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Affliction: Growing Up With a Closeted Gay Dad
by Laura HallIn 1937, at the age of nineteen, Ralph Hall, suicidal, revealed his sexual orientation to his grandmother, knowing she would comfort him. He was out for three years afterwards, until an indiscretion sent him back into the closet. At twenty-four, while in the army, he met and married Irene. The couple made their home on the San Francisco Peninsula and had four children. Ralph was an attentive husband and father—albeit with an intense interest in interior design, flower arranging, and fine objects—and a diligent worker who rose to payroll accountant at Standard Oil. It wasn't until 1975 that Ralph came out to his middle daughter, Laura, telling her that he had once considered his sexuality an aberration, an affliction. She was shocked, as the possibility her father might be gay had never crossed her mind. Irene had known Ralph’s secret for eighteen years, but the two remained married until she died. It was only then that this charismatic man and devoted father, by now in his eighties, could freely express his authentic, gay self.Here, Laura paints a vivid and honest portrait of her beloved father and the effect his secret had on her own life.
Affrontare i momenti difficili con la resilienza: meno stress, più serenità
by Gary RandolphSerenità e resilienza sono i segreti di una vita di successo: la serenità ci rende più forti, la resilienza ci aiuta ad affrontare il caos della vita. Quando ci ritroviamo in situazioni difficili e spiacevoli, le zone cerebrali deputate alla creazione delle emozioni vanno in codice rosso, ostacolando le abilità cognitive e le capacità decisionali. Questo libro è per te se vuoi gestire le tue emozioni e riprendere il controllo del tuo io razionale. Questa guida in formato e-book ti aiuterà a: - essere più resiliente nei momenti difficili - usare il 5G per mantenere competitiva la tua azienda - capire come combattere lo stress - identificare le principali fonti di disturbo - cercare e ottenere aiuto online - conoscere metodi produttivi per gestire lo stress - trovare soluzioni per ricaricarti e rilassarti - e molto altro!
Afirmaciones atrevidas: el ingenio y la sabiduría de las mujeres indetenibles
by Javier MoroAfirmaciones positivas y frases motivadoras para mujeres poderosas“No matter how you use it, there can be benefits for you and your daily life.”―Nerdy Girl Express#1 Bestseller in Popular Culture, Quotations, Women’s Studies, Love & Marriage Humor, Self-Esteem, LGBT, and TriviaAfirmaciones atrevidas está repleto de afirmaciones positivas y de semblanzas de heroínas poderosas de la vida real. Este libro es el regalo perfecto de empoderamiento femenino, tanto para ti como para tus mejores amigas.Las mujeres poderosas necesitan afirmaciones positivas. Ninguna mujer se levanta de la cama sabiéndose increíble y lista de tener un día estupendo. Muchas veces nos encontramos apresurándonos, trabajando arduamente para complacer y hacer felices a los demás en vez de pensar en nosotras mismas. Afirmaciones atrevidas detiene la negatividad con hechos y pasajes sobre mujeres empoderadas.Descubre citas y afirmaciones motivadoras de mujeres poderosas. En Afirmaciones atrevidas, la reina de las afirmaciones y de la vida positiva Becca Anderson te recuerda que eres bastante increíble. Con este libro de afirmaciones motivadoras, te llenarás de entusiasmo con frases inspiradoras hechas por y para mujeres. Junto a estas frases de empoderamiento femenino obtendrás un nuevo conocimiento, a través de una mezcla de biografías breves y perfiles extensos, de las mujeres increíbles que han dejado huella en este mundo. Y cuando termines de aprender sobre estas mujeres temerarias, te reafirmarás con ejercicios de escritura en tu diario.Lee Afirmaciones atrevidas y:Aprende el hábito de afirmarte cada díaEmpodérate y refuerza tu autoestimaSerás motivada por anécdotas divertidas, palabras sabias y dichos atrevidosA los lectores de libros de afirmaciones y frases positivas para mujeres como Let That Sh*t Go, A Year of Positive Thinking, o Beautifully Said les encantarán las frases inspiradoras que encontrarán en Afirmaciones atrevidas.
Afirmaciones que programarán su mente a pensar de forma positiva
by Vicente VillaresRepitiendo diariamente estas afirmaciones, su mente será condicionada a pensar de forma positiva, en vez de hacerlo de manera negativa. Usted aumentará su autoestima y su autoconfianza Su mente hará que usted se sienta merecedor de vencer en la vida; y, principalmente, hará que se sienta capaz de vencer en la vida y ser una mejor persona. Intente repetir estar afirmaciones por lo menos 20 días. Sólo 20 días.
Afirmações para Tempos Difíceis
by Sarah PeytonMais de 100 afirmações alicerçadas na neurociência para navegar com sucesso pelas dificuldades do dia a dia. Vivemos tempos conturbados e instáveis. Os problemas que enfrentamos são difíceis, dos pessoais aos mundiais. Este livro levá-lo-á numa viagem de autocompaixão, lembrando-o de que, apesar do mundo turbulento, conseguirá encontrar dentro de si espaços cheios de amor que lhe proporcionarão dias plenos de alegria e de satisfação. Baseada nos estudos da neurociência sobre as afirmações positivas e os seus impactos no crescimento de novas conexões neuronais, esta obra está dividida em diversos temas, desde a saúde, ao trabalho e à família. As reflexões e afirmações sobre cada tema encorajam carinhosamente a aceitação da vida tal como ela é, valorizando as suas próprias forças e ajudando-o a reconhecer os seus dons e recursos inatos através do poder da resiliência e da gratidão.
Aflame: Learning from Silence
by Pico Iyer&“Reading Aflame may help many to lead lives of greater compassion and deeper peace of mind.&” —His Holiness the Dalai LamaFrom the bestselling author of The Art of Stillness, a revelatory exploration of the abiding clarity and calm to be found in quiet retreatPico Iyer has made more than one hundred retreats over the past three decades to a small Benedictine hermitage high above the sea in Big Sur, California. He&’s not a Christian—or a member of any religious group—but his life has been transformed by these periods of time spent in silence. That silence reminds him of what is essential and awakens a joy that nothing can efface. It&’s not just freedom from distraction and noise and rush: it&’s a reminder of some deeper truths he misplaced along the way.In Aflame, Iyer connects with inner stillness and joy in his many seasons at the monastery, even as his life is going through constant change: a house burns down, a parent dies, a daughter is diagnosed with cancer. He shares the revelations he experiences, alongside wisdom from other nonmonastics who have learned from adversity and inwardness. And most profoundly, he shows how solitude can be a training in community and companionship. In so doing, he offers a unique outsider&’s view of monastic life—and of a group of selfless souls who have dedicated their days to ensuring there&’s a space for quiet and recollection that&’s open to us all.Radiant, intimate, and gripping, Aflame offers ageless counsel about the power of silence and what it can teach us about how to live, how to love, and, ultimately, how to die.
Afraid: Understanding the Purpose of Fear and Harnessing the Power of Anxiety
by Arash JavanbakhtSELF-HELP/ANXIETY. A psychiatrist and neuroscientist describes fear and anxiety in our brain and body and how they color many aspects of a modern human's life. In a way that is accessible to the public, he explains why we love to be scared; the link between bravery, meaning, aggression, creativity, and fear; and the diseases of fear and anxiety and how we manage them. ARASH JAVANBAKHT, MD, is director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic STARC) at Wayne State University, School of Medicine. He is renowned for his research of biology and innovative technologies for treatments of anxiety and PTSD. Dr. Javanbakht's public scholarly work has been read by millions and featured on CNN, NPR, BBC, PBS, Scientific American, and many others.
African Goddess Initiation: Sacred Rituals for Self-Love, Prosperity, and Joy
by Abiola AbramsA sacred feminine initiation of self-love and soul care rituals, tools, and exercises.Spiritual teacher, intuitive coach, and award-winning author, Abiola Abrams invites you to activate African goddess magic to transmute your fears and limiting beliefs, so that you can create more happiness, abundance, and self-acceptance.Africa is a continent of 54+ countries, and her children are global. There is no one African spiritual tradition. Our ancestors who were trafficked in "The New World" hid the secrets of our orishas, abosom, lwas, álúsí, and god/desses behind saints, angels, and legendary characters. From South Africa to Egypt, Brazil to Haiti, Guyana to Louisiana, goddess wisdom still empowers us.Writes Abiola, "Spirit told me, "We choose who shows up." And if you are holding this book, then this sacred medicine is meant for you. In this book, you will meet ancient goddesses and divine feminine energy ancestors, legendary queens, and mystical spirits. As you complete their powerful rituals, and ascend through their temples, you will:. Awaken generational healing in the Temple of Ancestors;. Manifest your miracles in the Temple of Conjurers;. Release the struggle in the Temple of Warriors;. Embrace your dark goddess self in the Temple of Shadows;. Heal your primal wounds in the Temple of Lovers;. Liberate your voice in the Temple of Griots;. Open your third eye intuition in the Temple of Queens; and. Surrender, meditate, and rise in the Temple of High Priestesses.Welcome to your goddess circle!
Afrikan Wisdom: New Voices Talk Black Liberation, Buddhism, and Beyond
by Valerie Mason-JohnA spiritual, political, and interdisciplinary anthology of wisdom stories from Black liberation leaders and teachers.Afrikan Wisdom represents an intersectional, cross-pollinated exploration of Black life--past, present, and future. Award-winning author and editor Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara)'s collection of 34 essays--written by an eclectic and inspirational group of Black thought leaders and teachers--reflects on the unique and multilayered experience of being Black in the world today. This anthology instills in readers the knowledge, awareness, validation, and spiritual tools necessary to nurture both individual and collective liberation. It is both an inspiration and a motivation for Black readers, as well as anyone else interested in reading about emerging spiritual voices. Topics include: • African and Afro-Diasporan cultures, histories, spiritualities, art, music, and literature • Black radical traditions of liberation and consciousness • Anticolonialism and antislavery • Buddhist philosophy • Social and environmental justice • The prison industrial complex and mass incarceration • (Kemetic) yoga, healing, and mindfulness • Intersections with Indigenous cultures • Addiction and recovery • Transgenerational trauma
Afro-Brazilian Numerology: Awakening Your Better Self with the Wisdom of the Orishas
by Diego de Oxóssi• Offers step-by-step instructions to calculate your Birth Odus and cast your full Orisha Birth Chart• Presents detailed interpretations of each of the 16 Birth Odus, showing how their energies manifest in an individual&’s personality, relationships, financial status, and general approach to life• Shares self-transformation techniques to help you improve the positive qualities of your chart while embracing, integrating, and neutralizing negative energies and tendenciesMuch like the celestial influences revealed by a natal astrology chart or the numerology of your birth date, African spiritual traditions believe that every person has specific personal energies ruling how we relate to each other and the way we foresee and achieve life goals. Called the birth Odus, these inner energies influence your choices and decisions throughout life, defining and differentiating you from everyone else--and revealing the best ways to maximize your potential and meet the challenges you face. Offering a complete guide to discovering, interpreting, and working with your birth Odus, Diego de Oxóssi details step by step how to calculate your birth Odus and cast your full Orisha birth Chart. He explains the Afro-Brazilian concept of numerology and its relationship with the 16 Odus and their related Orishas, the deities of the Afro-Brazilian spiritual tradition. He explores how to determine the influences in the major and minor houses of your Orisha birth chart, including those related to personality and identity, career and success, relationships and love, and challenges and personal evolution. Presenting case studies from his practice, the author offers detailed interpretations of each of the 16 birth Odus, showing how their energies manifest in an individual&’s life. He looks at the positive and negative aspects of each Odu, including how the negative aspects represent the shadow forces that one has to overcome to succeed in life. He offers self- transformation techniques to help you improve the positive qualities of your chart while embracing, integrating, and neutralizing the negative energies and tendencies. Revealing how to better know yourself and understand the spiritual dynamics behind your choices and behaviors, this guide shows you how to work with the energies of the Odus and the strength of the Orishas to improve your communication and relationship skills, overcome life&’s challenges, and ensure success and happiness on your life&’s path.
Afronta tu depresión con terapia interpersonal: Guía de autoayuda
by Juan García Sánchez Mª Josefa Palazón RodríguezEste libro de autoayuda es el primero en su género, la primera publicación autorizada en español basada en la psicoterapia interpersonal. La idea central de esta terapia es que la depresión tiene lugar en un contexto interpersonal, como una situación de duelo, una disputa, un cambio vital o la falta de relaciones satisfactorias; y entender ese contexto es el punto de partida básico para reconocer la depresión y entenderla. A lo largo de este libro aparecen ejemplos y casos prácticos de pacientes deprimidos, para que el lector pueda ayudarse a sí mismo.Dra. Myrna M. Weissman,Creadora de la Psicoterapia InterpersonalUniversidad de Columbia, Nueva YorkLas investigaciones sobre la depresión que llevaron a cabo la Dra. Weissman y su equipo fueron la base para desarrollar una nueva forma de entender la psicoterapia. Breve en el tiempo, intensa en los afectos y centrada en la importancia de las relaciones humanas a la hora de enfermar y de sanar, la psicoterapia interpersonal ha sido validada empíricamente como un tratamiento efectivo para la depresión.Si crees tener depresión, este libro te ayudará a conocer tu enfermedad y a afrontar los problemas que pueden estar manteniéndola. Miraremos a tu alrededor en busca de pérdidas y conflictos con tus seres queridos, procesos de cambio estancados, así como carencias y dificultades en tus relaciones con los demás.Juan García Sánchez es Licenciado en Psicología por la Universidad de Murcia, Especialista en Psicología Clínica vía PIR y doctorando en Neurociencias. Fue becado por la Fundación Castilla del Pino para realizar parte de su formación en el Hospital Warneford de Oxford. Especializado en Psicoterapia Familiar Sistémica. Es miembro de la International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ISIPT). Actualmente trabaja para el Servicio Murciano de Salud. Co-autor del libro Dominar las obsesiones: Una guía para pacientes, publicado en esta misma editorial.Pepa Palazón Rodríguez es Licenciada en Psicología por la Universidad de Murcia, Especialista en Psicología Clínica y Psicoanalista. Es miembro de la Federación Internacional de Sociedades Psicoanalíticas (IFPS) y de la Federación Española de Asociaciones de Psicoterapeutas (FEAP). Desde hace 30 años, trabaja como psicólogo clínico en los Servicios de Salud Mental de Murcia. Es docente en cursos de formación post-grado y Profesora Colaboradora Honoraria de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Murcia.
After 9/11: One Girl's Journey through Darkness to a New Beginning
by Jasmin Lee Cori Helaina Hovitz“You are a herald for your generation....Thank you for using your voice to help us make sense of that dark day, and forge a new beginning.”—Hillary Rodham Clinton, in a letter to Helaina Hovitz Helaina Hovitz was twelve years old and in middle school just blocks away when the World Trade Center was attacked. Her memoir encapsulates the journey of a girl growing up with PTSD after living through the events firsthand. After 9/11 chronicles its effects on a young girl at the outset of adolescence, following her as she spirals into addiction and rebellion, through loss, chaos, and confusion.The events of 9/11 were a very real part of Helaina’s life and are still vivid in her memory today. Hundreds were stranded in the neighborhood, including Helaina, without phones or electricity or anyone to help. Fear and despair took over her life. It would take Helaina more than a decade to overcome the PTSD — and subsequent alcohol addiction — that went misdiagnosed and mistreated. In many ways, After 9/11 is the story of a generation growing up in the aftermath of America’s darkest day —and for one young woman, it is the story of a survivor who, after witnessing the end, got to make a new beginning. This new trade paperback edition includes tips on how to cope with trauma, an FAQ section, and a guide to discussing 9/11 with children. “Inspirational, courageous and beautifully told. After 9/11 is a testament to the resiliency of the human spirit.” — Cathy Free, correspondent, PEOPLE magazine“Helaina Hovitz's engrossing narrative begins in the shadow of the twin towers with her as a backpack-toting twelve-year-old and plays out over the next fifteen years in dramatic - and sometimes distressing - detail. This impressive debut is both deeply evocative and intensely personal.” — Peter Canby, Senior Editor, The New Yorker“A moving and remarkable testament to a time that changed our country, told beautifully by a young woman who never gave up hope that she could reclaim her life, no matter how grim things looked.” — Sean Elder, contributor, Newsweek
After Cancer: A Guide to Your New Life
by Wendy Schlessel HarphamHaving this book on my nightstand is like having an empathetic and wise friend at my side as I chart a new course after cancer treatment. Dr. Harpham blends practical information with the intimate understanding of a veteran. Her book serves as a companion and inspiration on my voyage. —Ellen Hermanson, editor, Networker (National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship Newsletter) This is the first book written by a doctor for the layperson that addresses the medicine, the practical issues, and the psychosocial elements of recovery after cancer treatment. The author a cancer survivor herself, understands that surviving cancer is more than just killing cancer cells and getting through treatment. Patients must deal with the emotional, social, spiritual, and financial fallout of a cancer diagnosis. By helping survivors understand that they can’t go back to where they were before cancer, she liberates them to move forward to a different, “new normal.” Writing in a reader-friendly, question-and-answer format, Dr. Wendy Harpham addresses a wide range of issues realistically yet hopefully. Among them are understanding the medicine of reevaluation, follow-up, and prevention treatment; dealing with the most common physical aftereffects of treatment; learning how to make decisions about work and school; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with parent’s cancer; and coping with the practicalities of living wills and insurance. An important section on post cancer fatigue will be of special interest to patients who find that exhaustion is one of the most difficult problems with which they deal.
After College: Navigating Transitions, Relationships and Faith
by Erica Young Reitz"The first year out was one of the hardest years of my life." —Curt
After Death, Life! Thoughts to alleviate the grief of all Muslims facing death and bereavement
by Ruqaiyyah Waris MaqsoodBack of book--Death is a highly traumatic business, both for those who are dying, and for those who are caring for them. There are so many fears, so many questions, so many worries about coping after the death has taken place. This book is written primarily for those who have lost loved ones and are struggling with bereavement and coming to terms with that loss. Muslims accept the existence of life after death as a part of their faith. When faced with the fact of death, it naturally becomes a prime concern, and colours the way the dying person and the bereaved think and act. This book offers practical advice, not only on Islamic attitudes to the dying, and the correct procedures of burial according to the Sunnah or the Prophet, but also much to console and strengthen the bereaved, to help them though this sad but inevitable experience. Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood, a teacher and writer, was Head of Religious Studies at various schools in England. She took her honours degree as a Christian theologian at Hull University, in 1963. After extensive travels in the Middle East, she embraced Islam. Among her twenty books on many aspects of religion she has written the much acclaimed Teach Yourself Islam and The Muslim Marriage Guide.
After Party: Finding the Path to Sobriety
by Drew CharlesA memoir of a husband and father&’s recovery from alcohol and drugs reveals how being alcohol-free has made his life richer. Many people struggle with substance abuse in the shadows feeling ashamed, alone, and inadequate. You are not alone. Many of us keep up appearances while at the same time kicking ourselves every time we stumble into bed drunk out of our minds. Many of us say, &“never again,&” only to drink again at 5:00pm. You are not alone. There is a way out of this. After Party is the story of how one person, Drew Charles, dug his way out of the spiral of drug and alcohol excess. While doing so, he discovered that sobriety is not the impossibly boring state of living so many of us fear but is filled with joy and excitement in ways we can&’t predict when we are stuck in the loop of drinking and drug taking. After Party is the honest account of Drew&’s first year of sobriety, how he did it, and more importantly, why he did it. Drew&’s hope is that anyone who battles with alcohol and drugs, or just feels curious about sobriety, can take solace in knowing that life not only exists beyond alcohol, but that it sings with a clarity and depth of emotion many of us would never have thought possible.
After Shock: Searching for Honest Faith When Your World Is Shaken
by Kent AnnanECPAAre there questions or realities your faith can't handle?After Shock
After This: God Can Turn Any Season Into a Time of Blessing
by Kevin WallaceWhat if just beyond this season of turmoil is your best season yet? This book will help you understand that God is working all things for your good and that He can turn any season into a time of blessing. It would be easy to navigate life if every problem, every pain, and every setback came with a telegraph that enabled us to prepare for their arrival. But often our greatest struggles come with the least warning and feel like the greatest threat to our future. Even the most committed Christians find themselves in seasons that challenge their faith, shake their hopes, and make them fearful when thinking of the future. In Acts 8, the church experienced an unprecedented season of persecution, pain, and chaos. One of their leaders, Stephen, had been killed. The believers were being hunted. Their lives were being threatened. In addition to the fear and frenzy, Saul was wreaking havoc in the church. But following this season of being persecuted and terrorized, Acts 9:31 reveals that God changed the trajectory of their lives with two words: after this! After the pain, the fear, the loss, the misery, after the confusion and chaos, God decided it was time to change their season. The season of struggle that seemed like it would last forever had an expiration date! Like the early church, we must see that no matter how tough the situation we&’ve walked through has been, it will not end there! There is a blessing and breakthrough coming after this!After This is an encouraging compass that points us to all that is waiting for us in the next season of our lives. It is a prophetic word revealing that this coming shift is a transition into a time of peace, multiplication, comfort, and strength. After the misery, after the mess, after the divorce, after the break up, after the bankruptcy, after the failure—even after COVID-19—there is an &“after this&” coming that will change everything for those who belong to God.
After You, Marco Polo
by Jean Bowie ShorFrom Venice to Pelping across high Asia, an adventurous American couple follows a dangerous trail seven centuries old."Franc and Jean Shor are the most widely traveled American couple on the world scene. They have gone to the farthest reaches, to the bleak places few have ever seen. They are warm-hearted, hospitable people, and keen observers, with great perception and understanding. "It's an exciting and absorbing adventure story that Jean Shor tells. It has a gay and humorous side; and a grim and near tragic one too. She and Franc follow Marco Polo by car, by horse and yak, and on foot over the top of the Pamirs of Central Asia, through heat and freezing cold. She has also followed Marco Polo's example by giving a faithful account of the people of the various regions--their customs, institutions, habits, diet, dress, dances, and religion."This is the best travelogue I know. It takes one where only a handful from the West have ever gone. The account is on par with Marco Polo's great classic. And it has more warmth and meaning, because it is rich in the details that only an understanding woman can contribute."--WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and author of Beyond the High Himalayas, etc.
After the Affair
by Janis A. SpringFor the 70 percent of couples who have been affected by extramarital affairs, this is the only book to offer proven strategies for surviving the crisis and rebuilding the relationship -- written by a nationally known therapist considered an expert on infidelity. When I was 15, I was raped. That was nothing compared to your affair. The rapist was a stranger; you, I thought, were my best friend. There is nothing quite like the pain and shock caused when a partner has been unfaithful. The hurt partner often experiences a profound loss of self-respect and falls into a depression that can last for years. For the relationship, infidelity is often a death blow. After the Affair is the first book to help readers survive this crisis. Written by a clinical psychologist who has been treating distressed couples for 22 years, it guides both hurt and unfaithful partners through the three stages of healing: Normalizing feelings, deciding whether to recommit and revitalizing the relationship. It provides proven, practical advice to help the couple change their behavior toward each other, cultivate trust and forgiveness and build a healthier, more conscious intimate partnership.
After the Affair
by Janis Abrahms Spring Michael SpringFor the 70 percent of couples who have been affected by extramarital affairs, this is the only book to offer proven strategies for surviving the crisis and rebuilding the relationship –– written by a nationally known therapist considered an expert on infidelity. When I was 15, I was raped. That was nothing compared to your affair. The rapist was a stranger; you, I thought, were my best friend. There is nothing quite like the pain and shock caused when a partner has been unfaithful. The hurt partner often experiences a profound loss of self–respect and falls into a depression that can last for years. For the relationship, infidelity is often a death blow. After the Affair is the first book to help readers survive this crisis. Written by a clinical psychologist who has been treating distressed couples for 22 years, it guides both hurt and unfaithful partners through the three stages of healing: Normalizing feelings, deciding whether to recommit and revitalizing the relationship. It provides proven, practical advice to help the couple change their behavior toward each other, cultivate trust and forgiveness and build a healthier, more conscious intimate partnership.
After the Breakup: A Compassionate Road Map to Getting Over Your Ex (After the Breakup)
by Tamara ThompsonFind comfort and hope after a breakup with guided exercises in self-lovePicking up the pieces after a breakup can be difficult—but moving on is possible with a little self-love! This write-in workbook will help you process your feelings, develop healthier habits and patterns, and make yourself a priority as you move forward with confidence.Discover the meaning of self-love—Redefine what it means to feel complete by showing up for yourself with love and compassion.Begin to heal—Explore the root causes of your emotions with insightful prompts, practices, and exercises like role-play and visualization.Relatable stories—Get Inspired by real-life stories of others that have endured breakups and found happiness and healing through self-love.A supportive companion workbook—This book expands on the popular After the Breakup: A Self-Love Journal. Use both books together to get the full self-love experience!Build a better relationship with yourself with this uplifting breakup book.
After the Crash
by Martin Spinelli'In the pit of my stomach, as I kissed my four-year-old son Lio and my darling wife Sasha goodbye, I knew something was up. By that evening, the police had told me about the crash.'Lio's bright and talented mother was killed that day, and he narrowly escaped the same fate. But instead of it being an ending for us, the crash was a beginning.'Lio's miraculous recovery from severe brain damage and a coma defied medical science. As I witnessed his astonishing journey - from intensive care bed to 10 Downing Street - and fought to pull him through horrific injuries and the loss of his mother, I found real purpose and meaning for the first time in my life.'After the Crash is much more than a moving personal story. It's a handbook for dealing with disaster, not just surviving it but mastering it and using it to transform your life for the better.
After the Darkest Hour: How Suffering Begins the Journey to Wisdom
by Kathleen A. BrehonyIn the tradition of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, a book that explains the transformative power of sufferingMost people understand that suffering and sorrow are inevitable parts of every life and that illness, death, or loss of a loved one are universal experiences, not retribution or a symptom of bad luck. But few of us comprehend the ways in which suffering can give rise to growth. In this sensitive and caring book, Kathleen Brehony describes the experiences of people who have endured life's trials and consequently found deeper spiritual and psychological meaning in their lives. Drawing on a rich selection of mythological and religious stories from many faiths, Berhony provides a historical and cultural context that enriches the meaning of these deeply personal tales. After the Darkest Hour explores the qualities--psychological, behavioral, and spiritual--of those who have turned periods of pain and suffering into opportunities for growth and renewal. The final chapters offer exercises that will help readers approach the difficult situations they face in a more conscious, enlightened way, as well as specific suggestions for creating personal healing rituals.
After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path
by Jack Kornfield[from inside flaps] "The rich harvest of an entire generation's spiritual work in the West, After the Ecstasy, the Laundry is one of the most authentic and convincing accounts ever written of the lifelong path of inner transformation. Written by a Buddhist teacher and meditation master of international renown, this moving and fascinating book also draws on the firsthand experiences of dedicated leaders and practitioners within the Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and Sufi traditions. The result is a uniquely intimate and honest understanding of how the modern spiritual journey unfolds--and of how we can prepare our own hearts for awakening. After the Ecstasy, the Laundry "Enlightenment does exist," Jack Kornfield assures us. "Unbounded freedom and joy, oneness with the divine... these experiences are more common than you know, and not far away." But even after achieving such realization, we are faced with the day-to-day task of translating that freedom into our imperfect lives. We are faced with the laundry. The author's personal stories, vivid traditional tales, and the voices of many others who have traveled this path become our companions on the way. We learn to recognize the first stirrings of sacred longing, the gates that lead to spiritual opening, the immediacy of satori or grace. We also learn how the enlightened heart navigates the real world of difficult family or community relationships, emotional pain, struggles with earning a living, sickness, betrayal by those we have trusted--even death. Filled with "the laughter of the wise," alive with compassion, After the Ecstasy, the Laundry is a gift to anyone who is seeking peace, wholeness, and inner happiness. It is sure to take its place next to A Path with Heart as a spiritual classic for our time. JACK KORNFIELD was trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India and has taught around the world since 1974. He also holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and of the Spirit Rock Center. He lives in northern California with his wife and daughter. His previous books include A Path with Heart, Seeking the Heart of Wisdom (with Joseph Goldstein), and Teachings of the Buddha."