y transfórmalas en verdades de amor, compasión…
y respeto. Mentiras estúpidas que las mujeres se dicen a sí mismas es el libro que querrás pasarle a tu hija o a tu mejor amiga cuando necesiten un empujoncito de autoestima. ¿Cuántas veces has escuchado en tu mente: "Si tuviera más dinero, todo estaría mejor", o "Auto criticarme es efectivo... a veces", "Si no fuera por mí, nada sucedería como debe". ¡Se acabó! Calla ya esas voces y deja que se vayan para siempre. Todas las mentiras aquí expuestas son pequeñas formas de destrucción que las mujeres eligen creer; Amy Ahlers te dará la descripción más brutal del daño que te estás haciendo, las raíces de esta falsa creencia y el método para dejar de creerte esa voz estúpida que vive en tu cabeza. La mayoría de nosotras tenemosun coro de críticos en la cabeza; este libro sabio, irreverente y necesario, te dará todo lo que necesitas para enfrentarte a tus bullies mentales y a tus críticas subconscientes y vencerlas. Aprenderás cómo redireccionar esas mentiras que te auto sabotean para que se conviertan en verdades y afirmaciones que aumentan el respeto, amor y compasión que tienes por ti misma para transformar tu vida interior y exterior. Así que deja de hacer lo que estés haciendo y lee este libro que transformará tus ilusiones basadas en el miedo y las dudas en milagros psicológicos que te reconectan con quién eres en verdad. Mentiras estúpidas que las mujeres se dicen a sí mismas será la mejor porrista para darte las técnicas y consejos más fáciles para recuperar tu bienestar.
El poder del ahora: Un camino hacia la realización espiritual
By Eckhart Tolle. 2003
En este libro el autor nos comparte cómo se puede alcanzar un estado de iluminación aquí y ahora; y que…
es posible vivir libre del sufrimiento, de la ansiedad y de la neurosis. Más de 4,000,000 ejemplares vendidos. El Bestseller #1 del New York Times. El clásico que consagró a Eckhart Tolle como uno de los gurús más importantes del mundo. El poder del ahora es un libro único. Tiene la capacidad de crear una experiencia en los lectores y de cambiar su vida. Hoy ya es considerado una obra maestra."Uno de los mejores libros de los últimos años. Cada frase evoca verdad y poder." Deepak Chopra Para lograr la iluminación aquí y ahora sólo tenemos que comprender nuestro papel de creadores de nuestro dolor. Es nuestra propia mente la que causa nuestros problemas con su corriente constante de pensamientos, aferrándose al pasado, preocupándose por el futuro. Cometemos el error de identificarnos con ella, de pensar que eso es lo que somos, cuando de hecho somos seres mucho más grandes. Escrito en un formato de preguntas y respuestas que lo hace muy accesible, El poder del ahora es una invitación a la reflexión, que le abrirá las puertas a la plenitud espiritual y le permitirá ver la vida con nuevos ojos y empezar a disfrutar del verdadero poder del ahora.
Transforma las heridas de tu infancia: Rechazo, abandono, humullación, traición, injusticia
By Anamar Orihuela. 2016
Con claridad y comprensión Anamar Orihuela define las heridas que nos mortifican y agobian mientras crecemos. También nos enseña a…
sanarlas, tener seguridad y vivir en confianza y armonía. De Anamar Orihuela, autora del bestseller Hambre de hombre. Un libro que despeja el camino para lograr una vida feliz, plena, sin culpas ni complejos. La clave: aliviar el dolor de nuestro niño interior y sanar las heridas que nuestros padres y las circunstancias dejaron en nuestra vida.A veces crecemos con inseguridades, temores, dudas y un carácter marcado por el dolor, el miedo y el abandono. Llegamos a la edad adulta vigorosos y con el éxito en nuestras manos, o amargados porquela vida es cruel e injusta. Entonces reflexionamos: lo tenemos todo para ser felices pero algo nos pasa, una nube negra nos persigue, no somos capaces de tomar la mejor decisión, ¿por qué? Con claridad, comprensión y una cercanía terapéutica amorosa, Anamar Orihuela define esas heridas que nos mortifican y agobian mientras crecemos: Rechazo, Abandono, Humillación, Traición e Injusticia. Explica cómose manifiestan, en qué etapa de nuestra vida afectan nuestros sentimientos, qué antídotos son efectivos para sanar las heridas y cómo trascender las relaciones padre-niño para aliviar, tener seguridad y vivir en confianza y armonía. Además, Transforma las heridas de tu infancia ofrece invaluables ejercicios de sanación de las heridas de la personalidad, una Meditación sanadora que aclare nuestras inquietudes y un bello Decreto de sanación de las heridas de la infancia que, sin duda, cambiará positivamente nuestra vida.