Go ahead. Take a look inside. You could use a good laugh. This colorful Ah! Wisdom Book will knock your socks off! It's a collection of short, REAL LIFE incidents, where Swami Tejomayananda has given the highest wisdom during casual interactions with devotees. In a witty and simple way, his playful statements are instantly engaging - when unravelled, they provide the basic building blocks of everyday life. Featuring titles such as Lock, stock and all smoking barrels and The vanishing tiger, these delightful stories - accompanied by vibrant cartoons - wrap great insight and inspiration. It's a one-of-a-kind book. It's vedanta - and a prescription for happy living - in a fun, practical way.
Why should modern psychotherapists be interested in philosophy, especially ancient philosophy? Why should philosophers be interested in psychotherapy? There is a sense of mutual attraction between what are today two thoroughly distinct disciplines. However, arguably it was not always the case that they were distinct. The author takes the view that by reconsidering the generally received wisdom concerning the history of these closely-related subjects, we can learn a great deal about both philosophy and psychotherapy, under which heading he includes potentially solitary pursuits such as "self-help" and "personal development".
Toltec Wisdom has been passed down personally and privately from master to apprentice in Mexico for over two thousand years. The Toltec Path is a spiritual path, not a religion. The Everything Toltec Wisdom Book explains the fundamentals of this tradition and teaches readers how it can be used to understand and change the way they think. Written by Allan Hardman, a Toltec Master, this book provides readers with easy to-implement, step-by-step guidance to using Toltec Wisdom to live a life that is happy, fulfilling, and successful. Featuring the core beliefs called the three masteries: The mastery of Awareness The mastery of Transformation The mastery of Intent The Everything Toltec Wisdom Book provides contemporary interpretations readers can use to improve their lives!
An essential collection of writings, bursting with Henry Miller’s exhilarating candor and wisdom In this selection of stories and essays, Henry Miller elucidates, revels, and soars, showing his command over a wide range of moods, styles, and subject matters. Writing “from the heart,” always with a refreshing lack of reticence, Miller involves the reader directly in his thoughts and feelings. “His real aim,” Karl Shapiro has written, “is to find the living core of our world whenever it survives and in whatever manifestation, in art, in literature, in human behavior itself. It is then that he sings, praises, and shouts at the top of his lungs with the uncontainable hilarity he is famous for.” Here are some of Henry Miller’s best-known writings: an essay on the photographer Brassai; “Reflections on Writing,” in which Miller examines his own position as a writer; “Seraphita” and “Balzac and His Double,” on the works of other writers; and “The Alcoholic Veteran,” “Creative Death,” “The Enormous Womb,” and “The Philosopher Who Philosophizes.”
The New York Times bestselling finale to the Age of Madness trilogyfinds the world in an unstoppable revolution where heroes have nothing left to lose as darkness and destruction overtake everything. Chaos. Fury. Destruction. The Great Change is upon us . . . Some say that to change the world you must first burn it down. Now that belief will be tested in the crucible of revolution: the Breakers and Burners have seized the levers of power, the smoke of riots has replaced the smog of industry, and all must submit to the wisdom of crowds. With nothing left to lose, Citizen Brock is determined to become a new hero for the new age, while Citizeness Savine must turn her talents from profit to survival before she can claw her way to redemption. Orso will find that when the world is turned upside down, no one is lower than a monarch. And in the bloody North, Rikke and her fragile Protectorate are running out of allies . . . while Black Calder gathers his forces and plots his vengeance. The banks have fallen, the sun of the Union has been torn down, and in the darkness behind the scenes, the threads of the Weaver's ruthless plan are slowly being drawn together . . . "No one writes with the seismic scope or primal intensity of Joe Abercrombie." —Pierce Brown For more from Joe Abercrombie, check out: The Age of Madness A Little Hatred The Trouble With Peace The Wisdom of Crowds The First Law Trilogy The Blade Itself Before They Are Hanged Last Argument of Kings Best Served Cold The Heroes Red Country The Shattered Sea Trilogy Half a King Half a World Half a War
Many of us have a complicated relationship with our body. Maybe you've been made to feel ashamed of your body or like it isn't good enough. Maybe your body is riddled with stress, pain, or the effects of trauma. Maybe you think of your body as an accessory to what you believe you really are--your mind. Maybe your experiences with racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism, ageism, or sizeism have made you believe your body isn't the right kind of body. Whatever the reason, many of us don't feel at home in our bodies. But being disconnected from ourselves as bodies means being disconnected from truly living and from the interconnection that weaves us all together. Psychologist and award-winning researcher Hillary McBride explores the broken and unhealthy ideas we have inherited about our body. Embodiment is the way we are in the world, and our embodiment is heavily influenced by who we have been allowed to be. McBride shows that many of us feel disembodied due to colonization, racism, sexism, and patriarchy--destructive systems that rank certain bodies as less valuable, beautiful, or human than others. Embracing our embodiment can liberate us from these systems. As we come to understand the world around us and the stories we've been told, we see that our perspective of reality often limits how we see and experience ourselves, each other, and what we believe is Sacred. Instead of the body being a problem to overcome, our bodies can be the very place where we feel most alive, the seat of our spirituality and our wisdom. The Wisdom of Your Body offers a compassionate, healthy, and holistic perspective on embodied living. Weaving together illuminating research, stories from her work as a therapist, and deeply personal narratives of healing from a life-threatening eating disorder, a near-fatal car accident, and chronic pain, McBride invites us to reclaim the wisdom of the body and to experience the wholeness that has been there all along. End-of-chapter questions and practices are included.
"Anam Cara is a rare synthesis of philosophy, poetry, and spirituality. This work will have a powerful and life-transforming experience for those who read it." —Deepak Chopra John O'Donohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you through the spiritual landscape of the Irish imagination. In Anam Cara, Gaelic for "soul friend," the ancient teachings, stories, and blessings of Celtic wisdom provide such profound insights on the universal themes of friendship, solitude, love, and death as: Light is generous The human heart is never completely born Love as ancient recognition The body is the angel of the soul Solitude is luminous Beauty likes neglected places The passionate heart never ages To be natural is to be holy Silence is the sister of the divine Death as an invitation to freedom
We're all faced with challenges in our lives which in the moment often seem unsurmountable and hopeless. That was the case for Sophie, a high school student who found herself sitting on a park bench one torturous autumn day, ready to end her life and her struggle. In Sophie's moment of truth, a stranger suddenly appeared next to her, offering his handkerchief which was embroidered with these words: "If you want your life to change, you must change." Little did she know the adventure she was about to embark upon as a young woman, inspired by a mysterious man who called himself Savy. Page by page, Sophie discovers more and more about who she truly is, unmasking the illusion of her false identity and limitations, paving her road to endless love, abundance and a life beyond her wildest dreams. You'll find that this book is a fun and suspenseful parable based on real-life events that inspires you to move from victim to victor with actionable takeaways for the betterment of your life. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT SAVY WISDOM-------------------------"I just love this book." Bob ProctorStar of The Secret and Author of You Were Born Rich"Savy wisdom by Peggy McColl made such an impact on my mind - the story - the invaluable personaldevelopment lessons that you can apply - and the ending... I was brought to tears and moved in a way I've never been moved by a book before; and you will too!" Anders Hansen"Savy Wisdom is a compelling and inspiring story with amazing life lessons that leave you with hope, wisdomand light. There's a twist in the story that gave me plenty of goosebumps! It confirmed my belief that youmeet people for a reason, like a fortunate stroke of serendipity. I loved it!" L.L. TremblayBest-Selling Author of "Seven Roses""What I loved most about Savy Wisdom is that when I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. I look forwardto adapting this book into a screenplay. It's really great!" Phillip GoldfineAcademy Award Winning Hollywood Producer"Peggy has done it again! Another book packed with insights and wisdom beyond the norm. I started to readit and couldn't put it down! It was so fascinating I couldn't wait to see what happened next! Thank youPeggy for yet another valuable book!" Jayne Lowell"Savy Wisdom is the kind of book I love to read. I believe this is your best book yet. I had total goosebumps at the end of the book as well. Great job!" Brian Proctor"Put Savy Wisdom at the TOP of your must-read list! It's powerful page-turner that takes you on anunforgettable journey. Thank you Peggy!" Selin Bilgin"Inspiring. Let Savy Wisdom be your guide and light at the end of a tunnel during times of adversity. It was forme and I know it will be for you too." Eric Webb"Some people love reading for entertainment and to escape their daily life, while others read so that they canlearn, grow and go deep within themselves. Savy Wisdom is an amazing story, because it delivers anexperience that includes all of the above and more. You will love this book but beware: Once you start reading, you won't want to put it down." Trace Haskins
