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Setting Up and Facilitating Bereavement Support Groups: A Practical Guide
by Dodie GravesThose who have been bereaved are in need of support, and groupwork is an effective way in which people can come together and support each other in a trusted environment. This book provides a practical introduction to setting up and facilitating bereavement support groups, giving facilitators the confidence to run a group. It guides the reader through all the stages of setting up a group, and examines different types of facilitation and the skills needed. Case studies illustrate different types of group, such as closed, time-limited groups and open groups, with a discussion about the potential of online groups. Chapters also cover group dynamics, handling challenging situations, and overcoming problems that may arise. This accessible book helps to make groups successful for both participants and facilitators, and is a valued source of information and guidance for those working with bereaved people, including hospice and hospital staff, counsellors, trainers, managers and social workers.
Shades of Hope
by Ashley Judd Tennie MccartyThere are millions of people who bounce from one diet to another with no understanding of the link between emotional eating (compulsive overeating) and not being able to keep off the weight. Author Tennie McCarty was herself an overeater, food addict, and bulimic. Tennie believes that food addiction is a physical and mental problem with a spiritual solution. Tennie confronted her addictions to unhealthy relationships, food, work, and was finally able to find the one thing we all ultimately crave--serenity. In her work with clients, Tennie helps them uncover why they yo-yo diet, why they compromise their health with a diseased relationship to food, why their uncontrollable need for control has left them feeling broken, and what it is about their past or present that leads them to seek comfort in the oscillating consumption and restriction of food. As Ashley Judd, a former patient says, "Because if there was hope for Tennie McCarty, there was hope for me." Using her trademark humor, in Shades of Hope Tennie offers real-life solutions and a step-by-step program that teaches you how to let go of the bad feelings that have imprisoned you and the never-ending cycle of diets, binges, negative behaviors and broken promises.
Shamanic Creativity: Free the Imagination with Rituals, Energy Work, and Spirit Journeying
by Evelyn C. Rysdyk• Explains how creativity--or creative energy--is a life-giving force that frees the imagination, supports innovation, and awakens unique ways of thinking and feeling that can transform your life • Explores how to use spirit journeying and ceremony alongside experiential shamanic exercises to release creativity-blocking patterns, reprogram the subconscious, engage the &“right brain,&” boost imagination, and overcome anxiety and other destructive emotions • Provides suggestions for when your creative energy is at a low tide In this step-by-step practical guide to enhancing creative energy, Evelyn Rysdyk explains how, from the shamanic perspective, creativity--or creative energy--is a life-giving force that frees the imagination, supports innovation, and awakens unique ways of thinking and feeling that can transform your life. She explores how to use the shamanic technologies of spirit journeying and ceremony alongside experiential shamanic exercises to release creativity-blocking patterns, reprogram the subconscious, engage the &“right brain,&” boost imagination, overcome anxiety and destructive emotions, and become much more creative in daily life. Examining creative energy as a natural phenomenon similar to the tides, the author provides suggestions for when your creative energy is at a low tide as well as offering shamanic techniques for dealing with insecurities related to your creative pursuits and overcoming dysfunctional subconscious perceptions. Presenting a wealth of experiential exercises, rituals, and shamanic principles, this guide gives you the keys to unlock your own creative birthright.
Shyness Solution: Easy Instructions for Overcoming Shyness and Social Anxiety
by Catherine GilletProven advice for dealing with shyness--in any situation!Do you ever agonize over party invitations? Steer clear of acquaintances at the grocery store? Let everyone else drive the conversation, even when you've got something important to contribute? With The Shyness Solution, you can learn to accept and embrace your shyness in more effective ways:Too Shy? - A questionnaire helps you determine not only the level of your shyness, but your strengths and weaknesses as well.Subtle Charm - Bashful people can be alluring! Learn techniques to draw people to you.Once Bitten - Burned by love in the past? Your current reserve could simply be a defensive reaction to a past relationship.Life of the Party - Play up the mysterious aspect of your shyness, and you'll find yourself the center of attention after all. Whether you're working with colleagues on a project, developing a new relationship, or socializing with guests at a party, you will feel at ease in your own skin and be able to confidently interact with those around you.
Si soy tan buena, ¿por qué estoy soltera?: Los 7 errores que cometen las mujeres en el amor
by María MarínEn este libro descubrirás el secreto de las mujeres que están felizmente emparejadas. Esta guía responde tus dudas y preguntas en el campo del amor. Aquí aprenderás cómo encontrar la relación que tanto anhelas. 10 razones para leer este libro: 1. Piensas que no tienes suerte en el amor. 2. Crees que no quedan hombres buenos. 3. Otras mujeres encuentran fácilmente pareja y tú no. 4. Te rompieron el corazón y tienes miedo a enamorarte. 5. En el juego del amor sueles dar mucho y recibir poco. 6. Los candidatos que atraes no son buenos partidos. 7. Tienes pareja, pero sientes que mereces algo mejor. 8. Deseas encontrar a alguien que te valore y se muera por ti. 9. Quieres saber el tiempo indicado para acostarte con un hombre. 10. Tienes miedo a quedarte sola.
Siete reglas de oro para vivir en pareja: Un estudio exhaustivo sobre las relaciones y la convivencia
by John M. Gottman Nan SilverUna guía absolutamente imprescindible para todas aquellas personas que quieren recuperar o fortalecer una pareja en crisis o, simplemente, monótona. El doctor Gottman ha revolucionado la concepción de la pareja tras realizar una investigación científica sin precedentes: durante varios años ha estudiado los hábitos de los matrimonios en su «laboratorio del amor» y ha obtenido un éxito del 91% en sus predicciones sobre el futuro de las parejas.Este libro es la culminación de su trabajo, que se resume en siete reglas de oro para recuperar o fortalecer una pareja en crisis. Estas reglas enseñan, mediante ejercicios y cuestionamientos, nuevas y sorprendentes técnicas para el buen funcionamiento de la pareja, prestando especial atención a los pequeños momentos cotidianos que constituyen el alma de cualquier relación. Reseñas:«Una guía eminentemente práctica para disfrutar de un matrimonio emocionalmente inteligente. Y duradero.»Daniel Goleman, autor de Inteligencia emocional «Gottman encara esta temática con las mejores referencias: tiene el espíritu de un científico y el alma de un romántico.»Newsweek«Veinticinco años de investigación matrimonial de primera.»USA Today
Silent No More: Victim 1's Fight for Justice Against Jerry Sandusky
by Michael Gillum Dawn Daniels Aaron FisherVictim 1, at fourteen years of age, spoke up against Jerry Sandusky in the Penn State scandal, and now for the first time tells his story.Aaron Fisher was an eager and spirited eleven-year-old when legendary Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky recruited him into his Second Mile children's charity. Offering support at a critical time in Aaron's life, Sandusky gave him gifts and attention, winning the boy's trust even as he isolated him from his family and peers. Before long, Sandusky's attention escalated into sexual assault. When Aaron summoned the courage to speak up, he found himself ostracized and harassed by the very people who were supposed to protect him. The investigation set off by his coming forward would drag on for three years--and would launch the biggest scandal in the history of sports.In Silent No More, Aaron Fisher recounts his harrowing quest to bring Sandusky's crimes to light--from the intense feelings of guilt that kept him from speaking up earlier and the fear he felt at accusing a man who was a pillar of the community and a hero to the largest alumni network in the world, to the infuriating delays in the arrest and conviction of his abuser. He catalogs the devastating personal toll the case took on him: the shattered relationships, panic attacks, and betrayal of trust that continued to haunt him even after the charges went public in the fall of 2011. But he also speaks of his mother's desperate efforts to get him out of harm's way, the invaluable help of psychologist Michael Gillum, and the vindication he felt at inspiring numerous other victims to step forward . . . and at knowing that, thanks to him, there would be no future victims of Jerry Sandusky.In the end, Aaron Fisher won his fight to expose the truth, achieving some measure of closure. Told in the honest and unforgettable voices of Aaron; his mother, Dawn; and his psychologist, Mike, this inspiring book completes Aaron's transformation from a nameless casualty into a resounding voice for change.From the Hardcover edition.
Six Essentials to Achieve Lasting Recovery
by Thomas G. Kimball Sterling T ShumwaySix guiding principles key to lasting recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Why they’re important, how they relate to the Twelve Steps, and why they work.Anyone who has recovered from addiction to drugs or alcohol knows that getting sober is only the beginning. Working the Steps, patching life back together, and living sober are where the real work lies. While the Twelve Steps provide a program of lifelong recovery, recovery experts Sterling Shumway and Thomas Kimball have identified six essential values, or principles, that reinforce the Steps and that are key to achieving lasting recovery:Hope: A reawakening after despair; to live with greater confidenceHealthy Coping Skills: Managing the pain and stress of lifeSense of Achievement and Accomplishment: Moving beyond the limits of addiction toward personal goalsCapacity for Meaningful Relationships: The positive support and connection with family and peersUnique Identity Development: The emergence of a unique positive identityReclamation of Agency: The internal knowledge that you have choices in your behaviorUsing their research, personal stories, and guided journals and exercises, Shumway and Kimball thoroughly unlock these complex principles for recovering addicts and their families, and provide practical steps for applying them to a long-term recovery program.
Smart Thinking: How to Think Big, Innovate and Outperform Your Rivals
by Art MarkmanDrawing on the latest research into cognitive science, Art Markman shows you how to maximise your capacity to learn and solve problems effectively at home and at work.Think smart people are just born that way? Think again. Art Markman, one of the premier cognitive scientists in this field, demonstrates the difference between raw intelligence and 'smarter' thinking. Using examples from his own lab and stories from the worlds of business and popular culture, Markman shows it is possible to learn to be a smarter thinker. In doing so, you can reap the benefits in every area of your life. Smart Thinking provides: 1. The means to replace self-limiting habits with new behaviours that foster smart thinking, 2. An understanding of the mind itself as well as memory,3. The ability to define and solve problems more efficiently,4. Ways to present and process information effectively. Using the tools and practical exercises provided in Smart Thinking, you too can access the skills needed to achieve your personal goals and create your own 'culture of smart thinking' at work and home.
Smart Trust: Creating Prosperity, Energy, and Joy in a Low-trust World
by Rebecca R. Merrill Stephen M. R. Covey Greg Link"Smart Trust is without doubt one of the most powerful and seminal books of our age" (Warren Bennis).After illustrating the global relevance of trust with his book The Speed of Trust by selling more than one million copies in twenty-two languages, Stephen M. R. Covey again illuminates the hidden power of trust to change lives and impact organizations in Smart Trust. In a compelling and readable style, he and long-time business partner Greg Link share enlightening principles and anecdotes of people and organizations that are not only achieving unprecedented prosperity from high-trust relationships and cultures but--even more inspiring--also attaining elevated levels of energy and joy. The sustainable success these leaders and enterprises are exhibiting is paradoxically being produced in what has proved to be the lowest trust climate in years, if not decades. Smart Trust shows what they are doing and the five actions they are commonly taking to prosper, against the odds, in the same circumstances causing so many others to fail. With penetrating insights illuminated by their unique access to many of the world's most successful leaders and organizations, the authors lay out a breakthrough process and skill set in a practical and actionable formula that makes trust a performance multiplier for leaders, teams, organizations, and even countries. They show why trust is fast becoming the most consequential life and leadership skill of our time--a career-critical competency required to navigate and compete in this perilous twenty-first-century interdependent, global economy. Covey and Link teach how to cut through traditional either/or thinking to extend "Smart Trust," enabling you to exercise sound judgment in a low-trust world by minimizing risk and maximizing possibilities. Smart Trust has met the strict scrutiny of business leaders around the globe and is validated by research from multiple sources that confirms that high-trust organizations outperform low-trust organizations by nearly three times. Smart Trust shares findings that verify how enduring success, vitality, and happiness are directly related to the level of trust in our relationships--whether in our professional or personal lives. Find out why trusted people are more likely to get hired or promoted, get the best projects and bigger budgets, and are last to be laid off. This sea-changing book will forever shift your perspective as it reveals and validates, once and for all, the transformational power of trust. Reading Smart Trust will increase your probability of thriving in this increasingly unpredictable marketplace. The more unpredictable it becomes, the more your (and your organization's) sound judgment and ability to trust in this low-trust world will give you a tremendous competitive advantage--and the capacity to navigate the uncertainty low trust creates.
Snap: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma
by Patti WoodFrom business meetings to social events to first dates to job interviews, we all encounter new people every day. Our ability to read body cues and convey the right first impression drives the success and quality of our personal and professional lives. Body language expert Patti Wood, a sought-after consultant and speaker to Fortune 500 companies, helps businesses and individuals stand out, create profitable relationships, and thrive in competitive circumstances. Now she brings that knowledge to our daily lives, offering practical and proven guidance on accurately interpreting body cues and creating impressions both in person and digitally. In Snap, you’ll learn how to: * Use your voice and body language to convey confidence and charisma, authenticity and authority * Immediately discern people’s hidden agendas * Make the best impressions via email, phone, video conferencing, and social networks * Convey and interpret signals of likability, power, credibility, and attractiveness * Use nonverbal tools to spot true integrity or recognize charming frauds * Attract the best matches in business and romantic partners * Recognize how you really look to others
So Far from Home: Lost and Found in Our Brave New World
by Margaret J. WheatleyAN INVITATION TO WARRIORSHIP I wrote this book for you if you offer your work as a contribution to others, whatever your work might be, and if now you find yourself feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and sometimes despairing even as you paradoxically experience moments of joy, belonging, and greater resolve to do your work. This book describes how we can do our good work with dedication, energy, discipline, and joy by consciously choosing a new role for ourselves, that of warriors for the human spirit. This book contains maps of how we ended up in a world nobody wants—overtaken by greed, self-interest, and oppressive power—the very opposite of what we worked so hard to create. These maps look deeply into the darkness of this time so that we can develop the insight we need to contribute in meaningful ways. This book provides maps for the future, how we can transform our grief, outrage, and frustration into the skills of insight and compassion to serve this dark time with bravery, decency, and gentleness. As warriors for the human spirit, we discover our right work, work that we know is ours to do no matter what. We engage wholeheartedly, embody values we cherish, let go of outcomes, and carefully attend to relationships. We serve those issues and people we care about, focused not so much on making a difference as on being a difference.
So Good They Can't Ignore You
by Cal NewportCal Newport's clearly-written manifesto flies in the face of conventional wisdom by suggesting that it should be a person's talent and skill - and not necessarily their passion - that determines their career path. Newport, who graduated from Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa) and earned a PhD. from MIT, contends that trying to find what drives us, instead of focusing on areas in which we naturally excel, is ultimately harmful and frustrating to job seekers.The title is a direct quote from comedian Steve Martin who, when once asked why he was successful in his career, immediately replied: "Be so good they can't ignore you" and that's the main basis for Newport's book. Skill and ability trump passion. Inspired by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs' famous Stanford University commencement speech in which Jobs urges idealistic grads to chase their dreams, Newport takes issue with that advice, claiming that not only is thsi advice Pollyannish, but that Jobs himself never followed his own advice.From there, Newport presents compelling scientific and contemporary case study evidence that the key to one's career success is to find out what you do well, where you have built up your 'career capital,' and then to put all of your efforts into that direction.
So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion In The Quest For Work You Love
by Cal NewportCal Newport's clearly-written manifesto flies in the face of conventional wisdom by suggesting that it should be a person's talent and skill - and not necessarily their passion - that determines their career path. Newport, who graduated from Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa) and earned a PhD. from MIT, contends that trying to find what drives us, instead of focusing on areas in which we naturally excel, is ultimately harmful and frustrating to job seekers.The title is a direct quote from comedian Steve Martin who, when once asked why he was successful in his career, immediately replied: "Be so good they can't ignore you" and that's the main basis for Newport's book. Skill and ability trump passion. Inspired by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs' famous Stanford University commencement speech in which Jobs urges idealistic grads to chase their dreams, Newport takes issue with that advice, claiming that not only is thsi advice Pollyannish, but that Jobs himself never followed his own advice.From there, Newport presents compelling scientific and contemporary case study evidence that the key to one's career success is to find out what you do well, where you have built up your 'career capital,' and then to put all of your efforts into that direction.
So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
by Cal NewportIn this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. Spending time with professionals who admit to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies they use and the pitfalls they avoid in developing their compelling careers. Cal reveals 4 Rules for falling in love with your job: #1: Don't follow your passion #2: Be so good they can't ignore you #3: Turn down a promotion #4: Think small, act big Cal Newport's manifesto is mandatory reading for anyone fretting about what to do with their life, or frustrated by their current job situation. So Good They Can't Ignore You provides an evidence-based blueprint for creating work you love, and will change the way you think about careers, happiness, and the crafting of a remarkable life.
So Who's Stopping You: The Success Series
by Warren GreshesThis eBook, loaded with easy to implement success strategies, geared toward helping you create a focus, sense of purpose and direction in your life, career and business, is a great way to energize you to and from work, or on the way to seeing a potential client.Attitude and CommitmentWhy your "attitude will determine your altitude"How to develop confidence and why it's the last thing to comeHow to instill a great attitude in othersFear of Failure - Don't let it Stop YouFalling down is not the same failureStop doing what everybody else doesTurning negatives into positivesGoal SettingThree reasons to write down your goalsA perfect example of why goals must be writtenThree components of an effective, written goalCreating Your Action PlanWhy you need a written planThe three components of an effective, written planMake My Life Easier: What the 21st Century Customer Really WantsHow to differentiate yourself from the competitionThree reasons why you don't want to sell "price."How demographic changes in America have changed the customer and why they buyThe 3S's of SuccessSee it - See yourself successfulStart it - act! - do somethingSustain the effort - the magic of persistenceThe purpose of this book is simple; to help you achieve the kind of results you need to be as successful as you choose to be in your life, career and business. Here are some of the results you can expect:A new sense of purpose and direction in your lifeIncrease your ability to motivate yourself on a consistent basisYou will learn how to develop your own personal, written plan for your life, career or businessIncrease your sales and productivityYour confidence in your ability to achieve will skyrocket
Something Spectacular: The True Story of One Rockette's Battle with Bulimia
by Greta GleissnerGreta Gleissner, a longtime professional dancer, dreamed her whole life of becoming a Rockette. Then she became one-and she fell into the grips of a powerful eating disorder that began poison her life from the inside out. Something Spectacularis Gleissner’s raw, personal chronicle of the devastating effects bulimia exacts upon her life during her time as a Rockette. As her disorder takes over, she begins to lead a dual life: happy-go-lucky on the outside; tortured by obsessive, self-destructive voices on the inside. Immersed in an environment in which even talent is secondary to appearance, Gleissner hides her disorder by any means necessary-lying, cheating, and stealing with no regard for the consequences of her actions-until she hits rock bottom and is forced to face the truths behind her disease. Her intensive odyssey of self-discovery ultimately gives her the strength to reshape her self-image, embrace her sexuality, and break free of the malignant hold bulimia has on her life. The first book to give voice to the pervasive but often unaddressed problem of eating disorders in the dance industry,Something Spectacularis a gripping exposé of the insidious nature of eating-related diseases-and a profound account of one woman’s journey toward self-acceptance and recovery.
Sometimes He Whispers Sometimes He Roars
by Marilynn ChadwickBecome the Answer to SOMEONE ELSE'S PRAYER Whether you're new to the journey of prayer or have been praying for years, this book will take your prayer life to levels you've never imagined. And if you feel a little unsure about how to begin, veteran prayer warrior Marilynn Chadwick will guide you each step of the way. As Marilynn shares the amazing stories of what prayer has done in her life--and the lives of others--you'll begin to get a vision for what your prayers can become. Several special features are included in this book, making it both inspirational and practical: * A 21-Day Prayer Experiment * An 8-Week Leader's Study Guide * A special A-List of Prayer Lifeline Scriptures * An exhaustive list of resources for those who want to go even deeper The joys of a powerful prayer life await you. You, too, can become the answer to someone else's prayer.
Sometimes He Whispers Sometimes He Roars: Learning to Hear the Voice of God
by Marilynn ChadwickThis practical, personal prayer guide contains stories, teachings, and tips to help jumpstart the prayer journey of readers, whether they are new to prayer or lifelong prayer veterans. The author's prayers took her halfway around the world to work with the destitute and poor in African countries as she became the answer to someone else's prayers.Most books on prayer describe answers to the author's personal prayers. This book not only does that but also shows how the author became the answer to other people's prayers. Marilynn tells her story of how as an ordinary mom, she has moved from her own neighborhood to the inner city to genocide-torn Africa. She also tells of meeting two African presidents and becoming deeply involved with the poor in Sudan.But much more than her personal story, this book offers a multitude of practical helps for readers to jumpstart their own prayer journey with step-by-step instructions, training, and tips. Inspirational principles--such as "Double for Your Trouble," which teaches that those who suffer pain and trouble are often doubly blessed by God--ground readers and equip them for prayer. And inspirational stories--such as "Pennies from Heaven," which tells how the author found pennies everywhere only to discover that God was trying to tell her something--motivate readers to move forward in their own prayer journey.Finally, a twenty-page, eight-week Leaders Study Guide is included at the end of the book for those who want to share and teach this book's methods to others.
Sometimes I'm Afraid
by Anne Fitzgerald Michaelene MundyWe want our kids to be safe, happy, and well-adjusted. But we all know that our children, like us, have to face a lot of difficult things in their lives. And one of them is fear. Although adults have learned that one of the best remedies for tackling fears is an abundance of love and care, children still need support and guidance. In Sometimes I'm Afraid: A Book about Fear. . . Just for Me!, author, Michaelene Mundy, helps young readers understand what it means to be afraid and how to find courage and support in their friends and loved ones.
Somewhere In Between: A TRU Journey Through Sex, Drugs, Alcohol & Everything In Between
by Julia GarciaA courageous and honest journal of a young woman&’s life—as she examines the person she was, and the person she aspires to be. Somewhere In Between takes you into the author&’s journey as she travels through the world of sex, drugs, alcohol, and everything in between. It&’s a unique collection of personal stories, journal entries, and powerful, self-expressive photography, which were all created to help her cope with the loss of loved ones, her parents&’ divorce, family addictions, and her own battles with addiction and depression. From the founder of the TRU nonprofit organization and a popular speaker, Somewhere In Between is an inspiring account of the challenging and rewarding search for one&’s own truth, and the quest for healing.
Sons and Daughters: Spiritual orphans finding our way home
by Brady BoydUsing practical, firsthand stories that offer helpful, portable takeaways, Pastor Boyd looks at the interweaving of his journey from spiritual orphan to treasured son, offering candid stories and freeing insights for every Christian still longing to come home. The truth is, many of us as Christians still strive to “fit in” with God even when our Father offers us the identity of beloved daughters and sons. We’ve already been admitted, approved, and accepted—but we aren’t living that way. In Sons and Daughters, Pastor Boyd looks at the interweaving of God’s grace and our daily lives: How do those who know they are God’s children think, speak, and act differently? How do they function as leaders and friends? How do they walk through pain? You—and the purposes God has for you—are a cause for celebration, a reason to be both fearless and faithful. Come discover how to live like you belong.
Soul Food: Stories to Keep You Mentally Strong, Emotionally Awake, & Ethically Straight
by Dan ClarkSince the beginning, stories have been the primary tool used to pass down valuable lessons learned by the generations before us. These lessons help to guide us through challenges faced today. New York Times bestselling author Dan Clark has masterfully combined many of these life lessons into the pages of Soul Food: Stories to Keep You Mentally Strong, Emotionally Awake, and Ethically Straight. When asked if the stories are true, Clark writes, 'Yes. They are true to principles, they are true to heart, they are true to the soul.' Each one is written with a purpose—a lesson for those who are seeking to grow from their experiences, rather than falter through their pain. Soul Food fills readers with a steady diet of love, support, concern, and counsel. In this wonderfully crafted book, Clark touches upon the importance of understanding, self-worth, service, perspective, communication, commitment, and love, just to name a few. Whether through learning about a little girl who arrives home late from school because she stayed behind to help a friend cry, or an eighty-seven-year-old college student named Rose, each story will elicit a pause—a brief moment to reflect and to personalize the message conveyed. These stories will captivate readers' hearts and nourish their souls.
Soul-Centered: Transform Your Life In 8 Weeks With Meditation
by Sarah MclLanSoul-Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation presents a secular, mainstream view of meditation and applies it practically as a tool for personal transformation. Each week’s lesson in the 8-week program contains a key for navigating the journey of self-awareness, and each week’s meditation practice builds on those of the previous weeks, making the process accessible and enjoyable for novices and experts alike. Inspiring stories from Sarah’s own experience and from the students she’s taught in her 20-year career as a meditation teacher further enrich the text. Her approach is grounded in leading-edge brain research that shows meditating for 27 minutes a day over 8 weeks can make a huge difference by altering the gray matter in areas of the brain that govern learning, memory, empathy, and stress. Each of the lessons in the 8-week program is designed to provide a structure for creating a successful and sustainable meditation practice. As the readers build their meditation practice, they learn to undo stressful habits that don’t serve them, cultivate compassion for themselves and others, and listen to and trust their inner wisdom. The Soul-Centered journey is one of finding out who you really are; navigating your life based on that peaceful, loving, wise part of yourself; then fully and fearlessly expressing yourself in the world.
Soñar en grande
by Lorena OchoaLorena Ochoa es, además de la más grande golfista que ha dado Mexico, una atleta capaz de competir al más alto nivel pero, ante todo un ser humano íntegro, que vive a cabalidad sus valores. Ésta es la historia de lo que sucede cuando se sueña en grande. Un libro que te inspirará y te mostrará cómo se pueden lograr los objetivos que marques en tu vida. "Cuando llegué al campo de golf por la mañana sentí esa buena vibra que siempre sentía cuando ganaba. Mi propósito era disfrutar todos los tiros buenos y no tan buenos, los hoyos, el cariño de mi gente, del público que tanto me apoyó a lo largo de mi carrera... Recuerdo cómo me presentaron: 'De Guadalajara, México, jugadora número uno del mundo: Lorena Ochoa'. Entonces levanté la cara, le di las gracias al público y, como acostumbraba, me persigné, coloqué mi bastón en posición y di mi primer tiro con lágrimas en los ojos. En ese momento sentí que mis piernas flaqueaban; busqué a mi caddie, le di mi driver y le dije llorando: 'Vamos a disfrutar este día'." Lorena Ochoa se encontraba en una inigualable situación cuando anunció su retiro de la Ladies Professional Golf Association. Vivía el sueño que imaginó desde pequeña: convertirse en la mejor golfista del mundo. Gracias a su entereza y tenacidad, logró una carrera exitosa que continúa hoy día y que ha completado a nivel personal con la familia propia que también siempre soñó. En este libro Lorena comparte por primera vez su experiencia, llena de satisfacciones y sacrificios, demostrando que el talento no es suficiente para alcanzar nuestras metas: se requieren disciplina, ética, apoyo de los seres queridos y mucho esfuerzo para afrontar los desafíos y triunfar. Un testimonio de lucha y éxito donde Lorena Ochoa, jugadora profesional de golf número uno del mundo, nos cuenta su vida, desde la infancia hasta alcanzar la cima del éxito.