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Awakening the Kind Heart
by Kathleen McdonaldEveryone appreciates kindness. A smile, a few friendly words, a show of concern when we're troubled or feeling unwell, an offer of help - gestures of kindness like these brighten our day and ease whatever sadness we may feel in our hearts. Feeling that "someone cares" fulfills a very deep need that we all have. And just as we appreciate other people being kind to us, others appreciate it when we are kind to them. That is why it is important to learn to be kind, because it will help make our relationships and interactions with others more satisfying and less problematic. But it's not always easy to be kind. Sometimes our hearts are filled with anger, jealousy, or pride, and being kind is the last thing we feel like doing. Or we get so caught up in our work and responsibilities that we find no time to think of others and their needs, no time to be kind and gentle. However, these problems can be remedied. The Buddhist tradition offers a wealth of methods that can be used to overcome whatever prevents us from being kind and gentle. Some of these methods are explored and explained in this book - in a way that will allow you to practice them in your daily life. Awakening the Kind Heart offers powerful and inviting meditation techniques to activate the heart of kindness within us all - a modern and motivating interpretation of traditional and powerful practices.
Awakening the Miracle of You: Affirmations for your life
by Judith CollinsAwakening the Miracle of You contains inspiring affirmations to help you through all sorts of life circumstances, both positive and challenging. The book also contains a 52-week course of affirmations to give you guidance.Affirmations are a great alternative for people who know they want to meditate - or have been told they should meditate - but know that meditation doesn't suit them. Affirmations can create the same sense of the present moment, and of mindfulness, as meditation. They can be recited silently in any place at any time, whereas meditation is something best performed in silence and away from others.This inspiring book will develop your ability to overcome life's challenges. The skilfully crafted affirmations will help you deal positively with situations such as career change, pain management, stress relief, fear and mourning.If you are seeking long-term self-awareness and growth, Awakening the Miracle of You also contains a 52-week self-development program. By working through the readings, you will clearly identify the cause of negativity and draw on your inner reservoir of hope to feel a sense of wholeness, direction and spiritual evolution.
Awakening the Planetary Mind: Beyond the Trauma of the Past to a New Era of Creativity
by Barbara Hand ClowCompleting our conscious evolution by releasing our collective fear of catastrophes • Explains how we are on the cusp of an era of incredible creative growth • Shows how we are about to overcome the collective fear caused by ancient catastrophes as we awaken to the memories of our lost prehistory • Examines legendary cataclysms and scientific evidence of a highly advanced global culture that disappeared 11,500 years ago In this completely revised and expanded edition of Catastrophobia, bestselling author Barbara Hand Clow explains how we are on the cusp of an age of incredible creative growth made possible by restoring our lost prehistory. Examining legendary cataclysms--such as the fall of Atlantis and the biblical Flood--and the mounting geological and archaeological evidence that many of these mythic catastrophes were actual events, she reveals the existence of a highly advanced global maritime culture that disappeared amid great earth changes and rising seas 14,000 to 11,500 years ago, nearly causing our species’ extinction and leaving humanity’s collective psyche deeply scarred. Tracing humanity’s reemergence after these prehistoric catastrophes, Clow explains how these events in the deep past influence our consciousness today. Guided by Carl Johan Calleman’s analysis of the Mayan Calendar, she reveals that as the Earth’s 26,000-year precessional cycle shifts, our evolution is accelerating to prepare us for a new age of harmony and peace. She explains how we are beginning a collective healing as ancient memories of prehistory awaken in our minds and release our unprocessed fear. Passed from generation to generation, this fear has been responsible for our constant expectations of apocalypse. She shows that by remembering and moving beyond the trauma of our long lost past, we bring the era of cataclysms to an end and cross the threshold into a time of extraordinary creative activity.
Awakening the Spirit: The Open Wide Like a Floozy Chronicles (Awakening The Spirit Ser.)
by Cindy L. HerbOne woman shows how others can overcome adversity just as she conquered her abusive childhood and found the power to heal and flourish.Discover a path to spiritual recovery. Streams of personal healing fill the pages of author Cindy L. Herb’s Awakening the Spirit: The Open Wide Like a Floozy Chronicles. Scarred by a childhood rife with the piercing pain of rape and molestation along with the unrelenting grief of neglect, Cindy emerged into adulthood burdened with a damaged and fragmented soul. But refusing to carry the weight of others’ sins, she set out to uncover the bitter roots of her suffering and, in the end, found a simple process that permits true healing. The hope of a resurrected life bursts forth from her inspirational tale—encouragement to anyone bearing the wounds of a painful past and an uncertain future.Praise for Cindy L. Herb and Awakening the Spirit“I know [Cindy] will inspire others through [her] personal story of overcoming pain and suffering. I applaud [her] for having the courage and strength to share [her] extraordinary story.” —Maria Shriver, activist, author, journalist“Awakening the Spirit is more than a work of art. It is a work of heart. Cindy Herb has survived the devastating pain of physical, spiritual, and mental abuse, but she’s also experienced the joy of creating a new life from the ashes. This book offers hope, healing, and self-reclamation. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to move beyond the wounds and anguish of a difficult past to embrace a new life of love and happiness.” —Dr. Annette Colby, author of Depression Freedom and Your Highest Potential“We all have within us the essence of divinity that enables us to choose light over darkness. Cindy Herb’s inspiring comeback is a beautiful testament to that spirit.” —Kaushal Aras, author of The Seven Symphonies of Extraordinary Love: A Blueprint for World Peace
Awakening the Virgin: True Tales of Seduction
by Nicole FosterVIRGINS. Fascinating, forbidden, innocent yet powerful, virgins have captured our sensual imagination since time began. Here in fiery detail are the amazing true stories of lesbians seducing or being seduced by virgin women. In the office, a funeral home, the backseat of a car, a bookstore, a summer camp, the wild outdoors, or even at home in bed, these erotic rendezvous are as varied as the experiences themselves. Whether describing the beginnings of a long-term relationship or simply relating a brief encounter, these true tales celebrate the lust and passion of awakening a virgin to the wonders of sex with another woman.
Awakening the Virgin 2: More True Tales of Seduction
by Nicole FosterCall it what you will, we call it hot: the idea of initiating another woman into the ecstatic joys of woman-on-woman sex. Apparently you liked it because you bought a kazillion copies of the first volume. So here is another collection of scorching true stories by women who had the mind-blowing good luck to be another woman's first. Nicole Foster is the editor of Electric, Skin Deep, Body Check, Wet, and of course, Awakening the Virgin.
Awakening Through Love
by Lama Surya Das Philip Osgood John MakranskyMother Theresa. The Dalai Lama. Nelson Mandela. Gandhi. Some admire such figures from afar and think, "How special they are; I could never be like that." But, as John Makransky has learned, the power of real and enduring love lies within every one of us. Awakening Through Love is his guide to finding it. In Awakening Through Love, he pioneers new ways of making Tibetan meditations of compassion and wisdom accessible to people of all backgrounds and faiths. Drawing from Tibetan teachings of compassion and the Dzogchen teachings of innate wisdom, and using plain, practical instruction, he helps readers uncover the unity of wisdom and love in the very nature of their minds. Then Lama John describes how to actualize those qualities in every aspect of family life, work, service and social action.
Awakening through the Nine Bodies: Explorations in Consciousness for Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga Practitioners
by Phillip MoffittBased on meditation practices Phillip Moffitt learned twenty years ago from Himalayan yoga master Sri Swami Balyogi Premvarni, this beautifully illustrated book is a guide to exploring the nature of mind and gaining a better understanding of experiences that arise during meditation. The Nine Bodies teachings map out a journey that starts with consciousness that arises in the physical body and is directly observable, and then travels through ever more subtle levels of consciousness to that which is not manifest and is only potential, and therefore has to be inferred. The book includes a series of mysterious illustrations that Balyogi created during his time of intense Samadhi explorations. Each illustration is a rich composition of symbols that express aspects of inner experiences that are almost impossible to express with language.Moffitt makes these teachings available for meditation students from all spiritual traditions to use as gateways for exploring the nature of mind and as additional means for tracking and classifying meditative experiences. Students of yoga will also find value in the teachings of the Nine Bodies as they provide a means for contextualizing and connecting with yogic teachings on chakras, koshas, gunas, and the Three Bodies.
Awakening to the Infinite
by Swami Muktananda of RishikeshRaised as a Catholic and educated in the West, then trained as a monk in India since the 1980s, Canadian author Swami Muktananda of Rishikesh is uniquely positioned to bring the Eastern tradition of Vedanta to Western spiritual seekers. In Awakening to the Infinite, he answers the eternal question posed by philosophical seekers, "Who am I?" with straightforward simplicity. Based on the ancient teachings of advaita or nonduality--the understanding that, at a fundamental level, there is no division between ourselves and others--the answers in the book are drawn from the many conversations Swami has had throughout the years with individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. Covering a range of subjects from the spiritual path to everyday problems at work and in relationships, sexuality, parenting, physical illness, and social injustice, Muktananda communicates directly and compassionately, from the standpoint of someone who is anchored in the infinite but fully in touch with the world.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Awakening to the Secret Code of Your Mind: Your Mind's Journey To Inner Peace
by Darren R. WeissmanWhat if you could, like a diamond forged through heat and pressure, transform every painful, scary, and stressful experience in your life into one that is meaningful, courageous, and inspiring? What if you were provided with the tools that allow you to tap and manifest the true power that exists within you—the power to shine? Are you ready to discover your path to peace? In this fascinating book, Dr. Darren Weissman shares ancient spiritual wisdom fused with a modern-day understanding of the mind’s relationship to biology and behavior that has implications not only for your health, but for the well-being of the entire planet. You’ll learn how to use The LifeLine Technique —a philosophy and technology for awakening your infinite potential for healing and wholeness—and share the experiences of scores of people whose lives have been forever changed as a result. Conscious visionaries pronounced more than 40 years ago that the road to peace is paved with the power of love. Dr. Weissman’s book provides the steps you can use to learn to walk that path, and it will help you understand why it is your moral imperative to choose love over fear. Reviews
Awakening The Universal Heart: A Guide for Spiritual Activists
by Serge Beddington-BehrensA guide to improving your quality of life and changing the world for the better. I invite you to come on a journey with me into one of the most important, yet often most neglected dimension of yourself: your heart. I want to help you discover, as I have slowly been discovering, that our hearts not only hold the key to our being able to live a fuller and more meaningful life, but also to our being able to play a part in helping heal our planet. The change needed is a shift out of our primarily head-focus into becoming increasingly heart-centered, where we are connected to our hearts and are potentially capable of moving mountains. We are only going to be good activists if we have plenty of heart in our lives—if we are big hearted with a well-activated Heart. A culture of Heart is vital if we are to heal the many wounds and splits that exist between different classes, religions, tribes, and nations. The book has been written from a place of great hope and joy, based on knowledge that our world is changing and that the planetary heart is at last awakening.Praise for Awakening the Universal Heart&“If you want to open and develop your heart, to create a better world for everyone, then read this passionate and inspiring book.&” —William Bloom, author, educator, and activist&“We need practical visionaries to show us the way towards a culture of love and of the heart. Serge is one such visionary.&” —David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network
Awakening Your Crystals: Activate the Higher Potential of Healing Stones
by Sharon L. McAllisterA full-color guide to programming crystals and harnessing their full potential • Explains how to program crystals and gemstones with specific healing intentions as well as how to cleanse and charge your crystals and prepare your own energy field • Provides detailed instructions for working with 8 key crystals, as well as healing and programming guidance for more than 60 well-known and important crystals • Includes vibrant photographs to convey each crystal’s individual powers In this vibrantly illustrated crystal guide, experienced holistic therapist and crystal-healing teacher Sharon McAllister offers an introduction to programming crystals and gemstones to harness their full potential. She explains how crystal programming combines the powerful instrument of intention setting with the healing energies of stones. She details how to cleanse and charge your crystals and prepare your own energy field before programming and provides a collection of intention-setting statements and programming recipes for personal healing as well as therapeutic use. Unveiling the light that each crystal radiates vibrationally and spiritually, Sharon reveals how each crystal is a living being that can be awakened to emanate its purest and strongest energy in alignment with specific healing purposes. She explains the dormant state of stones when they are still inside the earth, their activated state when extracted by humans, and their ignited state, when they are called into direct service with a programmed focus, which leads them to unfold their full healing potential. Focusing on 8 key crystals, including rose quartz, amethyst, and citrine, Sharon shows how these 8 stones can combine to form a powerful toolkit with a wide range of healing applications. She provides an in-depth chapter on each of the 8 key crystals, offering deep insight into their energies and healing properties. She also covers more than 60 additional crystals along with guidance on their healing uses and programming potential. Taking your crystal healing experience to a higher level, this guide shows how each crystal has its own life plan just like human beings and when a crystal enters your life it is never by coincidence.
Awakening Your Ikigai: How The Japanese Wake Up To Joy And Purpose Every Day
by Ken Mogi“Awakening Your Ikigai is really quite a delightful look at sometimes mystifying Japanese traditions.”—The New York Times Book Review Introducing IKIGAI: find your passions and live with joy Ikigai is a Japanese phenomenon commonly understood as “your reason to get up in the morning.” Ikigai can be small moments: the morning air, a cup of coffee, a compliment. It can also be deep convictions: a fulfilling job, lasting friendships, balanced health. Whether big or small, your ikigai is the path to success and happiness in your own life. Author Ken Mogi introduces five pillars of ikigai to help you make the most of each day and become your most authentic self: 1. starting small › focus on the details 2. releasing yourself › accept who you are 3. harmony and sustainability › rely on others 4. the joy of little things › appreciate sensory pleasure 5. being in the here and now › find your flow. Weaving together insights from Japanese history, philosophy, and modern culture, plus stories from renowned sushi chef Jiro Ono, anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, and others, Mogi skillfully shows the way to awaken your ikigai.
Awakening Your Inner Shaman: A Woman's Journey of Self-Discovery through the Medicine Wheel
by Marcela LobosA powerful debut from one of the world's most respected shamanic teachers, following Marcela Lobos's journey in this world and the world of spirit.The stress, conflict, and crises of the outer world are a signal: the time has come to awaken your inner shaman. However, you don't need to be initiated into arcane mysteries to answer the call from Spirit. In this book, Marcela Lobos reveals how to use the maps offered by the shamanic Medicine Wheel and the hero's journey to activate your inner wisdom and live a self-realized existence of discovery, healing, and wholeness.From her war-torn childhood to her initiation with the shamans of the Andes and her life today as a teacher and medicine woman, Marcela's story offers a flesh-and-bones context for each step on the archetypal journey to Self. It is also an invitation to step out from your ordinary life and take the first steps on your own quest for spiritual understanding and deep transformation: to learn to walk the Medicine Path and to find your own power and inner beauty.
Awakening Your Sexuality: A Guide for Recovering Women
by Stephanie S CovingtonGives women the tools to confront guilt, become aware of body image and behavior patterns, honor and accept the past, and begin the liberating journey of sexual recovery and growth.With candor and compassion, Stephanie Covington reminds us that recovery "is about living life fully and completely and sexual recovery is integral to the fullness of your life." With comprehensive scope and individual focus, she addresses the following questions: How is women's sexuality shaped by a male-based society?How do dysfunctional families influence a woman's sexuality?What did the sexual revolution do for women?How are women affected by alcohol, drugs, and AIDS?What is the connection between sexuality and spirituality?How can recovery groups address sexual issues?Most important, Awakening Your Sexuality gives women the tools to process their sexual histories, understand their sexual selves, and create the sexual lives they want. Covington provides the personalized exercises and positive, step-by-step guidance women need to confront guilt, shame, or addiction; become aware of body image and behavior patterns; honor and accept the past; and begin the liberating journey of sexual recovery and growth.Stephanie S. Covington, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., nationally recognized for her pioneering work on women's issues, consults in the public and private sectors and maintains a clinical practice in La Jolla, California. She is the author of A Woman's Way through the Twelve Steps.
Awakenings: a guide to living a vegan lifestyle
by Lucy WatsonA truly vegan lifestyle is more than just the food you eat, it's the shoes on your feet, the clothes in your wardrobe, the contents of your cupboards and your make-up bag. Whether vegan for moral, ethical or environmental reasons Lucy Watson demystifies how to live a holistic vegan life, whether it's something you've been practising for years or is a way of life you're just discovering.Simple, practical and full of beautiful images Awakenings is perfect for anyone looking to reduce their environmental impact and make ethical choices that don't impact on animals.
Awakenings: a guide to living a vegan lifestyle
by Lucy WatsonA truly vegan lifestyle is more than just the food you eat, it's the shoes on your feet, the clothes in your wardrobe, the contents of your cupboards and your make-up bag. Whether vegan for moral, ethical or environmental reasons Lucy Watson demystifies how to live a holistic vegan life, whether it's something you've been practising for years or is a way of life you're just discovering.Simple, practical and full of beautiful imagesAwakenings is perfect for anyone looking to reduce their environmental impact and make ethical choices that don't impact on animals.
Awakenings: a guide to living a vegan lifestyle
by Lucy WatsonA truly vegan lifestyle is more than just the food you eat, it's the shoes on your feet, the clothes in your wardrobe, the contents of your cupboards and your make-up bag. Whether vegan for moral, ethical or environmental reasons Lucy Watson demystifies how to live a holistic vegan life, whether it's something you've been practising for years or is a way of life you're just discovering.Simple, practical and full of beautiful images Awakenings is perfect for anyone looking to reduce their environmental impact and make ethical choices that don't impact on animals.Please note: there is an accompanying pdf to this audiobook which contains recipes, lists and other extras.
Awakenings in the Time of Coronavirus: And Lifting Emotional Lockdown
by Sophie SabbageA timely and vital guide to emotional freedom from the bestselling author of THE CANCER WHISPERER and LIFESHOCKS. The most serious health crisis in a century has delivered a tsunami of unexpected, stressful events - lifeshocks - to most of the world. It has also shone a light on long-standing mental challenges we have not done enough to remedy: - The pre-existing epidemic of loneliness, which research shows has been killing more people that diabetes, cancer and heart disease;- An inability to handle fear in the face of uncertainty and adversity;- A steady rise in numerous mental health issues in every age group.This potent audiobook provides profound insights into these issues and practical ways to engage with them. Sophie teaches these by talking to real people about their lifeshocks and guiding them through the processes as well as by sharing her insights and experiences. It is a mini-workshop in a book, authored by someone who has been living with terminal cancer since 2014 and who has equipped thousands of people to find emotional freedom. Sophie is a creativity-in-crisis alchemist and master practitioner of the revolutionary and transformational LifeWork(TM) which she has been teaching for over 25 years.(P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence--The Groundbreaking Meditation Practice
by Daniel SiegelThis groundbreaking new book from New York Times bestselling author Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., introduces readers to his pioneering, science-based meditation practice.Aware provides practical instruction for mastering the Wheel of Awareness, a life-changing tool for cultivating more focus, presence, and peace in one's day-to-day life. <P><P>An in-depth look at the science that underlies meditation's effectiveness, this book teaches readers how to harness the power of the principle "Where attention goes, neural firing flows, and neural connection grows." Siegel reveals how developing a Wheel of Awareness practice to focus attention, open awareness, and cultivate kind intention can literally help you grow a healthier brain and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in your life. <P><P>Whether you have no experience with a reflective practice or are an experienced practitioner, Aware is a hands-on guide that will enable you to become more focused and present, as well as more energized and emotionally resilient in the face of stress and the everyday challenges life throws your way. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Awareness: The Key To Acceptance, Respect, Forgiveness, And Growth
by Miriam AdahanAwareness is based on an age-old system of personality analysis known as the Enneagram. It is an astonishingly precise and accurate explanation of nine basic personality types their distinct gifts, temperaments, strengths, and weaknesses. As you read, you will clearly recognize yourself and others. This deeper level of awareness is not only enlightening, but empowering. It enables you to realize your own inner essence and drives, as it provides the understanding you need to relate better in all personal relationships: with spouse, family, friends, business, and work associates. What gives this title an added dimension is its fusion with the divine wisdom and life values of traditional Judaism, so this becomes a true spiritual journey as well. Written in a manner that all readers can easily relate to, Awareness is an illuminating life-transforming tool for personal growth and genuine fulfillment.
Awareness Is Key
by Sidra JafriWake up to your new life! Awareness Is The Key is the third step in Sidra Jafri's incredible nine-stage journey - the Awakening. Your awareness is your reality; it is everything you know. It determines how you show up in life: whether you fulfil your purpose in life or don't. Yet the truth of who you really are is hidden by your conditioning and programming. This principle will help you to infuse your awareness with energy that is more aligned with your true self. Offering practical exercises and real-life case studies, this book will empower you to let go of the past and your pre-programmed beliefs, and start to build the happy and fulfilling life of your dreams.
The Awe Factor: How a Little Bit of Wonder Can Make a Big Difference in Your Life
by Allen Klein<p>Bestselling author and TEDx presenter Allen Klein returns to find and define awe. In his latest book, he shows readers how to escape the everyday ruts of life by opening their eyes to the awe and wonder around them.<p> <p>Exploring the human ability to be in awe. What does it mean to be awestruck? Or more simply, what is awe? Backed by the latest scientific research, Klein sets out to define awe and its effects on health and happiness. <p> <p>Plenty of reasons to be in awe. With a sprinkling of the spiritual and scientific, The Awe Factor takes readers on an exploration of a human phenomenon. From research to first-hand awe-inspiring stories, Klein reflects on feelings of awe, meaning and purpose. And with bonus awe-awakening tools, tips, and techniques, he helps readers become more aware of, and increase, the awe and wonder in their life.<p>
Awestruck: How Embracing Wonder Can Make You Happier, Healthier, and More Connected
by Jonah PaquetteHow the moments that make us go "Wow!" can make lasting and positive improvements to our health, relationships, and everyday lives.What do you feel when you gaze up at the Milky Way, see a beautiful rainbow, or stand before a mountain that seems impossibly high? Often it's a profound sense of awe, the overwhelming feeling we experience when we encounter something vast that transcends our understanding. Awe-inspiring moments are all around us, ranging from the grand to the commonplace, and can hold a key to a happy, meaningful, and healthy life.Awestruck serves as a guide to help you tap into the powerful, life-changing benefits of awe. Beginning with a comprehensive explanation of the emotion, Jonah Paquette introduces us to the power of awe and how it can help alleviate struggles in our modern life, including stress, social isolation, and time pressure. Continuing with over 60 practices, this book provides an accessible and tangible path to bring more wonder into your everyday life. Awestruck shows us how to reclaim space for moments of reverence and ultimately find more joy and fulfillment in our lives.
Awful Beautiful Life: When God Shows Up in the Midst of Tragedy
by Katherine Reay Becky PowellA gripping story of grace, faith, and triumph for a woman whose world shattered hours after her husband's suicide. Becky Powell faced the unthinkable on May 16, 2013. Her husband Mark called and said, "I've done something terrible." Within hours, she learned that he had taken his own life and, over a period of several years, millions of dollars from friends and colleagues. Everything she believed to be true, the very fiber of her marriage, was called into question. Within a week, rather than planning carpool runs and volunteer fundraisers, she owed almost one hundred creditors millions of dollars and had her own team of ten lawyers. She was also the subject of open FBI, SEC and DOJ investigations-and faced potential criminal charges. And, although she instantly denounced every cent of Mark's $15M in life insurance and promised to repay every penny taken, her lawyers knew that in reality she faced years of court battles and lawsuits, and possible jail time. Yet from that first horrific moment, God was there. He showed up in his Word, in Becky's friends, in her lawyers and in the generosity of those around her. He worked miracles. CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others covered the first moment, but what about the last? What about the story in which God gives your next breath because you can't find it on your own? What about the story of a mom and three kids trying to make sense of their pasts, present and future while living under a microscope? AWFUL BEAUTIFUL LIFE is Becky's journey through the two years surrounding Mark's death and how she overcame. It came down to a loving God who surrounded her, a present and dedicated family, and friends, who made her life, offered her sanctuary and showed up for her and her kids in tangible ways. This is a story of remarkable grit, strength and what the Body of Christ in action looks like.