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Learning to Fall: The Blessings of an Imperfect Life
by Philip SimmonsA &“reflective, eloquent [and] inspiringly written&” (The New York Times) collection of essays about learning to live richly in the face of loss &“Astonishing . . . sometimes heartbreaking . . . sometimes hilarious.&”—The Boston Globe WINNER OF THE BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARD&’S BEST SPIRITUAL BOOKPhilip Simmons was just thirty-five years old in 1993 when he learned that he had ALS, or Lou Gehrig&’s disease, and was told he had less than five years to live. As a young husband and father, and at the start of a promising literary career, he suddenly had to learn the art of dying. Nine years later, he succeeded, against the odds, in learning the art of living. In this surprisingly joyous and spirit-renewing book, he chronicles his search for peace and his deepening relationship with the mystery of everyday life. From our first faltering steps, Simmons says, we may fall into disappointment or grief, fall into or out of love, fall from youth or health. And though we have little choice as to the timing or means of our descent, we may, as he affirms, &“fall with grace, to grace.&”With humor, hard-earned wisdom, and a keen eye for life&’s lessons—whether drawn from great poetry or visits to the town dump—Simmons shares his discovery that even at times of great sorrow we may find profound freedom. And by sharing the wonder of his daily life, he offers us the gift of connecting more deeply and joyously with our own.
Learning to Fly (Orca Soundings)
by Paul YeeJason is an outsider. A recent immigrant from China, he lives in a close-minded town with his mother and younger brother. Falling in with the wrong crowd, trying to fit in, Jason takes chances and ends up in trouble with the police. Holding on to his friendship with an Indigenous boy, also an outsider, Jason finds he needs to fight to belong and to find a new home.
Learning to Live Again in a New World: A Journey from Loss to New Life
by Marlene AndersonLoss brings with it many layers of grief that need to be addressed. Healing from losses requires more than just talking about our pain; it involves working through the twists and turns of conflicting emotions and confronting questions that often have no satisfactory answers. It is reassembling the pieces of life that have been shattered by assumptions and expectations in order to create a new beginning. Within the process we begin to heal and recover. But as we close one chapter of life, we need tools and information to begin a new chapter and make that transition from what was to what is now. It requires challenging old assumptions and creating a new identity and road map for life going forward.
Learning to Live with Huntington's Disease: One Family's Story
by Phil Dourado Bromley Sulaiman Danny Dourado Chantel Sulaiman Sandy Sulaiman Wendy DantHuntington's Disease (HD) is a hereditary illness passed on via a defective gene. There is a fifty per cent chance of inheriting it from a parent and there is yet no cure. Learning to Live with Huntington's Disease is one family's poignant story of coping with the symptoms, the diagnosis and the effects of HD. This book presents the struggles and strengths of the whole family when one member loses their future to a terminal illness. Told by the sufferer and other significant family members, the individuals describe the burden of watching yourself and others for symptoms of HD, including involuntary movements, depression, clumsiness, weight loss, slurred speech and sometimes violent tendencies. The family recounts the challenge to remain united and describes how they approached issues such as whether or not to be tested for HD, how much information to disclose to relatives, whether to have children or not and guilt if one sibling inherits the illness and one does not. Both honest and positive, the author stresses the importance of re-inventing yourself and your present, prioritising relationships and retaining a sense of humour.
Learning to Love
by Eileen Caddy David Earl PlattsAn insightful guide for consciously bringing compassion and love into your life • Explores feelings, attitudes, beliefs, and past experiences that block us from loving and receiving love • Includes deceptively simple yet profound exercises, meditations, and visualizations to support the exploration of your inner world • Explains how these principles and techniques originated in Roberto Assagioli’s system of psychosynthesis, enriched by the Findhorn experience of living in community Every person is born with the capacity to love. Over time, however, many of us have built barriers within ourselves as a reaction to painful experiences, and following these, we often develop fears, beliefs, and behaviors that keep these barriers firmly in place. The primary lesson in life is to learn to love, and this starts right on our doorstep. Often it is self-doubt and feelings of unworthiness that hold us back from experiencing all the love around us. Only when we start to love and accept ourselves with all that we are can we love others freely and fully. Learning to love requires an intention to change and a willingness to take action. Once we understand how to work with our doubts and fears and learn how to change our beliefs and behavior, our barriers will melt away and we spontaneously open up to connect deeply and harmoniously with the full flow of the river of life. In this simple yet insightful guide, Eileen Caddy and David Earl Platts detail the down-to-earth practicalities of exploring feelings, attitudes, beliefs, and past experiences that block us from loving and from receiving love. They show how bringing more love into our lives is not a mystery but often a journey back to ourselves and our core values. The authors examine the feelings of acceptance, trust, forgiveness, respect, opening up, and taking risks, among others, within a framework of compassionate understanding and non-judgment. Deceptively simple yet profound exercises, meditations, and visualizations support the reader in examining their inner world and implementing these vital concepts into their lives. The teachings in the book are based on popular workshops that Eileen, co-founder of the Findhorn Foundation Community, and David facilitated for years in and outside Findhorn. Many of the underlying principles and techniques originate in the system of psychosynthesis, devised by Roberto Assagioli. Learning to Love invites you to make a free and informed choice to bring more love into your life, and then helps you implement this choice step-by-step with confidence and joy.
Learning to Love the Spaces in Between: Discover the Power of Liminal Spaces
by Claire GillmanThe word liminal comes from the Latin word 'limen', meaning threshold. In its literal sense, a threshold is a doorway. 'Liminal' is often used to describe the gateway between two stages.A liminal space can be a metaphysical state – the place between sleep and wakefulness, between life and death where consciousness is altered, the transition period between one life event and the next; or it can be a physical space – the coastline between sea and shore, an empty art gallery, or the moment just before it rains.In an age where so much importance is placed on facts and explanations, the feelings we derive from liminal 'unknown' spaces can disrupt our equilibrium. Yet these 'spaces in between' are often where insight, creativity and inspiration are found.Here, life-long liminal explorer and journalist Claire Gillman helps us learn and grow through our experiences of liminality. Featuring contributions from leading luminaries including Bruce Parry, Caroline Myss, Dr Eben Alexander, Neale Donald Walsch, Phyllis Curott, Yasmin Boland, Dr Robert Holden, Satish Kumar, Dr Mike Dow and Felicity Warner, Claire shows us how we can navigate and embrace liminal experiences to enhance our wellbeing and understanding of the world.
Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone
by James MartinOne of America’s most beloved spiritual leaders and the New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage teaches anyone to converse with God in this comprehensive guide to prayer.In The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, Father James Martin included a chapter on communicating with God. Now, he expands those thoughts in this profound and practical handbook. Learning to Pray explains what prayer is, what to expect from praying, how to do it, and how it can transform us when we make it a regular practice in our lives. A trusted guide walking beside us as we navigate our unique spiritual paths, Martin lays out the different styles and traditions of prayer throughout Christian history and invites us to experiment and discover which works best to feed our soul and build intimacy with our Creator. Father Martin makes clear there is not one secret formula for praying. But like any relationship, each person can discover the best style for building an intimate relationship with God, regardless of religion or denomination. Prayer, he teaches us, is open and accessible to anyone willing to open their heart.
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease
by Joanne Koenig CosteA guide to more successful communication for the millions of Americans caring for someone with dementia: &“Offers a fresh approach and hope.&”—NPR Revolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer&’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own reality. Her accessible and comprehensive method, which she calls habilitation, works to enhance communication between care partners and patients and has proven successful with thousands of people living with dementia. Learning to Speak Alzheimer&’s also offers hundreds of practical tips, including how to: · cope with the diagnosis and adjust to the disease&’s progression · help the patient talk about the illness · face the issue of driving · make meals and bath times as pleasant as possible · adjust room design for the patient&’s comfort · deal with wandering, paranoia, and aggression &“A fine addition to Alzheimer's and caregiving collections.&”—Library Journal (starred review) &“Promises to transform not only the lives of patients but those of care providers…This book is a gift.&”—Sue Levkoff, coauthor of Aging Well
Leave the Light On
by Jennifer StormA revealing, hopeful account of a young woman's ascent out of the bleak despair of addiction and how recovery helped her confront the traumas and secrets that kept her living in the dark for so long.
Leaves Falling Gently: Living Fully With Serious and Life-Limiting Illness Through Mindfulness, Compassion and Connectedness
by Susan Bauer-Wu Joan HalifaxA life-limiting illness may have taken hold of your body, but you can still live more fully and openly than ever before. You can enrich your life by exploring ways to make peace with yourself and deepen connections with friends and family. This book will help you reap the benefits of mindfulness and acceptance, one day at a time. Leaves Falling Gently is a comforting guide to the mindfulness and compassion practices that will help you embrace the present moment, despite your illness. With each simple practice, you'll deepen your appreciation for the experiences that bring you joy and enhance your capacity for gratitude, generosity, and love. As you work through each personal reflection and guided meditation, you'll regain the strength to live fully, regardless of the changes and challenges that come.
Leaves Falling Gently: Living Fully with Serious Illness through Mindfulness, Compassion, and Connectedness
by Susan Bauer-WuAccessible meditations, reflections, and practical advice to help patients and their loved ones navigate the emotional landscape of serious illness.Dealing with chronic illness can be an isolating and challenging experience. Whether it&’s you or someone you love, it&’s common to struggle with feelings of fear, sadness, or anger as you navigate the uncertainty of a diagnosis. This revised, expanded edition of Leaves Falling Gently empowers readers to embrace the present moment, find peace within themselves, and deepen interpersonal connections. With accessible meditations, reflective prompts, and mindfulness practices that resonate deeply with both patients and their loved ones, it offers a nurturing roadmap for navigating the complexities of health challenges.The book&’s three parts—Mindfulness, Compassion, and Connectedness—each contain prompts for meditations, reflective writing, and daily practices that are rooted in Buddhism and can benefit everyone. Frequent reminders to &“pause now&” encourage us to be where we&’re at and move at a pace that is comfortable.Backed by research and clinical studies, and interspersed with stories from the author&’s own experiences working in end-of-life care, this heartfelt guide is a welcome offering for all of us to treat ourselves and those around us gently in order to live more fully.
Leaving It at the Office: A Guide to Psychotherapist Self-Care
by James D. Guy John C. Norcross Jr.Wise, warm, and authoritative, this straight-talking guide addresses the realworld struggles that psychotherapists face in balancing their professional and personal lives. It demonstrates that recognizing and tending to your physical, emotional, ans spiritual needs not only feels good--it also leads to more effective and ethical practice as a clinician. The book describes and illustrates 12 self-care strategies that are grounded in the authors extensive research and clinical experience. Interwoven throughout are insights and recommendations from other master therapists, "self-care checklists" and suggestions for further reading. The lively and engaging tone will enhance the books appeal for a wide range of mental health professionals and students.
Leaving the Body: A Complete Guide to Astral Projection
by D. Scott RogoExplains various techniques that can be used to have an Out Of Body experience; The author discusses current research and provides some anecdotal evidence for some of the various techniques.
Leaving the Body: A Practical Guide to Astral Projection
by D. Scott RogoAstral projection, the ability to "leave the body" at will, is a phenomenon that has long fascinated both the scientific world and the general public. If you have been curious about this strange power and are now ready to take your curiosity one step further, here is a complete guide to eight genuine metholds that have been proven to induce out-of-body experiences.
Leben In Annwn: Die Geschichte von Willy Jones’ Leben nach dem Tod (Annwn #2)
by Owen Jones"Leben in Annwn" setzt direkt dort an, wo "Eine Nacht in Annwn" endete: Willy ist gestorben und endlich wieder mit seiner Ehefrau, seiner geliebten Sarah, vereint, die er mehr als ein Jahrzehnt zutiefst vermisst hat. Dennoch beginnt sein Leben in Annwn, Alt-Walisisch für "Himmel", nicht unbedingt so, wie er es sich in all seiner Zeit auf der Erde – oder der Oberfläche, da Annwn unterirdisch verortet wird – vorgestellt hatte. Die erste Überraschung erwartet ihn bei einem gemeinsamen Pub-Besuch mit Sarah nach seiner Beerdigung – doch jeder neue "Tag" hält weitere Überraschungen bereit, bis sich die mysteriöse Blockade lüftet und Willy endlich erfährt, was das Leben nach dem Tod wirklich bedeutet. "Leben in Annwn" ist ein erfrischend ungezwungener Blick auf eine alternative Realität, die jedoch näher an der Wahrheit dran sein könnte als alles, was Sie je zuvor gelesen haben! Ein Lektüre-Muss – denn es könnte die Art, wie Sie die Dinge sehen, für immver verändern!
Lebensmittel Die Krankheiten Behandeln: Wie man ein gesünderes Leben führt, indem man Krankheiten durch Ernährung behandelt.
by Hiddenstuff EntertainmentMöchten Sie helfen, Krankheiten, Unannehmlichkeiten, Entzündungen, Schmerzen, Depressionen und Schmerzen zu beseitigen? Seit langem werden Naturheilverfahren zur Behandlung einer Reihe von Krankheiten eingesetzt! Die Verwendung von Naturheilverfahren hilft auch bei chronischen Krankheiten, Entzündungen, Ihrem Immunsystem, Energiewerten, Fokussierung, allgemeiner Zufriedenheit und vielem mehr! Wir stellen Ihnen die Geheimnisse vor, mit denen sich Naturheilkundige so gesund fühlen wie nie zuvor! Mit Jahrzehnten erprobter Strategien zeigt Ihnen dieses eBook den schnellsten und effektivsten Weg, um die natürliche Heilung Ihrer Schilddrüse zum Wohle Ihres Körpers zu nutzen! Sie werden lernen, wie Sie Ihr Wohlbefinden in nur wenigen Wochen steigern können. Nicht nur das, sondern du wirst jeden einzelnen Aspekt deines Lebens buchstäblich verbessern. Möchten Sie wissen, wie Menschen mit chronischen Krankheiten und Beschwerden umgehen? Auch du kannst die Geheimnisse lernen, um dies zu erreichen, so dass du glücklicher und gesünder sein kannst. Dieser Leitfaden vermittelt Ihnen bewährte Techniken ohne den Einsatz teurer Ergänzungen oder Kurse. Was ist inbegriffen: - Rechtsmittel. - Besiegen Sie chronische Krankheiten. - Mehr Energie haben. - Besser schlafen. - Überwinden Sie Beschwerden. - Ernährung. - Was Sie wissen sollten. + VIEL MEHR! Wenn Sie gesünder sein, Beschwerden heilen oder die Konzentration und das Wohlbefinden verbessern möchten, dann ist dieser Leitfaden genau das Richtige für Sie. --> Scrollen Sie zum Anfang der Seite und klicken Sie auf In den Warenkorb, um sofort zu kaufen Haftungsausschluss: Dieser Autor und / oder Rechteinhaber machen keine Ansprüche, Versprechungen oder Garantien in Bezug auf die Genauigkeit, Vollständigkeit oder Angemessenheit der Inhalte dieses Buches und lehnen ausdrüc
Lecciones de Vida por Sylvia Browne
by Sylvia BrowneEach journey starts with a single step, and in this book, renowned psychic Sylvia Browne leads you on the path to the perfection of your soul. The unique program that she presents in this book involves an eight-step process that will help you: (1) realize your essence, (2) identify your patterns, (3) utilize past-life memories to your advantage, (4) become more psychic, (5) develop spiritual wealth, (6) find the right relationships, (7) deal with the death of loved ones and cope with divorce, and (8) maintain a state of wellness. Along with her always-practical advice, Sylvia encourages you to engage in personal-growth writing exercises, and to enhance your life with healing affirmations and soothing meditations. Known for her candor and wit, Sylvia also shares her personal experiences along the road to understanding the nature of God and His plan for all of us. She explains that the challenges we encounter are not meant as punishments, but as learning opportunities for us to improve ourselves and the world around us. When we release guilt and fear, we make room for joy and fulfillment. As Sylvia says, by completing just one step a week, you will—through your own introspection—become more spiritual, which naturally leads to being more joyful, more at peace—and even more psychic.
Lecciones sobre la vida del monje que vendió su Ferrari
by Robin Sharma«Cuando naciste, llorabas mientras el mundo se regocijaba. Vive la vida de manera que cuando mueras el mundo llore mientras tú te regocijas.»Antiguo proverbio sánscrito¿Ha removido algo en su interior esa perla de sabiduría? ¿Siente que la vida se le escapa tan deprisa que nunca tendrá la oportunidad de vivir con la intensidad, la felicidad y la alegría que usted sabe que merece? ¿Cree que ha dilapidado su vida corriendo en pos del éxito en vez de llenarla de significados profundos? Si es así, esta especialísima obra del gurú del liderazgo Robin Sharma,cuya serie de El monje que vendió su Ferrari ha transformado la vida de miles de personas, será la luz que le abrirá las puertas deuna nueva manera de vivir. En este manual, ameno y lleno de sabiduría, Robin Sharma ofrece 101 sencillas soluciones a los problemas más complejos de la vida, desde un poco conocido método para combatir el estrés y la preocupación hasta un modo eficacísimo de disfrutar de la vida, al tiempo que se crea un legado perdurable. «Honra tu pasado», «Empieza bien el día», «Ve tus problemas como bendiciones» y «Descubre tu vocación» son otros ejemplos de cómo Sharma aborda la necesidad del cambio.
Lectura del rostro. Mian Xiang
by Mónica Koppel Bruno KoppelLibro sorprendente en el cual los autores revelan los misterios del Mian Xiang: el arte chino de la interpretación del rostro. En estas páginas el lector descubrirá qué dicen la forma de nuestros ojos, las cejas, los pómulos, la nariz o la barbilla; cómo saber de la intensidad de nuestra vida de acuerdo a nuestras arrugas faciales, el ceño o los gestos. Lectura del rostro es un libro fascinante y revelador que te dice, como en un secreto, quien eres y como son las personas que te rodean. Libro sorprendente en el cual los autores revelan los misterios del Mian Xiang: el arte chino de la interpretación del rostro. En estas páginas el lector descubrirá qué dicen la forma de nuestros ojos, las cejas, los pómulos, la nariz o la barbilla; cómo saber de la intensidad de nuestra vida de acuerdo a nuestras arrugas faciales, el ceño o los gestos. Lectura del rostro es un libro fascinante y revelador que te dice, como en un secreto, quien eres y como son las personas que te rodean.
Lectures in Naturopathic Hydrotherapy
by Andre Saine Wade BoyleTheory and application of hot and cold applications with water as an important medium.
Lectures in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health
by Gab Kovacs Paula BriggsIn his 35 years of teaching medical students and trainees Professor Gabor Kovacs, International Medical Director of Monash IVF, has devised a system of lectures which cover the entire core curriculum in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The principle behind these lectures is to help the student understand various aspects of the specialty, rather than simply learning the key topics, and encourages ongoing problem solving as well as a more logical approach. Each of the lectures have been based around highly informative diagrams and tables, and each syndrome follows a set template making each topic very understandable and easy to assimilate. This will be an invaluable text for medical students, nursing and midwifery students, trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology as well as sexual and reproductive health, general and nurse practitioners.
Lectures on Psychical Research: Incorporating the Perrott Lectures Given in Cambridge University in 1959 and 1960 (Routledge Revivals)
by C. D. BroadThis book, first published in 1962, is based on a series of lectures first given at Cambridge University in 1959 and 1960, dealing with 'psychical research' - i.e. the scientific investigation of ostensibly paranormal phenomena. Split into three sections, Professor Broad's study examines numerous issues relating to psychical theory, including guessing, hallucinatory quasi-perception and trance-mediumship.
Lectures on the Psychology of Women
by Joan C. Chrisler Carla Golden Patricia D. RozeeThis unique collection of previously unpublished essays by experienced teachers and leading experts in Psychology of Women is designed as a companion reader to any Psychology of Women textbook. The lectures included are written in an informal manner: the authors speak to students directly and address questions that students often ask.
Leer la mente: El cerebro y el arte de la ficción
by Jorge VolpiEn este brillante y provocador ensayo, Jorge Volpi destierra la vieja idea de la ficción como entretenimiento y sostiene, por el contrario, que las novelas y los cuentos han sido esenciales para la evolución de la especie humana. Del reconocido escritor Jorge Volpi, autor de No será la Tierra y ganador del Premio Iberoamericano José Donoso por el conjunto de su obra. Un brillante y provocador ensayo, donde Jorge Volpi entrelaza ciencia y literatura y demuestra que todos somos ficciones y que la literatura es una de las claves de nuestra identidad individual y nuestras pasiones compartidas. ¿Qué pasa en mi cerebro cuando leo una novela o un cuento? ¿Cómo y cuándo aparecieron? ¿Qué parte de la mente inventa las anécdotas felices o los desenlaces trágicos? ¿Por qué sufrimos o gozamos con los personajes de los relatos y de qué forma nosotros, los lectores, nos transformamos en esos personajes? ¿No es acaso el yo nuestra mayor invención? Del descubrimiento de las neuronas espejo al origen de la conciencia y las emociones, y de las trampas de la memoria a los laberintos de la inteligencia, el autor de En busca de Klingsor y No será la Tierra, Jorge Volpi, refrenda su voluntad de entrelazar ciencia y literatura. Al final, Leer la mente demuestra que todos somos ficciones y que la literatura es una de las claves de nuestra identidad individual y nuestras pasiones compartidas.
Left Out
by Tim GreenPerfect for fans of Mike Lupica, New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green tells a heartfelt and moving story about a deaf boy's journey to change how others see him--both on and off the football field.All Landon Dorch has ever wanted is to be like everyone else. His deafness and the way he talks have been obstacles all his life. But now he finally sees his chance to fit in. Bigger and taller than any other seventh grader in his new school, Landon plans to use his size to his advantage and join the school's football team. But the same speech problems and the cochlear implants that help him hear continue to haunt him. Just when it looks like Landon will be left out of football for good, an unlikely friend comes along. But in the end only Landon can fight his way off the bench and through a crowded field of bullies bent on seeing him forever left out.