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Hai vissuto? Hai amato? Ha avuto importanza?
by Bernard LevineOgni mattina, Dio manda due angeli dal cielo per venire a trovarci. C'è una storia che dice che ogni mattina, Dio manda due angeli dal cielo per venire a trovarci. Chi sono questi angeli? Incontriamoli ... Il primo angelo si chiama "Chiedi" ... e il secondo angelo si chiama "Preghiera". Entrambi gli angeli portano dei cestini. Quando guardiamo cosa c'è nel cestino del primo angelo, troviamo che il cestino è pieno, fino in cima, traboccante delle nostre richieste di preghiera a Dio, come "dammi una grande casa, voglio una macchina nuova, trovami un lavoro migliore e voglio un sacco di soldi". Ora, quando guardiamo per vedere cosa c'è all'interno del cestino del secondo angelo, troviamo che è vuoto ... dicono, che solo a volte, proprio in fondo al cestino ci sono una o due parole di lode. Pensate a Dio ... ogni giorno, Dio ha molte e molte delle nostre richieste di soddisfare sempre di più le nostre "richieste" e "desideri". Saremo mai soddisfatti e grati per ciò che già abbiamo? Ditemi, abbiamo pregato tutto questo tempo supplicando Dio di soddisfarci e, tuttavia, non abbiamo quasi mai tempo per ringraziare Dio che siamo vivi, e lodarLo per ogni battito di cuore ed ogni respiro. Non sarebbe meraviglioso se volessimo cercare, e dirigere le nostre preghiere per dare lode e gloria al '"Donatore" prima di concentrare così tanto del nostro tempo di preghiera sulla ricerca dei "Doni" e di ciò che possiamo ottenere da Dio. Ogni giorno facciamo di Dio il nostro piacere ... perché Dio è tutto ciò di cui abbiamo bisogno!
Hair to Dye For: DIY Tutorials for Modern Mermaids, Creative Cosplay, and Everyday Glamour
by Ash FortisThe expert hair colorist shares dozens of dyeing techniques in this gorgeously illustrated volume that will inspire you to get creative with your hair!Ever wanted blue hair? How about red, purple, green, white, pink, or grey? How about a bunch of those at once? With this book, your fantasy hair can be your next look. Written by Ash Fortis, the founder of XO Hair Lab, Hair to Dye For includes step-by-step instructions for dozens of hair coloring techniques, from highlights to hologram hair. Ash’s easy-to-follow explanations feature gorgeous photography and custom how-to illustrations. Hair to Dye For will not only show you how to dye your hair, it will give you inspiration for amazing looks you’ve never even imagined.
Haircutting For Dummies
by Jeryl E. SpearYour short cut to stylish home hairdressing Ever wondered if you could hack it at cutting your friends' and family's hair, or could even make it as a full-blown stylist? If you've got a little creative spark—a love of crafting or painting or a talent for home makeovers—and an obsessive yen to redo the dos you see around you, it's more than likely you can make the cut. The new edition of Haircutting For Dummies shows you how to draw out your inner artist and bring your ideas to glorious life on the heads of your nearest and dearest—and will help shave dollars off your beauty budget into the bargain! In a free-spirited, chatty style, master stylist and social media corporate beauty consultant Jeryl E. Spear sits you down for a comprehensive snip-and-tell overview of how to reproduce the latest short, medium, and long hairstyles, as well as fancying things up with cutting-edge techniques like slicing, notching, and layering. Jeryl also provides a drawerful of tips on the tools you'll need to get started. Get a grip on men's and women's styles Set up shop at home Choose your tools and keep them sharp Take the first steps to embracing a beauty career Packed with detailed illustrations and model shots to guide your work, this book has everything you need to begin the creative work of making everyone you know—and the world—a smarter, more beautiful place!
Hairlooms: The Untangled Truth About Loving Your Natural Hair and Beauty
by Michele Tapp RosemanWords have power, and those that Black women often use to describe their hair are derogatory: nappy, steel wool, out of control. They often personally inherit these terms and pass them along without even realizing the crushing effects these words have on their feelings about the person they see in the mirror. While many books on the market address the practical ways of styling Afro-textured hair naturally, Hairlooms asks: Why is it so difficult for Black women to embrace their hair? and How can Black women overcome the multi-layered challenge of embracing their natural hair and beauty? Author Michele Tapp Roseman helps readers answer these questions for themselves, to write a new story that they can pass along. A recent Huffington Post article "Natural Hair Becoming Even More Popular Among Black Women" revealed a marked increase in the number of Black women who do not chemically treat their hair, yet also struggle to accept their natural hair and beauty. Through personal, revealing stories Hairlooms examines the issues behind these struggles. Guided exercises throughout help readers "comb through" their self-perceptions and form a plan for self-acceptance and personal empowerment. Hairlooms includes 32 compelling personal stories about those who have embraced their God-given hair and beauty, including: Major General Marcia Anderson—Senior advisor to the Chief on policies and programs for the U.S. Army Reserve, and the first woman to earn the distinction of a two-star general in the U.S. Army Reserve. The late Dr. Maya Angelou—World-renowned poet and author. The recipient of 30 honorary degrees and former Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University. Lisa Price—Founder of Carol's Daughter hair and beauty brand, a favorite of celebrities, and now sold in stores from coast-to-coast. Now owned by L'Oréal, Price is still at the helm of this growing business. Jane Carter—A professional hair stylist/colorist and salon owner, she founded the Jane Carter Solution after an allergic reaction caused by prolonged exposure to chemicals in traditional hair care products. Today, Jane Carter Solution sells millions of dollars' worth of products in Whole Foods Market, Sally Beauty Supply, Walmart, Target, CVS, and Walgreens stores. A'Lelia Bundles—Great-great granddaughter of the first Black female millionaire and hair-care creator, Madam C. J. Walker. She has teamed with Sephora and Sundial Brands to launch the Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture product line. A'Lelia is also a seasoned journalist, public speaker, and author of the New York Times bestseller, On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker. Kim Coles—Hollywood actress, comedian, and featured guest on Dr. Drew's Lifechangers "Good Hair Debate" episode. Tomiko Fraser—The first African-American woman signed exclusively to Maybelline, and the longest-serving spokesperson for any cosmetics company.
Hairstyled
by Anne ThoumieuxSpruce up any outfit with your best accessory--your hair!You don't need to be a professional to get show-stopping hair. Hairstyled presents 75 deceptively simple techniques for creating your favorite high-fashion hairstyles. Dress up your everyday look with a ballerina bun or accessorize with a scarf bow. Turn heads at special occasions with the woven crown braid or a regal bouffant. Each style has how-to photographs that are easy to follow, and chapters dedicated to a variety of hair lengths and textures help you update your look whether you have a pixie cut or long, curly tresses. With product tips and countless ideas for accessorizing your 'do and inventive variations on classic styles, Hairstyled is your guide to getting gorgeous hair every day.
Hairstyles: Stunning Styles for Weddings, Proms, and Other Special Occasions (Idiot's Guides)
by Kylee BondPacked with 50 DIY hairdos, from classic coifs to today's hottest looks, Idiot's Guides: Hairstyles demonstrates every loop, twist, braid, and tuck needed to create dozens of sensational styles — at a fraction of the cost of a salon visit! Featuring full-color, step-by-step photos, this book helps any hairstyle novice create stunning styles for every day, as well as weddings, proms, and other special occasions. Also included are simple solutions for creating volume, adding shine, taming frizz, and caring for all types of hair.
The Hairy Bikers Eat to Beat Type 2 Diabetes: 80 delicious & filling recipes to get your health back on track
by Hairy BikersTHE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.The bestselling, big-hearted and down-to-earth chefs, The Hairy Bikers, return with 80 of their very best Dieter recipes. Contains previously published recipes - brought together in a collection that's designed to help tackle type 2 diabetes for the first time.In this smaller-format black-and-white paperback, first of a new healthy eating series, the Hairy Bikers prove that you can still eat your favourite foods while staying healthy and losing weight. With their delicious, low-cal versions of traditional classics and family favourites, the Bikers take the deprivation out of restrictive diets and are here to help you shift the pounds.This book is full of information to digest and dieting hits to enjoy. The Bikers also share their own personal stories of their battles against type 2 diabetes, and hope to inspire readers as they start their own weight loss journey.Whether you've been struggling with type 2 diabetes for years or have recently been diagnosed, there's no better time to take action and make a change.'The Hairy Bikers continue their mission to bring sunshine and variety to the notion of 'diet'. People need to eat food. People with type 2 diabetes also need to eat food. In this book Si and Dave apply their magic to square health needs with varied, enjoyable eating. If you are looking for new and interesting ways to eat, then this book is for you.' Professor Roy Taylor, bestselling author of Life Without Diabetes.
The Hairy Bikers Eat to Beat Type 2 Diabetes: 80 delicious & filling recipes to get your health back on track
by Hairy BikersTHE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.The bestselling, big-hearted and down-to-earth chefs, The Hairy Bikers, return with 80 of their very best Dieter recipes. Contains previously published recipes - brought together in a collection that's designed to help tackle type 2 diabetes for the first time.In this smaller-format black-and-white paperback, first of a new healthy eating series, the Hairy Bikers prove that you can still eat your favourite foods while staying healthy and losing weight. With their delicious, low-cal versions of traditional classics and family favourites, the Bikers take the deprivation out of restrictive diets and are here to help you shift the pounds.This book is full of information to digest and dieting hits to enjoy. The Bikers also share their own personal stories of their battles against type 2 diabetes, and hope to inspire readers as they start their own weight loss journey.Whether you've been struggling with type 2 diabetes for years or have recently been diagnosed, there's no better time to take action and make a change.'The Hairy Bikers continue their mission to bring sunshine and variety to the notion of 'diet'. People need to eat food. People with type 2 diabetes also need to eat food. In this book Si and Dave apply their magic to square health needs with varied, enjoyable eating. If you are looking for new and interesting ways to eat, then this book is for you.' Professor Roy Taylor, bestselling author of Life Without Diabetes.
Half-Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir
by Jennette FuldaAfter undergoing gall bladder surgery at age twenty-three, Jennette Fulda decided it was time to lose some weight. Actually, more like half her weight. At the time, Jennette weighed 372 pounds.Jennette was not born fat. But, by fifth grade, her response to a school questionnaire asking "what would you change about your appearance" was "I would be thinner." Sound familiar?Half-Assed is the captivating and incredibly honest story of Jennette's journey to get in shape, lose weight, and change her life. From the beginning-dusting off her never-used treadmill and steering clear of the donut shop-to the end with her goal weight in sight, Jennette wows readers with her determined persistence to shed pounds and the ability to maintain her ever-present sense of self.
Half Broke: A Memoir
by Ginger GaffneyA top-ranked horse trainer’s gorgeous, life-affirming memoir that offers profound insight into the fascinating ways both horses and humans seek relationships to survive. At the start of this remarkable story of recovery, healing, and redemption, Ginger Gaffney answers a call to help retrain the troubled horses at an alternative prison ranch in New Mexico, a facility run entirely by the prisoners. The horses are scavenging through the dumpsters, kicking and running down the residents when they bring the trash out after meals. One horse is severely injured. The horses and residents arrive at the ranch broken in one way or many: the horses are defensive and terrified, while the residents, some battling drug and alcohol addictions, are emotionally and physically shattered. With deep insight into how animals and humans communicate through posture, body language, and honesty of spirit, Gaffney walks us through her struggle to train the untrainable. Gaffney peels away the layers of her own story—a solitary childhood, painful introversion, and a transformative connection with her first horse, a filly named Belle—and she, too, learns to trust people as much as she trusts horses. As her year-long odyssey builds toward a dramatic conclusion, the group experiences triumphs and failures, brave recoveries and relapses, as well as betrayals and moving stories of trust and belonging. Resonant, smart, and beautifully written, Half Broke tears at the heart of what it takes to find wholeness after years of trauma and addiction and offers profound insight on how working with animals can satisfy our universal need for connection.
The Half-Empty Heart: A Supportive Guide to Breaking Free from Chronic Discontent
by Alan DownsFinally, a book of insightful and practical advice for the millions of people suffering from low-grade depression, also known as dysthymia or chronic discontentFrustrated. Stressed. Irritable. Discouraged. Cynical. Fed up. These are among the feelings experienced by millions of people. Whether they realize it or not, their feelings are not caused by a negative attitude, a lack of gratitude, or laziness. Rather, these feelings are among the symptoms of a condition called dysthymia, also known as chronic discontent or low-grade depression. It blocks feelings of happiness, contentment, and passion, leaving emptiness, a lack of meaning, and despair.This powerful and practical book explains how this condition takes hold—and presents simple yet profound ways to overcome it once and for all. Using anecdotes from his private practice as well as insightful questions and exercises, psychotherapist Alan Downs, Ph.D., shines light into the dark corners of this isolating and debilitating condition and includes a five-week program to help you feel good again.Not a superficial, magic-bullet approach, The Half-Empty Heart is a probing, honest book that offers a path to meaningful change. The path begins here.
The Half Known Life: In Search of Paradise
by Pico IyerFrom &“one of the most soulful and perceptive writers of our time&” (Brain Pickings): a journey through competing ideas of paradise to see how we can live more peacefully in an ever more divided and distracted world. &“Nothing less than a guided tour of the human soul…A masterpiece.&” — #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert &“Immersive and profound…. Iyer matches penetrating insights with some of the most transportive prose around. This further burnishes Iyer&’s reputation as one of the best.&” — starred Publishers WeeklyParadise: that elusive place where the anxieties, struggles, and burdens of life fall away. Most of us dream of it, but each of us has very different ideas about where it is to be found. For some it can be enjoyed only after death; for others, it&’s in our midst—or just across the ocean—if only we can find eyes to see it. Traveling from Iran to North Korea, from the Dalai Lama&’s Himalayas to the ghostly temples of Japan, Pico Iyer brings together a lifetime of explorations to upend our ideas of utopia and ask how we might find peace in the midst of difficulty and suffering. Does religion lead us back to Eden or only into constant contention? Why do so many seeming paradises turn into warzones? And does paradise exist only in the afterworld – or can it be found in the here and now? For almost fifty years Iyer has been roaming the world, mixing a global soul&’s delight in observing cultures with a pilgrim&’s readiness to be transformed. In this culminating work, he brings together the outer world and the inner to offer us a surprising, original, often beautiful exploration of how we might come upon paradise in the midst of our very real lives.
The Half of It: A Memoir
by Madison BeerA memoir from singer-songwriter Madison Beer, chronicling the past decade of her life spent in the spotlight—the ups, the downs, and the in-betweens that you won’t see on social media.Discovered at twelve years old, Madison Beer was one of the first artists to have her entire life documented online. Over the past decade, she has navigated the spotlight as a child, through her teenage years, and now as a young woman in her twenties.In The Half of It, Madison pulls back the curtain to show the behind-the-scenes of her journey, from reckoning with mass hate online and the time her private pictures were leaked, to battling suicidal thoughts while making her highly acclaimed debut album, Life Support, and her recovery since then. This memoir is an honest and unflinching account of self-love, mental health, and advocacy from one of the fastest-rising musical voices and most influential social media presences of her generation. It hammers home the point, more striking and urgent than ever, that no matter how close the internet may make us feel to people, we truly don’t know the half of it.
Half-truths And Brazen Lies
by Kira Vermond Clayton Hanmer<P>Do you believe in telling the truth? Sure you do. But even that's a lie -- because we all lie. Whether to protect a friend, to make someone feel better, or to avoid telling even bigger lies later, lying is actually central to human nature. Usually we're taught that lying is bad, and that's that. But in reality, it's rarely so black and white. <P>Kira Vermond's latest book answers questions like: Why do we lie? What types of lies are there? What are the consequences of lying? What methods are used to detect lies? And when is it okay or even good to lie? <P>From forgeries and hoaxes to plagiarism and placebos, Half-Truths and Brazen Lies offers historical anecdotes, scientific studies, and sociocultural analyses to help unpack the complex world of untruths. Told in a witty, conversational tone with an index and full-color illustrations, the book takes a thorough, nuanced approach to a fascinating aspect of human behavior.
Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy
by Anne Lamott<P>From the bestselling author of Help, Thanks, Wow and Bird by Bird comes a powerful exploration of mercy, its limitless (if sometimes hidden) presence, why we ignore it, and how we can embrace it. "Mercy is radical kindness," Anne Lamott writes in her enthralling and heartening book, Hallelujah Anyway. <P> It's the permission you give others—and yourself—to forgive a debt, to absolve the unabsolvable, to let go of the judgment and pain that make life so difficult. In Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy Lamott ventures to explore where to find meaning in life. We should begin, she suggests, by "facing a great big mess, especially the great big mess of ourselves." It's up to each of us to recognize the presence and importance of mercy everywhere—"within us and outside us, all around us"—and to use it to forge a deeper understanding of ourselves and more honest connections with each other. <P>While that can be difficult to do, Lamott argues that it's crucial, as "kindness towards others, beginning with myself, buys us a shot at a warm and generous heart, the greatest prize of all." Full of Lamott’s trademark honesty, humor and forthrightness, Hallelujah Anyway is profound and caring, funny and wise—a hopeful book of hands-on spirituality. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Halo Effect: How Volunteering Can Lead to a More Fulfilling Life-And a Better Career
by John Raynolds Gene StoneA "business book with a heart," <i>The Halo Effect</i> illustrates how inspiration in careers and in lives can be renewed by service to others. Volunteer work can help you learn new skills, meet new people, and develop a whole new perspective on your goals. A complete resource that outlines everything you need to know about volunteer work, <i>The Halo Effect</i> includes an appendix that lists and describes the best volunteer organizations that need your help today.
Hambre de amor
by Frank MinirthBasado en la premisa que comer en exceso está unido a una privación emocional y espiritual, no solamente a una ansiedad física, Hambre de amor comienza con un inventario sobre sus relaciones que le ayudará a entender como la desilusión con su familia, cónyuge, o con el alimento mismo, puede conducirle a comer en exceso. Este libro le proveerá un programa completo que le servirá para identificar si usted está utilizando el alimento como un sustituto para el amor, la realización de una carrera, o la amistad; dándole entonces, una forma para romper esa adicción. Una vez que usted comience a tratar con la base psicológica de sus problemas alimenticios, usted estará listo para perder peso de manera saludable mediante un plan diseñado por nutricionistas profesionales, que incluye menús diarios y recetas. Este programa también ofrece estrategias para cuando ocurran recaídas, mantener el programa, motivación, y mucho más. Este es un plan integral para el cuerpo, la mente, y el alma.
Hambre emocional: Sana tu sobrepeso con la Descodificación Biológica
by Ángeles WolderQuien lea estas páginas encontrará, sin duda, un enfoque novedoso y muy útil para sanar el sobrepeso y la obesidad. La obesidad y el sobrepeso han sido clasificados como dos de los peores males que azotan a nuestra sociedad. No obstante la gran cantidad de investigaciones y recursos invertidos en encontrar un alivio, no parece hallarse una cura definitiva. Por el contrario, la cada vez mayor cantidad de personas con obesidad es alarmante. Las dietas restrictivas en las que se pasa hambre no funcionan, el cerebro simplemente no las soporta, y tarde o temprano la mayoría de quienes las practican recuperan su peso anterior e incluso lo sobrepasan. ¿Entonces qué se puede hacer? Ángeles Wolder nos propone en este libro una solución radical: escuchar nuestras emociones y aprender a hablar el lenguaje de nuestro cuerpo. Desde la perspectiva de la Descodificación Biológica, cada vez que sufrimos un evento traumático que no podemos enunciar, sufrimos en realidad un conflicto biológico que de una u otra manera ha de expresarse en nuestro cuerpo. ¿Y si la obesidad fuera en realidad el resultado de una serie de emociones no comprendidas y reprimidas? ¿Y si la forma de bajar de peso fuera no la de pasar hambre e imponerse dietas restrictivas, sino expresar aquello que hemos callado y que tapamos con comida?
Hand Lettering for Self-Care: Calligraphy Projects to Inspire Creativity, Practice Mindfulness, and Promote Self-Love
by Lauren Fitzmauricehand lettering; lettering for beginners; letter tracing; letter shaping practice; DIY art projects; arts and crafts activity book; calligraphy training; lettering and modern calligraphy; lettering workbook; lettering books for beginners; hand lettering book for beginners; hand lettering 101; coloring for self care; crafts for anxiety; coloring for anxiety; books for self-care;
The Hand of God: Finding His Care in All Circumstances
by Alistair BeggAre we hapless victims of life's whims? Are we driven along by some blind and impersonal force? Are we battered by circumstances beyond all control?A thousand times, "No!" says pastor and author Alistair Begg. Instead, Begg says we are the objects of God's providential care. We reside under His guiding and protecting hand. In this richly textured study of Joseph's life, readers will see God at work shaping Joseph's circumstances so that he can ultimately redeem and reconcile his family. And they'll see the hand of God in their own lives, lovingly guiding them through their disappointments and struggles to a place of peace. It's an amazing and comforting fact: God rules and overrules in the circumstances of life. God's authority is neither capricious nor vindictive—quite the contrary—God works through the circumstances of life to bring about something miraculous, something abundantly good, even out of what we perceive to be our darkest moments. We can entrust the baggage of our past, the fears of our present, and the prospects of our future to the God who cares.
The Hand of God: Finding His Care in All Circumstances
by Alistair BeggAre we hapless victims of life's whims? Are we driven along by some blind and impersonal force? Are we battered by circumstances beyond all control?A thousand times, "No!" says pastor and author Alistair Begg. Instead, Begg says we are the objects of God's providential care. We reside under His guiding and protecting hand. In this richly textured study of Joseph's life, readers will see God at work shaping Joseph's circumstances so that he can ultimately redeem and reconcile his family. And they'll see the hand of God in their own lives, lovingly guiding them through their disappointments and struggles to a place of peace. It's an amazing and comforting fact: God rules and overrules in the circumstances of life. God's authority is neither capricious nor vindictive—quite the contrary—God works through the circumstances of life to bring about something miraculous, something abundantly good, even out of what we perceive to be our darkest moments. We can entrust the baggage of our past, the fears of our present, and the prospects of our future to the God who cares.
Hand Wash Cold: Care Instructions for an Ordinary Life
by Karen Maezen MiillerIt’s easy to think that meaning, fulfillment, and bliss are “out there,” somewhere outside of our daily routine. But in this playful yet profound reflection on awareness, the compelling voice of a contemporary woman reveals the happiness at the bottom of the laundry basket, the love in the kitchen sink, and the peace possible in one’s own backyard. Follow Karen Maezen Miller through youthful ambition and self-absorption, beyond a broken marriage, and into the steady calm of a so-called ordinary life. In her hands, household chores and caregiving tasks become opportunities for self-examination, lessons in relationship, and liberating moments of selflessness. With attention, it’s the little things — even the unexpected, unpleasant, and unwanted things — that count.
Handbook for a Positive Revolution: The Five Success Principles For Personal And Global Change
by Edward De Bono
The Handbook for Bad Days: Shortcuts to Get Present When Things Aren't Perfect
by Eveline HelminkKeep your head held high even on the bad days with 70 mindful and wise strategies to finding happiness—The Handbook for Bad Days is the ultimate guide to happiness for anyone who strives to be present, not perfect, who knows that life isn&’t always &“good vibes only,&” sure to resonate with fans of Glennon Doyle and Elizabeth Lesser.In a time when social media encourages us to constantly highlight how great we&’re doing, how #Blessed life is, and how perfect we are, there seems to be little room for the inevitable truth: in every life, there are days that are NOT great. But decades in the self-help world have taught Helmink—editor-in-chief of Happinez magazine and a self-titled cheerleader for failure and discomfort—that true happiness isn&’t about cutting out the bad days, it&’s about accepting life as it is. And, in fact, it&’s often on those days when everything falls apart that we learn the most about what brings us comfort, resilience, courage, strength and, yes, happiness. Getting through some bad days require nothing more than a hot shower or a long walk. But others require us to be curious and courageous. In The Handbook for Bad Days, Helmink offers readers more than 70 proven strategies to find that lightness when things feel sideways. Her compassionate, no-bullshit approach teaches readers what it truly means to care for themselves, and she explores topics including: -The benefits of a good cry -Why, sometimes, it&’s okay to give up -Why a fuzzy pink cardigan and some Celine Dion is just as good as a Sanskrit mantra Perfect for fans of Glennon Doyle, Elizabeth Lesser, and Krista Tippet, The Handbook for Bad Days is a call to face our worst days with courage and compassion.
Handbook for Hard Times: A monk's guide to fearless living
by Gelong Thubten'Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived honesty and humour of someone who has experienced the wisdom he shares. His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice. He clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives.'- Benedict Cumberbatch We all go through hard times. We can experience moments when life feels like an uphill struggle, leading to unhappiness and stress. Perhaps we are feeling sad, anxious, or are challenged to deal with something bigger, such as a bereavement, a loss, a painful ending or a broken heart. It is during these moments when life feels difficult that we could do with some help with our thoughts and feelings.In HANDBOOK FOR HARD TIMES Sunday Times bestselling author of A Monk's Guide to Happiness Gelong Thubten teaches us to understand that happiness, kindness and resilience can be cultivated through reframing life's difficulties as opportunities for transformation. Meditation and mindfulness practices help us to access deep reserves of inner strength as we learn how to 'lean into' our suffering. Thubten suggests how we can find meaning in pain and discomfort, transforming deeply ingrained patterns of fear and resistance.As we discover how hard times can enhance the development of mindfulness, compassion and forgiveness, we can develop a fearless outlook on life and lasting, unshakeable happiness. This approachable and practical book, complete with meditations, is designed for modern times, and will be a valuable resource to anyone during times of struggle, but also during all times to encourage and build resilience and help us find inner contentment and peace.'A most qualified guide in the journey from darkness and turmoil towards inner peace and positivity.'ANNIE LENNOX