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Sopa de Pollo para el Alma del Amante de los Caballos
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Marty Becker Gary Seidler Peter Vegso Theresa PelusoChicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul is filled with inspiring stories of rescue and rehabilitation, heartbreaking losses, dedication and commitment, and positive messages of responsibility and unconditional love. Readers will enjoy uplifting and humorous stories that depict the horse's intelligence, versatility and intuitiveness; they will discover the horse's healing powers, marvel at the graceful performance of a Grand Prix Dressage winner, be awed by the stamina and strength of a working horse and the athletic prowess of a champion racer. In exchange for our love and companionship, horses teach us, heal us, protect us and guide us. Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul is a worthy celebration of a very noble creature.
Sopa de Pollo para el Alma del Cristiano
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Patty Aubery Nancy Mitchell AutioLos autores de la exitosa serie Sopa de pollo para el alma han plasmado los valores y principios del cristianismo en las p#225ginas de cada ejemplar. Historias que versan sobre el amor, el perd#243n, la fe, la esperanze y la caridad han hecho vibrar y commovido a miles de lectores. Ahora, en esta excepcional obra especialmente dedicada al cristiano, encontrar#225 relatos que fortalecer#225n su fe y le ayudar#225n a comprender mejor c#243mo practicar los valores de la religi#243n en el diario vivir#151en casa, en el trabajo y en la comunidad. Usted abrir#225 su coraz#243n al ver la manifestaci#243n de inagotable amor de Cristo. En esta conmovedora obra descubrir#225 los milagros que experimentamos cuando encontramos un lugar para Cristo en nuestras vidas. Los enternecedores relatos que aqu#237 se presentan ahondar#225n su compas#243n por los dem#225s y le inspirar#225n para realizar mayors actos de caridad y filantrop#237a. Le conducir#225n a perdonar a otros por sus errors y a usted mismo por sus deficiencies. Le motiver#225n a defender lo que cree y a crrer en lo que defiende. Y, quiz#225 lo m#225s importante, le recordar#225n que nunca est#225 solo o sin esparanza, por m#225s desafiantes y dolorosas que sean las circunstancias.
Sopa de Pollo para el Alma del Trabajador
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Tim Clauss Maida Rogerson Martin RutteLa mayoría de nosotros pasamos más tiempo en el trabajo que en casa. El trabajo es una parte importante de la vida, ya sea que espere a los clientes, trabaje en una oficina, construya un negocio o cocine para su familia. El trabajo nos ayuda a definirnos y, a su vez, nuestro trabajo cambia el mundo que nos rodea. No importa lo que haga, todos tenemos historias importantes que contar y todos podemos aprender lecciones valiosas. Esta colección está destinada a inspirar a medida que lee acerca de personas que transformaron sus vidas mediante el desarrollo de relaciones y convirtiendo una experiencia laboral ordinaria en una extraordinaria.
Sorgen
by Dada BhagwanIn der heutigen Welt scheinen Sorgen, Stress und Angst Teil des täglichen Lebens zu werden. Doch wer will nicht aufhören, sich Sorgen zu machen, oder frage mich, wie man Angst heilt? Wer fragt sich nicht, was ist Frieden des Geistes, und wie kann ich in Frieden leben? Manche verkündigen: "Mach dir keine Sorgen!" Oder "Stoppen Sie sich Sorgen und beginnen zu leben"; Andere bieten natürliche Heilmittel für Angst, oder lehren, wie man loswerden negative Gedanken. Aber der innere Kampf geht weiter ... In dem Buch "Sorgen", Gnani Purush (Verkörperung des Selbstwissens) Dada Bhagwan bietet einzigartige spirituelle Einblick in die Bewältigung von Angst und wie man ein spirituelles Leben ohne Sorgen zu leben. Er gibt ein spirituelles Bewusstsein für "Wer bin ich?" Und wer ist der Täter im Leben, aus dem man einen inneren Zustand ohne Sorge erlangen kann und in Frieden zu leben beginnt. Für diejenigen, die Probleme im Alltag und fragen, wie man inneren Frieden zu bekommen, wird dieses Buch eine unschätzbare Ressource zu beweisen.
Sorrow's Web
by Anne SheffieldDrawing on her experience of growing up with a depressed mother and then, years later, of becoming a depressed mother herself,Books for a Better Lifewinner Anne Sheffield casts long-overdue light on the grave threat to the health and happiness of millions of women and their children posed by maternal depression. One of every four women suffers from depression at some point in her life, often during the prime childbearing years, yet most fail to recognize the true source of their lack of joy in life and in parenting, their irritability and exhaustion, and the flawed personal relationships that characterize this common, treatable disease. With honesty and empathy, Sheffield uses her own story as a springboard to alert other mothers to the dangers their unrecognized depression holds not only for themselves, but also for their children, whose risk of developing the illness is three times higher than the risk to children of non-depressed parents. She draws on extensive research by experts in psychiatry, psychology, and child development to explain why and how children with a depressed mother may lose out on a rewarding social life, perform below their academic potential, or fall victim to substance abuse. Chapters on each age-group -- infancy and toddlerhood, school age, and adolescence -- pinpoint the symptoms and effects of a mother's depression on her children and offer advice on how to recognize these effects and so lessen or avoid them. And because depression's fallout destroys family cohesion and harmony, Sheffield draws attention to its impact on marital relations and outlines a strategy for fathers that will help them and their children weather the crisis. The detailed information inSorrow's Webabout how to treat depression at any period in a mother's life -- during pregnancy or following delivery, when her children are teenagers, or later in life -- will help readers of all ages choose wisely from the range of medical and psychotherapeutic options available. Sheffield offers insider tips on how to tell the difference between good and poor practitioners, how to ensure that the illness does not return, and how to recognize and respond to warning signs of depression in vulnerable children. Dedicated to the author's daughter,Sorrow's Webseamlessly weaves together real-life stories with street-smart advice. As the first book to demystify, destigmatize, and humanize a long- taboo subject, it points the way to sustaining and regaining a loving relationship between mother and child.
Sorry I Haven't Texted You Back
by Alicia CookReturning to the form of Stuff I&’ve Been Feeling Lately, Sorry I Haven&’t Texted You Back is a poetic mixtape dedicated to those who struggle or have struggled with their mental health. Divided into two parts, &“Side A&” holds 92 poems, titled as &“tracks,&” and &“Side B&” holds the &“remixes,&” or blackout-poetry versions, of those 92 poems. The book includes the evergreen themes of love, grief, and hope. Named after Cook&’s viral Instagram poem, Sorry I Haven&’t Texted You Back lands in the crossroads of self-help and poetry.
Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up
by Naya RiveraFunny and deeply personal, Sorry Not Sorry recounts Glee star Naya Rivera's successes and missteps, urging young women to pursue their dreams and to refuse to let past mistakes define them.Navigating through youth and young adulthood isn't easy, and in Sorry Not Sorry, Naya Rivera shows us that we're not alone in the highs, lows, and in-betweens. Whether it's with love and dating, career and ambition, friends, or gossip, Naya inspires us to follow our own destiny and step over--or plod through--all the crap along the way. After her rise and fall from early childhood stardom, barely eking her way through high school, a brief stint as a Hooters waitress, going through thick and thin with her mom/manager, and resurrecting her acting career as Santana Lopez on Glee, Naya emerged from these experiences with some key life lessons:Sorry:- All those times I scrawled "I HATE MY MOM" in my journal. So many moms and teenage daughters don't get along--we just have to realize it's nothing personal on either side.- At-home highlights and DIY hair extensions. Some things are best left to the experts, and hair dye is one of them.- Falling in love with the idea of a person, instead of the actual person.Not Sorry:- That I don't always get along with everyone. Having people not like you is a risk you have to take to be real, and I'll take that over being fake any day.- Laughing at the gossip instead of getting upset by it.- Getting my financial disasters out of the way early--before I was married or had a family--so that the only credit score that I wrecked was my own.Even with a successful career and a family that she loves more than anything else, Naya says, "There's still a thirteen-year-old girl inside of me making detailed lists of how I can improve, who's never sure of my own self-worth." Sorry Not Sorry is for that thirteen-year-old in all of us.From the Hardcover edition.
Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: The Case for Good Apologies
by Marjorie Ingall Susan McCarthy&“I&’m sorry, but Sorry, Sorry, Sorry means that you no longer have an excuse for delivering anything other than a pitch-perfect apology. Ingall and McCarthy break down thorny questions…with grace and humor.&” —Peggy Orenstein, bestselling author of Boys & Sex, Girls & Sex, and Cinderella Ate My DaughterIt&’s a truth universally acknowledged that terrible apologies are the worst. We&’ve all been on the receiving end, and oh, how they make us seethe. Horrible public apologies—excuse-laden, victim blame-y, weaselly statements—often go viral instantaneously, whether they&’re from a celebrity, a politician, or a blogger. We all recognize bad apologies when we hear them. So why is it so hard to apologize well? How can we do better? How could they do better? Marjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy show us the way. Drawing on a deep well of research in psychology, sociology, law, and medicine, they explain why a good apology is hard to find and why it doesn&’t have to be. Alongside their six (and a half)-step formula for apologizing beautifully, Ingall and McCarthy also delve into how to respond to a bad apology; why corporations, celebrities, and governments seldom apologize well; how to teach children to apologize; how gender and race affect both apologies and forgiveness; and most of all, why good apologies are essential, powerful, and restorative. A good apology can do so many things—mend fences, heal wounds, and bring more harmony into ourselves and our society at large. With wit, deep introspection, and laugh-out-loud humor, Ingall and McCarthy&’s guidance will help make the world a better place, one apology at a time.
Sort Your Brain Out: Boost Your Performance, Manage Stress and Achieve More
by Jack Lewis Adrian WebsterOPTIMISE AND ENHANCE YOUR BRAIN We all know that we’re capable of more than what we’re already accomplishing. But what if we discovered the tools we need to get the most out of our brain and achieve unheard-of mental performance? CHANGE YOUR HABITS.UNCOVER NEW LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE. With expert guidance from accomplished neuroscientist, Dr. Jack Lewis, you’ll discover how to unlock the hidden potential of your brain. Using simple tools and techniques you can use each day, Sort Your Brain Out will show you how to: Utilise the principle of neuroplasticity to transform your daily life Harness straightforward strategies to learn new behaviours Turn these behaviours into lasting habits and new skills Understand the latest developments in brain-enhancement Create better strategies for team innovation and problem solving You owe it to yourself to squeeze every last drop of ability from the astonishing organ between your ears. Sort Your Brain Out is your roadmap to mental performance improvements you never imagined.
Sort Your Career Out: And Make More Money
by Glen James Shelley JohnsonThe best investment you can make is in yourself and your career Sort Your Career Out: And Make More Money is your go-to guide for building a career that you love. Dream jobs don't just come along: you need to make them happen. And this is the book that will show you how, from creating the ultimate career strategy to getting paid what you're really worth. (Hint: It's not just about changing the font on your resume!) With tips and guidance from two of today's top money and career experts, you'll learn how to change jobs, secure a promotion, ask for a pay rise and much, much more. Whether you're preparing for a job interview or you're looking to make a radical change, Sort Your Career Out has the smart advice you need for earning more and winning at work. Inside you'll find practical activities that will help boost your bankability and take you further, faster. Along the way, you'll also follow diverse case studies from real employees: people who have been there, done that, and figured out the way forward. Sort Your Career Out: And Make More Money unpacks everything you need to: Establish your career mindset: define your purpose and unlock your skills and strengths Set concrete goals and create new opportunities for yourself Upskill with essential tips and templates for resumes, cover letters, interviews, networking, and more Know when to take risks and how to handle setbacks like burnout and unemployment It's time to discover more career flexibility and achieve your long-term goals. With this must-read handbook, you'll be ready to move up, move on, and feel more fulfilled with what you do every day.
Sort Your Shit Out: How to Change Your Life by Tidying Up Your Stuff and Sorting Out Your Head Space
by Vicki VrintThis simple, no-nonsense guide isn't just about tidying up; it's a life-changing toolkit to untangling the mess in both your physical and mental space. The super-achievable ideas in these pages will help you organize your stuff and organize your life for a more focused, intentional, and streamlined existence.
Sou Feliz: Porque Amo. Porque Partilho. Porque Rio. Porque Choro. Porque Aproveito.
by Bronnie WareOs 5 maiores arrependimentos antes de partir. SOU FELIZ PORQUE AMO, PORQUE PARTILHO, PORQUE CHORO, PORQUE RIO, PORQUE APROVEITO - Um hino pleno de esperança e inspiração para uma vida de paz e de verdade. A autora partilha a sua história neste livro, fruto da publicação no seu blogue dos arrependimentos mais comuns entre as pessoas de que cuidou depois de ter encontrado a realização pessoal e profissional na prestação de cuidados paliativos. Foi este encontro com algo que deu verdadeiro sentido à sua vida que a transformou por completo, após anos de insatisfação profissional. Hoje agradece todas as experiências que a vida lhe deu, todos os pequenos gestos que a sensibilizaram, a saúde e o amor, todos os dias plenos de novas lições.
Sought Through Prayer and Meditation: Wisdom from the Sunday 11th Step Meetings at the Wolfe Street Center in Little Rock
by Geno W.An inspiring collection of meditations, prayers, and insights designed to facilitate the weekly practice of the 11th step, heightening our conscious contact with God as we understand him.Each year, hundreds of men and women cross the threshold of the Wolfe Street Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Many of them attend the "Hour of Power," a weekly Sunday morning meeting focused on heightening one's spiritual awareness and growth by focusing on the Eleventh Step of Alcoholics Anonymous: "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." This special book, designed for weekly study, offers a prayer, a meditation, and related insights from the discussions that emerged during the "Hour of Power." Sought Through Prayer and Meditation brings the insights of the collective consciousness of the Wolfe Street groups to recovering people everywhere. This book reminds us that if we are vigilant in our spiritual pursuit, we may well achieve what is promised: "a glimpse of that ultimate reality which is God's kingdom." (Geno W.)
Sought through Prayer and Meditation
by John T. FarrellWhile many people become adept at recovery and learn to live by the principles embodied in the Twelve Steps, they receive little or no guidance in the practical management of their spiritual condition. In his second book, Reverend Farrell provides a set of spiritual practices for people in recovery to develop and/or deepen their spiritual growth.Reverend John T. Farrell, PhD, received a master of divinity from Yale University and a PhD in English from the University of Delaware.
Soul Archaeology: A (Totally Doable) Approach to Creating a Self-Loving and Liberated Life
by Sarah SaporaWith the help of this powerful guidebook, meet your ultimate You and cultivate real self-acceptance and true self-love in the present moment. You want to love yourself. You want to let go of feeling invisible or unworthy or alone. You want to break free of others&’ expectations (and your own) and live life on your terms. Let&’s do it! In this highly anticipated debut, plus-size personal growth trailblazer Sarah Sapora redefines self-love, offering the knowing nod, the deep cleansing breath, and the older sister wisdom which women of all sizes have been waiting for. Soul Archaeology begins with a simple, illuminating question: &“What&’s hurting me right now?&” Acting as your guide, Sapora helps you through the sticky, liberating process of self-discovery to uncover your Ultimate You, allowing you to: see the patterns of self-abandonment that screw you out of a self-loving life; define how you truly want to feel and craft a plan to make it happen; build your Self-Love To-Do List to break free of the quest for unattainable perfection and learn to love the empowered, messy, and beautiful you. Weaving together practical, transformative guidance with her own deeply personal narrative, Soul Archaeology teaches readers to cast off the chains of traditional Before-and-After thinking so often found in self-improvement. Instead, it offers a strategy for self-accountability, honesty, and compassion that can help each of us to grow into our greatest selves–a person not defined by weight or age, but by our commitment to a more loving, honest, and powerful life.
Soul Authority: Liberatory Tools to Heal from Oppressive Patterns and Restore Trust in Your Heart Compass
by Loraine Y. Van TuylReconnect to your soul&’s innate wisdom with ancient healing practices, nature-based wisdom, and psychological principles--live authentically, nourish your inner power, and be a force for personal and collective liberation.If you&’ve ever wondered what was missing--or felt out of step with the social and cultural programming of the westernized worldview--Soul Authority will empower you to find balance, build your soul sanctuary, and become a powerful agent of positive transformation.There is a soul authority that exists in all of us, a higher knowing that connects us to each other, the living Earth, and back to ourselves--even as we live in a world that sows division, destruction, and uncertainty. Shamanic eco-psychologist Loraine Van Tuyl, PhD, shows you how to tap into this innate wisdom, giving you the tools to trust its insights, hear its voice, and come home to our interrelated collective soul.Interwoven with stories from the author&’s personal journey from growing up in Suriname during a military coup to pursuing her doctorate in clinical psychology amid a profound spiritual awakening, Soul Authority is an inspiring alchemical exploration of rekindling the deep knowing that&’s accessible to all of us.Through exercises, reflections, and concrete action steps, you&’ll discover: • How to find your own True North, the guiding compass aligned with your inner truth • Practical skills for combatting the burnout, overwhelm, and disconnection that prevents us from making a bigger impact in the world • How to tap into the soul mission that nourishes your purpose • How your healing journey and collective liberation are interconnected • How to heal the &“ancestral deficit&” and &“nature deficit&” that leave you overwhelmed • Strategies for grounding, clearing, visibility, and creativity
Soul Awakening Practice: Prayer, Contemplation and Action
by Lynne Mctaggart James O'DeaThis is a prayer book for evolutionaries and activists, for deep ecologists, for spiritual seekers engaged in passionate renewal and for all those thirsty for a spiritually coherent worldview. The Soul Awakening Prayer is a repeated mantra. With repetition it reveals a spiritual universe of both power and beauty. Written by James O’Dea, the former president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and member of the Evolutionary Leaders Group. The Soul Awakening Prayer not only includes the prayer itself but a section on the power of payer as well as expanded contemplative line-by-line reflections and explanations by James. To provide varying perspectives on this new world view there are commentaries by key luminaries from science, cosmology, evolutionary theory, Yoga, Sufism and indigenous wisdom. Offering a map that integrates ancient wisdom, modern science and psychology and the moral imperative for spiritual engagement in individual and societal transformation. The Soul Awakening Prayer reveals a deeply coherent worldview. Be receptive and allow the prayer to illuminate each insight and experience your own unique journey of awakening.
Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution
by Rainn WilsonIn this New York Times bestseller, comedic actor, producer, and writer Rainn Wilson explores the problem-solving benefits that spirituality gives us to create solutions for an increasingly challenging world. The trauma that our struggling species has experienced in recent years—because of both the pandemic and societal tensions that threaten to overwhelm us—is not going away anytime soon. Existing political and economic systems are not enough to bring the change that the world needs. In this book, Rainn Wilson explores the possibility and hope for a spiritual revolution, a &“Soul Boom,&” to find a healing transformation on both a personal and global level For Wilson, this is a serious and essential pursuit, but he brings great humor and his own unique perspective to the conversation. He feels that, culturally, we&’ve discounted spirituality—faith and the sacred—and we need profound healing and a unifying understanding of the world that the great spiritual traditions provide. Wilson&’s approach to spirituality—the non-physical, eternal aspects of ourselves—is relatable and applies to people of all beliefs, even the skeptics. Filled with genuine insight—not to mention enlightening Kung Fu and Star Trek references—Soul Boom delves into ancient wisdom to seek out practical, transformative answers to life&’s biggest questions.
Soul Breathing
by Carrie L'EsperanceAn exploration of the multidimensional interplay between body, mind, and spirit• Identifies the frequencies that support life and the dissonant frequencies incompatible with life, such as the imbalances of EMFs• Explains how to cultivate higher consciousness by building a strong light body• Includes techniques and exercises for psychic cleansing, physical and emotional detox, chakra and aura strengthening, and oracular dreamingCivilization has reached a critical threshold in time unlike any other. Whether life continues to evolve or devolve depends upon our ability to reach higher states of consciousness en masse. This requires calling upon the transformative power of the soul--a power not handed to us, but earned. We are living proof that the physical and spiritual realms of existence work together in unity. Yet for many of us our natural soul light and inner spiritual intuition are suppressed due to the distractions of day-to-day living and the electromagnetic pollution of our screen-filled technological world.In this exploration of the multidimensional interplay between the body, mind, and spirit, Carrie L’Esperance reveals how we can restore the flow of spiritual light in everyday living through the art of self-mastery. She explains how technology has severely reduced humanity’s natural abilities and spiritual power. She shows how EMFs and wi-fi toast our energetic bodily systems and suppress our immune systems, blocking the ethereal frequencies of light and suppressing our creative intuition and higher powers. Detailing the spiritual bio-geometry of light and the holographic principle, she explores how the cells of our bodies receive light’s deeper vibratory frequencies to support conscious evolution and soul development as well as explaining near-death and out-of-body experiences. She identifies the dissonant energies that endanger mind/body health and reveals new advances in brain science that allow us to transcend the malign influences that hamper human evolution. She provides exercises and techniques for spiritual alignment and receptivity, including psychic cleansing, physical and emotional detox, chakra and aura strengthening, and oracular dreaming.Preparing us for the new cosmology and the greater community of worlds that is being revealed, L’Esperance shows that when we are properly connected with our soul’s intelligence and cultivate the reception of higher frequencies of consciousness, then we are able to soul breathe, to absorb more pranic energy, the electromagnetic force and cosmic radiation that is the sustaining element of all life and consciousness.
Soul Care in African American Practice
by Barbara L. PeacockIn the midst of our hectic, overscheduled lives, caring for the soul is imperative.
Soul Coaching: 28 Days To Discover The Real You
by Denise LinnIf you could really hear a message from your soul, what would it be telling you? Soul Coaching is a four-week program dedicated to an in-depth clearing and cleansing of the different aspects of your life: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. If not now, when? <P><P>By following the practical, carefully crafted steps presented here, you’ll find that you’re able to uncover your authentic self. This book is for you if you want to know who you are, why you’re here, and what your mission is. <P><P>This book is also for you if you are ready to start putting your needs before everyone else’s, living life at a peaceful, moderate pace, and loving yourself. By utilizing the energy of the elements of nature: Air, Water, Fire, and Earth, this program allows you to clear away old blockages so that you can truly begin to hear the secret messages of your soul.
Soul Contracts: Find Harmony and Unlock Your Brilliance
by Danielle MacKinnonStop worrying and start living. This entirely new approach to life helps you recognize and release hidden barriers in your soul that are blocking the way to true happiness and success.How many times have you wondered why, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t keep a relationship? Can’t stay healthy? Can’t make enough money? Can’t find happiness? Have you ever stopped to think—perhaps there is some other force at work? In Soul Contracts, intuitive coach and consultant Danielle MacKinnon helps you recognize and release the energetic barriers lodged deep in your soul, called soul contracts. Born out of despair, fear, pain, or anger, a soul contract is an unconscious promise that you’ve made with yourself in the past that is now hindering your ability to move forward in life. Through a five-step process, you can identify, master, and release these hidden blocks, and thus unlock your greatest potential. Don’t let anything stand in the way of living the life you deserve. Soul Contracts can help you eliminate these barriers and start living a brilliant, happy, and prosperous life.
Soul Currency: Investing Your Inner Wealth for Fulfillment & Abundance
by Ernest D. ChuIn tough times, we look outside ourselves for things to change instead of looking inward, where true abundance resides. It’s tempting to downplay important values like generosity, integrity, and intuition. These niceties can take a backseat because we think the world needs to change before we can find wealth. But they are what make it possible to find prosperity, no matter what happens in the world around us. These inner traits help us reach our outer goals. Ernest Chu’s transformational concept of “soul currency” refers to both something we use to exchange value (as with money) and the circulation of a divine force in our lives. Chu’s own example, as an entrepreneur who pulled himself out of crushing debt, shows his practical, ready-to-implement principles in action. Soul currency bridges the material world of finance and the invisible world of Spirit, allowing abundance to come to us and flow through us. When we tap into the creative force of soul currency, we can experience unprecedented abundance and fulfillment.
Soul Food: Stories to Keep You Mentally Strong, Emotionally Awake, & Ethically Straight
by Dan ClarkSince the beginning, stories have been the primary tool used to pass down valuable lessons learned by the generations before us. These lessons help to guide us through challenges faced today. New York Times bestselling author Dan Clark has masterfully combined many of these life lessons into the pages of Soul Food: Stories to Keep You Mentally Strong, Emotionally Awake, and Ethically Straight. When asked if the stories are true, Clark writes, 'Yes. They are true to principles, they are true to heart, they are true to the soul.' Each one is written with a purpose—a lesson for those who are seeking to grow from their experiences, rather than falter through their pain. Soul Food fills readers with a steady diet of love, support, concern, and counsel. In this wonderfully crafted book, Clark touches upon the importance of understanding, self-worth, service, perspective, communication, commitment, and love, just to name a few. Whether through learning about a little girl who arrives home late from school because she stayed behind to help a friend cry, or an eighty-seven-year-old college student named Rose, each story will elicit a pause—a brief moment to reflect and to personalize the message conveyed. These stories will captivate readers' hearts and nourish their souls.
Soul Friends: The Transforming Power of Deep Human Connection
by Stephen Cope"Most of us will have many friends throughout our lifetimes —friends of all shapes, sizes, and callings. Many of these are wonderful, meaningful friendships. Some are difficult. But some magic few of these are connections that have gone right to our soul. These five or seven or ten friendships have been powerful keys to determining who we have become and who we will become. . . . These are the people I call Soul Friends."As the Senior Scholar-in-Residence for over 25 years at the renowned Kripalu Center, Stephen Cope has spent decades investigating —and writing about —the integration of body, mind, and spirit and the rich complexity of our relationships with others, and with ourselves. Perhaps the central truth that arises from his work is this: human beings are universally wired for one thing —vital connection with one another.Soul Friends invites us on a compelling journey into the connectivity of the human psyche, the study of which has fascinated scholars, philosophers, and thinkers for centuries. Cope seamlessly blends science, scholarship, and storytelling, drawing on his own life as well as the histories of famous figures —from Eleanor Roosevelt to Charles Darwin to Queen Victoria —whose formative relationships shed light on the nature of friendship itself. In his exploration, he distills human connection into six distinct yet interconnected mechanisms: containment, twinship, adversity, mirroring, identification, and conscious partnership. Then he invites us to reflect on how these forms of connection appear in our own lives, helping us work toward a fuller understanding of "who we have become and who we will become."Without a doubt, the journey to our most fulfilled selves requires us to look within. But in order to truly thrive, we must make the most of who we are in relation to one another as well. Unsparingly honest, deeply wise, and irresistibly readable, Soul Friends gives us a map to find our way.