Achieving happiness is the highest level of success in life. Happiness is a journey of transforming “Pieces of Minds” to “Peace of Mind”. Once, we succeed in this endeavour, our life will become a Celebration. Right from the dawn of life on this planet, humans have been advocating peace and happiness, but still in unrest. We have achieved considerable developments in every sphere but still striving to find unconditional trust and happiness. Though our objective is to live happily, but due to our intrinsic inability, we yet to discover true pearls of peace and pleasure. We are running, running & running… without knowing our path or destination - where are we going and where will we reach? Thus, we are neither enjoying the journey nor curious about the destination. Leave aside the goal of life, we don’t even know the agenda of this moment or day, with clarity and objectivity. Our greed to possess power, position, and prestige has surpassed all priorities, values & responsibilities towards self & society. We are anxious and aloof in the thick of densely populated world. Instead of finding peace of mind, we have made pieces of mind, where every strand of mind is unsettled. Everyone cannot become a monk. Yet, we deserve rights and liberty to lead a happy life. True exuberance depends upon our own mind-set, heart-set and soul-set. It is possible when we build an equilibrium among our intelligence, emotions, work, and life. We are amidst the mud but to blossom like a lotus. Before asserting our identify of any profession, we must become a Celebrator of peace, love and happiness to make this life a Celebration Forever.
The Joy of Adoption: Celebrating Forever Families is a heartwarming and informative book that explores the beautiful journey of adoption. Whether you are considering adoption, in the process of adopting, or have already welcomed a child into your forever family, this book is a must-read for anyone touched by adoption. In The Joy of Adoption: Celebrating Forever Families, you will find a comprehensive guide to the adoption process. From choosing adoption as a path to parenthood to navigating the different types of adoption, including infant adoption, international adoption, and foster care adoption, this book covers it all. You will learn about the steps involved in preparing for adoption and creating a supportive environment for your child. Building a bond with your adopted child is crucial, and this book provides valuable insights into attachment and trust. It also explores the concept of open adoption and the benefits it can bring to both birth parents and adoptive families. Challenges and rewards of adoption are discussed, including the importance of addressing issues related to identity and self-esteem, especially in transracial adoption. Supporting forever families is a key aspect of adoption, and this book offers guidance on finding support groups and networks. It also provides information on legal and financial assistance available to adoptive families. Sibling relationships in adoption are explored, including the unique dynamics of blended families and the importance of supporting sibling bonds. The media often portrays adoption in a certain light, and this book addresses common stereotypes and misconceptions. It shares positive adoption stories and highlights the importance of celebrating adoption. Adoption Awareness Month and adoption celebrations and events are discussed, providing ideas on how to honor and recognize the beauty of adoption. The Joy of Adoption: Celebrating Forever Families also includes a section of frequently asked questions, addressing common concerns and providing expert advice. If you have any questions or comments, the book encourages you to reach out for support. In addition to the wealth of information and insights provided, readers of The Joy of Adoption: Celebrating Forever Families will also receive a bonus gift. By purchasing this book, you will receive a free copy of How To Be A Super Mom, a guide to mastering the art of motherhood. Whether you are just beginning your adoption journey or have already experienced the joy of welcoming a child into your family, The Joy of Adoption: Celebrating Forever Families is a valuable resource that will inspire, educate, and celebrate the beauty of adoption. This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Joy of Adoption: Celebrating Forever Families The Adoption Process Choosing Adoption Infant Adoption International Adoption Foster Care Adoption Preparing for Adoption Creating a Supportive Environment Education and Resources Building a Bond Attachment and Trust Open Adoption Challenges and Rewards Identity and Self-Esteem Transracial Adoption Dealing with Adoption-related Trauma Supporting Forever Families Support Groups and Networks Legal and Financial Assistance Adoption and Sibling Relationships Blended Families Supporting Sibling Bonds Adoption in the Media Positive Adoption Stories Addressing Adoption Stereotypes Celebrating Adoption Adoption Awareness Month Adoption Celebrations and Events Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?
Revel in the enduring legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo—from the self-portraits, to the flower crown, to her iconic eyebrows—with this fun and commemorative book! With her colorful style, dramatic self-portraits, hardscrabble backstory, and verve for life, Frida Kahlo remains a modern icon, captivating and inspiring artists, feminists, and art lovers more than sixty years after her death. Forever Frida celebrates all things Frida, so you can enjoy her art, her words, her style, and her badass attitude every day. Viva Frida!
A century after its underground beginnings, the Chinese Communist Party today exerts far-reaching control over every aspect of private life. Beyond its legendary control of the internet within China's borders, even seemingly non-political domains are subject to its authority: routine business deals require party approval; university courses reflect party doctrine; and party families amass incredible wealth while other enterprises are squeezed out. Experts predicted that the Party leadership would mellow as the country's economic fortunes soar, but the next generation of political heavyweights is keeping a tight grip on the reins of power. Today's huge new class of young professionals, whether they believe in the Party's ideology or not, are as focused as ever on strengthening the Party's role and silencing dissent. In The Party Forever, Rowan Callick goes behind the scenes to reveal the workings of China's political elite, introduce us to its future leaders and explore how prepared it is to meet the challenges of its new role in the twenty-first century. This is an essential and eye-opening account of this poorly understood but hugely influential player in world politics.
This collection was inspired by the 2008 Carnegie Hall event curated by Jessye Norman of a musical extravaganza across NYC that has never happened before and may never happen again. “With this poem, R. Michael has written a spiritual reverence and inquiry on the existence of hip hop”. (Bryan Reynoso @osoyouredope-actor, rapper, musician) “Every writer has a story to tell. Some good, some bad. But there is always something to learn in one’s writings. R.Michael will always send one’s mind racing towards understanding”. (Kahlil Kwame Bell-award winning composer, producer, drummer, band leader-kahlilkwamebell.com) "Thanks for this mate, a great poem and looking forward to the book". (Michael Jablonka, composer, producer, guitarist, @michaeljablonka9342)
From the very first page of this book you will readily discover this is not a deep theological book about the study of the Holy Spirit known as pneumatology. It's simply a book attempting to describe what my very best friend, the Holy Spirit, is like. I've tried to make it as non-theological as possible and as personal as possible. We will spend the remaining ages of time and, later, eternity, with the Holy Spirit fully resident within us. Since He's going to be that "close" to us for all time and eternity, we need to get to know Him as well as possible during our mortal journeys here during this life. After all, we're going to be "Friends Forever"!
Is this all you're living for? For years, pastor Paul Tripp understood we were "hardwired for forever." But he didn't understand that it was more than a valuable insight. It is a practical tool to help us face the disappointment of everyday life. Now he knows, and he can help you discover how to survive and thrive in the middle of your story, with the final chapter of heaven in view. Instead of embracing the world's motto--"you only live once"--follow Tripp as he unpacks the biblical truth of the world as a broken place, longing for a second chance. And come alive as you discover the meaning and redemption all this brokenness can bring to your life today. With practical insights on how eternity impacts your relationships, your job, your kids, and your deepest struggles, you'll be encouraged to relax into the eternal story God is writing for you. You really are hardwired for eternity, and this book reveals how you can begin to view all that happens in your life as preparation for Forever.
Would you like to give your loved ones the most precious gift imaginable, but don’t even want to think about planning your own funeral? Do you find wills, trusts, and life insurance nearly as daunting as death itself? Are you too busy living to think about dying? If so, this book is for you. In Forever After, Paul James and Judith Hayes share personal experiences and insights in a light, sometimes humorous, manner in order to make funeral planning and death—which we all avoid thinking about, even though the death rate remains 100%—approachable, to stress the importance of advance directives, wills, and funeral planning, and to motivate you to plan ahead for your own passing. Forever After provides an easy-to-read, step-by-step approach that offers you practical knowledge, checklists, and fill-in-the blank forms to guide you in preparing for the inevitable. Forever After encourages you to plan today for your passing, so your loved ones aren’t forced to make agonizing and costly decisions when they are most vulnerable. A preplanned passing is your most precious gift.
A pictorial tribute to 3 iconic symbols of Canada: the Mountie, maple leaf and beaver includes images as diverse as ancient artifacts, vintage toys and kitsch, and a comprehensive history of the symbols and their use in identifying Canada.
