Living on Your Own Terms
Living on Your Own Terms

Author: Osho

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2013-03-12

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1250036887

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In Living on Your Own Terms: What Is Real Rebellion?, one of the twentieth century’s greatest spiritual teachers reveals how you can resist the rules and regulations that oppose your values while retaining your own individuality. “People can be happy only in one way, and that is if they are authentically themselves. Then the springs of happiness start flowing; they become more alive, they become a joy to see, a joy to be with; they are a song, they are a dance.”—Osho Decades after the rebellions of the 1960s, new generations are again challenging and rebelling against outdated structures and values, focusing on political and economic systems and their failings. But this generation has the opportunity and responsibility to move the development of human freedom to the next level. Osho’s philosophies will support these future generations in expanding their understanding of freedom and pushing toward new systems for humanity. Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the “1000 Makers of the 20th Century” and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people—along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha—who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

Author: John Koenig

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-11-16

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1501153668

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington Post A truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now. Have you ever wondered about the lives of each person you pass on the street, realizing that everyone is the main character in their own story, each living a life as vivid and complex as your own? That feeling has a name: “sonder.” Or maybe you’ve watched a thunderstorm roll in and felt a primal hunger for disaster, hoping it would shake up your life. That’s called “lachesism.” Or you were looking through old photos and felt a pang of nostalgia for a time you’ve never actually experienced. That’s “anemoia.” If you’ve never heard of these terms before, that’s because they didn’t exist until John Koenig set out to fill the gaps in our language of emotion. The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows “creates beautiful new words that we need but do not yet have,” says John Green, bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars. By turns poignant, relatable, and mind-bending, the definitions include whimsical etymologies drawn from languages around the world, interspersed with otherworldly collages and lyrical essays that explore forgotten corners of the human condition—from “astrophe,” the longing to explore beyond the planet Earth, to “zenosyne,” the sense that time keeps getting faster. The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is for anyone who enjoys a shift in perspective, pondering the ineffable feelings that make up our lives. With a gorgeous package and beautiful illustrations throughout, this is the perfect gift for creatives, word nerds, and human beings everywhere.

Own Your Truth
Own Your Truth

Author: Wendy Poteat

Publisher:

Published: 2018-01-31

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9780999310359

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This book invokes the very spirit of resiliency and triumph from the lowest points of despair and sorrow. This book of obstacles and the hurdles of life challenges you to find your voice and create a purposeful life. Owning your failures and triumphs is about being completely honest about your life story. The prosperity that comes to you once you allow God's favor to develop you and speak life over what appears to be ruin is unimaginable. This is truly a story of finding your voice and winning at the game of life without shame or regrets from the past.

The Steppenwolf
The Steppenwolf

Author: Hermann Hesse

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2023-01-03

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1324036826

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This revolutionary translation is the only way to experience the novel as Hesse envisioned it nearly one hundred years ago. The quest for self-discovery never ends, especially for Harry Haller—better known as the Steppenwolf. After a life spent in self-imposed isolation, Harry meets the mysterious Hermine and becomes captivated by her intoxicating power. Through their nighttime adventures, the Steppenwolf experiences the decadent underbelly of the bourgeois society he always despised. Harry becomes a man divided—lost in a surreal underground world of pleasure and set on a collision course with his innermost desires. There has never been a translation that fully captures the essence of Hermann Hesse’s own spiritual questioning until now. Kurt Beals restores the original meaning of this hallucinatory German tale in a recognizably modern voice. Beals’s expert introduction traces the impact of The Steppenwolf for readers seeking meaning during the upheaval of world conflicts, the onslaught of new technologies, and life’s uncertainties.

The Beginning and End of Wisdom (Foreword by Sidney Greidanus)
The Beginning and End of Wisdom (Foreword by Sidney Greidanus)

Author: Douglas Sean O'Donnell

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2011-08-02

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 143352337X

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The wisdom literature of the Old Testament can be daunting. Sidney Greidanus, in the book's foreword, describes Old Testament wisdom literature as "one of the more difficult genres to interpret and preach." Yet the numerous proverbs and sayings meet us in everyday life, teaching us much about understanding and applying the gospel. Pastor Douglas O'Donnell writes, "Just as every book of the Old Testament adds light to our understanding of Jesus, so the revelation of God in the person of Christ enlightens our understanding of the Old Testament." Not only do the wisdom books teach us about Jesus Christ, but we understand the books better in light of the revelation of God's Son. O'Donnell opens up the genre of wisdom literature through six chapters that look at how the gospel shines through Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. He specifically centers on the first and last chapters of each book, noting how the texts illustrate "the wisdom of God in the sufferings of our Savior." Pastors, church leaders, and students of Scripture will find this thoughtful volume demonstrative of seeing the gospel in the Wisdom Literature.

Unfollow
Unfollow

Author: Linda Papadopoulos

Publisher: Piatkus

Published: 2016-10-06

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0349414130

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Life is full of opportunity for young women, but it's also far more pressured than ever before. Whether it's the proliferation or the homogeneity of images of beauty and success that wallpaper our world, we know what a beautiful woman looks like - and we know what a perfect life looks like too. We live in a world that floods us with expectations about everything - from what we should weigh to what we should wear to how often we should be having sex and how much money we should be making. As a consequence, we begin to feel that we need to tick all these boxes in order to have 'the Perfect Life'. When we inevitably fall short, we feel anxious - we feel that we are failing and have the sense we are losing control. As a result, increasing numbers of young women are battling with issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, bullying, perfectionism, toxic friendships and relationships, pressure to succeed or conform, and poor body image. At an age when life should be exciting, fun and relatively care-free, more and more young women are adrift and struggling. Dr Linda Papadopoulos understands the issues and has the experience to guide and support young women to help get their lives back on track so they can feel happier, more confident, more in control. Unfollow: Living life on your own terms offers valuable insight and practical self-help to empower women to throw off the burden of expectation and start leading the lives they want to lead.

Top Five Regrets of the Dying
Top Five Regrets of the Dying

Author: Bronnie Ware

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

Published: 2019-08-13

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1401956009

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Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.

Hugger Mugger, Cloak and Dagger
Hugger Mugger, Cloak and Dagger

Author: Yashera Vinthe

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2021-04-07

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1637816030

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Yashera Vinthe, the author, attempts to answer some of the haunting questions that plague us human beings – especially at a time when we arrive at a crossroads in our lives – questions that bother us sometimes to the point of despair, depression or even suicide. Questions like “Is this all there is to life?”, “Why do I feel so empty inside?”, “What am I missing in life?”, Why does life seem so unfair?”, “Why am I not happy?”, “How do I get to live a fulfilled and abundant life?”, and variations of these. A very few of us escape these questions, while the vast majority of us continue to suffer in silence or ignorance. Yashera paints a picture of the dilemmas she faced and the path she finally chose to pursue when faced with her own crossroads. Her answers to some of these questions are forthrightly hard hitting and even brutal at times, but her bold and different perspective on life are surprisingly comforting and believable and even do-able. She hopes her book will aid suffering people find relief in her straightforward discourse and guide them in their pursuit of joy.

THE CHAMELEON CHRONICLES
THE CHAMELEON CHRONICLES

Author: Barbara G. Kruk

Publisher: Archway Publishing

Published: 2024-07-26

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1665762233

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Michael Pearson a handsome, brilliant, and ruthless international conman, was ready for a change. With scrupulous attention to research, he methodically transforms himself into the personification of a Major in the United States Army. His transformation now complete, Major Michael Pearson sets his sights on the playground of the rich and famous. He heads to the south shore of eastern Long Island, New York where he converges upon the Hamptons social scene primed and ready to find his next mark. By chance he reads an ad in the local newspaper about a real estate agent. The photo of the beautiful Abigail Baxter captivates him. By instinct he knows she’s the one. Like a hunter stalking his prey, he baits, then captures her heart and her mind. After the tragic death of her husband, Abigail Baxter’s life became an existence. For the first six months she secluded herself from the world. At the insistence of her seventeen year old son Carter, she sought help to overcome the emotional prison she had sentenced herself to. She was on the mend but not healed which translated to the perfect patsy for the diabolical scheme of a world class confidence man. What Michael Pearson never suspected was the strength and fortitude that his would be victim would find within herself. When Commander Jonathan Meyers, the leader of a global Intelligence Crime Unit, is enlisted by Scotland Yard to help capture a nefarious thief and conman, he is excited to lend his expertise and unblemished record for captures. Little did he know that this case would change his life forever. What ensues is a battle of wits where two equally matched opponents try desperately to outdo the other against a ticking clock. With the resources of his elite team of investigators, Commander Jonathan Meyers is determined to not only capture this international criminal but to save Abigail from his clutches. Who will be the victor?

Hunting and Gathering by Anna Gavalda (Book Analysis)
Hunting and Gathering by Anna Gavalda (Book Analysis)

Author: Bright Summaries

Publisher: BrightSummaries.com

Published: 2018-02-07

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 2808007639

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Unlock the more straightforward side of Hunting and Gathering with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Hunting and Gathering by Anna Gavalda, which centres on the lives of four very different individuals who nonetheless have a profound impact on each other’s lives: a penniless artist struggling with anorexia; an aristocrat with acute social anxiety; a chef who has buried his vulnerable side under layers of anger; and a grandmother faced with the prospect of living out the rest of her days alone in a nursing home. Anna Gavalda is a bestselling French author who won the Grand prix RTL-Lire in 2000 for her short story collection I Wish Someone Were Waiting for Me Somewhere. Find out everything you need to know about Hunting and Gathering in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!