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Fred Guttenberg’s Find the Helpers: What 9/11 and Parkland Taught Me About Recovery, Purpose, and Hope
by Fred GuttenbergHow a Parkland Dad and 9/11 Brother Faced Tragedy"Don't tell me there's no such thing as gun violence. It happened in Parkland." ?Fred Guttenberg2020 Nautilus Silver Winner2021 Chanticleer Hearten Awards First Place WinnerLife changed forever on Valentine's Day 2018 for Fred Guttenberg and his family. What should have been a day of love turned into a nightmare. Seventeen people died at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Fourteen-year-old Jaime Guttenberg was the second to last victim.“Fred Guttenberg is a hero." ?Lawrence O'Donnell. That Jaime and so many of her fellow students were struck down in cold blood galvanized many to action, including Jaime’s father Fred now a gun safety activist dedicated to passing common sense gun safety legislation.Fred was already struggling with deep personal loss. Four months earlier his brother Michael died of 9/11 induced pancreatic cancer. He had been exposed to too much dust and chemicals at Ground Zero. Michael battled heroically for nearly five years and then died at age fifty.Find the Helpers has a special meaning to the Guttenberg’s. It was a beloved family wisdom learned from watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. In the midst of tragedy, "always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers. Because if you look for the helpers, you’ll know there’s hope." ?Fred Rogers, 1999Healing from grief. Discover the story of Fred Guttenberg’s activist’s journey since Jaime’s death and how he has been able to get through the worst of times thanks to the kindness and compassion of others. Good things happen to good people at the hands of other good people─and the world is filled with them. They include everyone from amazing gun violence survivors Fred has met to former VP Joe Biden, who spent time talking to him about finding mission and purpose in learning to grieve.If you enjoyed Eyes to the Wind, Haben, or The Beauty in Breaking, you'll love Find the Helpers!
Codependence and the Power of Detachment: How to Set Boundaries and Make Your Life Your Own
by Karen CaseyFind Boundaries and Peace from Codependent Behaviors“This book is bound to become a codependence classic. It should be required reading for all who seek to create healthy, balanced relationships.” –Claudia Black, PhD.Free yourself from codependency and reclaim your sanity, peace, and inner strength with this codependency book by Karen Casey, the bestselling author of Each Day a New Beginning.Learn how to value your own opinion over those of others. Codependency books are perfect for those of us who live as if what other people think matters more than what we think. This thinking leads to constantly trying to please or even to change others. Codependent behaviors can have negative effects on us and those around us, even leading to a dysfunctional family. It can be difficult to say no to those we love.A codependency book on improving your life through boundaries and peace. Karen Casey, bestselling author of Let Go Now and Each Day a New Beginning, has had her own experience with codependent behavior, and she is here to share what she has learned along the way. Through her own stories and the stories of those she has met through Al Anon meetings and elsewhere, she shows you how to detach from unhealthy codependency, create more positive relationships and, ultimately, lead a less stressful life.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Recognize and acknowledge your own attachments and codependencySet boundaries, find peace, and engage in healthy detachmentNurture positive relationships with the people in your life–both new and oldIf you liked codependency books such as The Language of Letting Go, Facing Codependence, or The Codependency Recovery Plan, you’ll love Codependence and the Power of Detachment.
Love from the Inside Out: Lessons and Inspiration for Loving Yourself, Your Life, and Each Other
by Robert MackFind True Love… Inside and Out!#1 New Release in Television Reality, Game Shows & Talk ShowsRobert Mack has helped millions of people transform their love lives on and off television. In his most recent release, he shares a fresh, new perspective on the meaning of true love.A distillation of profound insights on love and happiness. With warmth and wisdom, Mack explores the frustration and futility of seeking love from others, instead of yourself —and in the future, instead of in the present. In short-form meditations, Love from the Inside Out invites you into an intimate conversation about relationships and into your own personal inquiry on love. Inside, some of your most cherished thoughts, opinions, and beliefs about love and relationships will be questioned and challenged —if not refashioned and revised.A love book that goes deeper than other books on marriage and relationships. If you are looking for something other than —or in addition to —your typical relationship book, psychology book, positive thinking book, self-help book, or spirituality book, look no further. Using the powerful pointers and transformative teachings in this book, you will finally discover the happy, healthy, and harmonious experience of true love you so deeply desire.In Love from the Inside Out, find answers to questions like:How can I end my loneliness?How can I overcome my fear of being alone?How can I finally learn to love myself?How can I attract a partner faster?How can I create healthier relationships of all kinds? How can I keep my love life sexy, fresh, and alive?How can I set better boundaries?If you enjoyed ground-breaking love books like The Vortex by Abraham-Hicks; A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson; Loveability by Robert Holden; or Love, Freedom, and Aloneness by Osho…You will love Robert Mack's uplifting, profoundly practical message in Love from the Inside Out.
Her Inspiration: Secrets to Help You Work Smart, Be Successful, and Have Fun
by Mina ParkerHer Inspiration is a book with a crystal clear mission: to provide the advice, solace, kick in the pants, pat on the shoulder, hug, or giggle you need when you need it, in short to inspire women to be their best selves. Be inspired by the nine secrets and wise words from hundreds of women around the world and throughout history.Chapters include: Get Organized or Tips & Timesavers, Chill or Give Yourself a Break, Create Your Style or Fashion Sense and Common Sense, Gather Your Group: Friends, Mentors, and Motivators, Indulge Yourself: Little Rewards Lead to Big Accomplishments, Work Smart: Loving Your Job and Being the Best You Can Be, Achieve: Women Can Do Anything.Parker introduces each secret with some thoughts of her own and then lets the ladies speak for themselves. Her Inspiration is like having your kindergarten teacher, your mother (and your grandmothers), your sisters, your best friends, and your mentors in your handbag or desk drawer, all on call, 24-7, ready to give great advice.
365 Health and Happiness Boosters
by M. J. RyanThe Pursuit of Happiness Starts Within“By giving us daily happiness activities that touch our hearts and souls, M.J. Ryan empowers each of us to experience the joy of living.” —Jackie Waldman, author of The Courage to GiveDaily tasks to improve how you feel —mind, body, and spirit —from the bestselling author of Attitudes of Gratitude.From M.J. Ryan, bestselling author and international expert on change and personal fulfillment, comes 365 Health & Happiness Boosters to help in your pursuit of happiness, so you can choose to be happy no matter who you are or the challenges you face.Develop an attitude of gratitude. When a person thinks happy thoughts, those thoughts project outward and that feeling transfers to others. One third of the population knows the secret to happiness is an inside job —not contingent on possessions, status, or even life circumstances, and research shows it leads to better health. We can all choose to be happy. In 365 Health & Happiness Boosters, a book of daily reflections, M.J. Ryan lays a path for the pursuit of happiness by employing a wide variety of spiritual, emotional and practical suggestions.Discover 365 ways to experience happiness. Some of the tasks are lighthearted, others quite serious. They all have a positive effect and contribute to inner peace. Learn to:Cultivate contentment and change your outlook on the art of happinessLift your spirit in the moment and build inner peaceAddress eating habits and develop better sleeping patternsImprove interactions with others through meditating on happy thoughts and doing random acts of kindnessIf you enjoyed The Happiness Advantage, How Happiness Happens, the Happiness Workbook, or other M.J. Ryan books such as Attitudes of Gratitude or Random Acts of Kindness Then & Now, then 365 Health & Happiness Boosters should be your next read.
Living a Purposeful Retirement
by Hyrum W. SmithYour Personal Roadmap to a Meaningful and Happy RetirementSo you’ve reached your retirement age and are at risk of becoming a “couch potato”. It doesn’t have to be that way. Uncover the joy of retirement and learn how to make the most of it with this life-enhancing retirement gift book.Did you just set up a permanent out of office reply? Are you officially signed up for the Ferris Bueller phase of your life? Learn how to enter what can be the most satisfying life stage —a new world of happy retirement and good living.Wisdom and advice from real retirees. From the award-winning author of Purposeful Retirement and celebrated “Father of Time Management,” Hyrum Smith, this retirement gift book for the newly retired provides inspiration and a newfound purpose. Filled with wisdom, advice from real retirees, and enthusiasm, you are encouraged to discover your true passion, re-imagine your life, and try new possibilities.Realize the hidden magic of a happy retirement:Move on from your world of workDiscover your true passionsRe-imagine your lifeRetirement is a gift. Make yours one that is meaningful and filled with curiosity, new experiences, and discovery —after all, if you don’t look around once in a while, you could miss it!If you enjoyed life-changing books such as The Total Money Makeover, The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+, or Keys to a Successful Retirement, then you’ll love Living a Purposeful Retirement.
52 Ways to Live the Course in Miracles: Cultivate a Simpler, Slower, More Love-Filled Life
by Karen CaseyCultivate Inner Peace Through Positive Affirmations and Spiritual Meditation“52 Ways to Live the Course in Miracles is a compact rendition of how to live with love and forgiveness at the center of our lives." ─Allyson Gracie, Retailing Insight#1 Best Seller in SpiritualismFind the path to inner peace through a weekly guide of spiritual meditations and positive affirmations.Use Karen Casey’s 52 positive affirmations and meditations to find inner peace. We all face struggles that can leave us feeling broken and hopeless. But peace and healing are always available to us if we are open to them. Karen Casey is a beloved author who has helped millions onto the road to recovery with her inspirational self-help and meditation writings. In this inspirational book, Karen takes readers on a journey towards peaceful living by sharing how she has found serenity in her own life. Karen teaches readers that the goal is not perfection, but rather progress towards creating a life of love and peace.Cultivate a simpler, slower, more love-filled life. When Karen Casey was struggling with addiction, she found life-changing inspiration in Helen Schucman’s book, A Course in Miracles. In 52 Ways to Live the Course in Miracles, she shares the ideas she discovered in Helen Schucman's book and the spirituality that we can all bring to our own lives.Find inside:Meditations and affirmations that lead to a simpler, slower lifeInsights into Helen Schucman’s A Course in MiraclesStories of the author’s own struggles and triumphs on her path to healingIf you enjoyed reading other books like Practicing Mindfulness, The Untethered Soul Guided Journal, or A Year of Mindfulness, then you’ll love 52 Ways to Live the Course in Miracles.
Close to the Bone: Life-Threatening Illness as a Soul Journey
by Jean Shinoda BolenFace Life Threatening Situations and Find Hope“This book can be a companion to anyone in physical or mental pain and crisis.” —Louise L. Hay, author of You Can Heal Your LifeWhen confronted with a life threatening condition, most people think that doctors have the final word. But, Jean Shinoda Bolen reminds us that the mind has a powerful effect on a prognosis and the process of healing.Everyone faces illness. Whether it’s a personal health crisis or sickness a loved one is experiencing, none of us escape this life without encountering some form of illness or death. While we can try to ignore the reality, internationally known author and speaker Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen suggests we do the exact opposite: face it. By encountering the frightening world of serious illness and death, we can better uncover how it gives purpose to the journey of souls.Trust what you know in your bones. Dr. Bolen shares how what we learn often connects to what we know to be true. As a psychiatrist and Jungian analyst, Dr. Bolen has an acute understanding of what shapes a person, particularly as it relates to one’s sense of balance and wholeness. Based on her knowledge and experience, she guides us to find the truth buried in our own bones.A tool for help and healing. While encountering sickness is inevitable, healing often seems harder to come by. We are left broken open when life threatening illness hits. While there is no single key to recovery, it is rare to find healing without first addressing the pain. This book serves as a guide to finding purpose in the pain.Read Close to the Bone and find:An insightful book for anyone living with a life-threatening illnessEncouragement for facing illness by relying on the wisdom we all have withinA supplemental guide for those who want to form support circlesIf books such as Invisible Acts of Power; When Things Fall Apart; or No Mud, No Lotus have helped you; then Close to the Bone is the next book you need to read.
The Answer Is You: A Guidebook to Creating a Life Full of Impact
by Alex AmouyelProblem-Solving Requires Innovation, Activism, and YouAn important read for those on the journey of making this world better and wondering where to start.” ?Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen, author of New York Times bestseller The Blue Sweater#1 New Release in Volunteer Work, Philanthropy & Charity, and Nonprofit OrganizationsPeople from all walks of life yearn to do something that adds value to others and to be someone who makes a difference in their community and the world.Now Alex Amouyel is inviting you to become part of the solution. Alex, author of The Answer is You, is the founding Executive Director of Solve, an initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a mission to solve world challenges. Solve finds incredible tech-based social entrepreneurs around the world and funds them to develop lasting, transformational tech-based solutions.Take action for social impact.The Answer is You is here to inform you that being a change agent starts with doing good deeds and being a community helper. Everyone can do something with the skills and resources they already have─they just need ideas for how. The Answer is You inspires every person to start thinking critically about the problems we face and the solutions we might be able to offer to enact change.Inside, you’ll find:Motivating and encouraging stories of amazing impact innovators from MIT SolveGuidance on how to take action in the world in big and small ways to get resultsA path to hope and action for problem-solving in your community and within societyIf you like books by women in leadership and enjoyed reading Create the Future + the Innovation Handbook: Tactics for Disruptive Thinking, Believe in People: Bottom-Up Solutions for a Top-Down World, The Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators, you’ll love The Answer is You: A Guidebook to Creating a Life Full of Impact.
Fearproof Your Life: How to Thrive in a World Addicted to Fear
by Joseph Bailey&“Joe guides us to find the root source of our fear—within ourselves—and then to overcome that fear, and overcome all addiction, trough self-transformation.&” —Henry Emmons, MD, author of The Chemistry of Joy Are you feeling overwhelmed by fear? It&’s time for you to overcome fear and take back control of your life, your mind, and your future. Don&’t let fear rule your life. Throughout time, we have sought peace and safety by trying to outguess the unknown. By reading article after article, flipping from news station to news station, we&’ve made ourselves addicted to fear. You do not have to be crippled by the fear this world so easily pushes onto you. You do not have to live life scared anymore! Enjoy your journey to freedom. Fearproof Your Life guides you with core principles enabling you to discover who you truly are. Author Joseph Bailey takes you through a process of knowing, listening to, and honoring your unique True Self. Learn how to find your truth and how to live your truth without the approval of those around you. This book teaches you how to be truly free and confident. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, remember the relatable principles from this book. Fearproof Your Life gives you what you need to finally live in freedom! If you enjoyed books like Hello, Fears; What to Say When You Talk to Your Self; or Rewire your Anxious Brain, you&’ll love Fearproof Your Life.
Light on the Other Side of Divorce: Discovering the New You
by Elizabeth CohenCreate a Life After Divorce That You Love“…divorce is a grand opportunity for reinvention of oneself. It has the potential to be a bright new beginning.” —Christiane Northrup, MD, NY Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom; The Wisdom of Menopause; and Goddesses Never Age#1 New Release in DivorceOffering a well-researched and tested method for recovering from a broken heart after divorce, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen brings her highly successful "Afterglow" process to you in Light on the Other Side of Divorce. Don’t just move on after a breakup?thrive.Letting go of someone you loved. Dr. Elizabeth Cohen has been there?she knows how it feels to have your life derailed by divorce. As a therapist who has worked with hundreds of divorcing clients, she has developed the Afterglow method, which teaches you how to rediscover a life of growth, change, and abundance. Her method has been informed by her own healing journey and is based primarily on research-supported strategies, resulting in a balanced method that takes advantage of modern psychology and science, while remembering what it feels like to experience the emotions of divorce-recovery.Set yourself up for success. It’s true, letting go and moving on is hard. But if you read this book and try the exercises, you will see change. You will feel different. You will feel a positive shift in your life and your attitude. People will comment that you look different. You will get more sleep, feel at ease, and have more hope.Learn about:Tools for stoppling self-defeating thoughts and self-doubtState-of the art therapeutic approaches to managing fear and overwhelmActive strategies for lasting positive changes and resultsReaders of divorce books for women and men like This Is Me Letting You Go by Heidi Priebe, Conscious Uncoupling by Katherine Woodward Thomas, and Finding Love After Heartbreak by Stephan Labossiere will find joy after heartbreak with Light on the Other Side of Divorce.
First Things First: Snapshots
by Stephen R. Covey A. Roger Merrill Rebeca R. Merrill#1 New York Times bestseller “create[s] a new paradigm for taking control of busy lives . . . offer[ing] a ‘principle-centered’ approach to time management” (Library Journal .)Stephen R. Covey’s First Things First is the gold standard in time management books. Covey’s principle-centered approach for prioritizing gives you time management tips that enable you to make changes and sacrifices needed in order to obtain happiness, and retain a feeling of security. First Things First: The Interactive Edition takes Dr. Covey’s philosophy and remasters the entire text to include:VideosEasy to understand infographicsAnalysisand moreThis time-saving version is the efficient way to apply Dr. Covey’s tested and validated time management tips, while retaining his core message. First Things First: The Interactive Edition will help you:Get more done in less timeDevelop and retain rich relationshipsAttain inner peaceCreate balance in your lifeand, put first things first“Time management isn’t enough . . . the real question is knowing what’s important, and Covey and the Merrills draw from a variety of sources to guide you toward determining just that.” —Booklist
A Better Brain for Better Aging: The Holistic Way to Improve Your Memory, Reduce Stress, and Sharpen Your Wits
by Sondra Kornblatt“A friendly, wide-ranging tip sheet for understanding and maintaining the human brain, with exercises . . . that consciously incorporate all of the senses.” —Publishers WeeklyA Better Brain for Better Aging offers a complete plan for improving brain health. Offering holistic brain exercises, from body and brain games to good brain food, health and science writer Sondra Kornblatt, along with the numerous experts, can help you overcome brain fog and enhance your memory.In this engaging and accessible guide, Kornblatt teaches you how to reduce stress and optimize mental agility. Learn how the brain interacts with the body, what habits improve mind stimulation, and how to maximize learning.Kornblatt also provides quick and helpful tips for a strong brain to improve memory, cognition, and creativity so you can function better in your active life, along with up-to-date information on brain plasticity and how the mind and body work together to improve brain health. Containing more than one hundred extensively researched ideas to improve brain function and mental agility, A Better Brain for Better Aging will help you avoid brain overload, boost your creativity and overall brain power for a healthier, more satisfying lifestyle.“Your brain is your most valuable asset. The more you use it, the less you’ll lose it. This fabulous book points the way.” —M.J. Ryan, author of This Year I Will . . .: How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution or Make a Dream Come True
The Happiness Makeover: Overcome Stress and Negativity to Become a Hopeful, Happy Person
by M. J. RyanBecome a Happy Person Through Positivity and Self-Care“A wonderful blend of motivation, inspiration, and explanation, The Happiness Makeover is a recipe for enjoying today and all your tomorrows.” —David Niven, PhD, author of The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy PeopleFrom M.J. Ryan, one of the creators of the New York Times bestselling Random Acts of Kindness series, The Happiness Makeover teaches you how to be a happy person and enjoy the experience of life again.Train your brain to be optimistic, even in the darkest situations. From stress management tips to positive and motivational quotes, M.J. Ryan’s positivity book shows you how to transform your mindset so that you can face any difficult challenge thrown your way.We all want the things that we are sure will make us a happy person —money, success, independence, and love. But when we finally get them, we can find to our surprise that we are the same miserable, moody, or unhappy person we always were. Do things have to be that way? Absolutely not!Cultivating the ability to feel contentment is the key. There are people whose lives are full of serious challenges who nevertheless feel peace and joy —and there are those who have few difficulties in life and yet feel hopeless negativity. You can teach yourself to be a happy person and enjoy your days. M.J. Ryan, the bestselling author of The Power of Patience and Attitudes of Gratitude, shows you how in this positive thinking guide. The Happiness Makeover gives you a plan that can help you:Clear away happiness hindrances like worry, fear, envy, and grudgesDiscover happiness boosters with gratitude and hopeRewire your brain to experience joyLearn to think optimistically and be a happy personIf you enjoyed optimism books and positivity books like A Year of Positive Thinking, The Happiness Trap, or Habits of a Happy Brain, then you’ll love The Happiness Makeover.
The Shakti Gawain Essentials: Ipad
by Shakti GawainShakti Gawain 3-classic collectionGain greater awareness, balance and wholeness with all three best-selling pioneering works of author Shakti GawainPersonal development pioneer: Shakti Gawain is a pioneer in the field of personal development. For over three decades she has been a bestselling author and one of the brightest lights in the consciousness movement. Shakti has assisted thousands of people across the globe in developing greater awareness, balance, and wholeness in their lives. Her body of work is considered by Oprah Winfrey, and many others, to be part of a shift in human consciousness.A 3-in-1 interactive eBook: For the first time ever, her three classic books, Creative Visualization, Living in the Light, and Developing Intuition come together in one unsurpassed collection. These renowned books have sold over 10 million copies and have been translated into more than thirty languages. However, they have never been presented in this manner before. This interactive eBook transcends the limitations of a physical book and truly presents Shakti's passion and knowledge in a unique and powerful way.
Prayers for Healing: 365 Blessings, Poems, & Meditations from Around the World
by Maggie Oman ShannonA year of daily meditations and prayers, from many religions and cultures, that together form a beautiful tapestry of comfort and strength.Every man prays in his own language, and there is no language that God does not understand. —Duke EllingtonThis interfaith book provides insight from various religious and cultural texts and a wide range of writings, touching on our pain and inspiring the healer within each of us. These words remind us of hope and faith, so that we may live a deeper, more meaningful, and fully self-expressed life. During moments that are filled with despair, illness, depression, or spiritual longing, this treasury creates a healing space and draws on the power of wise devotionals for reflection and deep meditation.Embrace physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation through Prayers for Healing, drawing from a select collection of influential spiritual leaders, thinkers, and sacred books, including the Tao Te Ching, the Koran, the Torah, Native American texts, the Bible, Thich Nhat Hanh, Wendell Berry, Jack Kornfield, Rumi, Rainer Maria Rilke, Marian Wright Edelman, Martin Luther King, Jr., Marianne Williamson, and many more.“I hope that people of all faiths as well as those who do not believe in a religion will find inspiration and understanding here that in some way contributes to their own inner peace.” —The Dalai Lama
The Woman's Book of Strength: Meditations for Wisdom, Balance & Power
by Sue Patton ThoeleWords of Encouragement and Strength for Every Woman"This book is a powerful guide to fearless living. Sue Patton Thoele teaches women how to honor, embrace, and claim their personal strength and inner wisdom.” —HeatherAsh Amara, author of Warrior Goddess TrainingBestselling author with over 1 million books sold, Sue Thoele, is back with The Woman’s Book of Strength!Discover your power as a strong confident woman. The Woman’s Book of Strength clothes you in words of encouragement and strength making you feel empowered and courageous enough to act on your heart's desire. It is the perfect companion to grow you in tenacity and compassion. These daily meditations strengthen you to be whole.Meditate on words of encouragement and strength. This powerful book full of daily meditations drives you to manifest the power of inner peace. It contains over 125 meditations, stories, and words of encouragement for women on becoming stronger, happier, and empowered.Take advantage of your personal strength. A strong confident woman knows how to balance strength with caring and understanding. This book prepares you with words of encouragement and strength for the biggest and smallest bumps on this road called life. The Woman’s Book of Strength offers:Gentle and encouraging methods to increase self-compassionLessons and tips for owning your strength and inner peaceInspiring stories of empowered women creating positive changeReaders of daily meditation books like Practicing Mindfulness, Meditations on Self-Love, Strength for Each Day, or Powerful Thinking will love Strength: Meditations for Wisdom, Balance & Power.
Random Acts of Kindness: An Illustrated Celebration
by Editors of Conari PressBest of the Inspirational Stories That Triggered a Kindness MovementTrue stories, thoughtful quotations and suggestions to inspire readers to live more compassionately.Experience a book-inspired phenomenon. The unprecedented success of Random Acts of Kindness not only inspired many individuals to be kinder, but also led Congress to declare a National Random Acts of Kindness Week in February 1995. The inspiration for the kindness movement, the book Random Acts of Kindness, is an antidote for a weary world. Its true stories, thoughtful quotations, and suggestions for generosity should inspire you to live more compassionately and be a kinder person.Own the special gift edition. This collection of the "best of the Random Acts” series includes stories of men, women, and children who've reached out to perform acts of kindness that brighten days, improve lives, and sometimes even save others. What if all of a sudden everyone started performing good deeds every day? This inspiring collection presents many true stories of people who've committed, received, and observed voluntary acts of kindness. Hearing their stories reveals how these simple, small acts of goodness can have a profoundly positive effect in the world. This beautiful new edition also includes hundreds of new ideas that readers can use to perform their own random acts and celebrate kindness.Readers of motivational books and stories like Chicken Soup for the Soul: Random Acts of Kindness, A Pebble for Your Thoughts, I've Been Thinking…, and You Can Do All Things will love the encouraging, inspirational stories in Random Acts of Kindness: An Illustrated Celebration.
The Power of Patience: How This Old-Fashioned Virtue Can Improve Your Life
by M. J. RyanKeep calm and carry on with a book that is &“a true gift to the world. It&’s insightful and full of calm, helpful wisdom&” (Richard Carlson, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Don&’t Sweat the Small Stuff).Take a deeper look at an old-fashioned quality. We&’ve all heard the phrase, &“Patience is a virtue,&” and doubtless responded with a sigh, as usually it&’s spoken with a tone of reproach. But this virtue carries with it a wealth of wisdom that can actually help us find happiness in our day-to-day life.Slow the rush. Things move at a quick pace in our society, in both our work lives and social lives. Not only are we forced to keep up, but we have been conditioned to expect instant gratification. Because of this, we find ourselves getting flustered by the smallest setbacks or hold ups—whether it&’s a slow server at a restaurant or rush-hour traffic. Ryan shares how patience is the very antidote to the stress of our fast-paced lifestyle.Reclaim your priorities. By reining in our aggravation when things don&’t happen instantaneously, we give ourselves time to breathe and think more clearly. We make better use of our days and allow ourselves to make decisions based on how they align with our priorities, instead of focusing on how fast we can get tasks done. With M. J. Ryan&’s help, we can learn to foster a patient outlook and find joy and fulfillment in the present moment.M. J. Ryan&’s book provides: Straightforward, believable instructions for developing a habit of patience A source of stress relief and guide to happier living Ways to find peaceful moments amidst the hustle and bustle that each day brings
Have Hope: 365 Encouraging Poems, Prayers, and Meditations for Daily Inspiration
by Maggie Oman ShannonFind Hope Even in the Darkest Times with This Collection of Poems, Prayers, and Inspirational Quotes“Have Hope is an essential companion to turn despair into hope, and put belief into action toward creating a better future.” —Becca Anderson, author of The Book of Awesome Women#1 New Release in Spiritual MeditationsA life-affirming collection of 365 poems, prayers, and meditations that can support you through any trial and that you can carry with you wherever you go.Inspirational words to help you navigate life's challenges. Reverend Maggie Oman Shannon, M.A., spiritual leader of Unity Spiritual Center of San Francisco, is the author of nine previous books that explore cross-cultural forms of prayer and spiritual practice. Now, for those of us dealing with events such as the global pandemic and with personal battles of life comes her latest book, Have Hope.Daily affirmations for every need.Have Hope offers you daily affirmations and a hope-filled moment from history for each day. Now more than ever, we need inspirational words that can help create moments of peace. Through the everyday stress of your life, Have Hope is the perfect collection of prayers, meditations, and inspirational quotes that you can turn.In Have Hope, Reverend Maggie Oman Shannon provides:A collection of 365 daily affirmations for every occasionWisdom from every era and every major faith traditionWays to find hope through daily inspirational words and insightful meditationsIf you enjoyed books like Prayers for Calm, I Really Needed This Today, or This Just Speaks to Me, then you’ll love Have Hope. Also, you will want to read and own Maggie Oman Shannon’s Prayers for Healing.
Random Acts of Kindness: How to Make It a Better World
by The Editors of Conari PressRandom Acts of Kindness ─ Inspirational StoriesMake a commitment to spread kindness wherever you go. Being kind doesn't cost anything, but it can mean the world to those around you.What if all of a sudden everyone started performing daily good deeds? This inspiring collection presents true stories of people who've committed, received, and observed voluntary acts of kindness. Hearing their stories reveals how these simple, small acts of goodness can have a profoundly positive effect in the world. The true stories, thoughtful quotations, and suggestions for generosity in this book will inspire you to live more compassionately and be a kinder person.Join the kindness movement. In 1995, a small group of people at Conari Press, including M.J. Ryan, Will Glennon, and Dawna Markova, came together around the idea that small gestures and simple acts can make a difference in people's lives. Thus, Random Acts of Kindness was born, but they had no idea how big this little idea would become. Soon, instead of the usual two or three letters from readers, they were getting bags of mail from readers submitting their own acts of kindness and stories of compassion. Now, twenty-five years later, over one million copies have been sold and it is a worldwide movement, with National Random Acts of Kindness Week, celebrated each February.An inspirational gift of kind words. Sometimes the smallest gesture makes the biggest difference. This little book shows how to start —with the small, with the particular, with the individual —in order to make a difference in the world. It features:True stories about acts of kindness and generosity of spiritSuggestions for living more compassionatelyInspirational quotes to get you startedReaders of motivational books and stories like Chicken Soup for the Soul: Random Acts of Kindness, A Pebble for Your Thoughts, I've Been Thinking…, or You Can Do All Things will love the encouraging, inspirational stories in Random Acts of Kindness.
The Mindful Woman: Gentle Practices for Restoring Calm, Finding Hope, & Opening Your Heart
by Sue Patton ThoeleLearn How to Transform Your Mind with Simple Mindfulness Activities“Based on scientific research and its author’s deep insights, it is comprehensive and caring… a wonderful book.” —Rick Hanson, PhD, psychologist, author of Buddha’s Brain, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, and Neurodharma.Discover a greater sense of focus through a combination of inspirational words of wisdom from various women and mindfulness activities that teach you about the importance of your well-being.Life moves fast. As women, we wear various hats in our lives. Oftentimes, we forget to stop and take a deep breath to center ourselves. Author and champion of women, Sue Patton Thoele, shows you how to incorporate mindfulness into your busy and dynamic life. Learn to take control of your peace and discover how to maintain a clear head amid the chaos while keeping your feet firmly on the ground.A practical and easily understood mindfulness guide. This book is a friend whose hand you can hold on the path toward being present in the moment. Finding your way leads naturally to a more open heart, inner peace, and greater zest for life. Theole uses a gentle and humorous approach that makes The Mindful Woman a practical and easily understood guide for those who are new to the practice of mindfulness and those who are already familiar with its gifts. Even the busiest of women among us can embrace mindfulness and reap the benefits.This mindfulness activities guide is with you every step of the way and offers you:Sixty-five simple and effective mindfulness activitiesStories from real women who provide inspirationLessons on healing and connecting with your innermost selfIf you enjoyed books like The Self Care Prescription, The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness, or The Mindfulness Journal, you’ll love The Mindful Woman.
The Great Book of Journaling: How Journal Writing Can Support a Life of Wellness, Creativity, Meaning and Purpose
by Eric Maisel Lynda MonkLearn how to quell worry and anxiety and fuel creativity with journaling in this informative guide.From psychotherapist Eric Maisel and Lynda Monk, Director of the International Association for Journal Writing, a guide to journal writing for higher self-esteem. This is the next-generation book on journaling techniques that introduces a younger generation to the immense benefits of journaling and provides all journal writers with the tools they need to grow, heal, and deepen their personal writing experience.Therapeutic journal writing can promote individual healing, creativity, and community-building. The Great Book of Journaling offers multiple perspectives on journaling techniques in an easy-to-use, practical format, along with providing a comprehensive introduction to various techniques and methods for deepening your personal writing.Learn from the best.We’ve rounded up forty of the top journal experts in the world to explain exactly what journal writing can do for you! The Great Book of Journaling is full of practical tips, evidence-based research, and rich anecdotes from their coaching, teaching, therapy work with journal writers, or their personal journal writing.The Great Book of Journaling can help:Create high self-esteem, self-love, and self-confidenceImprove your health and your sense of wellbeingCalm your worry and anxietyServe your creative needsDeepen your personal writingReaders of books on journal writing such as Mindfulness Journal, The Self-Discovery Journal, or No Worries will love The Great Book of Journaling.
Hey! It's Your Day: Inspirational Quotes & Affirmations to Live By
by June CotnerAffirmations, Quotes, and Proverbs for Positive Thinking “I love how this book is broken down into sections and that you can start anywhere in the book... If you're looking for a gift for the women on your gift-giving list or for teachers, then Hey! It’s Your Day is the perfect gift.” ?TheMommiesReviews.comReady to change your life today? Best-selling anthologist June Cotner returns with Hey, It’s Your Day, a life-long collection of her favorite quotes to start the day and delight any friend, relative, or literary aficionado.Inspiration at your fingertips in minutes. June Cotner has been gathering her favorite quotes for more than two decades. Now, she shares these specially curated words of wisdom to guide you on your personal journey of positive thinking. Featuring an eclectic selection of figures like Edward Abbey, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Oprah Winfrey, this positive thinking book captivates readers with fresh, insightful, and engaging motivational quotes.For fans of motivational books with a quotable twist. Whether in need of a daily boost or brushing up on quote trivia, open Hey, It's Your Day and find positive affirmations and inspirational quotes on every page. Packed with nearly fifty topics─like love, family, choices, growth, happiness, creativity, and success─you’ll find uplifting quotes to start the day such as:“This was love: a string of coincidences that gathered significance and became miracles.” ─ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie“Live life as if everything is rigged in your favor.” ─ Rumi“No one likes crying, but tears water our souls.” ─ Xue XinranIf you’re looking for graduation gifts, literary gifts, or personal development books─and enjoyed titles like A Year of Positive Thinking, Whatever You Are Be a Good One, or Greatest Inspirational Quotes─then you'll love Hey, It’s Your Day!
No Regrets Parenting: Turning Long Days and Short Years into Cherished Moments with Your Kids
by Harley A. Rotbart&“A busy parent&’s time management guide, demonstrating how to find balance . . . and transform everyday routines into special times.&” —Publishers Weekly No Regrets Parenting focuses on the simple truth that the long days of busy parenting race quickly by and, looking back someday, the years with kids will feel far too short. Written by renowned pediatrician and distinguished parenting expert, Dr. Harley Rotbart, No Regrets Parenting teaches parents how to experience the joy of raising kids amidst the chaos of daily routines. Carpool, bedtime, bath time, soccer practice, homework, dinner hour, and sleepovers all become more than just hurdles to overcome. They become opportunities for intimate and meaningful time with kids— opportunities to turn fleeting minutes into memorable moments. With up to date content addressing the needs of today&’s busy families as well as two brand new sections –one on parenting adult children and another on grandparenting--this updated and expanded edition answers the ageless question: How can you do it all…and stay sane in the process? &“No Regrets Parenting is something special, and something a little different. Dr. Rothbart writes to help us turn painfully long minutes into funny moments. . . . It&’s more about being a parent than it is about actually parenting the kids themselves.&” —New York Times &“A gem of a book.&” —Harvey Karp, MD, creator of the New York Times bestselling books and DVDs The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block &“Working parent or stay-at-home mom or dad, Dr. Rotbart&’s wise advice and refreshing ideas will make you want to pick up this book again and again.&” —Parents magazine