Finding Life
Finding Life

Author: James Graham

Publisher:

Published: 2005-03

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781420838664

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Grab your fishing poles, swimsuits, and sunscreen. Join the author of When Lumber Was Gold in a whimsically nostalgic journey through a deeply rooted Michigan summer vacation tradition. Goin' Up North is a lighthearted collection of 50 descriptively detailed short narratives. Spanning the time period from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s, these anecdotal stories offer readers an intimate view of the author's own youthful experiences and observations. They are sure to conjure up images and fond memories of your own northern treks,or convince you that it is time to make your first northern trek. It does not matter if your "Up North" destination is in the Upper Peninsula, or in the Northern Lower Peninsula; a small inland lake, or the coast of a Great Lake; a rustic cabin, or a trendy upscale enclave. As you travel through the pages of this book, you will find yourself longing for those fresh lake breezes wafting pure on lazy summer days. So pack up your suitcases, load up your automobiles, hitch up your boat trailers, and head "Up North." Oh yeah . . . and don't forget to stop and buy some fudge along the way.

Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life
Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life

Author: James Hollis

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-05-05

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1101216697

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What does it really mean to be a grown up in today’s world? We assume that once we “get it together” with the right job, marry the right person, have children, and buy a home, all is settled and well. But adulthood presents varying levels of growth, and is rarely the respite of stability we expected. Turbulent emotional shifts can take place anywhere between the age of thirty-five and seventy when we question the choices we’ve made, realize our limitations, and feel stuck—commonly known as the “midlife crisis.” Jungian psycho-analyst James Hollis believes it is only in the second half of life that we can truly come to know who we are and thus create a life that has meaning. In Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life, Hollis explores the ways we can grow and evolve to fully become ourselves when the traditional roles of adulthood aren’t quite working for us, revealing a new way of uncovering and embracing our authentic selves. Offering wisdom to anyone facing a career that no longer seems fulfilling, a long-term relationship that has shifted, or family transitions that raise issues of aging and mortality, Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life provides a reassuring message and a crucial bridge across this critical passage of adult development.

How to Navigate Life
How to Navigate Life

Author: Belle Liang, PhD

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2022-08-02

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1250273153

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An essential guide to tackling what students, families, and educators can do now to cut through stress and performance pressure, and find a path to purpose. Today’s college-bound kids are stressed, anxious, and navigating demands in their lives unimaginable to a previous generation. They’re performance machines, hitting the benchmarks they’re “supposed” to in order to reach the next tier of a relentless ladder. Then, their mental and physical exhaustion carries over right into first jobs. What have traditionally been considered the best years of life have become the beaten-down years of life. Belle Liang and Timothy Klein devote their careers both to counseling individual students and to cutting through the daily pressures to show a better way, a framework, and set of questions to find kids’ “true north”: what really turns them on in life, and how to harness the core qualities that reveal, allowing them to choose a course of study, a college, and a career. Even the gentlest parents and teachers tend to play into pervasive societal pressure for students to PERFORM. And when we take the foot off the gas, we beg the kids to just figure out what their PASSION is. Neither is a recipe for mental or physical health, or, ironically, for performance or passion. How to Navigate Life shows that successful human beings instead tap into their PURPOSE—the why behind the what and how. Best of all, purpose is a completely translatable quality to every aspect of life, from first jobs to last jobs and everything in between.

Finding God's Life for My Will
Finding God's Life for My Will

Author: Mike Donehey

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0525652817

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ECPA BESTSELLER • The lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for award-winning contemporary Christian band Tenth Avenue North shows readers that by seeking God first and focusing on serving Him, we can live daily in His will. "Perhaps God isn't giving me the plan because He wants to be the plan." This was the aha moment for Mike Donehey after years of wrestling with his obsession to know God's specific plans for his life. He came to the realization that waiting for absolute certainty from God before making decisions may seem uberspiritual, but it can lead to a life of intense stress, paralyzing fear, and crushing regret--just the opposite of the freedom granted to those living a Christ-filled life. "This is my story...how I gave up begging to know God's will and began to ask His life to come and change my will." With his signature humor and relentless hunger for God, Mike will show you that discovering the Father's purpose and plan for our lives is not the shell game that we all too often make it out to be. If you're unsure what to do next, take heart and accept the ultimate invitation: learn to see God as the plan, not simply the formula to the plan.

A Wonderful Life
A Wonderful Life

Author: Frank Martela

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2020-04-28

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 0062942794

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In a series of essays that explore the notion of what brings significance to our existences, clarifying why we have this longing beyond the present moment and an insatiable dissatisfaction with where we are, scholar Frank Martela tackles the subject of finding meaning in life. With beautiful decorative elements and an engaging design, the book approaches its subject in a readily digestible form. It grapples with some of life’s most pressing questions, like "Is happiness a worthy goal?" and "What is the foundation for meaning in a secular society?" and "Is life an existential void?" yet Martela answers these questions and more in a relaxed, conversational tone and with a wry sense of humor, placing some of life’s greatest philosophical concerns and quandaries into a modern-day context. Martela quickly and concisely gets to the heart of the matter: your place in the world and how to find meaning in life as countless thinkers and philosophers have done before, yet the emphasis here is on what we do with the life we have and how we can make it more meaningful. Part prescriptive and part armchair philosophy book, A Wonderful Life is accessible to everyone, from the well-read scholar to the apprentice as well as anyone curious about how to extract the greatest meaning and sense of purpose from their existence.

How to Find Fulfilling Work
How to Find Fulfilling Work

Author: Roman Krznaric

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2012-05-10

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 0230766110

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The desire for fulfilling work is one of the great aspirations of our age and this inspirational book reveals how one might make it a reality. It explores the competing claims we face for money and status while doing something meaningful and in tune with our talents. Drawing on wisdom about work that is to be found in sociology, psychology, history and philosophy, Roman Krznaric sets out a practical and innovative guide to negotiating the labyrinth of choices, overcoming the fear of change, and finding a career that makes you thrive. One in the new series of books from The School of Life, launched May 2012: How to Stay Sane by Philippa Perry How to Find Fulfilling Work by Roman Krznaric How to Worry Less About Money by John Armstrong How to Change the World by John-Paul Flintoff How to Thrive in the Digital Age by Tom Chatfield How to Think More About Sex by Alain de Botton

Finding My Life Purpose
Finding My Life Purpose

Author: D. Harold Greene

Publisher: SIMPLY MEDIA

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1614964939

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ePub version. Harold Greene is an experienced Black educator who has guided young people, adults, women, men, prisoners, and more to find a better life for them. He has practical on the ground suggestions as well as a warm syympathetic approach to helping people. A must read for social workers, people needing a boost, and the rest of us.

Finding Life's Secret Sauce
Finding Life's Secret Sauce

Author: Melinda Hinson Neely

Publisher: Morgan James Publishing

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1600377106

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Busy people, whether single or married, male or female, employed by a huge corporation or working at home, lead crazy, busy lives. Though many aspire to be healthier and happier, it can be intimidating to figure out how and when to accomplish such goals. Finding Life's Secret Sauce offers common sense and practical suggestions, ones that can fit into a schedule and lifestyle that already exist. This formula for well-being is not about being size zero or building bulging muscles; it’s a newly defined, comprehensive approach to wellness: Eating right, Staying Fit and Other “Life” Factors (e.g., social, professional, intellectual, spiritual). Though Finding Life's Secret Sauce doesn’t offer short-term guarantees to lose weight, it does suggest constructive ways to feel great – for life.

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Life's Purpose
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Life's Purpose

Author: Stan Barren

Publisher: InspirationDB

Published: 101-01-01

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Life's Purpose Have you ever paused amidst the hustle and bustle, wondering if there's more to life? Ever felt that inexplicable yearning – a call to explore something greater than the everyday? Dive into the transformative journey of discovering your life's true purpose with this ultimate guide. In a world overflowing with choices, pressures, and fleeting pleasures, many of us are left seeking genuine meaning. This guide delves deep into the age-old quest for purpose, bringing together philosophical insights, scientific research, and practical exercises to guide you on a personal journey of discovery. Inside, you'll explore: Historical and Cultural Perspectives: Understand how different societies and luminaries perceive the essence of life's purpose. The Tangible Benefits of Purpose: Delve into research on how purpose impacts mental health, motivation, and longevity. Personal Reflection Exercises: Engage in introspection through journaling, meditation, and in-depth questioning. Case Studies: Be inspired by individuals who've transformed their lives by embracing their true calling. Resources & Tools: Arm yourself with books, workshops, and other aids to keep you on track. Whether you're at a crossroads in life, feeling unfulfilled in your current path, or simply curious about the deeper meaning of life, this guide offers a holistic approach to understanding and finding your unique purpose. Join countless others who've embarked on the most rewarding journey of their lives. It's time to uncover, embrace, and live your true purpose.

The Storm Within: A Journey to Finding Peace and Strength in Life's Challenges
The Storm Within: A Journey to Finding Peace and Strength in Life's Challenges

Author: Ava Arin

Publisher: Ava Arin and Holly Arin

Published:

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13:

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The Storm Within: A Journey to Finding Peace and Strength in Life's Challenges Life throws curveballs. Are you ready to weather the storm? Within each of us lies an inner strength, a resilience that can guide us through even the most challenging times. The Storm Within is your empowering companion on this journey of self-discovery. This book offers: Practical tools and strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Inspiring stories and insights from individuals who have overcome adversity. Guidance on cultivating inner peace and emotional well-being. Techniques for building resilience and navigating life's uncertainties. Discover how to: Find calm amidst chaos. Tap into your inner strength. Transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Embrace the journey and emerge stronger. The Storm Within is your guide to finding peace and strength within yourself, no matter what life throws your way. Start your journey today.