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Meditation: The Simple and Practical Way to Begin and Deepen Meditation
by Patrick Harbula'This is a book that should be on every meditator's bookshelf' - Dr Jim LockardAn accessible, insightful, user-friendly guide to meditation, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy sustained and meaningful meditation practiceMeditation is an ancient practice that has brought peace and clarity to people from every time, culture and place. Its benefits - a sense of calm, greater knowledge of self, better health - are as appealing to the modern world as they were to the ancient. In this beginner's guide to meditation, author Patrick Harbula provides readers with everything they need to know in order to experience deep meditation.Readers will learn: - The history of meditation, both Eastern and Western- The benefits of meditation for the mind, body, and spirit- Different forms of meditation practice- Supportive practices to enhance the benefits of meditation in daily living.- Simple ways to begin meditation immediately, and more . . .In addition, readers will also find simple techniques to deepen the meditation path for more experienced meditators. Meditation demystifies the often times intimidating world of meditation, providing the perfect starting point for anyone looking to cultivate a sense of peace in their life.
Meditation: Your Personal Guide (In Focus)
by Jacqueline TowersLearn the history and branches of this ancient practice, as well as how to extend your knowledge, make spiritual connections—and just relax.With our lives a hectic combination of work and family responsibilities, planning events, and building personal relationships, we are on overdrive for the better part of each day. Add in the impossible task of keeping up in our social media lives, it’s no wonder we are stressed out and yearning for spiritual meaning.In Focus: Meditation begins with an introduction to meditation, followed by details about meditation equipment and the history of meditation. A wide breadth of meditation topics is covered, including:Spiritual guide and angelic meditationsEmotional or psychological meditationsSpirit and totem animalsMindfulnessVisualizationReincarnationThe In Focus series applies a modern approach to teaching the classic body, mind, and spirit subjects. Authored by experts in their respective fields, these beginner’s guides feature smartly designed visual material that clearly illustrates key topics within each subject.
Meditations
by Marcus AureliusIn one of the world's most famous and influential books, Meditations, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 121–180) describes the stoic precepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and ruler of an empire. Aurelius offers his reflections on the search for inner peace and ethical certainty in a chaotic world, and gives modern readers a practical and inspirational guide to the challenges of everyday life. Presented here in a specially modernized version of the classic George Long translation, this beautiful hardcover edition makes a perfect gift for all seekers.
Meditations
by Marcus AureliusA powerful and accessible translation of Marcus Aurelius&’s timeless book on character, what it takes to be a good leader, and how to live a fulfilling life.Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire at its height, yet he remained untainted by the immense wealth and absolute power that had corrupted many of his predecessors. He knew the secret of how to live the good life amid trying and often catastrophic circumstances, of how to find happiness and peace when surrounded by misery and turmoil, and how to make the right choices—even if they are more difficult—without regard for self-interest. Offering a vivid and fresh translation of this important piece of ancient literature, Meditations brings Marcus&’s inspiring words to life and shows his wisdom to be as relevant today as it was in the second century. This book speaks to the soul of anyone who has ever faced adversity or believed in a better day.
Meditations (A Penguin Classics Hardcover)
by Marcus Aurelius Diskin Clay Coralie Bickford-Smith Martin HammondA new translation of the philosophical journey that has inspired luminaries from Matthew Arnold to Bill Clinton in a beautiful hardcover gift edition, with a cover designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith World-changing ideas meet eye-catching design: the best titles of the extraordinarily successful Great Ideas series are now packaged in Coralie Bickford-Smith’s distinctive, award-winning covers. Whether on a well-curated shelf or in your back pocket, these timeless works of philosophical, political, and psychological thought are absolute must-haves for book collectors as well as design enthusiasts. Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and the values of leadership. But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation, in developing his beliefs Marcus also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a series of wise and practical aphorisms that have been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and ordinary readers for almost two thousand years. To provide a full understanding of Aurelius's seminal work, this edition includes explanatory notes, a general index, an index of quotations, an index of names, and an introduction by Diskin Clay putting the work in its biographical, historical, and literary context, a chronology of Marcus Aurelius's life and career. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Meditations for Black Women: 75 Mindful Reflections to Help You Stay Grounded & Find Inner Peace (Self-Care for Black Women Series)
by Oludara AdeeyoAn inspiring and empowering collection of 75 mindful meditations curated for Black women everywhere to help prioritize self-love, find inner peace, and promote self-reflection.Meditations for Black Women is a collection of 75 mindful reflections tailored uniquely to the experiences of Black women. These reflections are designed to inspire, support, and ground Black women, helping them navigate their unique everyday challenges. Each meditation is accompanied by a powerful quote from an influential Black woman, adding an extra layer of inspiration and contemplation. The book is a testament to the power of self-reflection and meditation as wellness tools. It acknowledges the unique stressors and obstacles Black women face, such as micro- and macro-aggressions, the &“strong Black woman&” trope, and historical trauma. By offering tailored tools to address these unique needs, the book provides a much-needed mental health support for Black women. Meditations for Black Women is a journey to self-discovery, self-love, and self-care as well as a celebration of Black womanhood and a testament to the strength, resilience, and beauty of Black women.
Meditations for Cats Who Do Too Much
by Michael CaderAt last, the breakthrough self-help book that will change the lives--all nine of them--of cats across America! As America's favorite pets, cats are showered with attention. But celebrity sometimes has cat-astrophic effects. The truth is, felines are succumbing to eating disorders, chronic fatigue, and obsessive behavior (mostly cleaning), as well as shedaholism. Now help is at hand (and paw). These words of comfort and meditative advice offer compassionate solutions to such problems as: - chasing your own tail - overcoming fear when the Higher Power leaves for the weekend - coping with the compulsion to sit on every piece of furniture in the house, every day For dysfunctional felines everywhere, for every cat who wants to discover the kitten within--and for those who love them--this book is indeed the cat's meow.
Meditations for Every Day: Simple Tips and Calming Quotes to Help You Find Peace
by Summersdale PublishersBring more peace and tranquillity into your life with the help of this little book of practical advice, wise words and soothing meditationsEven in the rush of the busiest days, there is a way to press pause on life’s pressures and find a stillness within. Meditation is the key. Whether you’re completely new to the practice or just looking for a dose of further inspiration, this book will help you establish a long-lasting and soul-nourishing habit.Within these pages you will find a selection of simple yet effective tips to help you meditate with comfort, clarity and confidence, including:Advice on how to find the best times and places to meditateUseful exercises to help you manage and reduce stress and anxietyMindful mantras to promote inner peace and progress on your spiritual journeyEnriched with quotations from celebrated champions of these timeless techniques, this book is your pocket-sized guide to living more fully and freely in the present moment.
Meditations for Every Day: Simple Tips and Calming Quotes to Help You Find Peace
by Summersdale PublishersBring more peace and tranquillity into your life with the help of this little book of practical advice, wise words and soothing meditationsEven in the rush of the busiest days, there is a way to press pause on life’s pressures and find a stillness within. Meditation is the key. Whether you’re completely new to the practice or just looking for a dose of further inspiration, this book will help you establish a long-lasting and soul-nourishing habit.Within these pages you will find a selection of simple yet effective tips to help you meditate with comfort, clarity and confidence, including:Advice on how to find the best times and places to meditateUseful exercises to help you manage and reduce stress and anxietyMindful mantras to promote inner peace and progress on your spiritual journeyEnriched with quotations from celebrated champions of these timeless techniques, this book is your pocket-sized guide to living more fully and freely in the present moment.
Meditations for Living in Balance
by Anne Wilson SchaefFor men and women overwhelmed by life's constant juggling act -- the struggle to balance work, relationships, children, finances, chores, and more -- Anne Wilson Schaef clears the way to serenity and joy. With her signature wisdom, insight, and humor, Schaef shows us how to stop living at the mercy of frenzy and chaos and start savoring daily moments that center, calm, and nourish us. Contemplation and ultimately practical actions come together to help us tune into ourselves, be still and mindful, lighten up, laugh, and revel in the adventure of every day.
Meditations for Messies: A Guide to Order and Serenity
by Sandra Felton[from the back cover] "Transform your home and your life one day at a time "... Just for today, I will close drawers after I open them. Just for today, I will work on the household project before me and I'll finish one project before going on to another one. Just for today I will not be discouraged about my situation. Just for today I will treat myself with respect. I will do nice things for myself. I will allow and expect others to do things for me just as I do things for them. "Just for today." Get each day off to a fresh new start with Meditations for Messies. Messies Anonymous founder Sandra Felton provides you with a devotional that will motivate you in your daily pursuit of a more organized home and life. These affirming, uplifting messages are accompanied by spiritual reflections and a special place for you to write out solutions to your personal organizational struggles. Let Meditations for Messies guide you today toward a more harmonious tomorrow. Sandra Felton's Messies Anonymous program has been "sweeping" the United States and Canada for over a decade. The combined sales of her popular books total over 300,000. These include The Messies Manual, Messies 2, Messie No More, and The Messies SuperGuide." The Bookshare collection contains more books by this author.
Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts
by Oliver BurkemanA map for a liberating journey toward a more meaningful life―a journey that begins where we actually find ourselves, not with a fantasy of where we&’d like to be―from the New York Times bestselling author of Four Thousand WeeksHow would life open up if we stopped treating it as a problem to be solved?Addressing the fundamental questions about how to live, Meditations for Mortals offers a powerful new way to take action on what counts: a guiding philosophy of life Oliver Burkeman calls &“imperfectionism.&” It helps us tackle challenges as they crop up in our daily lives: our finite time, the lure of distraction, the impossibility of doing anything perfectly.How can we embrace our nonnegotiable limitations? Or make good decisions when there&’s always too much to do? How do we shed the illusion that life will really begin as soon as we can &“get on top of everything&”? Reflecting on quotations drawn from philosophy, religion, literature, psychology, and self-help, Burkeman explores a combination of practical tools and daily shifts in perspective. The result is a life-enhancing and surprising challenge to much familiar advice―and a profound yet entertaining crash course in living more fully.
Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts
by Oliver BurkemanA map for a liberating journey toward a more meaningful life—a journey that begins where we actually find ourselves, not with a fantasy of where we’d like to be—from the New York Times bestselling author of Four Thousand WeeksAddressing the fundamental questions about how to live, Meditations for Mortals offers a powerful new way to take action on what counts: a guiding philosophy of life Oliver Burkeman calls “imperfectionism.” It helps us tackle challenges as they crop up in our daily lives: our finite time, the lure of distraction, the impossibility of doing anything perfectly.How can we embrace our nonnegotiable limitations? Or make good decisions when there’s always too much to do? How do we shed the illusion that life will really begin as soon as we can “get on top of everything”? Reflecting on quotations drawn from philosophy, religion, literature, psychology, and self-help, Burkeman explores a combination of practical tools and daily shifts in perspective. The result is a life-enhancing and surprising challenge to much familiar advice—and a profound yet entertaining crash course in living more fully.To be read either as a four-week “retreat of the mind” or devoured in one or two sittings, Meditations for Mortals will be a source of solace and inspiration, and an aid to a saner, freer, and more enchantment-filled life. In anxiety-inducing times, it is rich in truths we have never needed more.
Meditations for New Moms: Reflections, Scripture, and Wisdom for Mommy's First Year
by Sandra Drescher-LehmanHow does a new mom face the wonder and the wear that a baby brings? What happens to the woman she was? Is it normal to laugh and cry simultaneously?Sandra Drescher-Lehman, in her disarmingly forthright way, gives language to the eternally long hours of being with babies, the holy moments that change exhaustion to exhilaration, the private fears, that sudden gratitude for one’s own mother.Drescher-Lehman’s own hands and heart are deep in this subject. She is a writer and mom to two preschoolers. Her voice is gritty, yet grateful. Her moods move through the range that all mothers know. She brings comfort. She lends identification to this most basic, yet most personal, experience.Each meditation is brief. Each offers a short Scripture passage and prayer and then suggests an idea or exercise that a preoccupied mom can carry throughout her day.With a beautiful layout, updated hardcover design, and a ribbon marker, this makes a perfect gift for expectant and new mothers.
Meditations for Pain Recovery
by Tony GrecoThis book features 365 unique entries for those in recovery from chronic pain and co-occurring addiction. Meditations address both pain recovery and addiction recovery with an eye to developing the reader's "four points of balance."
Meditations for People Who Worry
by Anne Wilson SchaefAnne Wilson Schaef's bestselling Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much invited women to do less and live more. In this wise and graceful sequel to that beloved book, which is also a collection of daily meditations, Schaef encourages us to give up the worries that trouble so many of our lives.Schaef helps us to smile at our worries and encourages us to re-examine our discontent and our desperate need to control our lives. She ponders with us the true nature of love, solitude, creativity, friendship, sorrow, intimacy, and all the experiences that go into making a life. Best of all, she inspires us to respect our own particular inner rhythm and intuitive wisdom, to live this moment, now, with trust and joy.
Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much
by Anne Wilson SchaefMeditations For Women Who Do Too Much speaks directly to the hearts and minds of the millions of women who do too much of everything: work, worry, organize, and take care of everyone in their lives... except themselves. With wisdom, humour, and insight, these meditations - paired with quotations from women of many ages, cultures, and perspectives - help women recognize and change their patterns, slow down, and take the time to listen to their own needs.
Meditations from Conversations with God: A Personal Journal
by Neale Donald Walsch'When you choose the action love sponsors, then will you do more than survive, then will you do more than win, then will you do more than succeed. Then will you experience the fully glory of Who You Really Are, and who you can be.''Judge not, and neither condemn, for you know not why a thing occurs, nor to what end.'These are just some of the messages contained in Conversations With God which its many readers will welcome in the form of these daily meditations. A phenomenon in the United States, having spent over 40 weeks in the best-seller lists, the book's success is now being repeated around the world.
Meditations of the Heart
by Howard ThurmanMeditations of the Heart is a beautiful collection of meditations and prayers by one of our greatest spiritual leaders. Howard Thurman, the great spiritualist and mystic, was renowned for the quiet beauty of his reflections on humanity and our relationship with God. This collection of fifty-four of his most well-known meditations features his thoughts on prayer, community, and the joys and rituals of life. Within this collection are words that sustain, elevate, and inspire. Thurman addresses those moments of trial and uncertainty and offers a message of hope and endurance for people of all faiths.
Meditations of the Heart
by Howard Thurman&“As poet, prophet, and priest, Thurman builds upon a powerful legacy of ancestral hope: belief in a liberating God who can always be found &‘in and among the struggling.&’&”—Yolanda PierceA universal beacon of hope and endurance for people of all faiths seeking to meet the challenges, uncertainties, and joys of lifeHoward Thurman&’s Meditations of the Heart is a beautiful collection of over 150 prayers, poems, and meditations on prayer, community, and the joys and rituals of life by one of our greatest spiritual leaders. Thurman, a spiritualist and mystic, was renowned for the quiet beauty of his reflections on humanity and our relationship with God.In a new foreword, Yolanda Pierce, dean of Howard University&’s School of Divinity, calls attention to the justice-centered theological framework of Thurman&’s words. Pierce notes how Thurman brings to light an image of God who can always be found &“in and among the struggling,&” both in times of weariness and in strength.First written for and shared with his congregation of the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples in San Francisco, California, these meditations sustain, elevate, and inspire. They are a universal beacon of hope and endurance for people of all faiths seeking to meet the challenges, uncertainties, and joys of everyday life with a renewed and liberating faith.
Meditations on Self-Love: Daily Wisdom for Healing, Acceptance, and Joy
by Laurasia Mattingly365 Daily meditations to help you embrace who you areLoving yourself is the key to happiness, fulfillment, and hope—and a positive meditation practice can help you get there. This beautiful book features meditations and affirmations you can do every day throughout the year to get in the habit of thinking positively about yourself and find greater peace and joy.Meditations on Self-Love offers:Short and sweet entries—The prompts are pleasant, easy, and brief, so anyone can find a few minutes to stop and reflect.Habitual self-love—Each meditation is focused on anecdotes and teachings that will help make self-love a consistent practice.Flexible use—Use these meditation prompts as often as you like or in any order that you like—and when you finish them all, you can revisit your favorites for inspiration.Make empowering meditation a consistent practice in your life, with 365 simple ways to reflect on self-love.
Meditations on the Peaks: Mountain Climbing as Metaphor for the Spiritual Quest
by Julius EvolaEvola articulates the close relationship between the physical rigors of mountain climbing and the ascent of the initiate toward self-transcendence. Julius Evola, a leading exponent of esoteric thought, was also an ardent mountain climber who personally scaled the peaks of the Tyrols, Alps, and Dolomites. For Evola the physical conquest of a mountain, with all the courage, self-transcendence and mental lucidity that it entails, becomes an inseparable and complementary part of spiritual awakening. It is no coincidence that many ancient cultures chose mountains as the abodes of their gods and considered the rigorous ascent of peaks as the task of heroes and initiates. In modern times, which tend to suffocate the heroic with naked self interest, the mountain still forms part of the profound dimension of spirit where the soul finds within itself more than what it thought itself to be. In Meditations on the Peaks, Evola combines recollections of his own experiences with reflections on other inspirational men and women who shared his view of the transcendent greatness of mountains.
Meditations to Heal Your Life (Hay House Lifestyles Ser.)
by Louise HayLouise shares her philosophy of life on a multitude of subjects fromaddictions to fears to spiritual laws, and everything in between. Her loving insights will enrich you body, mind, and soul, while giving you practical knowledge to apply to your day-to-day life.
Meditations to Heal Your Life Gift Edition
by Louise HayLouise shares her philosophy of life on a multitude of subjects from addictions to fears to spiritual laws, and everything in between. Her loving insights will enrich your body, mind, and soul, while giving you practical knowledge to apply to your day-to-day life.
Meditations with James Van Praagh
by James Van PraaghMeditate Your Way to True Peace and WisdomMeditations with James Van Praagh is an inspiring collection of meditations and affirmations that will empower you to connect with your inner self. Bestselling author and renowned spiritual medium Van Praagh offers over forty meditations, each of which addresses a specific issue or concern that may be blocking your spiritual journey, such as "Release the Past," "Confronting Fears," and "Tuning In to Abundance." By helping you to truly see, feel, and listen to your inner voice, Van Praagh leads you to develop the wonderful, innate abilities that let you become your best self.