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All We Have Is All We Need: Daily Steps Toward a Peaceful Life
by Karen CaseySimple messages and mindful meditations to transform your perspective and get you through hard times, by the author of Each Day a Renewed Beginning.In All We Have Is All We Need, Karen Casey’s classic and simple wisdom is condensed into one and two sentence statements. Her concise teachings will help turn you away from trouble, chaos, and drama and toward peace in your everyday life.When faced with what seem like calamities, what we need is a simple but true message to hold on to. And, at other times, when crises don’t loom quite so large, we can still find comfort in going back to the basics.Karen Casey is the founding mother of daily meditation books for women, and a 12-step recovery workshop facilitator with over forty published titles in over ten different languages. In All We Have Is All We Need, she offers something different and unique. Her simple yet profound statements will help you reframe your thinking, practice positive affirmations, and find inner peace.Praise for All We Have Is All We Need“What a gem of a book! So much wisdom and peace in every paragraph and sentence. These inspirational, quotable thoughts constantly affirm the incredible fruits of simply shifting our perspective—through the uniquely human gift of choice.” —Stephen R. Covey, author of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
All We Want: Building the Life We Cannot Buy
by Michael HarrisOur lives are defined by a story of endless growth and consumption. Now a climate crisis demands that we change. Can we write new stories? In All We Want, award-winning author Michael Harris dismantles our untenable consumer culture and delivers surprising, heartwarming alternatives. Drawing on the wisdom of philosophers, scientists, and artists, Harris uncovers three realms where humans have always found deeper meaning: the worlds of Craft, the Sublime, and Care. Past attempts to blunt our impact on the environment have simply redirected our consumption—we bought fuel-efficient cars and canvas tote bags. We cannot, however, buy our way out of this crisis. We need, instead, compelling new stories about life's purpose. Part meditation and part manifesto, All We Want is a blazing inquest into the destructive and unfulfilling promise of our consumer society, and a roadmap toward a more humane future.
All Who Are Weary: Finding True Rest By Letting Go of the Burdens You Were Never Meant to Carry
by Sarah HauserThe comforting bid of Jesus to the worn and weary soul:Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest.You&’re tired. Tired in your body. Tired in your soul. At times, life feels hard, chaotic, or just mind-numbingly ordinary. But what if our souls could find rest even amid the onslaught of chaos and confusion? What if we could exchange that heavy dread and disquiet for a peace that passes understanding? Author Sarah J. Hauser believes that while our outward lives are falling apart, our inner lives can grow stronger. All Who are Weary was born out of Sarah&’s own story—her depression, grief, and tears. Sarah, no stranger to weariness, invites us to join her in bringing our heavy burdens to Jesus and taking the light burden He offers instead.Readers find deep, lasting rest by throwing off nine soul-crushing burdens: worthlessness, condemnation, worry, self-sufficiency, insecurity, comparison, perfectionism, insignificance, and despair. We were never meant to carry these things in the first place. Christians who feel stuck, strained, and discouraged will be equipped with Scripture and encouraged by personal stories that help us identify the burdens we need to release. Because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we can live with joy and endurance, come what may. If you&’re craving rest for your soul, Jesus invites you to come to Him, because only there can true rest be found.
All Will Be Well: Saintly Companions in Times of Suffering
by Daniel GrippoThe word companion comes from Latin roots that, taken together, mean &“the person who shares bread with us.&” In that spirit, this collection of Caring Mentors by Daniel Grippo offers help, healing, and hope during difficult times by sharing the saintly wisdom of five companions who came before us: Mary of Nazareth, Julian of Norwich, Therese of Lisieux, Thomas Merton, and Mother Teresa.
All Work No Play: A Surprising Guide to Feeling More Mindful, Grateful and Cheerful
by Dale SidebottomExplore effective strategies to improve your mental health, and the health of your colleagues and employees, with this engaging and practical book All Work No Play: A Surprising Guide to Feeling More Mindful, Grateful and Cheerful is a practical and rewarding handbook for reconnecting with joy and happiness daily. The book shares strategies for play-based mindfulness, empathy, and gratitude exercises that will help readers rediscover their inner child; promote good mental health; build and foster more meaningful connections with others; and help combat loneliness and deep-rooted toxic behaviors and thoughts. You’ll learn to: Recognize and become self-aware of thoughts blocking your way to healthy relationships and attitudes Prioritize mental wellbeing in your daily life and put an end to burnout and fatigue Use visual tools and self-assessment forms to guide you through exercises that will increase your happiness, focus, and productivity Perfect for anyone who hopes to improve their ability to take joy and happiness from their daily routines, All Work No Play is also ideal for businesses who wish to improve the health and wellbeing of their employees and colleagues.
All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success
by Wayne BakerA set of tools for mastering the one skill standing between us and success: the ability to ask for the things we need to succeed. Imagine you&’re on a deadline for a big project, and feeling overwhelmed. Or you're looking for a job, but can't seem to get your foot in the door. Or you're dying for tickets to a sold out concert, and all your leads have gone cold. What do these problems have in common? They can all be solved simply by reaching out to a colleague, friend, or wider network and making an ask. Studies show that asking for help makes us better and less frustrated at our jobs. It helps us find new opportunities and new talent. It unlocks new ideas and solutions, and enhances team performance. And it helps us get the things we need outside the workplace as well. And yet, we rarely give ourselves permission to ask. Luckily, the research shows that asking—and getting—what we need is much easier than we tend to think. Here, Wayne Baker shares a set of strategies—used at companies like Google, GM, and IDEO—that individuals, teams, and leaders can use to make asking for help a personal and organizational habit, including: • A quiz to identify your asking-giving style • SMART criteria for who, when, and how to ask • &“Plug-and-play &” routines that make requests a standard component of meetings • Mini-games that incentivize asking within teams • The Reciprocity Ring, a guided activity that allows people to tap into the giving power of a network Picking up where the bestselling book Give and Take left off, All You Have to Do Is Ask shows us how to ignite the cycle of giving and receiving by asking for the things we need.Advance praise for All You Have to Do Is Ask&“Asking for help and support has been a key to my success. Wayne Baker expertly shares how everyone can do it.&”—Shellye Archambeau, former CEO, MetricStream, and board director, Verizon and Nordstrom &“Wayne Baker shares the formula for driving personal, organizational, and social change by tapping the power of our teams and networks for help. This insightful book is a must-read for anyone seeking practical and proven solutions to make our workplaces and world a better place.&”—Noel Tichy, professor, University of Michigan, and author of Judgment and Control Your Destiny or Someone Else Will
All You Need Is Less
by Billee Sharp Madeleine SomervilleMost eco-friendly books start with terror-inducing lists of the carcinogenic chemicals you are liberally slathering all over every single surface in your house, painting most people as as unwitting eco-villains, happily Lysol-ing your way straight to hell.Well, readers can just relax and unpack the (plastic) bags - no guilt trips today!At this point I think we all know that cleaning with bleach is bad and pop cans should go into the recycling - we're beyond that, yes?All You Need is Less is about realistically adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle without either losing your mind from the soul-destroying guilt of using a plastic bag because you forgot your reusable ones in the trunk of your car (again), or becoming a preachy know-it all whom everyone loathes from the tips of her organically-shampooed hair to the toes of her naturally sourced recycled sandals. It's all gotten kind of complicated, hasn't it? These days you're not "green" enough unless you quit your day job and devote your entire life to attaining an entirely carbon neutral lifestyle or throw out all of your possessions and replace them with their new "green" alternatives. This whole eco-friendly thing seems to have devolved into a horrific cycle of guilt, shaming and one-upping, and as a result people are becoming exhausted and getting annoyed and, oh my god, we are living in a world where one of my grocery bags says "This reusable bag makes me better than you." It doesn't have to be this way. It is possible to take easy baby-steps towards a more earth-friendly lifestyle without stress, guilt, or judgy eco-shaming. Top eco blogger Madeleine Somerville is here with really original ideas on how to save money and the planet. Her ideas are even fun! Somerville has emerged as the voice of reason on urban homesteading that is stress-free, sanity-based and above all do-able.From the book:Stop Using Disgusting Dryer SheetsDo y'all know that most dryer sheets coat use animal fats to coat your clothes with that 'fresh' fragrance? Yeah. It's disgusting. Switch to wool dryer balls, they're simple to make (plus a fun craft project for kids) and they work like a hot damn.Use Jars Instead of Travel Mugs1. You can screw on the lid and literally throw a jar full o' coffee into your purse (no more balancing keys, coffee, files etc!) 2. It takes immense resources to manufacture and sell all those plastic/metal travel mugs which are often lost/forgottenYou have old food jars hanging around anyway, why not make use of them? If they break or get lost,at least they were used one more time before reaching their final destination. I always get lots of compliments on my coffee jar.
All You Need Is Less: The Eco-friendly Guide to Guilt-Free Green Living and Stress-Free Simplicity
by Madeleine SomervilleMost eco-friendly books start with terror-inducing lists of the carcinogenic chemicals you are liberally slathering all over every single surface in your house, painting most people as as unwitting eco-villains, happily Lysol-ing your way straight to hell. Well, readers can just relax and unpack the (plastic) bags - no guilt trips today! At this point I think we all know that cleaning with bleach is bad and pop cans should go into the recycling - we're beyond that, yes? All You Need is Less is about realistically adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle without either losing your mind from the soul-destroying guilt of using a plastic bag because you forgot your reusable ones in the trunk of your car (again), or becoming a preachy know-it all whom everyone loathes from the tips of her organically-shampooed hair to the toes of her naturally sourced recycled sandals. It's all gotten kind of complicated, hasn't it? These days you're not "green" enough unless you quit your day job and devote your entire life to attaining an entirely carbon neutral lifestyle or throw out all of your possessions and replace them with their new "green" alternatives. This whole eco-friendly thing seems to have devolved into a horrific cycle of guilt, shaming and one-upping, and as a result people are becoming exhausted and getting annoyed and, oh my god, we are living in a world where one of my grocery bags says "This reusable bag makes me better than you." It doesn't have to be this way. It is possible to take easy baby-steps towards a more earth-friendly lifestyle without stress, guilt, or judgy eco-shaming. Top eco blogger Madeleine Somerville is here with really original ideas on how to save money and the planet. Her ideas are even fun! Somerville has emerged as the voice of reason on urban homesteading that is stress-free, sanity-based and above all do-able. From the book: Stop Using Disgusting Dryer Sheets Do y'all know that most dryer sheets coat use animal fats to coat your clothes with that 'fresh' fragrance? Yeah. It's disgusting. Switch to wool dryer balls, they're simple to make (plus a fun craft project for kids) and they work like a hot damn. Use Jars Instead of Travel Mugs 1. You can screw on the lid and literally throw a jar full o' coffee into your purse (no more balancing keys, coffee, files etc!) 2. It takes immense resources to manufacture and sell all those plastic/metal travel mugs which are often lost/forgotten You have old food jars hanging around anyway, why not make use of them? If they break or get lost,at least they were used one more time before reaching their final destination. I always get lots of compliments on my coffee jar.
All You Need Is Love & Other Lies About Marriage: How to Save Your Marriage Before It's Too Late
by John W. JacobsWhy is it so difficult to remain married in thetwenty-first century, and what can you do about it?We all know that half of today's marriages end in divorce, but we tend to believe that our own marriages are safe. As psychiatrist John Jacobs explains in this fresh and impassioned book, marriages today are incredibly fragile, and unless a couple understands what is making contemporary marriage so vulnerable to dissolution, the marriage is at risk.Part of the problem is that people refuse to see how social and historical forces have changed the very meaning of marriage, causing serious interpersonal unhappiness. Because of increased longevity, married people live together longer than at any time in history. There's been an erosion of the social and cultural forces that traditionally kept marriages together. Confusion over gender-role responsibilities, increased expectations of sexual satisfaction, and intense time pressures on couples to work and be successful all create marital stress.And yet, most people don't acknowledge the problems in their marriage until it is too late. We tend to believe in the "lies of marriage" -- such concepts as soul mates, unconditional love, that children improve a relationship, that the sexual revolution has made marital sex more pleasurable, or that egalitarian marriage offers couples easy solutions -- and forget to engage in the constant hardwork required to keep our marriages alive.Dr. Jacobs believes that most marriages have significant problems at some time, but until we recognize the new realities of marriage and develop the skills required to sustain a loving, intimate relationship, marriages are at risk.Of course marriage is about love. But that's just the beginning.
All You Need is Less Stress: Find Calm Every Day via Simple Tips and Exercises
by Leonie AmarasekaraBuild a personalized stress-relief toolkit to tackle your worries head on and find calm when you need it mostFor many, overcoming stress is a regular struggle, yet it's very important for our health and well-being that we keep it in check. By finding calm, you can make your life feel easier and happier, and this little book will show you how. Inside, you'll find a collection of tips, quotes and activities to help you understand stress triggers and transform your life. From reading it on the go to before bed, you can take this toolkit with you everywhere, so that you can tackle your stress one step at a time.By the end of this book, you will learn:- The science behind stress - When and why you feel stressed- Relaxation tools and techniques to help you unwind- How to get organized in all areas of your life- What a calming home environment looks like and how to create oneSo, what are you waiting for? Eliminate stress, find calm and wash those worries away in just a few easy steps...
All You Need is Less Stress: Find Calm Every Day via Simple Tips and Exercises
by Leonie AmarasekaraInside this book, you'll find a collection of tips and activities to help you understand stress triggers and transform your life. From discovering when and why you feel stressed to exploring which relaxation tools and techniques work best for you, you will be able to eliminate anxiety and find calm in just a few easy steps.
All You Need is Less: Minimalist Living for Maximum Happiness
by Vicki VrintWe live such busy lives, rushing from one thing to the next, that we barely give ourselves time to catch our breath. But what would happen if we aimed for less?Every area of our lives can benefit from streamlining; when you cut out the things you don’t need, you leave room for the positive things that you want to focus on. By learning to prioritize and pare things down, you’ll feel the benefits across all areas of your life – above all, you’ll feel less stressed and more fulfilled. And it’s easy to do, too, if you take it one step at a time. This book shows you how to do just that, empowering you to tune in to the power of less.Filled with practical tips and ideas, this little book will guide you to a simpler way of life. The topics covered include how to:Stress lessReduce screen timeMinimize clutterShop sustainablyMake the most of your “me time”By choosing a lifestyle that is less busy, less cluttered and less stressful, you will instantly feel healthier and happier.
All You Need is Less: Minimalist Living for Maximum Happiness
by Vicki VrintWe live such busy lives, rushing from one thing to the next, that we barely give ourselves time to catch our breath. But what would happen if we aimed for less?Every area of our lives can benefit from streamlining; when you cut out the things you don’t need, you leave room for the positive things that you want to focus on. By learning to prioritize and pare things down, you’ll feel the benefits across all areas of your life – above all, you’ll feel less stressed and more fulfilled. And it’s easy to do, too, if you take it one step at a time. This book shows you how to do just that, empowering you to tune in to the power of less.Filled with practical tips and ideas, this little book will guide you to a simpler way of life. The topics covered include how to:Stress lessReduce screen timeMinimize clutterShop sustainablyMake the most of your “me time”By choosing a lifestyle that is less busy, less cluttered and less stressful, you will instantly feel healthier and happier.
All You Need is Rest: Refresh Your Well-Being with the Power of Rest and Sleep
by Mita MistryFrom bathing rituals and sleep yoga to solitude and mental relaxation, discover the restorative power of rest and sleep with this beautiful little bookWhen was the last time you truly felt well-rested? Perhaps it's hard even to remember. With so many demands on our energy, modern life can make it challenging to devote enough time to resting. However, it can be just as important as diet and exercise to our overall sense of well-being.This little book will help you find ways to bring more rest into your life. It's filled with practical tips and simple ideas, including: Different kinds of rest, and which kind your body may need Techniques to allow your mind and body to take a break Sleep self-care to help you fall asleep and sleep well When you know how to get the most from your down-time, you can step back into your day-to-day life feeling revitalized, refreshed and reconnected to the best version of you.
All You Need is Rest: Refresh Your Well-Being with the Power of Rest and Sleep
by Mita MistryFrom bathing rituals and sleep yoga to solitude and mental relaxation, discover the restorative power of rest and sleep with this beautiful little bookWhen was the last time you truly felt well-rested? Perhaps it's hard even to remember. With so many demands on our energy, modern life can make it challenging to devote enough time to resting. However, it can be just as important as diet and exercise to our overall sense of well-being.This little book will help you find ways to bring more rest into your life. It's filled with practical tips and simple ideas, including: Different kinds of rest, and which kind your body may need Techniques to allow your mind and body to take a break Sleep self-care to help you fall asleep and sleep well When you know how to get the most from your down-time, you can step back into your day-to-day life feeling revitalized, refreshed and reconnected to the best version of you.
All You Need is Rhythm and Grit: How to run now, for health, joy and a body that loves you back
by Cory Wharton-Malcolm'Everything Wharton-Malcolm does has the aim of helping people achieve the best version of themselves' Evening StandardThink running isn't for you? Running coach Cory Wharton-Malcolm challenges this idea head-on with this joyful love letter to running and motivational guide for beginners. Advocating running as an inclusive and community-focused activity, Cory shows us how to celebrate the incredible mind-body connection by getting your trainers on and starting your running journey from the couch to the end of the road and beyond.Sharing stories of his own mental and physical health challenges and the way running - both alone and with track buddies - lifted him up, All You Need is Rhythm and Grit includes advice on kit, running routes, pacing, good beats and the will to start and keep going.Cory believes you don't have to be a tall and slim superhuman to run and feel good doing it! For anyone who thinks running isn't for them, here is a vibrant and inclusive guide to one of the most egalitarian sports for people of all genders, all bodies, all identities and every class and colour.Please note: The information in this audiobook has been compiled to offer general guidance on its subject and is not meant to be treated as a substitute for qualified medical advice. Always consult a medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medical care. The publisher and author do not take responsibility for any loss, damage, adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any suggestions or content in this book. Any use of the information in this book is at your own discretion and risk.
All about Them: Grow Your Business by Focusing on Others
by Bob Burg Bruce TurkelThe best companies and most successful salespeople live by a three-word mantra—"all about them"—because when they relentlessly focus their brand on their customers instead of themselves, their businesses flourish. All about Them shows readers how to use this simple but extremely powerful influencing technique. Bruce Turkel, who has advised some of the world's greatest companies, including American Express and Bacardi, lays the groundwork by relating his personal journey of discovery to the "All about Them" principle. He goes on to explore our technology-driven, hyper- connected culture; the power of storytelling (and story-selling); brand authenticity and transparency; and more.
All in Her Head: A page-turning thriller perfect for fans of Harriet Tyce
by Nikki SmithDISCOVER THE DEBUT THRILLER GETTING INSIDE EVERYONE'S HEAD THIS YEAR'Tense and moving' - HARRIET TYCE, author of Blood Orange'A clever and emotionally charged debut' - LESLEY KARA, author of The Rumour'Brilliantly written with plenty of surprises along the way' - T M LOGAN, author of The Holiday'Haunting and compelling . . . it had me immediately gripped' - KAREN HAMILTON, author of The Perfect Girlfriend'It had my head spinning' - LAURA PEARSON, author of Missing Pieces'Instantly gripping . . . a psychological thriller with real heart and depth' LISA BALLANTYNE, author of The Guilty One---------------------------------------------------------Alison feels like she's losing her mind. She is convinced that her ex-husband Jack is following her. She is certain she recognises the strange woman who keeps approaching her at work.She knows she has a good reason to be afraid. But she can't remember why.Then the mention of one name brings a lifetime of memories - and the truth - crashing back...An electric, page-turning thriller perfect for fans of Louise Candlish, Adele Parks and Erin Kelly. ---------------------------------------------------------A thriller you'll want to talk about the moment you've finished it!'A twist that will make you feel like you've been hit by an express train' S Magazine'Clever, impressive and instantly gripping . . . Surprising twists will make your head spin in the build up to a moving yet chilling finale' Daily Express'As soon as you've finished, you'll be dying to start again to try and spot the clues you've missed' Woman's Weekly'So original!' Heat
All of Grace
by Charles Haddon SpurgeonThis book outlines the plan of salvation in clear, simple language so that everyone can understand and be drawn to the Master.
All of This Is for You: A Little Book of Kindness
by Ruby JonesA beautiful and uplifting collection of heartfelt, hand-lettered full-color artwork and soothing messages that provide compassion and connection for everyone feeling overwhelmed in their lives.All of This is for You is balm for anyone feeling lost and detached from today’s confusing, hectic world. In her luminous four-color hand-lettered artwork and accompanying heartfelt notes, acclaimed illustrator Ruby Jones reminds us that even when times are tough, it remains important to be kind and gentle with ourselves and those around us.Jones received worldwide recognition after she posted an illustration of two women—one of them a Muslim wearing a hijab—embracing after the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attacks. The image was accompanied by an extraordinary message of empathy and understanding: "This is your home and you should have been safe here." A beacon of hope and kindness, All of This is for You is for every one of us, because no matter the individual issue—whether it’s self-image, identity, depression, grief, or anxiety—we all struggle with challenges. Jones's gentle illustrations and soothing insights are a breath of fresh air during tough times, and a reminder of humanity's inherent and enduring goodness.
All of Us Warriors: Cancer Stories of Survival and Loss
by Rebecca Whitehead MunnIn All of Us Warriors, Rebecca Whitehead Munn paints a realistic picture of the impact cancer has on an individual’s life, and she attempts to demystify the experience by sharing heartfelt stories from twenty survivors and the loved ones of those that passed. They are mothers and fathers with seven types of cancers and all stages of the disease, as well as advice regarding how to approach someone you love living with cancer and tips and tricks for helping others feel joy in the midst of pain. This inspirational book provides a positive outlook of strength and perseverance through belief in a higher power, reinforcing the idea that the reader is stronger than cancer and not alone, and offering real strategies that cannot be found in online medical sites. Like a conversation with a new best friend (or twenty of them), All of Us Warriors is full of understanding, acceptance, and practical advice gained from personal experience.
All the Colors We Will See: Reflections on Barriers, Brokenness, and Finding Our Way
by Patrice GopoPatrice Gopo grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, the child of Jamaican immigrants who had little experience being black in America. From her white Sunday school classes as a child, to her early days of marriage in South Africa, to a new home in the American South with a husband from another land, Patrice’s life is a testament to the challenges and beauty of the world we each live in, a world in which cultures overlap every day.In All the Colors We Will See, Patrice seamlessly moves across borders of space and time to create vivid portraits of how the reality of being different affects her quest to belong. In this poetic and often courageous collection of essays, Patrice examines the complexities of identity in our turbulent yet hopeful time of intersecting heritages. As she digs beneath the layers of immigration questions and race relations, Patrice also turns her voice to themes such as marriage and divorce, the societal beauty standards we hold, and the intricacies of living out our faith.With an eloquence born of pain and longing, Patrice’s reflections guide us as we consider our own journeys toward belonging, challenging us to wonder if the very differences dividing us might bring us together after all.
All the Glorious Names: A 40-Day Experience with God
by Mary Foxwell LoeksGrow in your relationship with God as you reflect on His many names while reading and writing your way through this beautiful 40-day devotional. From Alpha to Omega, El Shaddai to Prince of Peace, the many names of God highlight His attributes. All the Glorious Names is a 40-day devotional experience that explores who God is through the meanings of His names. Each of the daily devotionals in this book includes:A unique name of God found in the BibleThe Scripture passage in which the name of God is foundMeditations on the meaning and message behind each nameA closing prayerJournaling prompts and lined journaling spaceThe book also features a listing of every one of the names of God and where they are found in the Bible, allowing you to dive deeper into the Biblical contexts of each. It makes a great gift for a mother, sister, daughter, or wife, and can be used as a group Bible study curriculum for small groups.All the Glorious Names is an invitation to worship and be full of wonder that God has said &“I have called you by name, you are mine&” (Isaiah 43:1 RSV)
All the Gold Stars: Reimagining Ambition and the Ways We Strive
by Rainesford StaufferFrom journalist and author of An Ordinary Age, an examination, dismantling, and reconstruction of ambition, where burnout is the symptom of our holiest sin: the lonely way we strive. Ambition—the want, the hunger, the need to achieve—is woven into America&’s fabric from the first colonization to capitalism. From our first gold star assignment to acceptance at the &“right&” college to hustle and grinding our lives, we celebrate our drive, even as we gatekeep who is permitted to strive--and how visibly. Even as we burn out. When we can&’t even. When we know: work won&’t love us back.All the Gold Stars looks at how the cultural, personal, and societal expectations around ambition are driving the burnout epidemic by funneling our worth into productivity, limiting our imaginations, and pushing us further apart. Through the devastating personal narrative of her own ambition crisis, Stauffer discovers the common factors driving us all, peeling back layers of family expectations, capitalism, and self-esteem that dangerously tie up our worth in our output. Interviews with students, parents, workers, psychologists, labor organizers, and more offer a new definition of ambition and the tools to reframe our lives around true success. All the Gold Stars provides ways for us to reject our current reality and reconceive ambition as more collective, imaginative, and rooted in caring for ourselves and each other.
All the Joy You Can Stand: 101 Sacred Power Principles for Making Joy Real in Your Life
by Debrena Jackson GandyAs a successful writer, keynote speaker, consultant, and seminar leader, Debrena Jackson Gandy has helped thousands of African-American women access their inner power and live life more joyfully and boldly. All the Joy You Can Stand: 101 Sacred Power Principles for Making Joy Real in Your Lifeis the eagerly anticipated follow-up to her best-seller,Sacred Pampering Principles. This engaging, thought-provoking book features 101 Power Principles that will help you tap into what brings you joy in your life and give you the spiritual tools to manifest the desires of your heart, including how to: Discover Your Sacred Self; Strengthen Your Gratitude Muscles; Integrate Renewal Into Your Life; Be a Sensuous Woman; Free Your Creative Genius; Cultivate Your Intuition; Become a Spiritual Gardener; Be the Architect of Your Life; Expand Your Joy Threshold. Using insightful stories from her own life, as well as the lives of her readers, friends, and seminar and lecture participants, Debrena Jackson Gandy has written an uplifting and transformational get-real guide for women who want to develop their spiritual strength and actualize their divine potential. Whether it's freeing your spirit by learning to release and forgive, or discovering how to more gracefully move through life's cycles and seasons, here are proven answers for some of life's most difficult questions. Prepare to be challenged and to ask yourself, "How much joy can I stand?" For as Debrena says, the more joy you can stand, the more joy God gives you.