We all know it: heartbreak! We always view it as something terrible, something that signifies hell on Earth. But what if all this pain has a higher purpose? What if the soul chose these pains beforehand to experience certain things and elevate itself to the next level? In 12 months (chapters), I describe my journey through heartbreak: feelings, emotions, fears, thoughts, and challenges. I found myself in the pain; I found the love for myself.
When a loved one passes on to a better life the reactions of people can never be predicted to it's fullest. At Sevs decission to leave everything behind his family and friends decided to make their point about him clear one last time thinking he would never be able to read them anymore.
What would you do when you realize that you are different than everyone around you? Would you hide your true self because you are scared of what others would say? Or would you blossom like the flower you are and let everyone see the beauty of your uniqueness? In a world full of hatred, follow me in a journey to finding myself.
What if your brain was a single giant sitcom? What if your thoughts were nothing but visitors to life's great stage? What if your feelings weren't your own? And what if your darkest times met their comfort? Feelings are mutual. Every human being feels and every human being suffers since they feel themselves to be alone. This whatsoever is nothing but a half-truth not worth fighting for. Let your thoughts come together, let your feelings discuss themselves in words, wisdom and stupidity. For that you are human. Open your book, take a breath, have a Sitcom With Yourself.
In a little town by the sea lives the Wonder Family. Each Wonder has an special ability that makes them unique. No, these aren't talents like baking or painting, the Wonder's abilities are a lot more, well, wonderous. The youngest of the Wonder Family are Wim and Won Wonder, who can predict the future. Or can they?
Credited with sparking the current memoir explosion, Mary Karr’s The Liars’ Club spent more than a year at the top of the New York Times list. She followed with two other smash bestsellers: Cherry and Lit, which were critical hits as well. For thirty years Karr has also taught the form, winning teaching prizes at Syracuse. (The writing program there produced such acclaimed authors as Cheryl Strayed, Keith Gessen, and Koren Zailckas.) In The Art of Memoir, she synthesizes her expertise as professor and therapy patient, writer and spiritual seeker, recovered alcoholic and “black belt sinner,” providing a unique window into the mechanics and art of the form that is as irreverent, insightful, and entertaining as her own work in the genre. Anchored by excerpts from her favorite memoirs and anecdotes from fellow writers’ experience, The Art of Memoir lays bare Karr’s own process. (Plus all those inside stories about how she dealt with family and friends get told— and the dark spaces in her own skull probed in depth.) As she breaks down the key elements of great literary memoir, she breaks open our concepts of memory and identity, and illuminates the cathartic power of reflecting on the past; anybody with an inner life or complicated history, whether writer or reader, will relate. Joining such classics as Stephen King’s On Writing and Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird, The Art of Memoir is an elegant and accessible exploration of one of today’s most popular literary forms—a tour de force from an accomplished master pulling back the curtain on her craft.
If you ever felt that there's more to sexuality than it meets the eye, let this self-exploration journal be the first step on your journey. Explore yourself by answering the questions mindfully.
"How the insights of an 18th century economist can help us live better in the 21st century. Adam Smith became famous for The Wealth of Nations, but the Scottish economist also cared deeply about our moral choices and behavior--the subjects of his other brilliant book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759). Now, economist Russ Roberts shows why Smith's neglected work might be the greatest self-help book you've never read. Roberts explores Smith's unique and fascinating approach to fundamental questions such as: - What is the deepest source of human satisfaction? - Why do we sometimes swing between selfishness and altruism? - What's the connection between morality and happiness? Drawing on current events, literature, history, and pop culture, Roberts offers an accessible and thought-provoking view of human behavior through the lenses of behavioral economics and philosophy"--
"Echoes of the Self" invites readers on a profound journey through the four dimensions of human experience: body, mind, heart, and soul. This poetry collection offers a reflective exploration: the inner journey from "Louthing" to "Love". The verses delve into the connections between physical presence and mental clarity, emotional depth and spiritual growth. Each poem serves as a mirror, reflecting the multifaceted aspects of the self and encouraging readers to contemplate their own paths. With lyrical beauty and deep introspection, this book provides both poetic inspiration and thoughtful reflections on the quest for wholeness and inner peace.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending. Don’t miss the five-part HBO Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! Social scientist Brené Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability—the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome—is the only path to more love, belonging, creativity, and joy. But living a brave life is not always easy: We are, inevitably, going to stumble and fall. It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in Rising Strong. As a grounded theory researcher, Brown has listened as a range of people—from leaders in Fortune 500 companies and the military to artists, couples in long-term relationships, teachers, and parents—shared their stories of being brave, falling, and getting back up. She asked herself, What do these people with strong and loving relationships, leaders nurturing creativity, artists pushing innovation, and clergy walking with people through faith and mystery have in common? The answer was clear: They recognize the power of emotion and they’re not afraid to lean in to discomfort. Walking into our stories of hurt can feel dangerous. But the process of regaining our footing in the midst of struggle is where our courage is tested and our values are forged. Our stories of struggle can be big ones, like the loss of a job or the end of a relationship, or smaller ones, like a conflict with a friend or colleague. Regardless of magnitude or circumstance, the rising strong process is the same: We reckon with our emotions and get curious about what we’re feeling; we rumble with our stories until we get to a place of truth; and we live this process, every day, until it becomes a practice and creates nothing short of a revolution in our lives. Rising strong after a fall is how we cultivate wholeheartedness. It’s the process, Brown writes, that teaches us the most about who we are. ONE OF GREATER GOOD’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR “[Brené Brown’s] research and work have given us a new vocabulary, a way to talk with each other about the ideas and feelings and fears we’ve all had but haven’t quite known how to articulate. . . . Brené empowers us each to be a little more courageous.”—The Huffington Post
