"Psychic healing and psychic surgery are not professional activities that can be turned on and off. It is not like a 9 to 5 job. That was why I never wanted it, but for my beloved father, who got sick, I was willing to do anything. I had seen the impossible decades ago, when I met a Filipino psychic surgeon. He sat me down and taught me how to do it. Maybe I had no choice in the matter. I wanted to become known as an artist and a writer, not a healer. I decided that the best way I can convey learning is by sharing with you this paranormal memoir, which includes lessons on how it is done." This book is part of Val Zubiri's Memoirs of an Artist Series. He hopes that people learn valuable profitable lessons from his books, and that collectors and financial companies and investment bankers will notice and collect his art.
A nostalgic, imperfect past. Lessons learned. Misadventures. Traumatic events. Eccentric thoughts.I keep my ideas secret by converting them into "Mind Games." This is how my ideas last for years. Nobody nips them in the bud."Creative Procrastination" is the way I take my time reaching long term goals. Despite my delays, I still end up better and more productive.I remember my beloved relatives and old friends whom I now miss, who had helped me become a better person.I show how immensely valuable even little, everyday elements can be and how they have continued to greatly impact and subtly influence me over decades. - Valentino Zubiri is an artist and memoirist / author who has been on television, print and radio for his art and artistic statements.
This is a Special Edition that includes a SPECIAL SECRET 2-PAGE PROPOSAL which the authors hopes for financial institutions including investment banks, hedge funds and investors to read.ART IS UNREGULATED and it may be the solution to your creative financing problem due to the economic downturn. It focuses on investing in art, based on Mr. Zubiri's idea that his several memoirs would make his art known and desired by art collectors and investors in the long run, so that financial institutions would find ways to make his art profitable for them. He proposes an exponential doubling of price in the Special Secret Insert.Dollman the Musical, A Memoir of an Artist as a Dollmaker is a hypnotic, self-improvement book for people who have had child-related trauma. It is part of his series of memoirs from the perspective of an artist.
"All artists struggle, wondering how to make ends meet while doing their art. As an artist, I went to figure drawing sessions. I became a masseur to improve my art, pay the rent, and find a story to write... The story found me! I met Celebrities, Authors, Taxi Drivers, Actors, Singers, Radio Personalities, Leaders, Art & Auction Experts, CEOs, Chairmen of the Board! They all had something to share to keep the flame going for people like me! The hour-long massages became inspiring, wonderful hour-long mentoring sessions of leaders and dreamers who have achieved their goals." This book is part of Val Zubiri's Memoirs of an Artist Series. He hopes that people learn valuable profitable lessons from his books, and that collectors and financial companies and investment bankers will notice and collect his art.
A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
“Kitty O’Meara…offers us wisdom that can help during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. She is challenging us to grow."—Deepak Chopra, MD, author, Metahuman “Kitty O'Meara is the poet laureate of the pandemic"—O, The Oprah Magazine "An eloquent, heartwarming reflection that will resonate with generations to come… encouragement for a brighter tomorrow."—Kate Winslet "And the People Stayed Home is an uplifting perspective on the resilience of the human spirit and the healing potential we have to change our world for the better." ––Shelf Awareness “Images of nature healing show the author’s vision of hope for the future…The accessible prose and beautiful images make this a natural selection for young readers, but older ones may appreciate the work’s deeper meaning.”— Kirkus Reviews “This is a perfectly illustrated version of a poem that continues to be relevant.”—School Library Journal “A stunning and peaceful offering of introspection and hope.”—The Children’s Book Review Ten Best Children’s Books of 2020: "A calming, optimistic read, and a salve for children trying their best to navigate this time." —Smithsonian Magazine “It captured the kind of optimism people need right now.”—Esquire (UK) “Thank you, Kitty O'Meara…for pointing out that at this very moment, this very day, we can seize the opportunity to restore wholeness to our world."—Sy Montgomery, bestselling author of The Good Good Pig and The Soul of an Octopus “A poem by American writer Kitty O’Meara has deservedly gone viral.”—Edinburgh Evening News And the People Stayed Home is a beautifully produced picture book featuring Kitty O’Meara’s popular, globally viral prose poem about the coronavirus pandemic, which has a hopeful and timeless message. Kitty O’Meara, author of And the People Stayed Home, has been called the “poet laureate of the pandemic.” This illustrated children’s book (ages 4-8) will also appeal to readers of all ages. O’Meara’s thoughtful poem about the pandemic, quarantine, and the future suggests there is meaning to be found in our shared experience of the coronavirus and conveys an optimistic message about the possibility of profound healing for people and the planet. Her words encourage us to look within, listen deeply, and connect with ourselves and the earth in order to heal. O’Meara, a former teacher and chaplain and a spiritual director, clearly captures important aspects of the pandemic experience. Her words, written in March 2020 and shared on Facebook, immediately resonated nationally and internationally and were widely circulated on social media, covered in mainstream news media, and inspired an outpouring of creativity from musicians, dancers, artists, filmmakers, and more. The many highlights include an original composition by John Corigliano that was premiered by Renée Fleming.
Dollman the Musical, A Memoir of an Artist as a Dollmaker is a hypnotic, self-improvement book for people who have had child-related trauma including victims of parental abuse, disease, childhood death and childhood sex abuse / pedophilia. This life-changing book is presented as a stage script, but it is a must-read for everyone. Valentino Zubiri's memoirs, including this book, which includes an imagined muse, are based on his life as an artist and are part of his Memoirs of an Artist Series. He hopes that people learn valuable profitable lessons from his books, and that collectors and financial companies and investment bankers will notice and collect his art.
The Miraculous Story of a Hugely Successful New Age Teacher’s Conversion to Christianity In this brilliant, utterly captivating memoir, Doreen Virtue chronicles her journey in discovering everything she believed in was a lie. She poignantly shares the price she’s paid for following Jesus. New Age teachings are based on concepts that sound almost irresistible. But as Doreen discovered, they come with a hidden price: your eternal destiny. Here is a riveting, personal confessional of how a former false prophet learned to trust God after nearly wasting a lifetime being independent and willful—trying to predict and control the future—and how Jesus saved her soul from deception and opened her eyes to His truth. Deceived No More can help you learn how to discern dangerous teachings so you can detect and avoid deception. Topics include: How to spot New Age teachings, and why they’re dangerous Biblical ways to deal with persecution, spiritual warfare, and other post-conversion issues How to witness to a New Ager
"AN AUTISTIC BOY WHO BEAT THE ODDS." Looking For Normal is the memoir of author, musician and filmmaker, Steve Slavin. His obsession with music, at an early age, led to a long career in the creative arts, albeit one plagued by clinical depression and the symptoms of a condition he was unaware of until 2008. In recounting the 48 years that led to his autism diagnosis, this darkly humorous memoir will inform and inspire anyone with an interest in mental health and autism. But more than this, it is the story of an "emotionally disturbed child, without a future" who, against the backdrop of low expectation, became an ambitious, independent adult, with a wife, daughters, and a career stifled by the long shadow of his childhood dysfunction. "A wonderful insight into an extraordinary life." - Peter Holmes Ph.D. "Insightful, inspiring, informative and entertaining. Looking For Normal is not just about overcoming the adversities that life throws at you on a regular basis. It is also about someone's journey of accepting, embracing and celebrating everything that comes with having autism." - Dr RF (Senior practitioner Educational Psychologist).
With their ability to enter trances, to change into the bodies of other creatures, and to fly through the northern skies, shamans are the subject of both popular and scholarly fascination. In Shamans: Siberian Spirituality and the Western Imagination Ronald Hutton looks at what is really known about both the shamans of Siberia and about others spread throughout the world. He traces the growth of knowledge of shamans in Imperial and Stalinist Russia, descibes local variations and different types of shamanism, and explores more recent western influences on its history and modern practice. This is a challenging book by one of the world's leading authorities on Paganism.
