Learning to LOVE and LIVE again This unique collection of art and poetry reveals a heart in motion - from tormenting devastation to settled peace. Rene’s raw expressions describing her inner journey can help those who feel shattered to move into hope and healing. —Dr. Joseph Winger, Pastor, Boulder Street Church Rene’s poems touch the heart of the one who is grieving, as her unique and genuine expression of her grief invites you to see inside her world of suffering and victory in the hands of her loving God! I cried reading these poems, as I related to her journey in a very real and healing way! Rene’s poems are heartfelt and powerful! —Kayla Roberts, M.S. Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MH 14803 Co-Pastor of Rivergate Church My husband was killed by a drunk driver. I survived this tragedy. This book is about my healing journey.
"Into My Life Unexpected, Transitioning" resumes the journey begun in Book One, Learning to Love Again. After his bitter sweet romance had ended, Mr. Kaufman began to come to grips with its aftermath. The pain, the anger, the growth, the acknowledgment and finally the healing were all necessary steps on his ongoing journey. Again, in narrative and verse, we share in his triumphant Transition.
In his most personal and powerful book yet, Mr. Kaufman continues his "Into My Life Unexpected" series with Volume 5, "Learning to Live Again, 2017." It had been two years since the end of the relationship that he believed would take him to the end of his life. Restarting his journey and with a new girl by his side, he received devastating news in May of 2016. This volume began as a diary of the year 2017 and It soon became clear that he had reached a point in his life where health, aging and relationships took on a whole new meaning. In so doing he understood that this would be the beginning of the process of learning to live again.
Into My LIfe Unexpected, Learning to Love Again is the story in narrative and verse of one man's journey of rediscovery. Beginning at age 62, after years of failed relationships and unhappiness in his personal and professional life, the author relocated to a place he calls "Paradise." It was in that place, free to find the heart and emotion so long repressed, that his life began. This is the beginning of that journey, a journey which continues today... About the Author SL Kaufman is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the New York University School of Law. Before relocating to "Paradise." he spent 40 years in the legal, commercial and financial communities in and around New York City. Although he has written his entire life, this is Mr. Kaufman's first published work.
Willow is the new substitute teacher at the district. A certain student's parent takes a liking to her. After a few encounters with him, she starts to question if the relationship that she is in is really a loving one. Seeds of doubt creep in, with Willow finding herself in the middle of the drama. On her first day, she finds that one of her students is her idol's son. Micheal Stanley is a famous artist that is recently divorced with issues of his own. After an incident brings them closer, making them realize that they can learn to love again. Trigger warnings: age-gap relationship, abusive relationship, gun violence
In our challenging economy, family members are joining forces in record numbers—recent college grads (80% in 2009) return home, parents move in with their adult children, and adult children (and grandchildren) return to live with parents. Under One Roof Again (Lyons Press) squarely addresses the inevitable issues—from money matters to dating, from finding physical space to protecting emotional space—offering solid advice for avoiding pitfalls and building stronger family ties.
Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms. By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come) you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.
And just like that I decided I was done; done with the ugliness of the world and done existing amongst people who only pretended to love me the way I deserve to be loved. No longer held down by the weight of my life, I find freedom from the monsters that plague my own mind. No longer held down by the abuse of my spouse, I find freedom from the monster in my bed. Finding inner strength I didn't know I had, to break free from the shackles that have kept me prisoner to my own life, I made the decision to get away and let go of the toxicity drowning me day to day. Doing my best to navigate through life as a newly single mom, I keep my head down and work hard to keep my daughter safe as we start our new life tucked away in a small town. I would have never expected to find happiness in three men who love my daughter like their own, but I should have known that I could never truly find contentment in life as long as my ex is still alive and breathing. He finds us and now none of us are safe. WARNING: Life as She Knows it is a reverse harem romance. Meaning the FMC is in a relationship with three or more men. This is the first book of the Learning to Love Again series and does result in a cliffhanger. This book features dark themes, potential triggers, foul language and sexual scenes so it may not be suitable for everyone. This book is recommended for readers eighteen years of age or older.
