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Liftoff: An Astronaut Commander's Countdown for Purpose-Powered Leadership
by Colonel Rick SearfossThe space shuttle commander delivers &“a great read, shares important elements of the modern &‘Right Stuff,&’ and will benefit those aspiring to lead&” (Hon. Buzz Aldrin, Colonel, USAF retired, Astronaut). As a leader in the dynamic, stressful, and sometimes dangerous endeavor of human space exploration, Astronaut Rick Searfoss has had many unique experiences. However, the success principles he applied in commanding the most complex and successful human space research mission ever are universal. They apply to any venture. Liftoff shares the keen insights of an astronaut commander leading the way. It will enable you to: Employ a proven, balanced-leadership model in support of a greater purposeDrive stellar operational results with a comprehensive, objective-centric execution systemApply a countdown of twelve purposeful performance principles for outstanding outcomesStrengthen your ability to lead and perform at the front lines to achieve mission success The author also shares a myriad of thrilling, inspiring, and relevant stories, told from the extraordinary perspective of one of a mere handful of humans who&’ve ever been in space. Should you launch your leadership to the highest level possible? Absolutely, so let&’s &“light this candle&” and lift off to success! &“His unique perspective on leadership in action will help you achieve &‘execution excellence&’ no matter what task you are undertaking. Read this out-of-this-world book and become a more successful leader here on earth!&” —Ken Blanchard, #1 New York Times–bestselling coauthor of The New One Minute Manager® &“Powerfully shows how trust and purpose amplify effective leadership in the most dynamic of situations.&” —Stephen M.R. Covey, New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal–bestselling author of The Speed of Trust
Ligera como una Pluma
by Magali Dubreuil BourguetLigera como una pluma El encuentro entre dos extraordinarias mujeres separadas por tres generaciones, reunidas en una misma entidad artística universal. ¡Ya casi 100 copias vendidas en tres días! Una historia rica en poesía, ternura y humor que aborda la enfermedad de Alzheimer de una manera poco convencional y benévola. El encuentro entre dos extraordinarias mujeres separadas por tres generaciones, reunidas en una misma entidad artística universal. Esta aventura humana rica en poesía y ternura nos lleva de la risa al llanto. Alicia y Piuma hacen valsar la vida al son del paso del tiempo... "(...) Jugando, ella lo puede hacer desde su casa, pero Alice, quiere que la escuchemos, quiere sembrar, crear emoción, compartiendo, vibrando con el mundo al unísono. En su departamento, las habitaciones son demasiado pequeñas, las paredes demasiado estrechas, las notas no tienen espacio para volar, golpean contra las paredes y mueren amortiguadas. Las notas necesitan espacio para volar, difundirse, difunden, escapan y hablan. Son parlanchinas, tienen montones de cosas que decir, y para intercambiar se necesitan por lo menos dos (...)".
Ligereza: Deja atrás el pasado, conecta con el presente y expande el futuro
by Yung PuebloUn plan de compasión radical para ir hacia dentro y aliviar la pesadez que nos impide sanarnos a nosotros mismos y al mundo. Avanzar hacia tu sanación es posible desde el aprendizaje de la autocompasión hasta la liberación y madurez emocional. Abordar con honestidad las ansiedades y los miedos de los que sueles huir te ayudará a eliminar la tensión, a aligerar la mente y a reconectar con el hoy. verás que, mientras te fortaleces y amplías la autoconciencia, el mundo que te rodea se volverá más acogedor, brillante, y serás capaz de aportar armonía a quienes te acompañan en este viaje.
Light a Fire in Their Hearts: The Truth About Leadership
by Lisa Anna PalmerA guide to being the best leader possible in business, or anywhere.Are you a manager or director climbing the ranks, a founder who’s busy growing your army, or a formal leader in any field? If yes, you need to retain talented employees and inspire them to contribute their very best at work using methods that go beyond command-and-control leadership. So, how do you get the competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving workplace?In Light a Fire in Their Hearts, leadership expert Lisa Anna Palmer guides you through the leadership journey. She shares powerful stories and techniques drawn from over thirty great leaders—a team of virtual mentors who impart their wisdom how to:Understand the impact of leaders on people, the planet, and the bottom lineRaise your self-awareness and shift to a great people leader mindsetOvercome challenges not typically taught in business schoolUse the “Light Your Leadership” approach to tap into the top competitive advantage in twenty-first century businessUsing a fun-to-read, conversational style, this book provides modern leaders with a guide for lighting a fire in the hearts of employees, igniting engagement, and helping you and your company succeed.“Wonderful leadership book with a premise I love. To ignite employees’ passions and inspire them to be and do their best at work, you need to light a fire in their hearts. The world needs more of this right now.” —Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Happy for No Reason
Light After Loss: A Spiritual Guide For Comfort, Hope, And Healing
by Ashley Davis BushFrom the office of a seasoned grief counselor, this book is an essential guide to grief. It shines a light into the darkness and illuminates the lifelong journey of integrating loss into life. It is a spiritual companion to higher healing that offers a shift, a redirection from pain and suffering to the sacred qualities of compassion, love, connection, gratitude, and transformation. This book takes Ashley Davis Bush&’s seminal Transcending Loss grief model and elevates it to a new level by providing a light-filled lens with which to process and metabolize loss. Bush describes a dimension of higher healing which provides an essential balm to the shattered heart. She will lead you to a broad experience of support, to a source of light within and beyond the self that is essential to a healthy grieving process. A guide on your journey from shock to transcendence, this book shows you how Love, Connection, Compassion, Faith, and Transcendenceorient and soothe a broken spirit. At the end of each chapter, you will be introduced to five specific &“Light-Shift Practices&” that integrate the chapter&’s concepts and facilitate the healing process. Grieving is a universal yet disorienting and devastating experience. But like the ancient Japanese art form of kintsugi which repairs broken pottery with golden lacquer, grief is healed by filling the cracks in your life with light, creating beauty from brokenness. Embracing a higher perspective makes the journey more bearable, the experience more meaningful, and the future more expansive.
Light and Truth Collected From the Bible and Ancient and Modern History: Collected From The Bible And Ancient And Modern History: Containing The Universal History Of The Colored And The Indian Race, From The Creation Of The World To The Present Time
by Robert Benjamin Lewis"Light and Truth Collected From the Bible and Ancient and Modern History" by Robert Benjamin Lewis is a profound exploration of the intersection between biblical teachings and historical narratives. Published in the 19th century, this work delves into the rich tapestry of human history, drawing connections between the spiritual wisdom of the Bible and the recorded events of ancient and modern civilizations.Lewis meticulously compiles insights from various historical sources, presenting a comprehensive view of humanity's journey through time. He examines the moral and ethical lessons embedded in biblical stories and correlates them with significant occurrences and figures from history. This book is a treasure trove of knowledge for those interested in understanding how religious texts and historical events interplay to shape our world.Through his detailed research and thoughtful analysis, Lewis aims to illuminate the timeless truths and enduring wisdom that transcend cultures and epochs. "Light and Truth" serves as both a historical reference and a spiritual guide, offering readers a deeper appreciation of the interconnectedness of faith and history.
The Light Between Us: Stories from Heaven. Lessons for the Living.
by Laura Lynne JacksonNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For readers of Proof of Heaven, the astonishing story of a woman with an extraordinary psychic gift—and a powerful message from the Other Side that can help us to live more beautifully in the here and now.Laura Lynne Jackson is a wife, a mother, a high school English teacher—and a psychic medium. Where most believe an impenetrable wall divides the world between the living and the dead, Jackson sees brilliant cords of light. She has dedicated her life to exploring our connection to the Other Side, conversing with departed loved ones, and helping people come to terms with loss. In The Light Between Us, she writes with clarity and grace, addressing the eternal questions that vex us all: Why are we here? What happens when we die? How do we find our true path in this life? Laura Lynne Jackson&’s story offers a new understanding of the vast reach of our consciousness and enlarges our view of the human experience.Praise for The Light Between Us&“A brilliant milestone marking our passage toward comprehending the deeper truths of our existence.&”—Eben Alexander, M.D., author of Proof of Heaven and The Map of Heaven&“I read The Light Between Us with great joy, savoring the wonderful stories and messages of hope. It is a book filled with wisdom and love, exploring the deep bonds that keep us eternally connected to our soul mates.&”—Brian L. Weiss, M.D., author of Many Lives, Many Masters &“A spiritual game-changer . . . For those suffering a terrible loss, you will find peace and comfort in her story. For those who question the afterlife, you will become a believer.&”—Laura Schroff, co-author of An Invisible Thread &“Straightforward, unassuming, and profoundly generous . . . Brave, honest, and beautiful, this book is a treasure.&”—Mark Epstein, M.D., author of Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart &“One of the most insightful and inspiring books about mediumship I have ever read.&”—Gary E. Schwartz, author of The Afterlife Experiments and The Sacred Promise
Light Bulb Moments: 75 Lessons For Everyday Living
by Talayah Stovall Les Brown"Have you ever had one of those experiences when the light bulb just went off? You thought to yourself, ‘Now, I get it! That was the lesson I was supposed to learn in all of this!’"Light Bulb Moments is a collection of 75 lessons learned through everyday life. In each chapter, author, life purpose coach, and speaker Talayah Stovall shares personal stories and anecdotes to help guide us through life’s ups and downs. Discovering your purpose and passion; developing persistence, hope, patience, faith, and forgiveness; setting clear and actionable goals for the future; and understanding the value of friendship and love are among the many treasures found in this wise little book. Key messages include: • Your passion can become your livelihood • Successful people often fail their way to success • Whatever you don’t control, controls you • Distinguish between your goals and your wishes or dreamsLighthearted, warm, and compassionate, Light Bulb Moments will inspire you to pursue your greatness and create a vision for your life as you want it to be."Everyone wants more love, light, joy, and energy in their lives. Occasionally, all we need is to drink deeply of someone else’s story to reignite ours. Here is just such a book." —Mark Victor Hansen, author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series
Light Emerging: The Journey of Personal Healing
by Barbara BrennanBarbara Ann Brennan's bestselling first book, Hands of Light, established her as one of the world's most gifted healers and teachers. Now, she continues her ground-breaking exploration of the human energy field, or aura -- the source of our experience of health or illness. Drawing on many new developments in her teaching and practice, she shows how we can be empowered as both patients and healers to understand and work with our most fundamental healing power: the light that emerges from the very center of our humanity.In a unique approach that encourages a cooperative effort among healer, patient, and other health-care providers, Light Emerging explains what the healer perceives visually, audibly, and kinesthetically and how each of us can participate in every stage of the healing process.Presenting a fascinating range of research, from a paradigm of healing based on the science of holography to insights into the "hara level" and the "core star," Light Emerging is at the leading edge of healing practice in our time.
Light Her Fire: How to Ignite Passion, Joy, and Excitement in the Woman You Love
by Ellen KreidmanLessons on how to become the only man she'll ever want or need
Light is the New Black: A Guide to Answering Your Soul's Callings and Working Your Light
by Rebecca CampbellAn encouraging guidebook to awaken to your potential, connect with the callings of your soul, and light up the world with your presence.This international bestselling book has helped hundreds of thousands of people all over the world to create a life that is in deep alignment with their soul."Light Is The New Black is an inspiring book with a message that is so needed right now. Rebecca courageously guides us to turn our lights on and follow the daily calls of our soul so we can all light up the world with our authentic spirit.&” – Sonia Choquette, bestselling author of The Answer is SimpleANSWER THE CALL OF YOUR SOUL AND WORK YOUR LIGHTYour inner light is your soul and it is guiding you every moment of every day. Light Is the New Black is for those who agreed to be here at this time in history to answer the call of their soul and work their light.Rebecca Campbell had her first awakening when she was a teenager, but without anyone to guide her, she ignored her soul's callings and dimmed her light in order to fit in. Then, just before her 30th birthday, the life she had so consciously created began to crumble around her.It was as if the Universe had turned off all the lights, so she had no choice but to rediscover her own.In this inspirational book, Rebecca shares her own healing journey, alongside practical tools to help you reconnect with the core of your being, and channelled messages from the Universe.Once you rediscover what you already know at soul level, you can create a life that is in divine alignment, discover your soul gifts, and offer the world something that only you can give.&“When I first woke up to the callings of my soul, I lacked the courage, confidence, inner support, and practical tools not just to hear the callings of my soul, but to let them truly lead my life.There were pieces missing, a journey needed to be taken. I called upon the Universe and spiritual teachers to support me. This book is the result of that journey.You can read it in one sitting, one chapter a day, or pick a page at random for an instant hit of guidance. Throughout you will find &‘Work Your Light&’ exercises, mantras, and affirmations.I created these with the intention of guiding you not only to hear the callings of your soul, but to act on them too...I pray that you discover the authentic gift to the world that you already are and choose to serve the world by being You. Follow what lights you up and you will light up the world.So much love,Rebecca x
The Light Is Winning: Why Religion Just Might Bring Us Back to Life
by Zach HoagIf anyone had good reason to join the league of the “Nones,” the “Dones,” and the deconstructionists, it would be Zach Hoag. After growing up and out of the compound walls of a Texas cult, and becoming a failed church planter in one of the most post-Christian cities in America, Zach was faced with both a crisis and a choice. He loved Jesus, yet questioned: If the church is such a broken system, is it really worth belonging to anymore?The viral upswing of the “spiritual but not religious” trend has cast religion as going rapidly out of style. Yet even in his own desert of deconstruction, Zach couldn’t shake his desire for a spiritual home. His search ultimately led him to look behind the statistics, where Zach found an astonishing undercurrent subversively at work.The truth, as Zach discovered, is that we are in a cultural moment of apocalypse. Not an end-of-the-world apocalypse, but in the very literal sense of the word which translates simply, “a revealing.” Perhaps the downtrend of Christian faith in America is just the kind of Great Revealing we need to show us who we really are as American Christians, who Jesus really is in our midst, and how we can step into the flourishing faith he has always intended for us.For anyone who is anxious about the future of the church and their place in it, The Light Is Winning rallies to an unexpected, unshakeable hope: Could it be that we’ve made religion out to be the culprit when in fact, religion is just what we need to revive us? Could it be that our struggle for relevance must come to a necessary end, so that we can get to the real? After all, isn’t this the essence of the story of God: death paves the way for a resurrected, deeply rooted, flourishing faith. Such faith can be yours. The Light Is Winning will show you how.
Light Messages from the Pleiades: A New Matrix of Galactic Order
by Pavlina KlemmPleiadian healing techniques to assist humanity in the ascension process• Introduces the concept of the Cosmic Pharmacy available to anyone and accessible through meditation and exercises• Explores Pleiadian healing techniques to regenerate our DNA with chakra healing, the cosmic sounds, and high-vibrational healing numbers• Includes exercises, affirmations, and meditations, all charged by the Pleiadians with positive frequencies that activate remembering and healingWe are in the midst of a light-filled revolution. As humanity is awakening from its sleep, the Pleiadians are sending wisdom to assist in the ascension process on Earth. Transmitting their high vibrations, healer and Pleiadian channel Pavlina Klemm shares the light messages she has received from the higher beings known as the Pleiadians on the Great Awakening that is taking place worldwide. The messages highlight the earthly path of liberation from dark forces and stress the importance of incarnation and reincarnation during these challenging years. They describe the oversoul of one&’s family and the morphogenetic field of the children as well as how to support individuals, families, and children in the regeneration of DNA through Pleiadian healing techniques.Meditations and exercises allow us to effortlessly tap into the Cosmic Pharmacy in order to support our healing and clear and strengthen our chakras. Cosmic healing sounds prompt us to remember our pure essence, and high-vibration healing numbers help us heal, purify, and rejuvenate. Connecting us to the frequencies of cosmic freedom, the Pleiadians help us fulfill our soul&’s mission in the cosmic revolution and create a positive future on Earth.
The Light of Conscience: How a Simple Act Can Change Your Life
by Bill ShoreAN INSPIRATIONAL MEDITATION ON THE POWER OF CONSCIENCE--HOW A SIMPLE ACT, A MOMENT OF PURPOSE, CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, YOUR COMMUNITY, EVEN THE WORLD <P> We all struggle at times to know what to do to seek and abide our conscience--when right and wrong are not black and white, when heart and head speak with different voices, when our intentions and interests are not aligned. If you believe that the outcome of these struggles affects the course of your life, and the lives around you, then this book is for you. <P> If you believe that there are times and places when the choice an individual makes to speak or be silent, to eat or fast, to remain seated or to stand up in a crowd, to stare and remember or to walk on by and forget, can be as powerful as a president's command, a congressional appropriation, or a military incursion, then this book is for you. This book is for you if your profession is rewarding financially but not spiritually, or if you're ever worried that your career and conscience conflict. This book is for you if you are a parent whose love of your children never wavers with the anxiety they cause you but sometimes leaves you wondering whether they will grow up to do the right thing even if no one is watching. This book is for you if you question whether the countless small decisions you make each day add up to a larger judgment about your life's meaning. <P> Finally, this book is for you if you believe that quiet, often solitary acts of conscience have echoes louder than the original sound; that individual acts have the potential to trigger large public consequences and continue to inspire others from generation to generation; that such acts bring rewards to the individual, that unforeseen benefits accrue, that one gains more than was sacrificed, and that there is a transformative power and richness to a life so lived.
The Light of Discovery
by Toni Packer Joan TollifsonTo read this book is to encounter the essence of our lives and our everyday concerns. Toni Packer shines her gentle light on fear, compassion, impermanence, attraction, prejudice, enlightenment, and much more as she invites us into our own light of discovery. As she says, "In truth we are not separate from each other, or from the world, from the whole earth, the sun or moon or billions of stars, not separate from the entire universe. Listening silently in silent wonderment, without knowing anything, there is just one mysteriously palpitating aliveness."
The Light of God: Divine Locutions on Evil, Karma, Reincarnation, and Healing
by Laura Aversano• Shares words and energies received in ecstatic union with the Divine • Contains wisdom on creation, love, healing with Christ, karma, reincarnation, and the nature of evil • Reveals the spiritual laws that govern your existence and show you that you are a miracle of creation born out of love When we quiet our minds and hearts long enough to be still, we can hear the voice of God and feel His presence within us. But how does one find the inner stillness necessary to feel the presence of the Divine? How can you awaken to the light of God? In this book of profound spiritual teachings, modern-day mystic and spiritual healer Laura Aversano shares the wisdom she received from ecstatic states of union with the Divine while she prayed. These writings offer a living experience of the Divine, imparting knowledge of the spiritual life as well as healing. Laura feels she had direct contact with the Holy Spirit and shares wisdom on love, creation, healing with Christ, karma, reincarnation, and the nature of evil. These divine locutions reveal the spiritual laws that govern your existence and show you that you are a miracle of creation born out of love. Reading these words will guide you deeply into your relationship with God and the relationship you have with yourself. It will bring light to your truths and to your darkness. You will be most comforted by the words that are attuned to where you are presently in your spiritual life. Other locutions you will find challenging, but their intrinsic high energy and spiritual density will raise your vibration. By reading these sacred writings, you can release your fear of the light and the darkness that you carry, bring your soul to the threshold of the heavens, and fill your heart and mind with God&’s ineffable love.
Light On Enlightenment: Revolutionary Teachings On The Inner Life
by Christopher TitmussMany in the West today are familiar with the benefits offered by meditation and mindfulness, and keen to understand more about Buddhism. Written by a former journalist and Buddhist monk, Light on Enlightenment is an accessible guide to the Buddhist teachings, offering insight and inspiration for daily life, as well as a lucid guide on the path to enlightenment. Christopher Titmuss draws upon the experiences of real people to show how Buddhist teachings are relevant to the problems of Western society, and can exert a valuable influence on science, psychotherapy, green issues, our lifestyles and communities. Light on Enlightenment opens up for all of us the possibility of inner transformation and regaining control over our lives.
Light on Life's Difficulties
by James AllenJames Allen was one of the most popular writers in the fields of inspiration and spirituality at the turn of the 20th century, and here, in this 1912 work, he tackles the myriad problems facing the world and all its people from a perspective of mind over matter. Shining a light of plain-spoken wisdom on everything from the personal (a sense of proportion, good manners and refinement) to the global (war and peace, diversities of creeds), he motivates us all the take a hand in making the world a better place... for ourselves and for everyone. British author and pop philosopher JAMES ALLEN (1864-1912) retired from the business world to pursue a life of writing and contemplation. Best known for As a Man Thinketh, he authored many other books about the power of thought including The Path to Prosperity, The Mastery of Destiny, and Entering the Kingdom.
Light on the Other Side of Divorce: Discovering the New You
by Elizabeth CohenCreate a Life After Divorce That You Love“…divorce is a grand opportunity for reinvention of oneself. It has the potential to be a bright new beginning.” —Christiane Northrup, MD, NY Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom; The Wisdom of Menopause; and Goddesses Never Age#1 New Release in DivorceOffering a well-researched and tested method for recovering from a broken heart after divorce, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen brings her highly successful "Afterglow" process to you in Light on the Other Side of Divorce. Don’t just move on after a breakup?thrive.Letting go of someone you loved. Dr. Elizabeth Cohen has been there?she knows how it feels to have your life derailed by divorce. As a therapist who has worked with hundreds of divorcing clients, she has developed the Afterglow method, which teaches you how to rediscover a life of growth, change, and abundance. Her method has been informed by her own healing journey and is based primarily on research-supported strategies, resulting in a balanced method that takes advantage of modern psychology and science, while remembering what it feels like to experience the emotions of divorce-recovery.Set yourself up for success. It’s true, letting go and moving on is hard. But if you read this book and try the exercises, you will see change. You will feel different. You will feel a positive shift in your life and your attitude. People will comment that you look different. You will get more sleep, feel at ease, and have more hope.Learn about:Tools for stoppling self-defeating thoughts and self-doubtState-of the art therapeutic approaches to managing fear and overwhelmActive strategies for lasting positive changes and resultsReaders of divorce books for women and men like This Is Me Letting You Go by Heidi Priebe, Conscious Uncoupling by Katherine Woodward Thomas, and Finding Love After Heartbreak by Stephan Labossiere will find joy after heartbreak with Light on the Other Side of Divorce.
Light on the Path: A Christian Perspective on College Success 3rd Edition
by John A. Beck Marmy A. ClasonLIGHT ON THE PATH offers new college students advice and encouragement designed to foster greater happiness and success. John Beck and Marmy Clason blend time-tested instruction with insights drawn from God's Word, allowing Christian students to grow spiritually as they become comfortable with their new learning environment. This first-year success textbook distinguishes itself from others by adding the Bible's beacon of light to the traditional direction and encouragement offered to first-year college students.
Light on Yoga
by B. K. IyengarThe definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of Yoga--the ancient healing discipline for body and mind--by its greatest living teacher. Light on Yoga provides complete descriptions and illustrations of all the positions and breathing exercises. Features a foreword by Yehudi Menuhin.
The Light Side of the Moon
by Ditta M. OlikerLearn about the unconscious survival systems developed in childhood to protect ourselves. Ditta M. Oliker shows us how to recognize and dismantle these systems now that they have outlived their usefulness and how to achieve personal fulfillment in the present.Ditta M. Oliker, PhD, is a founding member of Los Angeles' Mark Taper Forum. Her PhD in Clinical Psychology is from CSPP, Los Angeles, and she has been in private practice for more than thirty years. She is a frequent lecturer at universities and mental health facilities.
Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Artistic Process
by Joe FasslerA stunning guide to finding creative inspiration and how it can illuminate your life, your work, and your art—from Stephen King, Junot Díaz, Elizabeth Gilbert, Amy Tan, Khaled Hosseini, Roxane Gay, Neil Gaiman, and many more acclaimed writers What inspires you? That's the simple, but profound question posed to forty-six renowned authors in LIGHT THE DARK. Each writer begins with a favorite passage from a novel, a song, a poem—something that gets them started and keeps them going with the creative work they love. From there, incredible lessons and stories of life-changing encounters with art emerge, like how sneaking books into his job as a night security guard helped Khaled Hosseini learn that nothing he creates will ever be truly finished. Or how a college reading assignment taught Junot Díaz that great art can be a healing conversation, and an unexpected poet led Elizabeth Gilbert to embrace an unyielding optimism, even in the face of darkness. LIGHT THE DARK collects the best of The Atlantic's much-acclaimed "By Heart" series edited by Joe Fassler and adds brand new pieces, each one paired with a striking illustration. Here is a guide to creative living and writing in the vein of Daily Rituals, Bird by Bird, and Big Magic for anyone who wants to learn how great writers find inspiration—and how to find some of your own. CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS: Elizabeth Gilbert, Junot Díaz, Marilynne Robinson, Jonathan Lethem, Michael Chabon, Aimee Bender, Mary Gaitskill, Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Roxane Gay, Angela Flournoy, Jonathan Franzen, Yiyun Li, Leslie Jamison, Claire Messud, Edwidge Danticat, David Mitchell, Khaled Hosseini, Ayana Mathis, Kathryn Harrison, Azar Nafisi, Hanya Yanagihara, Jane Smiley, Nell Zink, Emma Donoghue, Jeff Tweedy, Eileen Myles, Maggie Shipstead, Sherman Alexie, Andre Dubus III, Billy Collins, Lev Grossman, Karl Ove Knausgaard, Charles Simic, Jim Shepard, T.C. Boyle, Tom Perrotta, Viet Than Nguyen, William Gibson, Mark Haddon, Ethan Canin, Jessie Ball, Jim Crace, and Walter Mosley."As [these authors] reveal what inspires them, they, in turn, inspire the reader, all while celebrating the beauty and purpose of art." -Booklist
Light the Flame: 365 Days Of Prayer
by Andrew HarveyThe act of prayer has been recognized—by sages and skeptics alike—as a powerful way to enact positive physical, spiritual, and emotional change. Prayer has the power to take us beyond the rational mind, opening our hearts and engaging our souls. It brings us peace and health. Its aim is to uplift our spirits and bring us closer to the divine. In Light the Flame, teacher and poet Andrew Harvey has gathered the 365 prayers that have most influenced his life, offering us a daily reminder of the sacred. Drawing insights from around the world, across religions, and an array of disciplines, Harvey provides inspiration from great spiritual minds like Rumi and Thomas Merton, activists like César Chávez and Mother Teresa, and philosophers like Nietzsche and Voltaire—plus he includes some of his own works. With themes that range from love and loss to unity and transformation, this luminous book will capture your imagination and nourish your soul.
Light Through an Eastern Window
by Bishop K. C. PillaiFirst published in 1963, this book by Bishop K. C. Pillai was written on the urging of many of his listeners to put his teachings into book form, "so that more Christians may be encouraged to trust in the Word of God, and believe more deeply through understanding." He explains in his Introduction that he was unable to put all of his teachings into one book at this time due to time constraints, but with this volume intends to "touch upon some of the portions of the Bible which my listeners tell me have been the most interesting and inspiring."A wonderful book for any reader who seeks to know and understand the Word of God...