Mind, body, spirit: meditation and visualization Books

Book Synopsis'Thich Nhat Hanh's work has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows' Ocean VuongFeelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor. Beloved Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh offers 79 meditations to help you through your daily routines in a peaceful and mindful way. This beautifully illustrated book shares a simple verse with an enlightening commentary that will give you the space and heart to live each day in a connected and calm way.'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' TimeTrade ReviewThich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth -- The Dalai LamaThich Nhat Hanh is a holy man, for he is humble and devout. He is a scholar of immense intellectual capacity. His ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity. -- Martin Luther King, Jr.Thich Nhat Hanh does not merely teach peace; Thich Nhat Hanh is peace -- Elizabeth GilbertThich Nhat Hanh's work, on and off the page, has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows ... His books help me be more human, more me than I was before -- Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousThe monk who taught the world mindfulness * Time *

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Book SynopsisTheresa Caputo, TLC’s Long Island Medium and the three-time New York Times bestselling author, teaches us how to ritualize and recover from the daily losses in our lives.Life on earth comes with losses that often go unrecognized, unacknowledged, and un-mourned.

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Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT ASTROLOGY GIFT FOR THE ZODIAC LOVER IN YOUR LIFE!Nobody''s future is written in the stars, but we can use the stars to help write our future.For thousands of years people have looked to the night sky for the answers to life''s problems. Today''s practice is a far cry from newspaper horoscopes and fortune-telling, but instead uses the ancient wisdom of astrology to help us better understand our choices and ourselves. It''s not about prescriptive descriptions of personality and fate, but about putting the individual at the centre of decision making.In The Signs, Carolyne Faulkner describes with warmth and humour the qualities associated with each star sign - the good and the bad - and explains how you can use your birth chart (a map of the night sky at the time you were born) to make smarter choices, avoid triggers to stress and forge stronger relationships. This is a clear and simple guide to using the stars to take control of every aspect of your life.Trade ReviewA new constellation of astrology guru * Vogue *The go to life coach for those in the know * InStyle Magazine *A pioneering new self-improvement method based on the stars * Soho House *The coach to get you to where you want to go * Harper's Bazaar *Carolyne is the woman making astrology cool again * Sunday Telegraph Stella Magazine *A new constellation of astrology guru * Vogue *The go to life coach for those in the know * InStyle Magazine *A pioneering new self-improvement method based on the stars * Soho House *The coach to get you where you want to go * Harper’s Bazaar *

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of Dear Universe shares seven simple and powerful lessons full of practical guidance, soulful exercises and nuggets of wisdom in Be The Love - your invitation to use the power of your emotions to achieve happiness.Emotional empowerment expert Sarah Prout shares how to Be the Love you believe you deserve, and how to do it by embracing lessons such as overcoming comparison traps, finding freedom in forgiveness and accepting that making choices is how life happens, but living with your choices is how growth happens. These lessons are illustrated by Prout''s own raw, personal stories that range from humorous to harrowing.By following the seven pieces of advice and trying them in your own life, you will create radical and magical inner transformation, and inner transformation will lead to outer results, whether that''s within your career, relationships, or something as simple as your own self-confidence as you walk down the streTrade ReviewBe the Love will open your heart to many new and exciting possibilities. Sarah Prout reminds us how to tap into our emotions to reveal an empowering path forward. Her unique approach is inspiring and uplifting. -- Marci Shimoff * #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul *This book is a must-read on your self-love and manifestation journey. It will guide you to remember your innate inner power and how to navigate gracefully through the beautiful ups and downs of life. -- Melissa Ambrosini * bestselling author of Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself To Othersand Be Genuinely Happy *

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Book SynopsisA unique spiritual and astrological guide to deepening your relationships and romantic connections - or finding the love of your lifeWe are each made of stardust, and understanding how the cosmos affects us provides critical insight into our lives, our well-being, and matters of the heart. Tune into these pages to find how each sign matches up with the others; the potential and challenges of each pairing; interactive journaling prompts; perspective into your past unions; a deeper understanding of your partnerships in romance, family, and friendship; what it looks like when a particular match flows well - or not so well.Follow Carolyne Faulkner''s Dynamic Astrology approach for a simple, tried-and-tested framework to the signs and planets that explains how harmonious each match is likely to be, as well as how to build a solid foundation for a forever love.Trade ReviewA new constellation of astrology guru * Vogue *Carolyne is the woman making astrology cool again * Sunday Telegraph Stella Magazine *The coach to get you to where you want to go * Harper's Bazaar *

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Book SynopsisAGAPI STASSINOPOULOS is an author, blogger and international speaker who inspires audiences around the world. She has spoken at many corporations and conferences, such as Nike Women, Starbucks,Time Inc., Virgin, Johnson & Johnson and the American Heart Foundation. She was born in Athens and trained in London at RADA before gaining a Master's in psychology at the University of Santa Monica. She has collaborated with her sister, Arianna Huffington, to develop talks and seminars, and has worked with the Oprah Winfrey network. She is currently hosting a new podcast series in collaboration with The Huffington Post, entitled Sundays with Agapi', which includes guided meditations and interviews with prominent guests. She lives in Los Angeles.Trade ReviewOpen this book at any chapter and you will tap into your calm and joy, no matter what challenges you may be facing. -- Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray LoveAgapi has an innate wisdom and the ability to communicate straight to her readers to help bring freedom and grace into their lives. -- Arianna HuffingtonAgapi is an authentic, genuine and inspirational writer and speaker who know how to connect with and move her audience. She brings out the beauty, power and independence in all of us. -- Deepak ChopraAgapi's book is like entering a comfort zone for the soul. It is filled with portable grace that comes through each meditation. -- Caroline Myss, bestselling author of Anatomy of the SpiritAllow the miracle of meditation and focus to uplevel your joy and your life. Let this marvellous book be your guide. -- Christane Northrup, MD, bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

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Book SynopsisA series of 128 meditations that allow women to connect more deeply to themselves and the divine in a way that comfortably fits with whirlwind 21st century lifestyles.

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Book SynopsisRupi Kaur’s Writing Prompts Self-Love card deck is a step in the road towards healing.Rupi Kaur leads you on a new journey through 70 curated writing prompts of self-discovery. Let this card deck become a part of your daily ritual to inspire creativity, appreciation, honesty and growth. Examples of the prompts include: What makes you a good friend? If you were to meet your teenage self today, what would you want to reassure them about? How is the 2:00 p.m. version of you different from the 2:00 a.m. version of you? What about you leaves you in awe? We hope it becomes a tool for you to continue to discover more about your inner and outer worlds. Use it as a reminder that you are more than capable of creating a loving home for yourself, because you have all you'll ever need within you.

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Book SynopsisTurn your dream life into an abundant reality with the power of manifestation rituals.The Law of Attraction is the belief that we can attract anything we desire into our lives, without limits. This gorgeous 44-card deck and guidebook set provides all of the practical tools and rituals you need to attract abundance in your career, finances, mindset, health and relationships.This set includes:- 44 cards, each with an inspiring affirmation and stunning, vibrant artwork- An 80-page booklet explaining the basics of manifesting and The Law of Attraction, tips on how to create your own effective manifesting practice, and a deeper dive into the meaning of each card.These manifestation cards offer a simple and effective way of connecting to the Universe. Whether your concern is about romance, work, money or even everyday decision-making, you can use these cards to get clear answers and support.Get ready to go deeper with guided rituals, journaling prompts and crystal suggestions to supercharge your manifesting powers.

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to Buddhahood and Seven-Point Mind Training, the meditation practice at the very heart of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition Highly respected by thousands of students throughout the world, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche was one of the foremost poets, scholars, philosophers, and meditation masters of our time. Here he speaks frankly, drawing on his own life experience. Condensing the compassionate path to Buddhahood into practical instructions that use the circumstances of everyday life, Rinpoche presents the Seven-Point Mind Training—the very core of the entire Tibetan Buddhist practice.

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Book SynopsisA classic collection of excerpts from one of the great spiritual leaders of the twentieth century--now in the newly designed Shambhala Pocket Library series.Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986) went from his origins in a small south Indian village to become one of the great spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. He taught that the only way to create peace on earth is to transform the human psyche—but that there is no path to this transformation, no method for achieving it, and no gurus nor spiritual authorities who can help. Rather, the transformation is a truth that each of us must discover within ourselves. This classic collection of brief excerpts from Krishnamurti’s books and talks presents the essence of his teaching on meditation—a state of attention, beyond thought, which brings total freedom from authority and ambition, fears and separateness.

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Book Synopsis??Integrating self-compassion practice into family life is a profound gift that parents can give to their children and to themselves. Here you will learn how to make self-compassion an active practice for the whole family?with over 70 activities, crafts, meditations, and games.Self-compassion?being kind to yourself when things are hard?is a valuable quality for parents to model and to cultivate in their children?and studies show that it also builds emotional resilience.This guide for parents explains the benefits of teaching children about self-compassion, and it offers advice, encouragement, and practices to enrich family life. Wendy O?Leary and Louise Shanagher, who have an extensive background and expertise in mindfulness, children?s education, and psychology, introduce the basic concepts of self-compassion, along with the benefits and the research that supports the practice. In communicating self-compassion to children, the authors emphasize the importance of focusing on a child?s inherent value rather than on their external achievements and specify the benefits of ?self-compassion? over ?self-esteem.? Crucially, they show us that self-compassion also includes an embodied, felt sense of deep care and love for ourselves.

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Book SynopsisTurn your dreams into reality in just 9 simple stepsIt is one of the biggest wellness trends around, but do you know how to manifest?This beginner's guide includes all you need to get started, with key insights into the power of positive thought and practical steps for creating your reality.Each chapter is full of useful tips and easy exercises for you to try at home, from positive affirmations and actions to journaling prompts.Contents include:STEP 1: Visualize your future selfSTEP 2: Set your intentionsSTEP 3: Connect with the universeSTEP 4: Raise your vibrationsSTEP 5: Embrace the energy of gratitudeSTEP 6: BelieveSTEP 7: Take actionSTEP 8: Let go of the outcomeSTEP 9: Pay attention to synchronicities and signs

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Book Synopsis'Everything about this book is exquisite...I wholeheartedly recommend it' Mark WilliamsMindfulness Is a uniquely beautiful work. Illustrated in full colour throughout, this bestselling book draws upon art as a source of inspiration. Expert practitioner Christophe Andre invites us to consider paintings while practising mindfulness techniques. With stunning simplicity and clarity, he sets out 25 lessons that could change your life - from understanding what it means to live mindfully, to useful tips for everyday situations. Mindfulness offers an enduring source of quiet contemplation, enabling us to still our minds and become calmly aware of the present moment. From acceptance to freedom, from happiness to love, Mindfulness shows us how to approach our lives as living works of art.Trade ReviewThe book you hold in your hands is a masterpiece. Distinguished meditation teacher, Christophe André, takes a wholly fresh approach to mindfulness, offering beautiful paintings as the starting points for meditation. Little by little, he invites us to first recognise and then bring compassion to our mind’s addiction to distraction and how we may learn to rest instead in immersive awareness. He shows how mindfulness does not deny that our worlds can sometimes be intensely painful, yet how training in receptive awareness also reveals that there is a way - discovered again and again over the centuries - that helps bring stability and wholeness to mind and body. Everything about this book is exquisite: its language, its instruction, and its gentle insistence that each of us has to practise cultivating this clarity for ourselves. I whole-heartedly recommend it. * Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford *A work of art in its own right, and a meditative tour de force * Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Wherever You Go, There You Are *

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Book Synopsis‘Accessible and gentle, there is deep wisdom here from which all may benefit’ Professor Mark Williams, bestselling author of Mindfulness'Astonishing' Ruby WaxExplore the new neuroscience of awakening and develop lasting inner peace in a changing worldIn Neurodharma, leading psychologist Rick Hanson explores the heights of human potential – and how to become as wise and strong, happy and loving, as any person can ever be. Combining new science and ancient wisdom, he shows how to develop unshakeable presence of mind, deep contentment, liberating insight and a courageous heart.With practical suggestions, guided meditations and warm encouragement, he offers an inspiring vision of who wecan be – and an effective path for embodying this wonderful possibility.'A brilliant and unprecedented offering' Deepak Chopra'Rick Hanson has a rare ability to inspire us to our fullest potential while giving us practical, actionable tools for our everyday lives' Marie Forleo, author of Everything is FigureoutableTrade ReviewThis deeply researched and compassionate guide offers an easy-to-follow road map for creating day-to-day inner peace in today's increasingly complex world -- Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneA brilliant and unprecedented offering, Neurodharma will guide you to the upper reaches of your potential as a human being -- Deepak ChopraRick Hanson has a rare ability to inspire us to our fullest potential while giving us practical, actionable tools for our everyday lives -- Marie Forleo, author of Everything is FigureoutableRick Hanson's seven steps of awakening are a remarkable presentation of how the brain, mindfulness, and meditation are interconnected -- Sharon Salzberg, author of LovingkindnessAccessible and gentle, there is deep wisdom here from which all may benefit -- Professor Mark Williams

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Book SynopsisHarnessing the power of positive thinking to uplift, encourage, and inspire, Dreams: 100 Affirmations for a Good Night’s Sleep guides you through empowering affirmations and more to achieve personal growth. The way we speak to ourselves matters. Positive affirmations and meditations are an important tool for personal growth—and these uplifting, inspiring, and motivational statements, when implemented regularly, can have a profound impact on our lives. This mindful book incorporates original, modern, and charming line art on every page as well as 100 guided affirmations to help you reflect, maintain positivity, and get a good night’s sleep. Here is a sample of the type of guided affirmation included in this beautifully designed book:Today’s affirmation: I celebrate my strengths and talents.Why is this affirmation powerful?: We now move into affirmations for self-acceptance. This begins with celebrating ourselves! This might feel strange at first, but beginning to celebrate ourselves is a great way to cultivate feelings of self-acceptance.Journaling prompt: What does celebrating yourself look like to you?Table of ContentsContents Introduction Worthiness Habit Changes Switch Off & Relax Release Pressure & Expectations About the Author

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Book SynopsisEnd your day with reflective meditations and thoughtful journal prompts for every season paired with serene landscape art to get you on the path of mindfulness. Though it can be easy to get caught up in the fast-paced world throughout the year, Night Meditations encourages you to be present and mindful of every thought. With this beautiful book, you can end each day calm and at peace.Night Meditations will help you create a peaceful and purposeful mindset, giving you the freedom to feel calm and think reflectively as you begin to understand your thoughts each night through this mindful routine. With prompts for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, this guide is perfect for everyone—from those picking up their first mindful practice to long-time followers. The Everyday Inspiration Journals series has a guided journal for every self-improvement journey. Whatever your personal goal, whether it is to incorporate more positivity into your life, or to slow down and find calm, or to hone your spell-building craft, or something else, you will find in this series an elegant journal in which you can record your thoughts, aspirations, and progress. With a simple, easy-to-follow structure, each journal is filled with powerful prompts and helpful trackers to illuminate your way. Expand your self-reflection practice with the other Everyday Inspiration Journals: Astrological Self-Care Journal Be Happy: A Journal Beautifully Brave Journal Calm Your Anxiety Journal Essential Dream Journal Everyday Calm: A Journal Find Your Mantra Journal Finding Gratitude: A Journal Healing Burnout Morning Meditations Self Care Journal Spellcraft

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Book SynopsisImprove your well-being with inspirational affirmations using this beautifully illustrated card deck from celebrated Yin Yoga instructor Kassandra Reinhardt from the popular YouTube channel Yoga with Kassandra.Featuring original illustrations and packaged in a keepsake box, this motivational card deck will help you strengthen the connection among your body, mind, and soul. This card deck invites you to nourish four different parts of yourself: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Use it daily to both enhance your yoga practice and boost your spirit whenever in need of a motivational affirmation, such as: I allow all parts of me to be expressed. I calm my nervous system by taking deep breaths. I fall asleep easily and wake up refreshed. My immune system is healthy and strong. I dedicate time each day to self-care. My self-esteem is growing day by day. I Radiate Joy is intended for anyone who desires to further their yoga journey and offers positive inspiration for any occasion. EXPERT GUIDANCE: Kassandra Reinhardt, host of the popular YouTube series “Yoga with Kassandra,” shares her wisdom in daily affirmations that lift the soul and spirit INSPIRATIONAL AFFIRMATIONS: This deck is divided into four affirmation styles: (1) Get Physical, (2) Be Emotional, (3) Strengthen Your Mind, and (4) Stay Spiritual. Each set includes 16 affirmations to help ground and enhance your yoga practice GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: Each card features original and beautifully ornate illustrations to help motivate and energize BEAUTIFUL GIFT: The affirmation deck is packaged in a deluxe, keepsake box, perfect for the yoga enthusiast in your life COMPLETE YOUR YOGA SET: Deepen your yoga practice further with the My Yoga Journey: Guided Journal and Year of Yoga book by Yoga with Kassandra

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Book SynopsisThe Women's Circle is your practical guide to hosting women's circles with intention, purpose and meaning, making them a healing and empowering experience of gathering community.A women's circle is a gathering of women in order to share, experience and relish in each other’s company. They are the ultimate ‘safe space’, a place where women can commune, open up and feel seen and heard. Sacred Space Holder Anoushka Florence invites you to reclaim the women's circle by exploring and remembering the true power of your feminine.Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photography, The Women's Circle is a practical and inspiring guide to hosting circles of your own. Including the history of circles, the importance of gathering, and steps for hosting 35 different rituals with the women in your life – a bridal blessing, mamahood blessing, memorial circle, new love circle, grief circle, sun circles, moon circles and circles to honour the change of season.Seeking to revive, reclaim and remember the tradition of the women's circle, The Women's Circle will bring back to life this ancient feminine practice illustrating the benefits, healing, and magik that occurs when women gather. This is an opportunity for the reader to call in their community, gather and connect. Never has there been a more important time to rediscover the power of women’s circles.

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Book SynopsisEach card in this lavish deck portrays a different angel for guidance, protection, help, and healing. Intended for inspiration and affirmation, the cards work with the user's thoughts and decisions to raise levels of consciousness and open up psychic and spiritual gifts. Whether attempting to release negative thought patterns or clear emotional blockages, the cards offer significant meditative light from which spiritual knowledge and information emanate. This smaller presentation of the best-selling cards offers a lighter, more portable option better suited to purses and pockets.

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Book SynopsisTune in to the frequency of these beautiful cards from renowned spiritual teacher Kyle Gray and cultivate positivity, activate your energy centres and live a high-vibe life!In every moment you can make a choice to Raise Your Vibration – and take the opportunity to align your life with purpose and energy. This 48-card deck is a powerful tool to help you activate your intuition, harness universal wisdom and attract positive experiences into your everyday. With 11 themes including ‘Flow’, ‘Express’, ‘Activate’ and ‘Manifest’, the cards align with one of the 11 chakras (including four higher chakras: Earth Star, Gaia Gateway, Soul Star and Stellar Gateway) and kundalini to offer you guidance for any challenge or question. Stunning artwork by Ari Wisner accompanies Kyle Gray’s wisdom to offer you a transformational experience. Each vibrant card will empower you to unlock infinite intelligence from within and increase your frequency of positive energy for yourself, those around you and the wider world. Let the simple yet powerful messages provide confirmation, affirmation and light as you do the inner work and raise your vibration!

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Book SynopsisWith gender-free artwork and language, this queer reimagining of the classic Rider Waite Smithtarot will meet you on your journey to self-acceptance to help you discover your unique innermagic.No matter what is happening in life, things keep moving and we are constantly growing, learning andexpanding. Moments are fleeting and every day brings an opportunity for change. This is the beautyof transience and the message at the core of Transient Light Tarot by queer artist Ari Wisner(they/them).This powerful 81-card tarot beautifully captures the essence and qualities of the classic figures buthas moved away from stereotypes so that each and every one of us can find ourselves within it.Transient Light Tarot is also plastic-free and includes three extra cards – past, present and future –as a way to focus your intentions on one area of your life. The accompanying guidebook includes 29bespoke poems by Fausta Joly as an additional way to connect with the cards.Inspired by Ari’s own journey towards embracing the inevitability of endings, this deck aims to helpyou embrace transience, so you can find healing, gratitude and the bravery to live moreauthentically and fully.

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Book SynopsisWith the messages of this oracle, you can combine your personal energy with the power of Spirit to predict and forge your destiny! This oracle deck connects the energetic principles of the Universe with the personal energy of the human experience and the power of Spirit. The cards feature a wide range of spirit helpers, including angels, ascended masters, and other guides to reveal the influence of Spirit on your current circumstances. The deck also includes energy cards that indicate the reader's present circumstances along with various potential futures, as well as examining the resonance of current events. The cards come together to predict details, advise action, and introduce spirit assistants, offering a truly enlightening reading.

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Book SynopsisCreated by Malory Malmasson and Marion Blanc, this sublime and poetic oracle will accompany all women in the encounter and healing of their sacred feminine. This oracle is a wonderful personal growth tool for all women. It will accompany you as you meet, express, and heal your sacred feminine with the help of keys, messages, and exercises. Fun and poetic, the oracle consists of 43 sublime, inspiring cards divided into seven families, each embodying the energy of a feminine archetype such as the Amazon, the Matriarch, the Sensual Woman, and the Mystic Woman. In the light of each archetype and with the help of spreads suggested in the guidebook, you will treat your wounds and discover your hidden resources, your qualities, your shadows, and your vibratory and relational potentials. Day after day, explore the many dormant facets of your sacred feminine, and unveil all the richness and magical power that inhabits you as a sacred woman.

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Book SynopsisFrom Petal to Pattern teaches us to discover the meditative and creative joy of drawing floral patterns with trendy botanical pattern artist Michelle Parascandolo.Trade Review"Techniques to be used by any skill level and provides guidance for hand drawing, for using digital means, and for patterns that could be used in either format. Interesting to those looking to experiment with a new medium or discover a new way to view the world around them." * Library Journal *Table of ContentsContents: Introduction The Basics The Projects Additional Resources

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Book SynopsisEscape into a fanciful creative world of adorable, kawaii-style cat mash-ups with more than 100 cat-themed drawing projects, doodle prompts, and whimsical exercises. If you are crazy about cats, looking for new ways to get inspired to draw, or simply want to unwind after a busy day, you have found the right book! Bursting with humor and imagination, 101 Super Cute Cat Things to Draw follows in the successful pawsteps of author Lulu Mayo’s 18 existing books, featuring: Quirky cats, including dragon cats, unicorn cats, ghost cats, star sign cats, maneki-neko (beckoning cat), cat-themed clothes and accessories, cat foods (tangerine tabby, purrfect peach, sushi cats, gelato gatos, ice cream catwiches), cactus cats, cat home decor, and so much more! Step-by-step instructions for drawing and coloring an array of fun feline pictures Cat doodling prompts and mindfulness exercises that will inspire and de-stress you Hours of silly cat entertainmentfrom cover to cover So stimulate your curiosity and explore fun and inspiring ways to draw felines with this book! Just grab your pencils, some paper, and a copy of 101 Super Cute Cat Things to Draw to create plenty of giggle-worthy drawings. Lulu Mayo’s signature whimsical and humorous style of writing and drawing will offer you the inspiration to doodle all types of cats in fun mash-ups and scenarios. The books in the 101 Things to Draw series will put a smile on your face with original mash-ups, step-by-step drawing instructions, doodling exercises, and mindfulness activities.Trade Review"5 Stars. By the end, the reader will have become an artist and can display their artwork around the house or gift it to friends and family and so make the world a happier place!" * Manhattan Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroductionTools & MaterialsGetting StartedAdding ColorDrawing Cute Cats Step by StepCat FacesCat DragonsOut-of-this-World CatsStar Sign CatsBeckoning CatClothes & AccessoriesCat FoodSushi CatsCafé Au CatSweets ShoppeCat Lady’s CrockeryCactus CatsCats at HomeStationery CatsHoliday CatsArtistic CatsAbout the Artist

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Book SynopsisBest-selling author Kimberly Snyder shows that enlightenment is accessible to anyone in this life-changing guide inspired by the teachings of Yogananda.Many of us think that we just aren't enough. Not good enough, not pretty enough, not rich enough, and not happy enough. But just because we think something doesn't mean it's true. You Are More Than You Think You Are teaches you how to revise your belief system, fulfill your deepest dreams and desires, and create an epic, successful, and inspiring life.Unlocking your True Self is the key to new levels of joy, beauty, and peace. But what is the True Self, and how can you realize its infinite potential? In this easy-to-read book, Kimberly Snyder answers these questions and shows you how to tap into this unstoppable force to transform every aspect of your life for the better.Drawing inspiration from the teachings of the great guru Paramahansa Yogananda along with personal stories and the latest scientific research, Kimberly offers simple exercises, potent ancient practices, and in-depth meditations to help you overcome negative beliefs and see yourself as you truly are-a goddess, a warrior, a lover, and a creator of your extraordinary destiny.

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Book SynopsisA practical and playful guide for cultivating mindfulness in kids, with 50 simple games to develop attention and focus, and to identify and regulate emotionsPlaying games is a great way for kids to improve their focus and become more mindful. In this book, The Mindful Child author Susan Kaiser Greenland shares how parents, caregivers, and teachers can bring mindfulness into the classroom or home. She provides 50 entertaining games that develop what she calls the new “A, B, C’s”—Attention, Balance, and Compassion—for your child’s learning, happiness, and success, offering context and guidance throughout. She introduces:• Anchor games that develop concentration• Visualization games that encourage kindness and focus• Analytical games that cultivate clear thinking• Awareness games for sensory awareness, self-regulating emotions, and gaining insight into ourselves, others, and relationshipsEven though the games are designed for kids, they can be just as fun and transformative for adults. Greenland encourages parents and caregivers to develop their own Attention, Balance, and Compassion and to explore the universal concepts that she presents. Our own mindfulness has a powerful effect on everyone in our lives—especially our children.“A wonderful, fun, and engaging way to bring mindfulness into a child’s life.” —Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence

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Book SynopsisSay hello to a brilliant, resilient new youLife sometimes throws us a curveball, but with a little bit of help you can learn how to summon your inner strength and bounce back from adversity.If you struggle to cope with big changes, or you wish you had the hardiness to handle pressure with ease, look no further. Bursting with tips, assertive statements and activities, this book will show you the way to a more flexible, strong and resilient you.

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Book SynopsisTen to Zen is a simple, effective and fuss-free guide to help you start your day in the right headspace to prepare for the challenges it may bring. Each morning most of us will spend about ten minutes in the shower, ten minutes making and eating breakfast but no time at all clearing our minds. Ten to Zen uses a combination of four therapeutic models – Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy – in a simple, easy-to-follow programme.You will learn:- How to settle your mind quickly- How to focus and retrain your brain on dealing with stress- How to restructure unhelpful patterns of thinking- How to develop ways of communicating that are more effectiveTen to Zen was developed by Owen O'Kane to encourage new principles for living based on his experience as a psychotherapist and his many years of caring for the dying in the field of palliative care, which has hugely influenced how he works and how he views life.'This book offers you the perfect mind workout in just ten minutes a day – it’s an essential!' - Dame Kelly Holmes

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Book SynopsisWhy Meditate? Because it Works will inspire you to begin your meditation journey. Written by Jillian Lavender, one of the most experienced and in-demand meditation teachers in the world, Why Meditate? Because it Works delivers a modern, accessible and trustworthy explanation of what meditation is, and most importantly, what it will do for you. Jillian delves into why a daily meditation practice is so necessary for your busy life.As co-founder of London and New York Meditation Centres, Jillian has taught Vedic Meditation to thousands of people across the globe. She now shares her much soughtafter wisdom in her debut book. Jillian busts common myths and explains the science and benefits of meditation in a clear and easy way. Beautiful illustrations, real-life stories from students, and simple starter tips weave together to form a foundation to truly understand meditation and inspire you to seek a practice of your own.'Meditation has been transformational to my health. Learning with Jillian was a liberation. Her normal approach to meditation means it's enjoyable and easy to do. I don't have a single client I wouldn't recommend it to.' - Amelia Freer'Why Meditate? delivers very eloquent, fascinating and easily absorbed information about meditation and what it can and will do for you with regular practise.' - The Curiosity GapTrade ReviewJillian makes a very convincing argument via her book why a daily meditation practise is truly necessary for our busy lives. * The Curiosity Gap *I learnt to meditate with Jillian at a very stressful point in my life (they say that meditation finds you when you need it most). As a wellbeing editor I have been taught by many people in many different ways, but there's something about the way Jillian teaches in such depth that for me made it all click. Her meditation practise is backed up by years and years of research and knowledge: from the way she explains how our brains work; about what exactly happens when we meditate; about its' effect not just on our minds, but our bodies and health and every aspect of our lives from work, to creativity, to energy, and relationships. It is the only type of meditation I could stick to, where everything falls away. It's like sprinkling magic dust over your life. * Susannah Taylor, wellbeing journalist and columnist at YOU magazine *Meditation allows me to live a fuller and more present life. It helps me sleep better - I fall asleep easier and stay asleep through the night. Jillian makes meditation manageable in a practical, judgment-free way. She's so calm and serene you want to know what her secret is - luckily for us, she teaches it for a living! * Madeleine Shaw, nutritional therapist and author *Meditation has been life changing for me - I'm so glad I invested the time in learning how to meditate properly. I'd tried meditating with apps and never felt like I was getting anywhere. I love working with Jillian because she's so down to earth. She understands how to fit meditation into our busy lives in a way that's enjoyable and easy. Without a doubt, meditation is the best way to change my mood and help me cope with stress. -- Amelia Freer, Nutritional Therapist and international best-selling authorThe best book about meditation I've come across. Jillian cuts through the noise around what meditation is with clarity and authenticity. We know the devastating toll stress is having on our health. Understanding the power of meditation as a tool for combatting this is invaluable. -- Dr Frank LipmanI'm so pleased Jillian is sharing her life-changing wisdom with the world. What we all need right now is meditation. -- Robert Hammond, Co-Founder High Line, New York CityIn this straightforward book Jillian lays out what meditation is in a no-nonsense, mumbo-jumbo free language. There's nothing arcane or esoteric here: Vedic Meditation is presented in a clear and entirely modern context, and addresses the work-a-day stuff frequently not addressed in other texts on the subject. It's an essential book, on a practice we need more than ever. It would be an understatement to say that Vedic Meditation has improved my life. Every aspect is elevated, general mood, sleep, my ability to deflect stress from work issues, my focus, and perhaps most importantly what I bring to my family, which is simply being present, and enjoying it! -- Nathan Larson, Film composer, Author and MusicianI can't imagine life without meditation. My husband and I have been meditating since 1991 and it has supported the best of who I am and how I am. I believe in wellbeing and for me wellbeing exists across six spheres - physical, occupational, psychological, economic, social and spiritual. I take care of myself across all of these and my spiritual sphere is rooted in meditation. Meditation is spiritual and enlightening, as well as practical and grounding. For me, awareness is key to living better. I believe that a thought is not a fact, your thoughts create your world and that you are everything thatyou choose - thoughts included. We have negative thoughts and positive thoughts. Awareness of these thoughts enables you to choose which thoughts you listen to. Meditation supports and embeds that practice by choosing away from thoughts and returning to the mantra. This is invaluable as it strengthens the practice of awareness followed by choice in waking consciousness. Also, Vedic meditation is effortless. If you are struggling or trying, you're not doing it correctly. I love that. I love effortless. My three kids meditate, too. I say the family that meditates together stays together. -- Renee Elliot, Founder of Planet Organic, Co-Founder of Beluga BeanThe physical and mental benefits of meditation are well founded but I think the brilliance of Jillian is how she makes this powerful, transformative practice so much more accessible and enjoyable for those who use her methods. I loved having her on my podcast where she spoke with a deep knowledge about the fascinating science behind meditation and shared her own journey to discovering the ancient practice. -- Dr Linda PapadopoulosMeditation has improved my life exponentially, in far too many ways than there is room to list here. The most noticeable life changers have come from simply sitting down, twice a day and letting go of trying, controlling and doing and just allowing things to happen as they are around me. I'm a much more chilled-out, less tense person now, at home, at work, around a dinner table. Plus, I'm not constantly tired. That is a life-changer in itself! -- Suzanne Duckett, journalist, broadcaster and founder of Onolla

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from the internationally bestselling The Art of Happiness, the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler bring us the inspiring The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World.This inspirational book brings the successful East-meets-West pairing together again to provide a practical application of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual values to the fast-paced, unpredictable, stressful and demanding world we all live in today.In this wise, insightful and practical book, the Dalai Lama shows us how to follow the path that will lead us to fulfilment, purpose and happiness, even in our troubled modern times.Trade ReviewPraise for The Art of Happiness at Work: 'If you're dissatisfied at work, or are finding it hard to understand your true calling, this book is for you... Cutler puts into practice the basic principles of the Dalai Lama that can be applied in all areas of your life. The Art of Happiness at Work is very readable'. * Be Unlimited *

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Book SynopsisLife on 1/10th the fossil fuels turns out to be awesome. We all want to be happy. Yet as we consume ever more in a frantic bid for happiness, global warming worsens.Alarmed by drastic changes now occurring in the Earth''s climate systems, the author, a climate scientist and suburban father of two, embarked on a journey to change his life and the world. He began by bicycling, growing food, meditating, and making other simple, fulfilling changes. Ultimately, he slashed his climate impact to under a tenth of the US average and became happier in the process.Being the Change explores the connections between our individual daily actions and our collective predicament. It merges science, spirituality, and practical action to develop a satisfying and appropriate response to global warming.Part one exposes our interconnected predicament: overpopulation, global warming, industrial agriculture, growth-addicted economics, a sold-out political system, and a mindset of separation from nature. It also includes a readable but authoritative overview of climate science. Part two offers a response at once obvious and unprecedented: mindfully opting out of this broken system and aligning our daily lives with the biosphere.The core message is deeply optimistic: living without fossil fuels is not only possible, it can be better.AWARDS GOLD (tie) 2017 IPPY Awards: Books Most Likely to Save the Planet SILVER 2017 Nautilus Book Awards: Green Living / Sustainability BRONZE 2017 Foreword INDIES: Ecology & Environment Table of Contents Preface Part I: Predicament 1. Waking Up 2. Beyond Green 3. Global Warming: The Science 4. Global Warming: The Outlook 5. Growth Always Ends 6. Our Mindset Part II: A Mammal in the Biosphere 7. Trailheads into the Wilderness 8. Like to Bike 9. Leaving Fossil Fuel 10. Slow Travel 11. Meditation, a Foundation of Change 12. Reconnecting with Mother Earth 13. Opting Out of a Broken System 14. Collective Action 15. Community 16. Love Notes Index About the Author About New Society Publishers

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Book SynopsisMindfulness practices anyone can do anytime.If you’ve heard about the many benefits of mindfulness practice but think you don’t have time for it in your busy life, prepare to be proven delightfully wrong. Mindfulness is available every moment, including right now, as Zen teacher Jan Chozen Bays shows with these twenty-five mindfulness exercises that can be done anywhere. Use them to cultivate the gratitude and insight that come from paying attention with body, heart, and mind to life’s many small moments.

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Book SynopsisBecome a more attentive observer and deepen your appreciation for the natural world. The unique five-year calendar format of The Naturalist’s Notebook helps you create a long-term record and point of comparison for memorable events, such as the first songbird you hear in spring, your first monarch butterfly sighting of summer, or the appearance of the northern lights. Biologist Nathaniel T. Wheelwright and best-selling author Bernd Heinrich teach nature lovers of all ages what to look for outdoors no matter where you live, using Heinrich’s classic illustrations as inspiration. As you jot down one observation a day, year after year, your collected field notes will serve as a valuable record of your piece of the planet. This deluxe book, with a three-piece case, gilt edges, a burgundy ribbon bookmark, and a belly band with gold foil stamping, is a perfect gift for all nature lovers.

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