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Sometimes Life is More Than I Can Stomach: How I Conquered My Eating Disorder
by Nina FederleinSometimes Life is More Than I Can Stomach: How I Conquered My Eating Disorder Psychosomatic illnesses are unfortunately very prevalent in this day and age. Many sufferers and their relatives often feel completely helpless in the face of these conditions and their progression. In this book, the author recounts her own tale of suffering. Using diary entries and narratives, she gives the reader a ruthlessly honest insight into her thoughts and the daily ordeals she went through during her more than seven-year struggle with an eating disorder. But she also offers hope for a fulfilling life because, despite her anorexia, – which later turned into bulimia, depression, and borderline disorder – she managed to free herself from the vicious cycle and now leads a content and symptom-free life with her husband and two children. Nina Federlein: “Every eating disorder sufferer has their own story. This is mine.”
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn: Life's Greatest Lessons Are Gained from Our Losses
by John C. Maxwell John Wooden#1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell believes that any setback, whether professional or personal, can be turned into a step forward when you possess the right tools to turn a loss into a gain. Drawing on nearly fifty years of leadership experience, Dr. Maxwell provides a roadmap for winning by examining the eleven elements that constitute the DNA of learners who succeed in the face of problems, failure, and losses.1. Humility - The Spirit of Learning2. Reality - The Foundation of Learning3. Responsibility - The First Step of Learning4. Improvement - The Focus of Learning5. Hope - The Motivation of Learning6. Teachability - The Pathway of Learning7. Adversity - The Catalyst of Learning8. Problems - The Opportunities of Learning9. Bad Experiences - The Perspective for Learning10. Change - The Price of Learning11. Maturity - The Value of Learning Learning is not easy during down times, it takes discipline to do the right thing when something goes wrong. As John Maxwell often points out--experience isn't the best teacher; evaluated experience is.
Somewhere In Between: A TRU Journey Through Sex, Drugs, Alcohol & Everything In Between
by Julia GarciaA courageous and honest journal of a young woman&’s life—as she examines the person she was, and the person she aspires to be. Somewhere In Between takes you into the author&’s journey as she travels through the world of sex, drugs, alcohol, and everything in between. It&’s a unique collection of personal stories, journal entries, and powerful, self-expressive photography, which were all created to help her cope with the loss of loved ones, her parents&’ divorce, family addictions, and her own battles with addiction and depression. From the founder of the TRU nonprofit organization and a popular speaker, Somewhere In Between is an inspiring account of the challenging and rewarding search for one&’s own truth, and the quest for healing.
Somos el Universo
by María del Souto RomeroLos átomos que componen el universo son los mismos que forman parte de nosotros. Así que cuando miramos el cielo en realidad estamos diciéndonos, «yo, nosotros también venimos de las estrellas». <P><P>Cuando sabes que tus átomos son los mismos que constituyen el universo, fuente de vida, y que tienen solo de materia un 0.000001% y un 99.999999% de espacio vacío (energía invisible para nuestros ojos), se manifiesta ante un ti una premisa que te transforma y que, en lo más profundo, sospechabas: no somos solo nuestro cuerpo o patrones mentales, somos mucho más.
Somos fuerza: Cómo vencer la adversidad y superar todas las crisis
by Patricia RamírezAnte la adversidad, nos crecemos. La vida está llena de momentos difíciles. ¿Quién no ha sufrido una injusticia alguna vez? ¿Un accidente, un engaño o la pérdida de un ser querido? Para salir adelante, necesitamos optimismo y una actitud que nos permita ver la solución. Y también la comprensión y la compasión que nos permitirán aprender y salir reforzados ante la adversidad. Somos fuerza te ofrece los recursos emocionales más útiles para superar cualquier crisis, tanto si nos enfrentamos a una separación, como si nos falla un amigo o si perdemos el trabajo. Una lectura imprescindible que enseña a no tirar la toalla cuando la vida te eche la mano al cuello. Tú, que has vivido crisis como hemos vivido todos, sabes perfectamente cómo te creces cuando lo necesitas. Porque somos brillo, somos ideas, somos resiliencia, somos capacidad... Y ante todo... somos fuerza. _________________ «Yo soy de las que, ante la adversidad, primero entro en shock», escribe Patricia Ramírez, «en una especie de bloqueo emocional en el que ni siento ni padezco. Ni lloro, ni me alegro, ni me alarmo, ni me relajo. Entro en una especie de estado de observación. Sentirme desinformada en ese momento me lleva a enmudecer y a no sentir. Y, por supuesto, a no tomar decisiones. Cuando se decretó el estado de alarma, durante la primera semana del confinamiento, no daba crédito al giro que había dado mi vida. No estaba triste ni ansiosa, ni siquiera preocupada. "Me he bajado del mundo, que giraba a toda velocidad a mi alrededor, y no sé ni en qué parada estoy", me decía a mí misma. "Observa, Patri, y cuando te sientas preparada, súbete otra vez", me ordené. »Lo de bajarme del mundo me duró más o menos una semana. Y en cuanto mi cerebro hizo clic, me convertí en una máquina solucionadora. »Yo soy así. Invento, creo y actúo. »Nuestra manera de enfrentarnos al dolor, a la pérdida, a los problemas o a la propia aceptación de lo que no es recuperable puede ser muy distinta si aprendemos a gestionar la adversidad pensando en la solución. »A lo largo de este libro se presentan distintos ejemplos, propios y ajenos, algunos anónimos, para enseñarnos a enfrentar la adversidad, elemento que forma parte de la vida y que debemos aceptar. Es más sensato aprender a convivir con ella que estar siempre deseando que no se cruce en nuestro camino.»_________________
Somos lo que hablamos: El poder terapéutico de hablar y hablarnos
by Luis Rojas MarcosDescubre el inmenso poder terapéutico del habla. Un texto interesante, emotivo e imprescindible sobre la importancia y los beneficios de hablar para comunicarnos así como de hablarnos a nosotros. Hablar es la actividad humana más eficaz para proteger la autoestima, gestionar nuestro programa vital, disfrutar de la convivencia y las relaciones afectivas y facilitar nuestro bienestar físico, mental y social. Está, pues íntimamente relacionado con la buena salud y la satisfacción con la vida. En este ensayo divulgativo, el reconocido psiquiatra Luis Rojas Marcos nos demuestra, el papel fundamental que desempeña el lenguaje a través de experiencias personales vitales y de su reconocida y dilatada carrera profesional en las que el habla ha desarrollado un papel fundamental porque... ¿qué hace un psiquiatra si no escuchar a sus pacientes?
Somos lo que hablamos: El poder terapéutico de hablar y hablarnos
by Luis Rojas MarcosDescubre el inmenso poder terapéutico del habla. Un texto interesante, emotivo e imprescindible sobre la importancia y los beneficios de hablar para comunicarnos así como de hablarnos a nosotros. Hablar es la actividad humana más eficaz para proteger la autoestima, gestionar nuestro programa vital, disfrutar de la convivencia y las relaciones afectivas y facilitar nuestro bienestar físico, mental y social. Está, pues íntimamente relacionado con la buena salud y la satisfacción con la vida. En este ensayo divulgativo, el reconocido psiquiatra Luis Rojas Marcos nos demuestra, el papel fundamental que desempeña el lenguaje a través de experiencias personales vitales y de su reconocida y dilatada carrera profesional en las que el habla ha desarrollado un papel fundamental porque... ¿qué hace un psiquiatra si no escuchar a sus pacientes?
Somos un puente: El camino de un médium para conectarse con las almas
by Jonathan Jiménez¿Qué es la mediumnidad? ¿Qué es un médium? ¿Es posible que las almas de quienes ya no están en este plano se comuniquen con nosotros? ¿Cómo leer esas señales y percibir su presencia? Esta es la historia de un joven que, desde muy temprana edad, comenzó a intuir la presencia de seres que ya no están en este plano: voces, sombras, figuras humanas, palabras y hasta olores. Al principio, eso significó desconcierto y miedo, la perplejidad frente a una experiencia para la que no tenía palabras. Pero con tiempo y entrega, Jonathan Jiménez consiguió organizar esa información que percibía, "ponerle límites" y así entablar una conversación cuando él estuviera listo y de la manera que él lo requería. A partir de un relato íntimo que aborda los primeros encuentros, su camino de aceptación y entendimiento de la mediumnidad y, más adelante, las sesiones con quienes atraviesan un duelo, el autor nos revela la misión principal de las almas y una historia de vida emotiva, honesta y también extraña. La de una persona con el don peculiar de ser médium, que lejos de inquietar al lector, le llevará consuelo, desahogo y lo guiará para seguir adelante en paz, con la certeza de que las almas no se van, están entre nosotros y el amor nunca muere.
Son muchas cosas. Diario de un enfermo feliz
by Jorge LucasEl auténtico diario de un luchador. La vida de Jorge cambió el día que le diagnosticaron cáncer. Este es el diario de cómo lo afrontó y superó. Un testimonio cercano y valiente enfocado a ayudar a aquellos que un día creyeron que la vida les estaba jugando una mala pasada.
Son of Tears: A Novel on the Life of Saint Augustine
by Henry Coray“This is the kind of book, and the kind of writing, which the Christian reader so desperately need—realistic yet firmly Christian, lively and historically exact, with real human beings living out convincing lives.”—The Reformed JournalHere, ranging from debauched student life in Carthage to impassioned devotion as the Bishop of Hippo, is the story of St. Augustine, perhaps the most significant figure in all of Christianity since St. Paul. The son of a wealthy and profligate Roman, Augustine was torn between conflicting religious opinions as his student life bridged the cults which had developed around the true church. With simple intensity, Mr. Coray describes Augustine’s relationship with his mother, Monica, the unquenchable fire of his passion for his mistress, Melanie, and the change of heart which led him to conversion. Augustine is frequently remembered only as a “saint”; SON OF TEARS helps to place him in perspective, a citizen also of this earth, where once he was someone’s son.
Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues
by Barry Neil KaufmanThis is an expansion of the author's book Son-Rise, which appeared in the 1970s. The author recounts how he and his wife learned that their son Raun had autism, how they became disenchanted with the services of professionals, and how they ultimately developed a radical new method for working with their son at home. Rather than attempting to suppress Raun's autistic behaviors, they joined him in twirling objects, rocking, and hand-flapping as a way of relating to him. In this way they were able to build Raun's trust, with astounding results. Kaufman describes several other children who have benefited from this approach.
Sonas: Celtic Thoughts on Happiness
by Catherine ConlonWhether revealed as something to be glimpsed, grasped, sought after or savoured, here a host of Irish people express what happiness means to them, in diverse and often deeply personal ways. Not all are well-known, but each one has done something fulfilling and lasting in their lives.The pieces in Sonas: Celtic Thoughts on Happiness reflect the philosophies, motivations and spiritual paths that can help us to keep an optimistic eye to the future, even in troubled times. A book to bring a smile to your face.Contributors include Bertie Ahern, Derval O Rourke, Michael Flatley, Peter McVerry, Patricia Casey, Alice Taylor, Vincent Browne, Fintan O Toole, Patricia Scanlan, Sebastian Barry, Seamus Heaney, Francis Brennan, David Norris, John O Shea, Sr Stanislaus.
Sonas: Celtic Thoughts on Happiness
by Catherine Conlon (Editor)Whether revealed as something to be glimpsed, grasped, sought after or savoured, here a host of Irish people express what happiness means to them, in diverse and often deeply personal ways. Not all are well-known, but each one has done something fulfilling and lasting in their lives.The pieces in Sonas: Celtic Thoughts on Happiness reflect the philosophies, motivations and spiritual paths that can help us to keep an optimistic eye to the future, even in troubled times. A book to bring a smile to your face.Contributors include Bertie Ahern, Derval O Rourke, Michael Flatley, Peter McVerry, Patricia Casey, Alice Taylor, Vincent Browne, Fintan O Toole, Patricia Scanlan, Sebastian Barry, Seamus Heaney, Francis Brennan, David Norris, John O Shea, Sr Stanislaus.
Song So Wild and Blue: A Life with the Music of Joni Mitchell
by Paul LisickyFrom the celebrated novelist and memoirist, a gorgeous account of how Joni Mitchell’s work has shaped his writing throughout his life.From the moment Paul Lisicky heard Joni Mitchell while growing up in New Jersey, he recognized she was that rarity among musicians—a talent whose combination of introspection, liberation, and deep musicality set her apart from any other artist of the time. As a young man, Paul was a budding songwriter who took his cues from Mitchell’s mysteries and idiosyncrasies. But as he matured, he set his guitar aside and turned to prose, a practice that would eventually take him to the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and into the professional world of letters.As the decades passed, Paul’s connection to Mitchell’s artistry only deepened. Joni’s music was a constant, a guide to life and an artist’s manual in one. As Paul navigated love and heartbreak and imaginative struggles and the vicissitudes of a creative career, he would return again and again to the lessons found in Joni’s songs, to the solace and challenges that only her musicianship could give.Song So Wild and Blue is a gorgeously written, beautifully intimate, and unique tribute to the woman who shaped generations of creators and thinkers. Lisicky offers his own coming-of-adulthood as testimony to the power of songwriting and staying true to your creative vision. A guide to life that is part memoir, part biography, and part homage, Song So Wild and Blue is a joy for devoted Joni enthusiasts, budding writers, and artists of all stripes.
Song of Trusting the Heart: A Classic Zen Poem for Daily Meditation
by Tamarack SongThe timeless Zen poem is beautifully translated and updated for modern readers, with each stanza gorgeously illustrated for daily meditation.Enlivening the spirit without overwhelming the mind, the poem Hsin-Hsin Ming, or Song of Trusting the Heart, was written in the sixth century by the third Zen patriarch of China. The work is considered the most encompassing and profound expression of Zen awareness. Its haunting verses inspire a peaceful awakening that helps one see through attachments, judgments, and illusions.Tamarack Song’s rendition updates this beloved text to make it accessible to contemporary readers. Each stanza is illustrated with captivating brush paintings by sumi-e master Jan Zaremba to create a beautiful and easy-to-use meditation guide for the twenty-nine-day lunar month. A tool for reflection on the most profound aspects of life, each day’s stanza cuts through the mind’s clutter, bringing clarity and guidance.
Songs Of Malantor: The Arcturian Star Chronicles Volume Three (The Arcturian Star Chronicles)
by Patricia PereiraIn 1987, medical transcriptionist Patricia Pereira suddenly started receiving telepathic communications from the star Arcturus and was requested to begin a series of galactically inspired manuscripts. The mission of this series of books is to awaken us to our individual and collective spiritual obligation for the health and well-being of our planet and all creatures who live upon her. Philosophical in cope, the essays in these books provide pragmatic, practical suggestions for emotional, mental physical, and spiritual transformation. They remind us of our familial relationships to beings of light who inhabit the great star nations. Songs of Malantor offers cosmic information of expanded complexity to assist humans in the times of change and to prepare them for citizenship in the greater galactic community. Malantor is best describes as a fifth- and sixth-dimensional being of light from Arcturus, the primary star of the Boötes system. Malantor is a creator of melodious lyrics, an Arcturian poet and intergalactic counselor-teacher who volunteered for Earth assignment. He resides on board the Intergalactic Brotherhood’s principal mother ship, Marigold—City of Lights.
Sonhando com a Rua da Esperança.
by Eder HolguinSonhando com a Rua da Esperança por Eder Holguin De viver nas ruas de Medelim, na Colômbia, para se tornar um empreendedor de sucesso em Nova York De viver nas ruas de Medelim, na Colômbia, para se tornar um empreendedor de sucesso em Nova York Hoje, Eder é um empreendedor de sucesso de Nova York na indústria de mídia on-line e CEO de uma empresa de marketing digital. No entanto, quando criança, em meados dos anos 80, ele fugi de uma vida doméstica assustadora e acabou vivendo por anos nas ruas de Medelim, na Colômbia. Era uma existência arriscada, no que foi descrito nessa época como o "lugar mais perigoso da terra". Onde governantes internacionais de drogas como Pablo Escobar governavam, onde você poderia ser baleado por olhar para o cara errado da maneira errada. Sonhando com a Rua da Esperança é a história de como ele passou de morar nas ruas para se tornar um empreendedor de sucesso. O livro está na tradição clássica da maioridade e prova que, embora a vida possa ser feia e brutal, até os mais desfavorecidos podem superar as probabilidades e encontrar a felicidade, a sua própria Rua da Esperança. A narrativa avança e soa com autenticidade; muitas vezes é triste, chocante, mas, no final das contas, edificante e motivacional.
Sonita: My Fight Against Tyranny and My Escape to Freedom
by Sonita AlizadaNearly 15 million girls, including many in the U.S., are forced into marriage each year. Each of these girls has a price tag—and a story. Sonita Alizada was almost sold twice. Her price tag was $9,000. The money her family received for selling her would pay for her brother’s wife. The first time Sonita was put up for sale, she was 10 years old and she thought that she was participating in a dress-up game. She quickly realized that, in her culture, a wedding is a kind of funeral for the bride. Sonita says, “It represents the loss of a future. The loss of a voice.” After the marriage fell through, she was placed on sale again. She was expected to form a family, sleep with a man she never met, and then repeat the terrible cycle with her own children. But Sonita wanted more.In Sonita, the Afghan rap artist and activist shares the story of how she fled Afghanistan to pursue her dreams and evolved into a woman who is changing the world. She shares incredible highs, like winning the song writing contest that gave her the opportunity of a lifetime, and unimaginable lows, like when the cruel Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, and how some of her family escaped, and how some were left behind. Sonita also shares photos and access to exclusive music.Sonita teaches us to hold onto hope. You were chosen to be part of this world and your dreams have power, too. You can be a difference maker. This book is more than Sonita's story. It is a love letter for anyone who has ever dreamed of more and held onto hope that their story would be different than the ones that came before them.
Sono Di Nuovo Me Stesso: Come Liberarsi Dal Controllare Le Persone
by Dy Wakefield Rossella CristantielliQuesto libro è un viaggio attraverso il quale si può imparare a liberarsi dalle persone che controllano e trovare dentro di voi la forza e il coraggio.
Sons and Daughters: Spiritual orphans finding our way home
by Brady BoydUsing practical, firsthand stories that offer helpful, portable takeaways, Pastor Boyd looks at the interweaving of his journey from spiritual orphan to treasured son, offering candid stories and freeing insights for every Christian still longing to come home. The truth is, many of us as Christians still strive to “fit in” with God even when our Father offers us the identity of beloved daughters and sons. We’ve already been admitted, approved, and accepted—but we aren’t living that way. In Sons and Daughters, Pastor Boyd looks at the interweaving of God’s grace and our daily lives: How do those who know they are God’s children think, speak, and act differently? How do they function as leaders and friends? How do they walk through pain? You—and the purposes God has for you—are a cause for celebration, a reason to be both fearless and faithful. Come discover how to live like you belong.
Soon: An Overdue History of Procrastination, from Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me
by Andrew Santella“Casually erudite, full of delicious anecdotes and brutal honesty, it is catnip, in book form, for procrastinators and non-procrastinators alike.” —Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize–winning authorLike so many of us, including most of America’s workforce, and nearly two-thirds of all university students, Andrew Santella procrastinates. Concerned about his habit, but not quite ready to give it up, he set out to learn all he could about the human tendency to delay. He studied history’s greatest procrastinators to gain insights into human behavior, and also, he writes, to kill time, “research being the best way to avoid real work.”He talked with psychologists, philosophers, and priests. He visited New Orleans’ French Quarter, home to a shrine to the patron saint of procrastinators. And at the home of Charles Darwin outside London, he learned why the great naturalist delayed writing his masterwork for more than two decades.Drawing on an eclectic mix of historical case studies in procrastination—from Leonardo da Vinci to Frank Lloyd Wright, and from Old Testament prophets to Civil War generals—Santella offers a sympathetic take on habitual postponement. He questions our devotion to “the cult of efficiency” and suggests that delay and deferral can help us understand what truly matters to us. Being attentive to our procrastination, Santella writes, means asking, “whether the things the world wants us to do are really worth doing.” “Well-researched . . . [Soon] argues that in many cases eminent figures have done great work while putting off work they were supposed to be doing. Procrastination might, for some people, be part of innovation and the creative process.” —The Wall Street Journal
Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman's Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fearz
by Angela Neal-BarnettDo you or someone you love suffer from "bad nerves"? Denise is constantly on edge. She's convinced something bad is going to happen. Ruth will drive an hour out of her way to avoid driving over a bridge. When she has to do it, her chest thumps, her heart starts racing, and she breaks out in a sweat. She's beginning to think she shouldn't leave her house. Bernice hasn't slept in two months for fear that the witch is going to ride her again. What do these women have in common? They are struggling with crippling anxiety disorders. Thousands of Black women suffer from anxiety. What's worse is that many of us have been raised to believe we are Strong Black Women and that seeking help shows weakness. So we often turn to dangerous quick fixes that only exacerbate the problem -- like overeating and drug and alcohol abuse -- or we deny that we have problems at all. In Soothe Your Nerves, Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett explains which factors can contribute to anxiety, panic, and fear in Black women and offers a range of healing methods that will help you or a loved one reclaim your life. Here finally is a blueprint for understanding and overcoming anxiety from a psychological, spiritual, and Black perspective.
Soothe: How To Find Calm Amid Everyday Chaos
by Jim BrickmanOver the past 20 years, Jim Brickman has quietly amassed a huge following as a contemporary pianist. Fans continually reach out to let him know that his soothing sounds have helped them handle a wide spectrum of life's challenges and events, from a father-daughter wedding dance to delivering a baby to enduring chemotherapy. Brickman's listeners trust his music to deal with a crisis, find peace, rekindle romance, or simply relax. They want advice that's uncomplicated and relatable and incorporates the healing powers of music, inspiration, and even a prayer or two to deal with tough times or just unwind.Soothe is a collection of light spiritual and practical advice that mirrors the way it feels to listen to Brickman's music. Sharing easy ways to limit stress and find soothing moments, the book spans a range of ideas organized by theme—Soothe Your Heart, Soothe Your Space, Soothe Your Mind—tapping a range of mind, body, and spirit experts. Brickman takes readers on a journey as he explores the benefits of deep breathing, clean eating habits, and even creating a more organized space. Soothe offers readers a compendium of his best advice, sharing what really works in a quest toward a calmer, happier life.
Soothe: Restoring Your Nervous System from Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, and Trauma
by Nahid de BelgeonneIn the age of anxiety, self-soothing and nervous system regulation helps usIs it a struggle to relax, even while on vacation? Do you feel irritable constantly, like the slightest inconvenience might set you off? Do you have shallow breaths, trouble sleeping, and aches that won't go away? If the answer to any or all of these questions is yes, your nervous system might be dysregulated. Soothe shows how to bring it back into balance—and experience a calmer, more resilient way to be.Breaking down the fascinating workings of our nervous system and the brain-to-body connection, where emotions are stored, somatic practicioner Nahid de Belgeonne teaches you how to physically release stress by tapping into your senses, breath, and movement. Along the way, she introduces sustainable micro-practices and daily exercises for self-soothing, including how to: • Rewire your brain with micro-movements • Alter your emotions by modulating your breath• Incorporate mood-enhancing foods into your diet • Co-regulate your nervous system with the people around youStress and anxiety are inevitable, but they don't have to throw us off balance. Soothe invites us into greater bodily awareness and peace.
Soothe: The book your nervous system has been longing for
by Nahid de Belgeonne'Nahid is a wizard at unwinding and relaxing' Sara PascoeOur increasingly frantic lifestyles make it difficult to slow down and listen to what our bodies are telling us, paying attention only when they are broken. Soothe brings you back to balance, explaining the workings of your nervous system and helping you restore calm by physically releasing held stresses. Somatic practitioner Nahid de Belgeonne will teach you how to:- Cultivate interoception, the crucial body sensing ability- Breathe to maximise your oxygen intake for improved body function- Understand and use the healing power of touch- Combine rest and action using your circadian and ultradian rhythms- Nourish your nervous system with food and nature- Deeply connect with yourself, others and the ground beneath your feetA freeing and revolutionary approach to bodily tranquility, Soothe will completely change the way you breathe, move and care for your overworked nervous system.