A Journey to Discovery: Recapturing Your Childhood Wonder

A Journey to Discovery: Recapturing Your Childhood Wonder

Author: Brenda Godson

Publisher: Independent Publisher

Published: 2014-05

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780692215401

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Take a journey to discovery and recapture your childlike wonder. The Kingdom of God is violently advancing, and violent men lay hold of it. The author takes you on a journey to cosmic discovery and limitless possibilities. Hear how God captured her heart and mind through a series of painful life experiences, to position her for a mind blowing, life changing course that would change her forever. Are you hungry for revelation? Unsettled knowing there is more? Have you been in a season where God is taking you to places that your mind attempts to dismiss because the ideas are to mind boggling to contain? This book may be for you. Many are laying down ministries just to spend more time with God. They are feeling overwhelmed by abstract ideas and concepts that are far above their education level. Many are reporting that they are pondering ideas that seem to be cosmic in nature. Much of what they are seeing and hearing they are afraid to speak out because they fear others will think they are crazy. This is a new season of discovery, one that takes us far outside this realm and into a wild and crazy landscape called the Kingdom.


Wonder

Wonder

Author: Frank C. Keil

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2022-03-01

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 0262368455

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How we can all be lifelong wonderers: restoring the sense of joy in discovery we felt as children. From an early age, children pepper adults with questions that ask why and how: Why do balloons float? How do plants grow from seeds? Why do birds have feathers? Young children have a powerful drive to learn about their world, wanting to know not just what something is but also how it got to be that way and how it works. Most adults, on the other hand, have little curiosity about whys and hows; we might unlock a door, for example, or boil an egg, with no idea of what happens to make such a thing possible. How can grown-ups recapture a child’s sense of wonder at the world? In this book, Frank Keil describes the cognitive dispositions that set children on their paths of discovery and explains how we can all become lifelong wonderers. Keil describes recent research on children’s minds that reveals an extraordinary set of emerging abilities that underpin their joy of discovery—their need to learn not just the facts but the underlying causal patterns at the very heart of science. This glorious sense of wonder, however, is stifled, beginning in elementary school. Later, with little interest in causal mechanisms, and motivated by intellectual blind spots, as adults we become vulnerable to misinformation and manipulation—ready to believe things that aren’t true. Of course, the polymaths among us have retained their sense of wonder, and Keil explains the habits of mind and ways of wondering that allow them—and can enable us—to experience the joy of asking why and how.


Gothic Britain

Gothic Britain

Author:

Publisher: University of Wales Press

Published: 2018-04-15

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1786832348

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Gothic Britain is the first collection of essays to consider how the Gothic responds to, and is informed by, the British regional experience. Acknowledging how the so-called United Kingdom has historically been divided on nationalistic lines, the twelve original essays in this volume interrogate the interplay of ideas and generic innovations generated in the spaces between the nominal kingdom and its component nations and, innovatively, within those national spaces. Concentrating upon fictions depicting England, Scotland and Wales specifically, Gothic Britain comprehends the generic possibilities of the urban and the rural, of the historical and the contemporary, of the metropolis and the rural settlement – as well as exploring uniquely the fluid space that is the act of travel itself. Reading the textuality of some two hundred years of national and regional identity, Gothic Britain interrogates how the genre has depicted and questioned the natural and built environments of the island of Britain.


Autobiography of a Child

Autobiography of a Child

Author: Hannah Lynch

Publisher: Namaskar Book

Published: 2024-02-12

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13:

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Explore the enchanting world of childhood through the eyes of Hannah Lynch as she unfolds the captivating 'Autobiography of A Child,' capturing the innocence and wonder of early life. Embark on a poignant journey through innocence with Hannah Lynch's deeply personal narrative, "Autobiography of A Child: Hannah Lynch's Journey Through Innocence." Step into the shoes of a child as Lynch recounts the magical and sometimes challenging moments that define the early years of life. As Lynch's journey unfolds, experience the world through the eyes of a child, where every discovery is a wonder and every emotion is felt with unfiltered intensity. Her autobiography becomes a touching exploration of the essence of innocence, capturing the beauty and vulnerability of childhood. But here's the twist that will tug at your heart: What if the innocence Lynch describes is not confined to childhood alone? Could her journey be a reflection of the enduring purity that resides within each of us, waiting to be rediscovered? Engage with short, heartfelt paragraphs that capture the essence of childhood innocence. Lynch's words transport you to a time when the world was a canvas of endless possibilities, inviting you to reconnect with the child within. Are you ready to rediscover the magic of innocence through Hannah Lynch's heartfelt autobiography? Immerse yourself in paragraphs that bridge the gap between past and present. Lynch's narrative is not just a memoir; it's an invitation to embrace the enduring spirit of innocence. Will you allow yourself to be transported back to the simplicity and wonder of childhood? Here's your chance to not just read but to experience the journey of innocence. Acquire "Autobiography of A Child: Hannah Lynch's Journey Through Innocence" now, and let Lynch's narrative be your guide into the timeless realm of pure and unspoiled wonder.


Recapturing the Wonder

Recapturing the Wonder

Author: Mike Cosper

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2017-07-14

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 0830890769

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When we're young, it's easy to believe in the supernatural. But as we grow older, even as Christians who believe in the resurrection, we live as if reality is merely what we can see. Mike Cosper has discovered disciplines that awaken the possibility of living again in an enchanted world. With thoughtful practices woven throughout, this book will feed your soul and help you recapture the wonder of your Christian walk.


If You Could See Me Now

If You Could See Me Now

Author: Michael Mewshaw

Publisher: Unbridled Books

Published: 2014-01-13

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1609531132

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When Michael Mewshaw receives a call from a stranger who says she has reason to believe he is her biological father, Mewshaw realizes he has been half dreading, half hoping for this to happen for over thirty years. Just like the young woman who wants to find the last piece to the puzzle of her life, he thinks it’s possible that in the same process he will discover the answer to questions that have plagued him for decades. But first he has to make sure that she is who she claims to be. In this fascinating memoir, Mewhsaw confronts his own past, the chaos of his family, and complicated memories of the woman he once loved who went on to success as an ambassador, Under Secretary of State and a member of one of America’s most influential families. His unusual role in the baby’s birth, her adoption and, now, her search for her biological parents sets the stage for a revealing personal odyssey that offers a quest for identity and a journey of discovery, an obsession with recapturing the past and righting old wrongs, the constant potential for disappointment balanced against the possibility of redemption. As he finds his old flame and her old lover, rediscovering who he was and who he has become, he finds his life enriched in the process.


Celebrating Motherhood

Celebrating Motherhood

Author: Andrea Alban Gosline

Publisher: Conari Press

Published: 2002-05-01

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1609258630

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For expectant and new mothers, Celebrating Motherhood is a beautiful companion for every stage of motherhood from anticipation to embrace. This moving compilation of contemporary essays, literary excerpts, ancient wisdom, ritual, and image presents motherhood as a life-transforming adventure to be savored and treasured. As co-author Andrea Gosline writes, "I was moved to compile a book celebrating motherhood because I knew I was not alone in my quest for heightened spiritual awareness as a woman, more peace and knowingness as a parent." With readings by Isabel Allende, Maya Angelou, Thich Nhat Hanh, Marlene Dietrich, Princess Grace of Monaco, Vladimir Nabokov, Adrienne Rich, Amy Tan, Carl Jung, Mother Teresa, E. B. White, Ursula LeGuin, Mary Wollstonecraft, the Dalai Lama, Simone De Beauvoir, and many others. Celebrating Motherhood gathers folklore, birth stories, naming customs, and spiritual guidance for first- or fifth-time mothers. An exquisitely illustrated celebration of life, filled with comfort and joy, this book is an original insight into the sacred journey of motherhood. The perfect gift!


The Little Book of Wonder

The Little Book of Wonder

Author: Bernadette Russell

Publisher: Spring

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781409183013

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When was the last time you felt 'wonder'? The feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar is one that, as children, we experienced often. But as adults we have grown tired and cynical and spend more time looking down at our phones than looking up at the sky. We no longer experience the power of awe nor its proven benefits. The Little Book of Wonder encourages you to be creative, feel curious and seek wonder in the world around us. Focussed around seven themes, echoing the seven wonders of the world, the book will explore: 1. The Wonder of You 2. Into the Woods 3. Curious 4. Magic 5. Creativity 6. The Road Less Travelled 7. Positivity


The Midlife Self-Discovery Workbook

The Midlife Self-Discovery Workbook

Author: Lynn Louise Wonders MA, LPC, CPCS

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2022-01-11

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1638077339

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Learn what makes you happy and find your purpose in midlife Midlife comes with changes that can feel surprising and disorienting, but it also offers the opportunity for transformation and joyful adventure. The Midlife Self-Discovery Workbook provides tools, support, and exercises that will help you navigate the midlife journey with a refreshed perspective and renewed sense of purpose. Rediscover yourself—Assess how satisfied you are with life right now, journal about the lessons you've learned from your past, and create a personalized midlife renewal plan. Get excited about midlife—Become more optimistic about midlife as you spend time re-evaluating your values, goals, and dreams. You'll focus on positivity by learning how to monitor self-talk, embrace your core values, and put a halt to limiting thoughts. Find inspiration in real people—Get motivated and feel a sense of reassurance by reading real stories of people who've worked through the challenges of midlife, like divorce, health issues, and aging children, and found true contentment. Get to know yourself again and embrace change and personal growth using The Midlife Self-Discovery Workbook.


Lift Your Sails

Lift Your Sails

Author: Vincent Dwyer

Publisher: Image

Published: 1989-01-27

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780385242578

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This book offers a philosophy for spiritual development that blends the best of modern thought with the teachings of the spiritual masters.