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Be a Light Unto Yourself: Discovering and Accepting Who You Are from the Words of the Buddha
by Priya HemenwayAn accessible self-help guide to learning to trust yourself, inspired by the spiritual teachings of the Buddha.Gautama Buddha was the founder of what we know as Buddhism, a spiritual tradition that is recognized throughout the world as one of compassion, peace, and understanding. Like his final words, Gautama Buddha's teachings were often simple phrases that carried profound thoughts and implications. When the words of the Buddha were gathered together, a special collection was made - The Dhammapada or The Way of Truth. Be a Light Unto Yourself relates the story of Gautama Buddha and the spiritual revolution he began. It is a collection of teachings that relate strongest to the power and depth of the statement “Be a light unto yourself.” This book teaches you to know yourself and to always look within yourself for guidance and to trust your own senses. Among the teachings you'll find:“Your life is determined by the nature of mind . . . A silent mind creates a peaceful life. Happiness will follow this mind like an ever-present shadow.”“Not in the sky, not in the deepness of the sea, not in the rocky clefts of the mountains is there a spot in the world where you can hide from yourself.”“If you can govern your anger like a charioteer his chariot, you are a real driver; otherwise you simply hold the reins.”
Be a Light Unto Yourself: Discovering and Accepting Who You Are from the Words of the Buddha
by Priya HemenwayAn accessible self-help guide to learning to trust yourself, inspired by the spiritual teachings of the Buddha.Gautama Buddha was the founder of what we know as Buddhism, a spiritual tradition that is recognized throughout the world as one of compassion, peace, and understanding. Like his final words, Gautama Buddha's teachings were often simple phrases that carried profound thoughts and implications. When the words of the Buddha were gathered together, a special collection was made - The Dhammapada or The Way of Truth. Be a Light Unto Yourself relates the story of Gautama Buddha and the spiritual revolution he began. It is a collection of teachings that relate strongest to the power and depth of the statement “Be a light unto yourself.” This book teaches you to know yourself and to always look within yourself for guidance and to trust your own senses. Among the teachings you'll find:“Your life is determined by the nature of mind . . . A silent mind creates a peaceful life. Happiness will follow this mind like an ever-present shadow.”“Not in the sky, not in the deepness of the sea, not in the rocky clefts of the mountains is there a spot in the world where you can hide from yourself.”“If you can govern your anger like a charioteer his chariot, you are a real driver; otherwise you simply hold the reins.”
Be a Project Motivator: Unlock the Secrets of Strengths-Based Project Management
by JD PearceRuth Pearce knows project management from the inside out. She knows the best project managers use their influence to engage their teams--and with that engagement comes motivation and commitment to the projects and to each other. Read Be a Project Motivator and watch your project teams thrive."--Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The New One Minute Manager® and Servant Leadership in ActionWhat you have in your hands is the first project management book to take the latest research on character strengths - and with sublime skill, wisdom, and experience - integrate strengths seamlessly for project managers. Said simply: Ruth gives us "the how" of human motivation. As a result, project managers and their clients will be soaring after they read this book.--Dr. Ryan M. Niemiec, author of Character Strengths Interventions and Mindfulness and Character Strengths, and education director of the global nonprofit, VIA Institute on Character. "Ruth is a master at connecting and engaging teams--and getting projects done. Every person who works on teams (and who doesn't?) needs to read this book." --Megan McDonough, co-founder and CEO, Wholebeing InstituteSuccessful project managers must engage and motivate others to achieve complex goals. Ruth Pearce shows how behavior, language, and attitudes affect engagement and how leveraging character strengths can help improve relationships, increase innovation, and build higher-functioning teams. This focus on character strengths--such as bravery, curiosity, fairness, gratitude, and humor--can help project managers recognize and cultivate the things that are best in themselves and others. Many project managers do not have the authority to direct the activities of people on their teams--they can only influence them. The most influential people succeed by focusing less on themselves and their message and more on others. They pay attention, they are brave, they are vulnerable, they are curious, and they look for and acknowledge the things that are important about and to the other person. And they model the behavior that they want to see. This book tells you how.Pearce provides tools and frameworks for building a culture of appreciation, understanding character strengths, mapping leadership qualities, understanding learning styles, identifying team roles, and executing plans. She also explores the factors that contribute to conflict and tensions, as well as strategies for getting through difficult times. We see these tools and techniques in action through "Maggie," a project manager who is struggling to motivate her team. Each chapter concludes with reflective questions to make the ideas stick and with key strategies for success.
Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too
by Ijeoma OluoNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of So You Want to Talk About Race and Mediocre, an eye-opening and galvanizing look at the current state of anti-racist activism across America.In the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want To Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo offered a vital guide for how to talk about important issues of race and racism in society. In Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America, she discussed the ways in which white male supremacy has had an impact on our systems, our culture, and our lives throughout American history. But now that we better understand these systems of oppression, the question is this: What can we do about them?With Be A Revolution: How Everyday People are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too, Oluo aims to show how people across America are working to create real positive change in our structures. Looking at many of our most powerful systems—like education, media, labor, health, housing, policing, and more—she highlights what people are doing to create change for intersectional racial equity. She also illustrates various ways in which the reader can find entryways into change in these same areas, or can bring some of this important work being done elsewhere to where they live.This book aims to not only be educational, but to inspire action and change. Oluo wishes to take our conversations on race and racism out of a place of pure pain and trauma, and into a place of loving action. Be A Revolution is both an urgent chronicle of this important moment in history, as well as an inspiring and restorative call for action.
Be a Triangle: How I Went from Being Lost to Getting My Life into Shape
by Lilly SinghFrom the New York Times bestselling author of How to Be a Bawse comes an honest, funny, and inspiring primer on learning to come home to your truest and happiest self."It's time to flip right side up. It's time for this book title to make sense. It's time to be a triangle." Everyone knows that sometimes, life just sucks—even world-famous actress, author, and creator Lilly Singh. In this book, Lilly provides a safe space where readers can learn how to create a sense of peace within themselves. Without sugarcoating what it's like to face adversity—including Lilly's intensely personal struggles with identity, success, and self-doubt—she teaches readers to "unsubscribe" from cookie-cutter ideals. With her signature blend of vulnerability, insight, and humor, Lilly instructs readers to "be a triangle": You must build a solid foundation for your life, one that can be built upon, but never fundamentally changed or destroyed. As she puts it, we must always find a way to come home to ourselves—"we must create a place, a set of beliefs, a simple set of priorities to come back to should life lead us astray, which it will." Like a wise, empathetic friend who always keeps you honest, Lilly pushes you to adjust your mindset and change the conversations you have with yourself. The result is a deeply humane, entertaining, and uplifting guide to befriending yourself and becoming a true "miracle for the world."
Be a Triangle: How I Went from Being Lost to Getting My Life into Shape
by Lilly SinghFrom the New York Times bestselling author of How to Be a Bawse comes an &“insightful and charmingly funny&” (Rupi Kaur) primer on learning to come home to your truest and happiest self.&“I love Lilly&’s honest and helpful advice about achieving happiness.&”—Mindy Kaling, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Why Not Me?&“It&’s time to flip right side up. It&’s time for this book title to make sense. It&’s time to be a triangle.&”Everyone—even world-famous actress, author, and creator Lilly Singh—knows that sometimes life just sucks. In this book, Singh provides a safe space where readers can learn how to create a sense of peace within themselves. Without sugarcoating what it&’s like to face adversity—including acknowledging her own intensely personal struggles with identity, success, and self-doubt—Singh teaches readers to &“unsubscribe&” from cookie-cutter ideals.With her signature blend of vulnerability, insight, and humor, Singh instructs readers to &“be a triangle,&” creating a solid foundation for your life, one that can be built upon, but never fundamentally changed or destroyed. As she puts it, we must always find a way to come home to ourselves: &“we must create a place, a system of beliefs, a simple set of priorities to come back to should life lead us astray, which it definitely will.&”Like a wise, empathetic friend who always keeps you honest, Singh pushes you to adjust your mindset and change your internal dialogue. The result is a deeply humane, entertaining, and uplifting guide to befriending yourself and becoming a true &“miracle for the world.&”
Be a Warrior, Not a Worrier: How to De-Stress and Cope with Anxiety Naturally
by Elizabeth Archer"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." —Eleanor RooseveltLearn the best tips and tricks to cope with anxiety and stress There is so much to worry about: work, relationships, money, health . . . But instead of panicking over what could happen, why not choose a different path—one where you let go of worry and focus on getting the most out of life instead? Prepare to discover your inner fearlessness with this collection of simple but effective tips for breaking free of anxiety, tackling obstacles with resilience and resolve, and reaching for your dreams. In this soothing book, you’ll find advice on dealing with your stress and anxiety through: Exercise and healthy eatingBreathing techniquesJournalingCommunicating and socializing with friendsMassage, behavioral, and other natural therapiesAnd more! Bursting with confidence-boosting statements and inspirational quotes from those who tackle life head-on, this book will supercharge your strength and help you become a warrior, not a worrier.
Be a Warrior, Not a Worrier: How to Fight Your Fears and Find Freedom
by Elizabeth ArcherDiscover your inner fearlessness with this collection of simple but effective tips for breaking free of anxiety, tackling obstacles with resilience, and reaching for your dreams. Bursting with confidence-boosting statements and inspirational quotes from those who tackle life head-on, this book will help you become a warrior, not a worrier.
Be a Winner: Achieve Your Goals with Scotland's Sporting Heroes
by Kenny Kemp Richard Orr The Scottish Institute of Sport FoundationScotland needs more winners - all kinds of winners - in sport and in life. And with the Olympics heading to London and the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow, we now have the major catalysts to inspire us to be winners. But as a nation we need to overcome our natural reserve and tendency to underperform when it really matters. We need to find new levels of self-belief and optimism. We need more winning role models: more Chris Hoys, Alex Fergusons, Andy Murrays and Liz McColgans.Packed with significant insights from Scotland's leading sportsmen and women, past and present, Be a Winner takes the reader on a personal journey to help them become a genuine success. It encourages them to set their own sporting goals and identify their own personal bests, and, most importantly, gives guidance about how to reach them, through the example of great Scottish winners. It also highlights the steps that an individual can take to develop a winning mentality.From motivation to dedication, competitiveness to teamwork, this book covers all the bases. Be a Winner tells it straight when it comes to sport and how to succeed in it, through the advice of the Scottish men and women who have reached the very pinnacle of their various fields. This book will enable a proud Scot to become a 'super Scot'.
Be a Work in Progress: And Other Things I'd Like to Tell My Younger Self
by John CenaA beautifully illustrated book of inspiration from the beloved entertainer and #1 New York Times bestselling author John Cena"Be brave enough to embrace humility. The reward will be confidence."For years, John Cena has been using his popular Twitter feed to uplift his followers with his unique brand of positivity. Now, he collects his favorite words of wisdom on the benefits of being bold and open-minded, embracing discomfort, and making the most of every opportunity. Heartfelt and hopeful, Be a Work in Progress is the pick-me-up readers will turn to again and again to reap the benefit of Cena&’s values.
Be an Outrageous Older Woman
by Ruth H. JacobsIn a society that worships youth and relegates its seniors to second-class citizen status, many elderly women end up ignored, mourning their lost youth. It doesn't have to be that way, says Dr. Ruth Harriet Jacobs, Remarkable Aging Smart Person and self-proclaimed troublemaker. Her solution: Be An Outrageous Older Woman. A unique guide to living it up in the senior years, this feisty book addresses the many issues faced by older women in a sassy, humorous and yes, even outrageous way. Drawing from her personal experience and from years of meticulous research, Dr. Jacobs covers such areas as: Sexuality: an A-to-Z list of different ways to keep the fires of passion burning Reinventing yourself Having fun on a tight budget Fostering relationships and social groups Being outrageous with your descendants The benefits and bonuses of aging -- the most freedom since puberty Much, much more Filled with practical advice and innovative ideas, Be an Outrageous Older Woman gives readers the knowledge and inspiration they need to live as first-class citizens and make their golden years shine.
Be of Good Cheer: A Christmas Devotional
by Susan HillFind peace for your heart and joy for your spirit amid the holiday hustle.Has being "merry and bright" and decking the halls left you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Set down your to-do list, grab a warm beverage, and cozy up with Be of Good Cheer for 40 days of Advent devotional reflections, Scripture readings, and prayers to bring you back to the beauty of the season.Each entry in this 40-day devotional invites you to reflect on one word that embodies the true meaning of Christmas. A corresponding Bible verse, a cheerful prayer, and beautiful Christmas photos guide your spirit, memories, and longings back to the heart of Christmas.Be of Good Cheer…Calls you to live intentionally this holiday seasonProvides 40 days of readings for AdventEncourages you to rejoice in a God who cares for you and carries youInspires you to recover gratitude during ChristmasOffers a meaningful and beautiful addition to your bedside or coffee tableMakes a thoughtful gift for anyone searching for deeper peace during the holidays Whether you're busy planning for the church's nativity play or preparing for the whirlwind of Christmas events, Be of Good Cheer anchors you in the joy, peace, and hope of the holiday season. This is a great gift to share around your Thanksgiving table as you prepare for the Christmas season or an excellent stocking stuffer for a friend, family member, or colleague seeking inspiration as Christmas draws near.
Be the Architect of Your Life: Design, Build & Start Living A Life Inspired
by Karen OtisIn our modern world, so many people are battling unhappiness and dissatisfaction in their lives. Karen Otis, architect and author, delivers a groundbreaking new approach to designing and re-building your life with the creative ingenuity she has used in architecture for decades. By extending her “Architectural Method” to life-building, she reveals a completely new way of thinking where the results are profound, unexpected, life-changing, and transformational. Otis shows you how to take the architectural method of creativity and decision making and project it onto your own life to find direction and fluidity to spiritually “awaken your soul” to a life rich in inspiration and joy. Whether you are unhappy or unfulfilled with your personal life, your relationships, or your career, this Method holds the answers to change all that. Her eight steps and thoughtful exercises unleash your power to take the mundane and make it meaningful; the expected, and make it memorable. Rather than r-e-a-c-t-i-n-g to life, you can begin c-r-e-a-t-i-n-g your life.
Be the Best Bad Presenter Ever: Break the Rules, Make Mistakes, and Win Them Over
by Karen HoughKaren Hough doesn’t want you to be “perfect.” People fear public speaking because they worry about having to conform to all sorts of handed-down rules that tie them up in knots and put their audiences to sleep. It’s authenticity and passion that win people over, she says, not “polish.” But you can’t be authentic if you’re following guidelines that drain the life and personality out of your presentation. Hough debunks over a dozen myths about presenting to make it more fun and natural for everyone. She explains how practicing in front of a mirror makes you worse, why you should never end with questions, and much more. She includes true stories of people who not only were able to become great presenters by being “bad” but actually came to enjoy it! Like them, by following Karen Hough’s wise and witty advice, you’ll be able to tear up the old rules and embrace and develop your own style. You’ll be freed to be a living, breathing, occasionally clumsy human being whose enthusiasm is powerful and infectious.
Be the Best, Best Man and Make a Stunning Speech!
by Phillip Khan-PanniThe focus of this book is on that brief but terrifying prospect: the Best Man's speech. <P><P>The book includes techniques for using stories, jokes and quotations that will lift your speech well above the bare necessities, helping you not only to make the speech, but also to enjoy it. More than just a guide to the Best Man's speech, this book is a one-stop guide to being a really effective, all round, Best Man. <P>Above all its purpose is to help you enjoy your role as Best Man and to make it an occasion that honours the groom and his chosen bride.
Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm
by Captain Sandy YawnLeadership lessons from Captain Sandy Yawn, a renowned superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience, and star of the reality show Below Deck Mediterranean.Everyone experiences a moment in life when they need to lead. Sometimes it's a team, sometimes it's a company, a classroom, a patient ward, a family, or simply your own individual self. Based on the leadership lessons she's gathered from her resourceful and resilient life, Captain Sandy, a superyacht captain and star of Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean, shares the leadership skills and critical thinking inherent to being a captain that can empower anyone to navigate their way to a successful life.Among some of the stories/lessons she'll share: How she selects and sizes up her crew even before embarking on a charter, deciding who to invest in and how to bring out their best.Things happen at sea. No matter how much you plan and train, so much can go wrong so she'll discuss the level of persistence and faith that's required in solving an especially knotty problem.Authority and discipline are required to lead, but they must be leavened with compassion, understanding, and a desire to see your crew succeed.She describes the seamless flow that happens in great teamwork and how she loves seeing the way her deckhands pitch in with the stews when needed. For Captain Sandy, this represents leading with empathy, figuring out who your teammates are and what motivates them, then communicating in a way that motivates and makes them feel understood.As a captain, Sandy is constantly upgrading her knowledge and skill set, which is as much a part of her job as steering a vessel. Sustaining excellence requires constant effort, whether you find yourself at the end of a journey, halfway through or at the start of a new one. And the learning never stops.Woven throughout her stories are Captain Sandy's optimism and abiding faith that, given the right tools and opportunities, individuals are capable of so much more than they realize, especially when they can find someone to believe in them.
Be the Change
by Nadia Hleb Guadalupe de la MataCreating a better world is possible. Numerous changemakers around the world are already doing so. The author has interviewed many of them and researched the scientific reasons why some people are more positive, altruistic and successful in everything they dedicate themselves to. This book takes you into the heart of greater fulfillment, engagement and meaning. It draws upon cutting-edge research from neuroscience, mindfulness and positive psychology to create a comprehensive guide that will enhance your well-being, so you can inspire well-doing and social change. This book is based on a three-element formula called ESP: Enjoyment/ Self-fulfilment/ Purpose. Using this formula, the author proposes 15 habits and offers a series of powerful tools to experience your life and work as a calling. Remember that… A SMALL ACTION CAN BE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS A MORE POSITIVE LIFE and become THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD.
Be the Change!
by Tom Brokaw George H. Bush David Hume Kennerly Michelle NunnBe the Change celebrates the personal transformations of men and women who, by working to change the world, changed themselves. Featuring interviews with over 1,000 volunteers, from everyday people to business and community leaders to celebrities, the book combines hands-on advice on ways to get involved with enlightening real-life stories from those who did. Inspirational yet practical, it's the perfect companion for readers who want to stop daydreaming about a more fulfilling life and a better world and take action to do so.Includes forewords by President George H. W. Bush and Tom Brokaw
Be the Elephant: Build a Bigger, Better Business
by Steve KaplanIn business, there's no standing still. The trick is to become an elephant—big enough to make a difference, healthy enough to withstand financial currents, strong enough to influence your market—and smart enough to avoid the pitfalls of growth. With Be the Elephant, bestselling author Steve Kaplan provides the business-growing playbook for every entrepreneur, CEO, sales professional, small business owner, and manager alike. The strategy, the process, the toolbox. Written in a friendly, no-nonsense style, Be the Elephant takes the mystery and the fear out of growing bigger. It shows you how to address potential downsides, point by point, and provides a 25-question quiz to gauge your business's current health. There are lessons in strengthening sales, a business's front line. Vertical and horizontal growth. Risk versus reward. How to avoid the twin dilemmas inherent in growth—grow too slowly and wither, or grow too fast and lose control. And finally, how to chart it and start it, from developing an all-important USP—unique selling proposition—to avoiding the Five Killer Mistakes that can ruin a company. And from there, how to go forth and Be the Elephant
Be the Gift: Let Your Broken Be Turned into Abundance
by Ann VoskampDid you know that your brokenness could be a gift? Be the Gift, by New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp, will challenge and encourage you to listen to God and look for opportunities to be His gift to others. Ann Voskamp's Be the Gift will teach you:Even in the depths of your brokenness, God can use you to be a gift to someone elseThat our lives become more abundant by giving forwardHow to put your brokenness into action and bless those around you each day of the yearBe the Gift will be an incredible gift to any loved one. It includes:Beautifully designed quotations and inspirational versesAnn's signature photographyBe the Gift will unpack and chronicle your steps to living in communion--opening ourselves up to givenness in spite of our brokenness.
Be the Hands and Feet: Living Out God's Love for All His Children
by Nick VujicicNothing in life is as exciting and satisfying as introducing Jesus to people who have never met him. New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned motivational speaker Nick Vujicic is known worldwide as the man without arms and legs who personifies a "can do" spirit. Now in greater detail, he explains how the example of Jesus Christ motivates him to travel and speak broadly because the"good news" of the Gospel is just too good to keep quiet! Although the world has so many problems, no challenge is too great for the God who promises to move mountains. Using compelling stories from his own experience, Nick shares the heart of his message, the motivation behind all he does, and something that he believes the world needs now more than ever before: A faith in Jesus Christ that moves people to act and make the world a better place.
Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be
by Leroy EimsDrawing from the Bible as well as anecdotes from his service with The Navigators, LeRoy Eims presents a book about leadership that can be used by leaders at all levels. Whether your the CEO of a large corporation or a housewife heading up the PTA, you'll find advice on choosing your team, leading a group, getting things done well, and serving God as you lead.
Be the Light that You Are: Ten Simple Ways to Transform Your World With Love
by Debra Landwehr EngleBe the Light that You Are: Ten Simple Ways to Transform Your World with Love inspires readers to put their spiritual practice in action—and gives them concrete ways to do it.In a time of highly charged political and emotional issues, this simple guide helps readers move from bitterness and divisiveness to true peace.The book outlines ten steps for extending the light within, including: <P><P>Claim your unique gifts <P><P>Foster self-love <P><P>Meet others without judgment <P><P>Ask for help <P><P>Rise above the battlefield <P><P>Take the path of forgiveness <P><P>Inspired by A Course in Miracles and other spiritual teachings, Be the Light that You Are provides a simple path to help readers live with kindness, decency, and authenticity in troubled times.
Be the Light: Words to Inspire Gratitude, Hope and Happiness
by Cailin HargreavesIf you do not release yourself from what has gone how will you hold onto what is coming?Let go of the things that let you go.An inspirational contemporary collection of words, prose and illustrations providing short, thought-provoking daily prompts for positivity, hope, happiness, and encouragement. Be the Light honours the beauty of our scars and celebrates the strength that lives inside us all.Broken into six themes: Believe in Your Power, Let Yourself Be Seen, You Deserve Happiness, Healing Old Wounds, You Are Enough and Never Underestimate Your Strength, each chapter starts with a short commentary on the theme and is followed by reflective words to encourage the reader to examine their own personal story.Each chapter features short prose and poems alongside Cay's uplifting illustrations.
Be the Light: Words to Inspire Gratitude, Hope and Happiness
by Cailin HargreavesIf you do not release yourself from what has gone how will you hold onto what is coming?Let go of the things that let you go.An inspirational contemporary collection of words, prose and illustrations providing short, thought-provoking daily prompts for positivity, hope, happiness, and encouragement. Be the Light honours the beauty of our scars and celebrates the strength that lives inside us all.Broken into six themes: Believe in Your Power, Let Yourself Be Seen, You Deserve Happiness, Healing Old Wounds, You Are Enough and Never Underestimate Your Strength, each chapter starts with a short commentary on the theme and is followed by reflective words to encourage the reader to examine their own personal story.Each chapter features short prose and poems alongside Cay's uplifting illustrations.