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Practical Mindfulness: A Physician's No-Nonsense Guide to Meditation for Beginners
by Greg SazimaStressed Out in These Uncertain Times? You Can Adapt. Here’s How.“An insightful and demystifying look at mindfulness practice.” —Kirkus Reviews2021 INDIES Gold Winner Body, Mind & SpiritBreathe in and out through the stressors of life with this accessible meditation guide. Learn the life-changing benefits of mindfulness to navigate these uncertain times.Training exercises that work. Practical Mindfulness approaches mindfulness and meditation from a hands-on, how-to, irreverent perspective–appealing to all readers curious about meditation, and health care and education professionals looking to learn and teach the fundamentals of meditation to their patients and students. Applying Dr. Sazima’s training routines, we can all learn better coping methods and less burnout, in the midst of all that is happening.An accessible approach to finding “home.” We all search for that safe, comfortable feeling of peace of mind–our inner “home.” When we face challenges–from a tough day at work to a life-threatening health problem–we can realize with blinding clarity there is no sustainable outside solution. Without a more developed interior awareness, we can suffer stress, anxiety, and depression. This guide is the solution to reclaiming your peaceful place in every moment.Meditation training from an expert. Dr. Sazima is a board-certified psychiatrist, an educator of family doctors-in-training at Stanford’s Family Medicine Residency, and an experienced meditator and meditation teacher. He is also a survivor of a rare bone cancer who has used the powerful practice of meditation to navigate his own medical crisis. Now, he is on a “pay it forward” mission to show us why and how meditation works, in an accessible and entertaining way.We can adapt – Practical Mindfulness shows us how. Readers of books such Think Like A Monk, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, or 10% Happier will love Practical Mindfulness.
Practical Miracles for Mars and Venus
by John GrayPractical advice from the author of the No. 1 hardcover of the last decade for filling each day with wonder,power, and fulfillment.Awaken your power to create practical miracles so that you can adjust to life's challenges and respond with greater peace, joy, and love.John Gray provides nine guiding principles to live by:Believe as if miracles are truly possible.Live as if you are free to do what you want.Learn as if you are a beginner.Love as if for the first time.Give as if you already have what you need.Work as if money doesn't matter.Relax as if everything will be okay.Talk to God as if you are being heard.Feast as if you can have whatever you want.Practical Miracles for Mars & Venus also presents new practical tools for taking charge of your destiny.
Practical Miracles: Choices That Heal & Build Resilience
by Arielle EssexAfter seeing naturopath Arielle Essex in the film documentary The Living Matrix, many people ask 'how did she heal her own brain tumour without medical treatment?' Convinced that resolving stress would help, Arielle's healing journey focused on how the mind and emotions affect the body. By applying the practical psychology of NLP, she learned how to disentangle her own confusing cloud of thoughts and restore inner peace. Her fascination with new scientific research, exploring alternative techniques, treatments, mysticism and spiritual principles helped her design a strategy that allows individuals to participate in their own healing.This insightful book clearly explains Arielle's process for facing any kind of crisis and turning it around. Heal the thinking to transform the stress. Don't let outside events trigger your emotions. Learn how to bounce back instead of being bewildered and confused. Develop the kind of resiliency that sustains you and keeps you well, no matter what happens. Having faced her own crisis, Arielle knows the kind of questions people really want to ask:• How can I make a miracle happen when I need one?• How could this have happened to me, and why now?• How is it possible that my thoughts have contributed to this?• How can I resolve this problem and get rid of it right now?• How is it possible to forgive the unforgivable and let go?• How can I bounce back and prevent it happening again?In Practical Miracles, finding answers to all of these questions becomes not only possible, but completely achievable in your life, as Arielle guides you on your own unique healing journey to a life of freedom and fulfillment.
Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being
by Sue VarmaA practical program rooted in optimism to help you live fully and joyfully in an imperfect, turbulent worldAs the first medical director and attending psychiatrist at the World Trade Center Mental Health Program, Dr. Sue Varma worked directly with civilian and first-responder survivors in the aftermath of 9/11. There, she met people at every point of the stress and trauma continuum. She saw devastation and stagnancy as much as she saw amazing resilience and growth. She asked herself: how do some people survive, even thrive, despite profound challenges? And how can we optimize the things we have control over, while buffering ourselves from stress? Through her work with patients and combining philosophy, her own personal experience, and a review of the latest research in psychology, psychiatry, medicine, and neuroscience, Dr. Varma discovered that the answer lies in cultivating an optimistic mindset that stays tethered to the real world and helps us make sound and reasonable decisions. This epiphany inspired Practical Optimism, Dr. Varma&’s powerful program with eight pillars to help all of us experience a sense of meaning, mastery, and self-acceptance and create lives filled with joy and purpose. Optimists, research has shown, are not just happier and more successful, but physically healthier. And if you&’re a natural-born pessimist? No problem: the most vital piece of the Practical Optimism program is that it is a practice, a skillset that we can choose to adopt and get better at every day. This book isn&’t about magical thinking. Practical optimists are resourceful, realistic, and thoughtful problem solvers who possess something of rare value: the inner resources to cope during a crisis and to use as fuel to flourish. Complete with self-assessment quizzes and exercises, Practical Optimism will help us all see the world for the better and reach our true potential. Practical Optimism is a scientific and tangible pathway to boosting health, happiness, resilience, success, and longevity.
Practical Praying: Using the Rosary to Enhance Your Life
by John EdwardFrom the Introduction: Prayer. It's something we all do, even those of us who may not especially think that we believe in God or a Higher Power. Think about it. . . how many times in the course of a week, a day, or even a single hour do you say the words, "Oh God," or "God help me"? You may not think this is praying, but in a very fundamental way, it is prayer in its most basic form--a plea or call to God for help, assistance, or guidance. Like millions of people in this world, I use prayer every day of my life. It centers me, rejuvenates me, and puts me in touch with the universe and its maker. It has opened, and continues to open, my spirit and soul to the infinite power and possibilities of the life energy that connects us all. This is a book about how I came to embrace the power of prayer in a very practical way, thus the title, Practical Praying. Specifically, I will discuss and share with you my personal method of praying, using meditation and the Rosary. They have enhanced my life immeasurably, and it is my sincere hope that they will do the same for you. ... Yes, gentle reader, this is the same author who wrote such books as Developing Your Own Psychic Powers and Unleashing Your Psychic Potential. A touching and inspiring book.
Practical Sigil Magic for Beginners: A Guide to Setting Intentions, Crafting Powerful Symbols, and Applying Spells
by Shannon C. ClarkDraw magic into your life through sigil witchcraftA sigil is a magical symbol that represents a specific idea or intention. Once activated, that symbol can magnify your intention and open the door to profound change in your life—from healing old wounds to finding your true love. Harness the power of sigil magic with this practical guide for beginners, where you'll find sage advice and simple spells to help you design your future, your way.Get a thorough introduction—Take a deep dive into what sigil magic is, how to craft powerful intention statements, and the different ways you can create and activate your own sigils.Prepare your practice—Get your space ready for spellcasting as you explore ways to declutter and cleanse, let the natural world in, and stock your magical toolbox with complementary essentials like crystals and candles.Unleash your sigil magic—Practice your craft with a collection of spells for self-care, stronger relationships, healing, protection, inspiration, and more.Manifest the life you want with Practical Sigil Magic for Beginners.
Practical Spirituality: Reflections on the Spiritual Basis of Nonviolent Communication
by Marshall B. RosenbergAccording to Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D., our most basic spiritual need is to contribute to the well being of others and ourselves. His brief, unscripted reflections on the spiritual basis of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) will inspire you not only to connect with the Divine in yourself and others, but to begin to create a world of empathy and compassion, where the language we use is the key to enriching life. Discover an intensely satisfying and joyful spiritual experience that begins with you. In these rich pages, learn how NVC can help you achieve a more practical, applied spirituality. Discover how to: - Strengthen the connection between your actions and your spiritual values - Let go of enemy images and moralistic judgments, and experience our common humanity - Connect with others from a place of compassionate energy
Practical Steps to Think and Grow Rich: The Secret Revealed
by Napoleon Hill Joe KraynakSuccess seems to come easily for some people. They live in luxurious homes, send their children to the best schools, drive fancy cars, travel around the world, and still have resources available to help their loved ones and contribute to the communities in which they live. They are no brighter or better educated than you. They do not work any harder than you do. They do not sacrifice their lives to earn a living; on the contrary, they earn more than enough to fully enjoy their lives. What is their secret?Welcome to Practical Steps to Think and Grow Rich - The Secret Revealed by Napoleon Hill. The principles and secrets for success are listed in the beginning of each chapter, making the information clear, inviting, and accessible - an approach that reveals the secret to thinking and growing rich without making you search for it.
Practical Thinking: Four Ways to be Right, Five Ways to be Wrong
by Edward de BonoIn Practical Thinking de Bono’s theme is everyday thinking, how the mind actually works – not how philosophers think it should. Based on the results of his famous Black Cylinder Experiment (a critical thinking task that asks participants why they think a black cylinder falls over), de Bono explores the four practical ways of being right. From there he picks out and names the five levels of understanding – and the five major mistakes in thinking. From memes and Instagram to twitter and bestselling books like Mistakes I Made At Work, mistakes – and what we can learn from them – are a hot topic. With Edward you’ll learn exactly why we all make them.
Practical Tips to a Guided Self-Discovery
by K Vikram Simha Rao"Practical Tips to a Guided Self-Discovery" by K. Vikram Simha Rao offers a profound journey into self-awareness and personal growth, drawn from the author's extensive experience in government service and his passion for psychology and wellness. Rao emphasizes the harmony between body, mind, intelligence, and inner energy, suggesting practical techniques to achieve this balance. He shares insights on stress management, maintaining equanimity, and the importance of understanding oneself deeply. Rao’s guidance is both practical and philosophical, aiming to help readers navigate life's challenges with resilience and positivity. His work is a reflection of personal experiences and traditional wisdom, tailored to appeal to the modern, logical mind.
Practical Vedanta
by Swami VivekanandaIn this concise series of lectures, famed Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda answers the important question: how can Vedanta be made practical in our daily lives? Though intended for Western audiences, Vivekananda's idea of sacralizing every moment has transformed the lives of generations of spiritual seekers.
Practical Wisdom
by Schwartz Barry Kenneth SharpeThe surest route to a happier, more productive life and future Most of us want to succeed. And most of us want to do the right thing. But we often forget that the way to succeedisby doing the right thing, as Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe remind us inPractical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing. When the institutions that shape our society need to change, the people in them typically either make more rules or offer smarter incentives. But there is a better way, and in this lively and provocative book, Schwartz and Sharpe explore the essential principle of problem solving that can transform our lives: practical wisdom. A concept that Aristotle identified millennia ago and that new scientific research reveals is as crucial today as it was in ancient Greece, practical wisdom is the essential human quality that combines the fruits of our individual experiences with our empathy and intellect. It’s how we learn to be a good friend or parent or doctor or soldier or citizen or statesman. It’s how we come to understand, as the authors write, “the right way to do the right thing in a particular circumstance, with a particular person, at a particular time. ” InPractical Wisdom, Schwartz and Sharpe explain the importance of wisdom in our daily lives and show how to combat work situations that squeeze it out of our practices. They introduce us to what they call the “canny outlaws,” people with the wisdom to work around the calcified conventions of business as usual to achieve inspiring and satisfying results in daily life. And they identify System Changers, people who are building new, more rewarding, and ultimately more effective ways to work. The result is a book that helps us understand that wisdom is above all apracticalidea. What the world needs now is more people with practical wisdom and more institutions that allow them to display it. And this is the book to teach us how to identify and cultivate it.
Practically Divine
by Becca StevensThere is no secret formula to experiencing the sacred in our lives--it just takes practice and practicality. No matter where we are—on a walk in the woods, in a sacred building, or in a dusty refugee camp—signs of love abound. When we allow ourselves to embrace both ordinary and extraordinary experiences, we can feel the divine anywhere.You&’re invited to search this path with Becca Stevens, as she explores what it means to be practically divine. Woven throughout the narrative strands are poetry and rants, as well as ruminations on her mother&’s wit and wisdom—and the passion she instilled in Becca for creating something from nothing.Embracing the practically divine compels us to do something, anything, to share in the feast of love together. When we start from wherever we are, we can recognize the potential for humor, wonder, and freedom. Experience is nine-tenths of love.Standing in a geranium field, smelling dark soil fertilized by rabbit poop is different from reading about the healing properties of geraniums. Walking beside a woman in a refugee camp as she covers her baby&’s face from the dry, red dust is different than imagining how hard it is for moms in camps. Our senses transform information into holy compassion. When we open our hearts to it, we can experience the divine anywhere - like sacred breadcrumbs marking our path. This path is filled with humor, humility, and honesty.We can all learn to live a life that&’s practically divine by:Redefining old lies and stories, to learn from the past Appreciating the gifts that come from imperfections or traumaUsing creativity to spark new revolutions Accepting the chaos of the unknown before us with courage Sharing in a feast of love, knowing there&’s enough mercy and forgiveness
Practicando el poder de ahora: Practicing the Power of Now, Spanish-Language Edition
by Eckart TolleThis book is a series of excerpts from the author’s breakthrough book, The Power of Now, presented here for Spanish-language readers. Carefully arranged for maximum impact, the book includes all of the exercises and many of the most useful keys found in the original. Tolle gently but authoritatively guides the reader to a liberated mind and life by exploring the source of Chi, enlightened relationships, creative use of the mind, impermanence, and the cycle of life.
Practice Psychometric Tests: How To Familiarise Yourself With Genuine Recruitment Tests And Get The Job You Want
by Andrea ShavickFollowing the success of Andrea Shavick's Passing Psychometric Tests and Psychometric Tests for Graduates comes this book, crammed full of even more genuine practice psychometric tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world. These are the tests used by over 95 per cent of the FTSE 100 companies to select their staff, as do the police, the Civil Service, local authorities, the Armed Forces, the Fire Service, financial institutions, retail companies, the communications industry, the motor industry, the IT industry, the power industry...the list is endless. So if you're looking for a job, you need this book! It includes:* 52 genuine practice tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world. * 334 questions covering verbal, numerical, abstract and spatial reasoning, mechanical comprehension, fault diagnosis, accuracy and personality, including the popular OPQ 32 personality questionnaire.* Tips on how to improve your performance in every category of test. PLUS valuable advice about: * Online psychometric tests. * Whether or not it's possible to cheat!* How to improve your exam technique, speed up and concentrate. Above all this book will give you the three things you need to pass psychometric tests: information, confidence, and lots and lots of practice.
Practice Psychometric Tests: How to Familiarise Yourself with Genuine Recruitment Tests and Get the Job you Want
by Andrea ShavickFollowing the success of Andrea Shavick's Passing Psychometric Tests and Psychometric Tests for Graduates comes this book, crammed full of even more genuine practice psychometric tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world. These are the tests used by over 95 per cent of the FTSE 100 companies to select their staff, as do the police, the Civil Service, local authorities, the Armed Forces, the Fire Service, financial institutions, retail companies, the communications industry, the motor industry, the IT industry, the power industry...the list is endless. So if you're looking for a job, you need this book! It includes:* 52 genuine practice tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world. * 334 questions covering verbal, numerical, abstract and spatial reasoning, mechanical comprehension, fault diagnosis, accuracy and personality, including the popular OPQ 32 personality questionnaire.* Tips on how to improve your performance in every category of test. PLUS valuable advice about: * Online psychometric tests. * Whether or not it's possible to cheat!* How to improve your exam technique, speed up and concentrate. Above all this book will give you the three things you need to pass psychometric tests: information, confidence, and lots and lots of practice.
Practice These Principles And What Is The Oxford Group
by AnonymousPractice These Principles is an edited, up-to-date version of What is the Oxford Group?, a core book for early AA which is also printed in this two-book volume.Those interested in A.A. history will find this two-book volume to be a must-have edition. Practice These Principles is an edited version of the original work, What is the Oxford Group? (full text reprinted) which served as a basis for the text of Alcoholics Anonymous. What is the Oxford Group? was written in 1932 and served as one of the core books for early A.A.s.
Practicing Leadership Principles and Applications
by Arthur Shriberg David ShribergNow business professionals can build a foundation for developing their style of leadership with this fourth edition. New profiles have been added throughout the book that incorporate people, organizations, and nations that have been in the news in the recent past. It also more clearly articulates the connections between the profiles in a chapter and the theory covered. A new chapter explores the latest trends in commonly used workplace technologies and their impact on leadership. It stresses the challenges and opportunities of virtual leadership. Business professionals will also benefit from the inclusion of additional essays by experts in leadership.
Practicing Liberation Workbook: Radical Tools for Grassroots Activists, Community Leaders, Teachers, and Caretakers Working Toward Social Justice
by Tessa Hicks Peterson Hala Khouri Keely NguyễnThe accompanying workbook to Practicing Liberation: essential skills, exercises, and journal prompts for social-change workers to protect boundaries, prevent burnout, and nourish organizational cultures of resilience and careWhat do you imagine a better world to look, feel, and sound like?Practicing Liberation Workbook shows that nourishing our movements and communities depends on nourishing ourselves—and that centering rest, prioritizing joy, and celebrating creativity and radical imagination is necessary for long-term change. To be sustainable and realize the transformation we&’re working toward, we need to care for our body, mind, and spirit, even (and especially) when the needs of our communities are urgent.In this accompanying workbook to Practicing Liberation, editors Hala Khouri and Tessa Hicks Peterson respond to the real needs of activists and changemakers—like healing from stress and burnout, processing grief and rage, and addressing overwhelm and disconnection. Examples of practices include:Guided journal prompts for self-care critical reflections: Reflect on the ideas and practices you&’ve inherited around survival and self-care. What did you learn about survival in your family of origin? What did you learn about self-care?Embrace and release, an embodied exercise to support you in times of overwhelmShared reflections for building community: What experiences or circumstances have shaped you in your life? What gifts has this given you? What can&’t you see about the world as a result? What support would give you more tools or uplift your gifts in this work?Meditations for self-forgiveness, equanimity, and connection with nature Holding space and being present for others through embodied listeningReaders are invited to try out the practices alone, with friends, in ceremony, at work, and in nature—to pick those that resonate most and use this toolkit in service of the care and transformation we each need to show up, sustain our work, and thrive for ourselves and our communities.
Practicing Liberation: Transformative Strategies for Collective Healing & Systems Change: Reflections on burnout, trauma & building communities of care in social justice work
by Tessa Hicks Peterson Hala KhouriHow do we do effective, sustainable social change…without burning out, internalizing systemic toxicity, or replicating urgency culture? A trauma-informed anthology with contributions from 13 activists and community organizers—for readers of adrienne maree brown, Staci K. Haines, and Ejeris DixonWhen your work is inextricable from your identity, your community, and your own liberation, you need a unique praxis of care to sustain it—and for mission-driven activists, organizers, and changemakers working under oppressive systems, making space to center vital needs like rest, self-care, and healthy boundaries isn&’t as simple as clocking out.Practicing Liberation reorients collective justice work toward a model that transforms the effects of injustice, harm, and oppressive systems into resilience, joy, and community care. Through frameworks like trauma-informed methodology, transformative movement organizing, engaged Buddhism, and healing justice, editors Hala Khouri and Tessa Hicks Peterson show readers how to:Embody healing, wellness, and beloved communityGuard against replicating systems of harmDisrupt racist, classist, anti-queer, and anti-trans behavior and systemsCelebrate creativity and radical imagination in movement workCenter healing from intergenerational trauma, white supremacy culture, and extractive capitalismHonor that self-care is a necessity—not a luxury—that strengthens our collectivesFeaturing essays from editors Hala Khouri and Tessa Hicks Peterson and contributors like Kazu Haga, Taj James, Nkem Ndefo, Jacoby Ballard, Sará King, Kerri Kelly, and more, Practicing Liberation can be used on its own or alongside The Practicing Liberation Workbook to help readers orient toward embodied leadership, interconnected collectives, and a bold vision for transformation—the vital tools we need for collective wellbeing, healing, and long-term social change.
Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in the Everyday
by Matthew SockolovCalm the mind and begin the path to finding peace with these simple mindfulness meditations Mindfulness is an evidence-based method for reducing stress and anxiety, enhancing resilience, and maintaining mental well-being. Even short meditations can turn a bad day around, ground us in the present moment, and help us approach life with gratitude and kindness. This mindfulness book was created by the founder of One Mind Dharma. He developed these 75 essential exercises to offer practical guidance for anyone who wants to realize the benefits of being more mindful.This inviting mindfulness book for adults includes:Evidence-based advice—Find expert advice on dealing with distorted or wandering thoughts and how to handle mental blocks.Meditations that grow with your confidence—Early meditations in Practicing Mindfulness take just 5 minutes and are highly accessible. As they progress, exercises grow with the reader, building on previous lessons to develop a transformative mindfulness practice.Meditations for specific situations—With meditations designed for specific situations or emotions, even experienced practitioners will have a continuing resource for mindfulness at every moment.Begin a journey of peace and patience with Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in the Everyday.
Practicing Peace in Times of War
by Pema ChödrönWith war and violence flaring all over the world, many of us are left feeling vulnerable and utterly helpless. In this book Pema Chödrön draws on Buddhist teachings to explore the origins of aggression, hatred, and war, explaining that they lie nowhere but within our own hearts and minds. She goes on to explain that the way in which we as individuals respond to challenges in our everyday lives can either perpetuate a culture of violence or create a new culture of compassion."War and peace begin in the hearts of individuals," declares Pema Chödrön at the opening of this inspiring and accessible book. She goes on to offer practical techniques any of us can use to work for peace in our own lives, at the level of our habits of thought and action. It's never too late, she tells us, to look within and discover a new way of living and transform not only our personal lives but our whole world.
Practicing Stillness: 50 Simple Exercises to Slow Down, Live in the Moment, and Find Peace
by Nissa KeyashianFind balance and stillness through calming exercises In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's important to prioritize your mental health and find ways to foster your own inner peace. This book offers 50 beginner-friendly practices that help you achieve stillness and discover the beauty that exists in the present moment.This mindfulness book helps you:Understand stillness—Learn about the history of stillness in different cultures and traditions, the benefits of practicing stillness, and how to lay the foundation for your own routine.Enjoy a range of practices—Discover a variety of effective methods for cultivating stillness and staying grounded, including breathwork exercises, mindfulness meditations, yoga poses, and more.Nurture your whole being—Explore various aspects of stillness through relaxing exercises that help you release physical tension, embrace your emotions, and infuse mindfulness into everyday activities like bathing and eating.Navigate everyday life with a greater sense of calm and self-awareness—Practicing Stillness shows you how.
Practicing the Here and Now
by Herb KWith Practicing the Here and Now: Being Intentional with Step 11, you’ll learn to use prayer and meditation to work all the steps, so you can make contact with the Higher Power in a way that is yours and yours alone.Step Eleven Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. How do we unlock and experience the teachings of Step Eleven? Herb K. helps us realize that working—and living—this vital recovery “maintenance Step” doesn’t have to be as challenging as commonly thought. With Practicing the Here and Now, you’ll find guidance on using prayer and meditation to help you be present throughout each day, staying in contact with your Higher Power for ongoing inspiration and sustenance. By opening the connection to your Higher Power with what Herb K. calls “Intentional Consciousness,” prayer and meditation can help you fully experience the cumulative power of the Twelve Steps to deepen and sustain your recovery journey.
Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises From the Power of Now
by Eckhart TolleEckhart Tolle has shown readers how to free themselves from "enslavement to the mind" and achieve an awakened state of consciousness throughout their lives. This book contains the essence of Tolle's teachings, with meditations and straightforward techniques for quieting thoughts, seeing the world in the present moment, and finding a path to "a life of grace, ease, and lightness."