Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice Books

Book SynopsisDiscover the witchy world of crystal enchantments filled with nature’s powerful, healing tools of gems and supernatural stones to enhance your life in ways small and large.Join bestselling author Cerridwen Greenleaf in this essential compendium for witchy empowerment on an inspiring, crystal-conjuring journey to learn about these myriad stones and their energies and uses in rituals and spellwork. From finding clarity and boosting confidence to aiding meditation and divination, discover the stones which are special for you. Tap into mineral medicine to create sacred space with awesome altar stones, such as turquoise for grounding and carnelian for motivation. Facilitate positive change and calm with crystal feng shui, or use DIY “witch-craft” to make charm bags for prosperity and abundance. Beautifully illustrated, and including crystal basics and benefits, Wiccan Crystals shows you the magical stepping stones to access your witchy wisdom and wellbeing as you walk the pagan path.

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Book Synopsis• Shares 159 short exercises and practices to tap instantly into your subconscious mind and receive answers to your most important questions • Explains how to dialogue with and understand the imagery and metaphors that arise during these practices • Offers powerful practices to discover your areas of “stuckness” and quickly clear them, thus releasing past traumas and ancestral patterns and freeing the flow of the imagination for enhanced creativity and joy in life In this step-by-step guide to kabbalistic practices to connect with your natural inner genius and liberate the light within you, Catherine Shainberg reveals how to tap instantly into the subconscious and receive answers to urgent questions. This method, called the Kabbalah of Light, originated with Rabbi Isaac the Blind of Posquieres (1160-1235) and has been passed down by an ancient kabbalistic family, the Sheshet of Gerona, in an unbroken transmission spanning more than 800 years. The modern lineage holder of the Kabbalah of Light, Shainberg shares 159 short experiential exercises and practices to help you begin dialoguing with your subconscious through images. The images that pop up during these practices are unexpected and revelatory, and she discusses how to open them to greater understanding. At first, they may show you aspects of yourself you don’t like. But seeing them serves as both a diagnosis and a direct path to transformation. Fast and simple, the practices can help you discover your areas of “stuckness,” release past traumas and ancestral patterns, free the imagination, and open the way to the bliss promised us in the Garden of Eden. Beginning this fertile dialogue with your inner world leads you to uncover your soul’s purpose and manifest your dreams in this world. Once your inner dream world and outer reality have merged, you will be able to see your superconscious--your soul’s ­blueprint--and experience the ecstatic illumination of a heart-centered life.Trade Review“This book is a gift to dreamers, to Kabbalists, to meditators, and to the world. Amid the fascination with Kabbalah, seekers have thirsted for a way into the mystical experience. The Kabbalah of Light is that way in.” * Rabbi Jill Hammer, Ph.D., author of Undertorah *“Catherine Shainberg teaches us how our dreams can become real and the unknowable known. Her book will give you courage to learn from the creativity of your dreams.” * Rodger Kamenetz, author of The Jew in the Lotus *“In her wonderful new book Catherine Shainberg inspires us to plunge deep into the ocean of dreams and access gifts of the great unconscious. She declares with informed passion that dreaming is a royal road to enlightenment and shows us that it opens doors to many worlds.” * Robert Moss, author of Conscious Dreaming *“Catherine’s done it again, assembling the hidden ingredients of mindfulness and brewing them in a cauldron of ancient and early medieval Hebraic mystery wisdom. An excellent guide whose magic we have yet to fathom and of which, through the book’s many exercises, we might finally catch a glimpse.” * Rabbi Gershon Winkler, author of Magic of the Ordinary *“Catherine Shainberg’s new book is serious, delightful, and tinged with the magical, as is the author. It is a creative effort, filled with wonderful practices and exercises to raise the great Leviathan from the depths of the unconscious so as to awaken our creative imagination and life force. Shainberg’s readings into biblical and Kabbalistic myth are wonderfully creative.” * Melila Hellner-Eshed, author of A River Flows from Eden *“The Kabbalah of Light is an audacious endeavor to present the esoteric wisdom of the Jewish mystical tradition as the science of letting the unconscious speak. The guidance in this book is to lead one to spiritual enlightenment and psychic well-being, the experience that Kabbalists call dveikut, cleaving to the divine, the highest rung on the ladder of dreams.” * Elliot Wolfson, Marsha and Jay Glazer Chair in Jewish Studies, University of California, Santa Barba *“In this brilliant book, Catherine has given us a great gift. Not only is this work dazzling in its depth and beauty, it is also eminently useful and practical. Catherine guides us on a grand journey, a voyage of self-discovery. There lies buried treasure--the riches of a more fulfilling transformed life, illumined by the golden sunlight of divine revelation.” * Kevin Melville Jennings, past contributor of The Daily Scope for Vogue.com *“In her thrilling new book, Catherine Shainberg’s treasure trove of playful and profound ‘inductions’ will guide you to plunge deeper and deeper into the innermost realms of your soul. What a gift this book is to all seekers of light and delight. The Kabbalah of Light is mind-expanding. It’s fun and fabulous!” * Didi Conn, actress and playwright *"This book is so full of spiritual practices that it must be the most applicable use of Jewish mysticism ever published in a single volume. Never have we seen a book that presents Kabbalah with so many exercises designed to enhance understanding. Sprinkled throughout the chapters are 160 numbered exercises from 'Awake while Falling Asleep' (#1) to 'Oneness' (#160)." * Jon M. Sweeney, Spirituality & Practice *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction PART I The Leviathan, Great Beast of the DeepFishing in the Ocean of the Subconscious 1 The Mystery of Dreams 2 Tikun and a Ladder to the Light 3 Incubation and Saphire Imagery 4 The Creative Act 5 Signs of Transformation: The Grammar of the Imagination 6 Symbol or Metaphor PART IITaming the Leviathan Interactions with the Subconscious7 Playing with Manifestation 8 Dreamfields and Complexes 9 Ancestral Patterns 10 The Inner Child: From Duality to Singularity11 Misery and Splendor: Restoring Relationships 12 Time and Choice 13 Healing: Will It Be Leprosy, Wellness, or Wholeness? PART III Raising the Leviathan The Serpent of the Deep, Your Superconsciousness or, as the French Like to Call it, Your Sur-nature14 The Heart-Centered Way 15 Prayer and the Leviathan GlossaryNotes Bibliography Learn More Index LIST OF EXERCISES PART I The Leviathan, Great Beast of the Deep1 The Mystery of Dreams 2 Tikun and a Ladder to the Light 3 Incubation and Saphire Imagery 4 The Creative Act5 Signs of Transformation: The Grammar of the Imagination6 Symbol or MetaphorPART II Taming the Leviathan 7 Playing with Manifestation8 Dreamfields and Complexes 9 Ancestral Patterns 10 The Inner Child: From Duality to Singularity11 Misery and Splendor: Restoring Relationships 12 Time and Choice 13 Healing: Will It Be Leprosy, Wellness, or Wholeness?PART III Raising the Leviathan 14 The Heart-Centered Way 15 Prayer and the Leviathan

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Book SynopsisDiscover a sacred feminine initiation of self-love and soul care rituals, tools and practices. Abiola Abrams invites you to activate African goddess magic to transmute your fears, creating more happiness, abundance and self-acceptance. Africa is a continent of more than 54 countries, and her children are global. Our ancestors who were trafficked in 'The New World' hid the secrets of our orishas, abosom, Iwas, álúsí and god/desses behind saints, angels and legendary characters. From South Africa to Egypt, Brazil to Haiti, Guyana to Louisiana, goddess wisdom still empowers us. You will meet ancient goddesses and divine feminine energy ancestors, legendary queens and mystical spirits. They represent the inner temples you must ascend to embody goddess energy. As you complete their powerful rituals you will: awaken generational healing in the Temple of Ancestors manifest your miracles in the Temple of Conjurers release the struggle in the Temple of Warriors embrace your dark goddess self in the Temple of Shadows heal your primal wounds in the Temple of Lovers liberate your voice in the Temple of Griots open your third eye intuition in the Temple of Queens surrender, meditate and rise in the Temple of High Priestesses'Spirit told me, "We choose to show up.''' writes Abiola. And if you are holding this book, then this sacred medicine is meant for you. Welcome to your goddess circle!

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF This deck has a very simple yet crucial aim: to help you discover what matters most to you and allow you to live unconditionally according to those values, applying them to your work, relationships, mental health and everyday life. Think of your honest, authentic self as true north and this values deck as your compass, guiding you to what you want to be in the world, what you want to do and how you want to go about doing it.

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Book SynopsisMore energy, less stress, better sleep, happier lives. Isn''t that what we all wish we had more of? Well, the solution is, quite literally, under your nose: your breath. From leading Breathwork practitioner, Richie Bostock, comes Exhale - a guide to learning the transformative power of breathing to help you lead a happier, healthier life.Exhale will help you master your physical, mental and emotional state in the comfort of your own home. Whether you''re looking to reduce stress, improve creativity, tackle back pain or treat chronic ailments, conscious breathing has benefits for everyone.With over 40 exercises, experience the life-changing effects of Breathwork and cultivate your own breathing toolkit. With techniques inspired by traditional Sufi meditation and practices implemented by the Navy SEALS, Richie''s Breathwork plan will help you find the solution to life''s everyday challenges, in as little as ten minutes a day.<Trade ReviewExhale is an outstanding contribution to the Art and Science of Breathwork, from a genuine student of the breath and an avid student of life. I highly recommend it! * Dan Brulé, author of the international best seller: JUST BREATHE: Mastering Breathwork for Success in Life, Love, Business and Beyond *A fantastic guide to one of the most important exercises we've completely forgotten about. This book will help you refine the life enhancing practice of simply breathing properly * Dr Rupy Aujla, MBBS, BSc, MRCGP, Founder of The Doctor's Kitchen *I've participated in breath work with Richie in groups, one-on-one, and online sessions and am delighted that he is now offering the benefits of his knowledge, wisdom and kindness to the world in the form of this book. Exhale is your comprehensive guide to understanding what type of breather you are, through to guiding you towards a more fulfilling life, by simply changing the way you breathe. Amazing! * Dr Zoe Williams MBBS, DRCOG, MRCGP *Richie is an extraordinary individual, dedicated to facilitating deep healing and transformation. He has a strong intuition and is committed to the guidance of human flourishing through development of community and collaboration with trusted expertise. My personal experience of Breathwork with Richie has been life-changing. I truly began to see that there was within us all the possibility for deep peace and connection * Dr Tamsin Lewis, Founder: Wellgevity, holistic and personalised medical serviced to guide your healthspan *Richie has a deep, experiential understanding of breathwork. As with all the best teachers, his passion for conscious breathing techniques and his determination to bring them to a wider audience stem from his own personal journey. He conveys the practical ideas behind many different breathing disciplines in an easy, engaging way, allowing more people to access the potential of healthy breathing for life-changing health and resilience. Highly recommended! * Patrick McKeown, author of The Oxygen Advantage *A book that will literally transform lives mentally and physically for years to come by simply learning the impact of the breath - for me personally having a lung disease (Cystic Fibrosis!) and being an athlete this is an essential toolkit to improve not only my health as well impact my life positivity but performance in Ultra Endurance. An educational but inspiring book that had me hooked from the first line, one I'll be reading time and time again while including practices everyday to improve the way I breathe and enable me to control stress and to improve my sleep. Richie really is building a legacy one breath at a time - it's truly powerful and empowering * Sophie Grace Holmes, Coach & Ultra Endurance Athlete *Breathwork has grown to be a fascination for me through my own mindfulness journey and this book is a perfect blend of story telling, scientific research, ancient wisdom and practical tools. I'm thoroughly enjoying every page and feel that the knowledge of breath should be a vital part of how we move forward in the health and wellness world * Maude Hirst *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is ideal for stressed-out readers seeking new ways to slow down." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisJack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are bestselling authors and motivational speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the professional and personal development of others. They are the co-authors of many bestsellers including Chicken Soup For The Soul, Chicken Soup For The Mother's Soul and Chicken Soup For The Woman's Soul.

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Book SynopsisThe classic of practical mysticism is published with four bonus works in this handsome signature edition. Since it first appeared in 1914, The Impersonal Life has touched hundreds of thousands of readers. Its simple meditative message teaches you, step by step, to realize that your own consciousness is one with all of Creation—that you are an outlet of Divine will. Once that extraordinary truth is understood, your wishes become one with God, and your life unfolds in a meaningful, exuberant mosaic in which your fondest hopes and highest purposes are realized. Written anonymously by American mystic Joseph S. Benner (1872-1938), The Impersonal Life is one of the modern landmarks of New Thought and mystical spirituality As a special bonus, this edition includes four of Benner's most powerful essays: The Way Out; The Way Beyond; Wealth; and The Teacher. Here is a complete journey into the work of a spiritual genius and practi

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Book SynopsisStella O'Malley is the author of Cotton Wool Kids and Bully-Proof Kids. This new book moves beyond parenting books to general self-help and explores the reasons why so many people feel more anxious, overwhelmed and stressed than ever. The way that we are encouraged to emphasise our emotions, often causing more harm than good, and how we are misreading mental health messages is also scrutinised. With a particular interest in the rising levels of anxiety, she shows us how our increasingly perfectionist and materialistic society has created a society shallow and toxic that is high on expectation and low on satisfaction.After examining why and how we feel so overwhelmed and anxious, the second half of the book focuses on tapping into our inner strength so that we can learn to stop giving our power away. More than anything, this book, with a series of simple thinking tools, helps the reader to move forward to a place where they can experience challenges to their

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Book SynopsisLove is the antidote to fear. Love is life itself. However, many of us find it easy to love others but do not know how to love ourselves.Do you struggle with the seemingly difficult' parts of yourself that lurk in the shadows, often hidden from the world frustration, anxiety, self-doubt, anger? The Self-Love Habit is about learning to bring these parts of yourself out from the darkness and into the light. By loving and paying attention to the rejected aspects of ourselves, we give ourselves the power to transform in ways we never thought possible.Fiona Brennan's four powerful self-love habits Listen, Open, Value, Energise will teach you how to do this. When you truly love yourself, your whole world opens to serenity and your self-imposed limitations fall away. You no longer feel the background hum of anxiety and your mind becomes clear.The accompanying hypnotherapy audios will rewire your brain as you sleep and help you to start the day full of loving energy by changing the negative, unconscious habit of living through fear into the positive, conscious habit of living through love.Get ready to transform internal battles into inner peace and external relationships into a source of endless joy as you discover why self-love is the most selfless love of all.The Self-Love Habit includes a foreword by Niall BreslinPraise for Fiona's previous bestselling book, The Positive Habit: Life-changing! Manifest the habit of happiness and success.' Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the SoulThe Positive Habit is empowering, highly practical and what we all need right now. It shows you how to let go of anxiety and to live happily with an open heart.' Ivor Browne, former Professor of Psychiatry and Chief Psychiatrist of the Eastern Health BoardPractical, kind, useful and informative, Fiona's book helps teach us why we feel and react the way we do, and that's key to making positive changes in our lives.' Vicki Notaro, Editor-in-Chief, StellarThroughout my twenties, I suffered from anxiety and I have always been hard on myself. When I turned 30 I decided to overcome this by trying various methods, but nothing can compare toThe Positive Habit. I am now kind and compassionate to myself and have let go of many negative habits. It's been lifechanging.' Isobel Cunningham, clientLearning The Positive Habit has made me feel more empowered and freed me from anxiety. I realize I am worth much more than I previously thought.' Alice Harrington, client

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Book SynopsisBy fully explaining how magic works, this volume makes numerous Wiccan practices approachable, including circle casting, raising energy, elemental work and drawing down the moon.

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Book SynopsisProvides a variety of techniques and exercises that help readers improve their lives at home, at work, and beyond; focuses on mental and emotional clearing

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Book Synopsis A special and deluxe illustrated hardcover edition of the inspirational, million-copy bestselling classic. The perfect gift for anyone journeying and questioning on the road of life. Few books can be described as universal. And yet, The Prophet, by Lebanese-American author Kahlil Gibran, can only be described as that. Originally published in 1923, The Prophet is considered Gibran''s masterpiece and is one of the most beloved spiritual classics of all time. Further cementing its status as a worldwide classic is the fact that it has been translated into over 100 different languages, making it one of the most translated books in history. Drawn from Gibran''s own experience as an immigrant, The Prophet transcends generations, languages, and borders. In this beautiful meditation on the meaning of life, Al Mustafa, the prophet, is about to board a ship back to his homeland after 12 years spent living in exile in the city of Orphalese. Before he departs, he is stopped by a group of followers who ask him to share his wisdom. In twenty-six poetic essays, Al Mustafa offers profound and timeless insights on various aspects of life and the myriad impulses of the human heart and mind. He offers lessons on love, marriage, children, pain, friendship, beauty, religion, joy, knowledge, reason and passion, time, good and evil, pleasure, and death. A timeless spiritual touchstone, this gorgeously illustrated gift edition is perfect for graduating students, or for anyone searching for solace, peace, hope, and purpose in today''s world.

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Book SynopsisBe inspired in 2020 by Ghandi''s ten lessons for life.Gandhi was an icon, but what would he teach us if he were alive today? ___________In this Sunday Times bestseller, his grandson Arun reveals the ten vital and extraordinary lessons his grandfather taught him, all of which are more relevant now than ever . . . Arun believes that the violence and turmoil in the world today makes Gandhi''s teachings more vital than ever, and The Gift places these lessons in a modern context, shedding new light on how Gandhi''s principles can - and must - be applied to today''s concerns.The moving, often irreverent, story of Arun''s years growing up at the iconic Sevagram ashram provides the setting for the treasured moments spent his grandfather, which are an engaging and often surprising read. These memories give a rare insight into Gandhi the man behind the icon, and reveal the motivations behind his ten inspirational lessons which w

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Book SynopsisSAVE MONEY IN 2021 WITH THIS SIMPLE AND FOOLPROOF JOURNAL________''Experts claim it could help some people cut spending by up to 35%'' Mail OnlinePeople in Japan are masters of minimal living, able to make do with less in all aspects of life, whether it''s de-cluttering personal belongings or savvy seasonal cooking. But at the heart of all this is the kakeibo: the budgeting journal used to set saving goals and spend wisely.It''s simple: at the beginning of each month you sit down with your kakeibo and think about how much you would like to save and what you will need to do in order to reach your goal. There is space to jot down your weekly spending and reflect on the month just gone. A kakeibo ensures helps make saving a part of your everyday life, while also giving you the opportunity to reflect and improve every month.Get a grip on your spending and start to achieve your goals, by finding Trade ReviewWant to be RICHER? All you need is a notebook and a pen! That's the ingeniously simple idea behind a book taking the world by storm * Daily Mail *Frugal millennials are going wild for kakeibo, the simple art of keeping track of your finances . . . this is about being financially mindful rather than letting a gadget do the thinking for you * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisIf you've ever wondered how to work with chakras and optimise their benefits, this is the book for you. With gorgeous diagrams and visuals, and an accessible text by two renowned authors, it takes us into the heart of the chakra system, exploring its history and revealing how to use each one for transformation, well-being and increased vitality.

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Book SynopsisDeepen your practice and discover the myths, gods, sacred animals and imagery that lie hidden in your favourite yoga posturesMeet the monks and maharajas, gods and gymnasts who shaped yoga as we know it.Have you ever wondered why yoga postures look the way they do, or how they got their names? From Lotus to Warrior, Cobra to Happy Baby, this book takes a fresh look at the stories behind 30 familiar poses. By drawing in on Hindu scripture, mythology and the animals, birds and flowers the original Indian yogis saw around them, Curious Poses explores the symbolism of yoga postures many of us practise every week and offers inspiration to regular practitioners and yoga teachers alike. Let this book take you on a journey into a treasure trove of yoga history, mythology, philosophy and pop culture that enlightens and entertains by turns. Featuring full-colour illustrations, Curious Poses is an ideal mat companion for the curious yoga enthusiast.Trade ReviewThis magical little compilation of the back-stories of some of Hatha Yoga's best known postures is a treasure... A rich seam of material for yoga teachers and a wonderful resource for practitioners. -- Tara Fraser, bestselling yoga authorLucy Greeves aims to demystify the practice, get people interested in its history, and empower them to dig deeper into how, why and what yoga is today. * The Observer Magazine *A treasure trove of yoga history, mythology, philosophy and pop culture that enlightens and entertains. The ideal companion for the curious yoga enthusiast * Top Sante Health & Beauty *Fascinating…Greeves combines history, popular culture and practice notes to inspire your understanding of yoga, both on and off the mat. * Women's Fitness *Table of ContentsIntroduction Lotus (padmasana) Hero (vajrasana) Bharadvaja's pose (bharadvajasana) Matsyendra's pose (matsyendrasana) Marichi's pose (marichyansana) Lion (simhasana) Cow face (gomukhasana) Preliminaries (pawanmuktasana) Sun salutation (surya namaskar) Mountain (tadasana) Tree (vrksasana) Chair (utkatasana) Downward-facing dog (adho mukha svanasana) Warrior (virabhadrasana) Triangle (trikonasana) Gate latch (parighasana) Crow (bakasana) Half-moon (ardha chandrasana) Headstand (sirsasana) Lord of the Dance (natarajasana) Peacock (mayurasana) Wheel (chakrasana) Cobra (bhujangasana) Pigeon (kapotasana) Forward fold (paschimottanasana) Squat (utkatikasana) Child (balasana) Happy baby (ananda balasana) Corpse (savasana)

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Book Synopsis''If you only ever read one spiritual book, let is be this one'' Susan Jeffers, author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway''A kaleidoscope of inspiration'' The Watkins Review50 Spiritual Classics captures the diversity of life journeys that span centuries, continents, spiritual traditions and secular beliefs: from the historical The Book of Chuang Tzu to modern insight from the Kabbalah, from Kahlil Gibran''s The Prophet to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. This one-of-a-kind collection includes personal memoirs and complelling biographies of Gandhi to Malcolm X and Black Elk; Eastern philosophers and gurus including Krishnamurti, Yogananda, Chogyam Trungpa and Shunryu Suzuki; and Western saints and mystics such as St. Frances of Assisi, Hermann Hesse and Simone Weil.Trade ReviewWhat an uplifting journey I had... If you only ever read one spiritual book, let is be this one. - Susan Jeffers PhD, author of Feel the Fear and Do It AnywayA kaleidoscope of inspiration ...insightful commentaries on each classic and biographical information on the authors. A unique overview of Spirituality. - Watkins Review

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Book SynopsisA practical book rooted in ancient wisdom that inspires us to tap into the power of silence to manage and overcome everyday stress.

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Book SynopsisThis compact gift book embodies all that is Dolly Parton. Throughout her career, Dolly has delivered numerous uplifting quotes which are featured in this book alongside beautiful images of the country icon herself.

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Book SynopsisDisrupting White Mindfulness offers a timely commentary on the dominant narratives that shape the mindfulness industry - whiteness, postracialism and neoliberalism. Its positioning as ‘apolitical’ forges institutions that fit comfortably into increasingly divided societies. The race-gender profile of these institutions reveals a White, middle-class profile of decision-makers, educators and staff that is mirrored in its audiences. Mechanisms that recycle the industry’s whiteness include corporatist pedagogies, edicts of authority, disengagement with difference and inappropriate uses of mindfulness that distance People of the Global Majority. A growing emergent movement focused on a justice-infused mindfulness and liberatory wellbeing decolonises mindfulness and de-centres whiteness. Its premise in indigenous, global South, queer knowledges leverages difference to produce multiple solutions focused on liberation. There is room for White Mindfulness to change.Trade Review‘Karelse delivers a cracking Black Feminist call to decolonise "Wellbeing" with her forensic exposé of the darkside of the White Mindfulness industry and its colonial co-option of Eastern teachings for Western gain.’Heidi Safia Mirza, author of Race, Gender and Educational Desire ‘Disrupting White Mindfulness offers a generous and critical lens of exploration helping to free the ancient practice of mindfulness from systems of dominance, restoring the practice back to its original project of liberation for all who seek it.’ Lama Rod Owens, author of Love and Rage and co-author of Radical Dharma‘Karelse importantly invites the mindful to reimagine their communities, untethering themselves from the de facto white, colonial cultures that undergird and infuse their most popular forms. She instead encourages others to imagine along with her how such practices can be used to foster a more inclusive and just world through intrapersonal and collective reflection, new forms of community building, and action.’Jamie Kucinskas, author of The Mindful Elite: Mobilising from the Inside Out and Situating spirituality: Context, Practice, Power -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction: encountering the world of White MindfulnessPart I: The roots of exclusion and Othering1 Othering: the roots of colonisation and Orientalism2 Cementing whiteness: inclusion through a neoliberal, postracial lens3 Western Buddhism: a postracial precursor to White MindfulnessPart II: Wrapping Mindfulness in whiteness4 Stuck in whiteness: patterns in Western mindfulness organisations5 Reproducing whiteness: pedagogies of limitation6 Corporatising education: metrics, tools, and neoliberal skillsPart III: Embodying justice, changing worlds7 White Mindfulness, Black Lives Matter, and social transformation8 Taking back the future: beyond Eurocentric temporality9 Disrupting space: the politics of pain and emotion10 Politicised twenty-first century mindfulness: creating futures of belongingConclusion: embodied liberation and worldmakingIndex

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Book SynopsisTurn your dream life into an abundant reality with the power ofmanifestation rituals.This beautifully illustrated oracle book is designed to give you instant daily guidance from the Universe to help you manifest anything you desire, without limits. Whether your concern is about romance, career, health or even everyday decision-making, you can use this book to get clear answers and support. Connect with the messages and rituals either by seeking the answer to a burning question, or picking the affirmation you feel most drawn to today. Each message in the book is accompanied by stunning artwork, guided rituals, journaling prompts and crystal suggestions to help you supercharge your manifesting powers.

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Book SynopsisInvite love and success into your life with this essential guide to manifesting with crystals.Hands-on healer and clairvoyant-to-the-stars, Emma-Lucy Knowles, shows us how to use crystals to help you feel more empowered in your everyday. Along with beautiful photography and a full index of the crystals she mentions, Emma-Lucy explains how to clear your body of what is blocking you, cast out your best intentions and then call in positive energy to transform your life.Whether you're manifesting good things for your romantic life, friendships, career or physical health, you'll be told which crystals to pick and how to use them to strengthen your manifestation practice.Harness the power of crystals and start living your best life.

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Book Synopsis***WINNER, 2010 Spirituality & Practice Best Spiritual Book Award – YogaIn Heart Yoga, renowned spiritual writer and Sacred Activist Andrew Harvey and longtime yoga teacher Karuna Erickson present a vision of hatha yoga practice that links ancient spiritual traditions to contemporary life. Including excerpts of poetic sacred writing from mystical sages through the ages, the book reminds readers that the purpose of yoga is not to improve one''s physical health or even to achieve peace of mind (although these results may be achieved along the way), but to reach a state of unity with the divine, the goal of mystics from all traditions. With detailed descriptions and photographs of fifty yoga poses and their alchemical effects on the body and consciousness, Heart Yoga presents yoga as a simple meditative practice that enables the practitioner to dwell in the heart and experience the bliss of union with the sacred power underlying all of life. The book explains how to prepare for Heart Yoga and describes the “Five Great Joys” that are part of the path. Included are the authors'' own compelling stories of their individual journeys along the path of yoga: stories of suffering, transcendence, and joy that both inspire and enlighten.

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Book SynopsisThis delightful collection allows everyone to enjoy firsthand the provocative methods used by the artists and poets of the Surrealist school to break through conventional thought and behavior to a deeper truth. Invented and played by such artists as André Breton, Rene Magritte, and Max Ernst, these gems still produce results ranging from the hilarious to the mysterious and profound.

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Book SynopsisA bold affirmation that we are sentient before conception and in the womb, The Secret Life of Babies reveals author Mia Kalef''s groundbreaking findings: babies are able to remember their earliest experiences, this consciousness precedes the physical development of the brain itself, and medical interventions during birth—like forceps and Cesareans—can imprint our relationships with the world and disconnect us from our sustainable place in the ecosystem. Kalef provides a six-step protocol for detecting these individual imprints and taking reparative steps for physiological and emotional balance and release. This book offers us an articulate guide to a transformation that can restore our essential nature. From the table of contents:Foreword by Andrew FeldmarIntroduction: The Myth: Science and Experience The Quest: Sparking the Conversation  Who Is This Book For?  A Song Worth SingingPART ONE: ScienceChapter 1: The First Principle: Babies Remember Their Experiences The Controversy A Place to Begin and End: Returning to Wholeness  Essential Nature Essential Movements The Mechanisms The Model  Perspectives and PurposesChapter 2: The Second Principle: Consciousness Precedes the Brain Architecture That Supports It The Biological Paradox Brains, Fields, and Development The Effects of Chemical and Emotional FieldsChapter 3: The Third Principle: Babies Are Our Barometers Dominance versus Emergence Historical Cultural Indicators Present-Day Cultural IndicatorsPART TWO: ExperienceChapter 4: The Fourth Principle: It Is Never Too Late to Heal The Vision Horizon Preparing the Way Reclaiming the Body: The Path Home  The PrototypePART THREE: MarriageChapter5: The Intuitive Recovery Project The Anatomy of the Intuitive Recovery Project  The ProjectChapter 6: Summary

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Book SynopsisDennis Klocek has for many years studied and incorporated Western esotericism into his own inner research, focusing especially on alchemy and the wisdom and practicality of Rudolf Steiner's spiritual science. Based on thirteen lectures, he discusses human physiology and the hidden forces and processes that sustain our life on Earth and beyond. His informal and accessible approach delves deeply into specific organs, functions, life processes and diseases, drawing vivid images for the reader that stimulate a profound understanding and appreciation of human physiology. The topics discussed include a wide range of diseases, physical and spiritual organs, psychology, sleep and dreams, digestion, emotions, consciousness, aging, a variety of therapies and much more. Dennis Klocek offers a comprehensive owner's manual for our human body.Trade Review'The author has been director of the consciousness studies programme at the Rudolf Steiner College in Sacramento since 1992. As such, his knowledge of Steiner’s work is encyclopaedic, and forms the background for these lectures [...] The whole book involves a lot of inner work and I liked his remark that we should never waste a good obstacle in life.'-- Network Review

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Book SynopsisIt is one of the most mysterious and hotly debated occult works ever written-and without question the most popular and widely influential book of arcane philosophy of the twentieth century: THE KYBALION. Reputedly based on ancient Greek-Egyptian wisdom, THE KYBALION has been credited only to the cryptic "Three Initiates" since its first appearance in 1908. Debate rages over the identity of the Three Initiates, the origin of the book''s mysterious title and insights, and the nature of the Hermetic teachings on which it is thought to be based. Now the veil is parted. THE KYBALION presents the first full-scale analysis of this work of practical occult wisdom. It features the complete text of THE KYBALION and the first-ever publication of Atkinson''s previously unknown post-Kybalion work: The Seven Cosmic Laws. In an engaging introduction to this unique volume, religious scholar Philip Deslippe surveys the work''s context, history, and impact (including as a source of spiritual insight to communities ranging from New Thought to Black Nationalism), and provides a biographical sketch of its elusive author, the New Thought pioneer William Walker Atkinson. As valuable to new fans as it is to longtime readers who crave more knowledge about Atkinson and his work, THE KYBALION illuminates the remarkable history of this long-cherished text.The identity of THREE INITIATES has been the subject of much secrecy and rumour since The Kybalion first appeared in 1908. This comprehensive edition definitively establishes the book''s sole author as William Walker Atkinson (1862-1932).

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Book SynopsisWith illuminating references to Western religions and ideologies, The Journey Within invites readers from all backgrounds to discover the simple truths that unite us.The mysteries of the soul have evaded mystics, sages, and gurus for centuries. Humanity has long yearned to discover the answer to our existence, and many spiritual traditions have evolved to provide those answers through sacred texts that facilitate journeys of transformation and discovery. Yet, never before have all of the spiritual traditions been distilled so simply into one easy-to-follow path—a path of love and devotion.  In this long-awaited follow-up to The Journey Home, New York Times bestseller The Journey Within guides readers through the essential teachings of bhakti yoga. World-renowned spiritual leader Radhanath Swami draws from his personal experiences to demystify the ancient devotional path of bhakti, capturing its essence and explaining its simple principles for balancing our lives. His down-to-earth writing simplifies spiritual concepts and answers timeless questions in a heartfelt narrative that brings this sacred philosophy beautifully to life. What is love? What is the soul? Who is God? How can we live in the physical world without losing touch with the spiritual? In concise and approachable language, Radhanath Swami sheds light on how to answer these vital questions and offers solutions to life’s challenges with the simplest of resources. Reach beyond the material world and journey within to discover the beauty of the true self.

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Book SynopsisIn times of uncertainty and suffering, finding joy and gratefulness in daily life is challenging. Wake Up Grateful provides a practical and inspiring roadmap to making grateful living a daily practice, with guiding principles, reflective questions, affirmations, and exercises. Drawing from her own cancer experience along with her life work with The Network for Grateful Living, Kristi Nelson explores how to develop gratefulness as a way of being. She examines ten core areas where many people need support and guides readers in finding presence and perspective in these aspects of life, opening to greater possibilities, and uncovering the abundance and love that's possible in every moment.

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Book SynopsisIn this age of social justice, those who don't necessarily want to lead a movement or join a protest march are left wondering, "How can I make an impact?" In Micro Activism, former political consultant turned activism coach Omkari Williams shares her expertise in empowering introverts and highly sensitive people to help each of us, no matter our temperament, find our most satisfying and effective activist role. Using Williams's Activist Archetype tool, readers discover their unique strengths and use this to develop a personal strategy. To ensure sustainable involvement, Williams encourages starting small, working collaboratively, and beginning locally. Advice on self-care practices, burn-out prevention, and profiles of activists engaged in a range of activities and causes (from voter registration to craftivism, literacy programs, community gardens, and more), provide readers with the inspiration and practical know-how needed to engage in small, doable actions that make a lasting impact.

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Book SynopsisBecoming a master in a particular area is not tied solely to innate ability or talent, nor to years of rote practice. As martial arts master and consciousness explorer Peter Ralston explains, the secret to mastery lies in accurate perceptive awareness and effective interaction. In this detailed guide to what it takes to master something, Ralston examines the powerful dynamics behind the art of mastery. He explores in depth the foundational skills and operating principles that empower mastery, including the principle of effective interaction, the mind-body alignment principle, and creative intelligence. Examining “reaction” versus “response,” he looks at how to control your mind and transform your perceptive awareness so what you are experiencing aligns with what’s actually occurring, the first step toward reaching your objectives and taking the appropriate actions to produce your desired results. Sharing methods to overcome the major obstacles to mastery, he presents a step-by-step breakdown of the principle of effective interaction and explains how to adapt when the people or objects you’re interacting with are not aligned with your objectives or when they are working contrary to your goals, including in sports, business, warfare, politics, or any arena in which you’ve committed to pursuing mastery. Revealing the elements that lead to masterful interactive skills, this guide shows how to do the work of personal transformation necessary to access mastery as a real, functional experience, as well as providing an opportunity for deeper insights into yourself and life.Trade Review“Ralston provides both a real definition of mastery and a very detailed process to achieve it. The book highlights a path to mastery that applies to any chosen field. It provides specific principles and practices and points out potential pitfalls along the way. It is both encouraging and rigorous. There are no participation trophies in this book. One of its best features is guidance on how to benefit from the inevitable mistakes and failures along the path to mastering any activity. If you spend time and effort with this book, you will greatly benefit from the investment.” * Bob Noha, Aikido 6th dan and chief instructor at Aikido of Petaluma *“I so highly value the years I studied with Peter. In our work together, he immediately made me a better fighter and markedly so. Yet more importantly, he brought something else out: an internal energy, a state of being indescribable or undefinable, a power that I feel in every aspect of my life. He’s not only a master in his art but a master teacher. That generous creative flow of universal light that he has allowed and brought forth in his own experience sets fire to everyone who studies with him.” * Richard Moon, Aikido sensei/instructor 6th dan, facilitator in international peace-building, executi *Table of ContentsOn the Opportunity of Mastery Chapter OneCommitting to the Pursuit of Mastery Chapter Two Mastery—The Short Version A Brief Overview MASTERY The Principles of Skill and Effective Interaction The Long Version Chapter Three On the Nature of Mastery What Is Mastery? Why Should You Pursue Mastery?Knowledge Useful for Mastery Chapter Four The Principle of Effective Interaction Isolating the Principle of Effective InteractionDissecting the Principle of Effective InteractionTailoring Your Actions to Your Objective Chapter FiveTransforming Your Perceptive-Experience Making Distinctions Objective Distinctions Non-Objective DistinctionsSeven Non-Objective Components Feeling Translation Reaction versus Response Rethinking Relationship Rethinking Learning Chapter Six Principles and States That Empower Mastery A Couple Actions Useful for Effective Interaction A Few Essential Principles Chapter Seven Powerful Operating Principles for Mastery Foundation Skills for Powerful Operating Principles Powerful Interactive Operating Principles Even More Advanced PrinciplesA World of Operating Principles Conclusion Cutting Up an Ox Addendum The Art of War By Peter RalstonIndex About the Author

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Book SynopsisAfter more than twenty years as a professional horsewoman, and applying what she had learned to a half-wild husky dog, Ren Hurst decided to take a deep look into the nature of domestication and humanity’s relationship to other animals. She found that our own domestication--and our resultant disconnection from nature--is the root trauma for much of the human experience, perpetuated by our domestication of others. She then reverse-engineered the conditioning process that leads to domestication and discovered a practical roadmap for deprogramming and undomesticating yourself in order to heal trauma, restore connection, and reclaim the innate wisdom of wildness within. Sharing enlightening moments from her journey of taking in and connecting with her husky, Denali, the author explains how their growing relationship was testing her to her limits. Yet when she embraced the principles of unconditional love, she found the instinct and intuition necessary so she and the dog could understand one another and find their rightful places within the power dynamics of guardian and dependent. The author shows how, when there is emotional awareness and authentic leadership that links in with your own wild parts, an authentic relationship between human and animal--or between one’s self and another person--is possible. Looking at the domestication of humanity, the author explains the nature of trauma and disconnection from the perspective of emotional development. She unveils 13 principles of unconditional love for deprogramming yourself, healing the trauma of domestication, and restoring deep connection to inner guidance, your wild soul, and, ultimately, freedom. She also offers experiential practices to help you cultivate authentic, undomesticated relationships free of exploitation and codependency, whether with human or animal companions. Helping you reclaim the innate wildness within, Ren Hurst explores how to rewild your heart, receive guidance from your wild soul, and approach your life path with authenticity and emotional maturity.Trade Review“Transformation has a sound, and it’s the voice of Ren Hurst weaving words of wisdom back into the wild flute of our collective spine. Through gorgeous storytelling, Ren explores the devastation of domestication through rewilding experiences with animals. The Wisdom of Wildness reanimates deep inner passion for freedom, creation, and the embodied miracle of undomesticated life. This book is an invitation to feel it all AND cultivate lives of sanctuary!” * Amy Tuttle, wilderness and threshold guide, council facilitator, and arts and healing practitioner *“A brave and inspiring story that urges us to reclaim the innate wildness within. Ren’s 13 principles reflect her dedication to unconditional love and are a foundation for a new, wild, and true relationship not just with the animals we care for but with our authentic animal human selves.” * Fay Johnstone, shamanic herbalist, Reiki teacher, and author of Plant Spirit Reiki and Plants That S *“The Wisdom of Wildness is a brilliant journey of self-discovery. The magic in applying Sanctuary13 principles takes one deeper than imagined to be the conduit of light for oneself while interacting with all of creation, particularly being a conscious human walking the earth. Ren has an uncanny ability to invite the reader into their own infinite and innate wisdom if they are willing to embrace not only the divinity of who they are but the humanness as well. The magical words within this book will invite you to that place of what true self-love is.” * Franny Harcey, HTCP, Healing Touch certified practitioner and intuitive *“Who do we really want to be in this precious lifetime? Wanting is the first step; getting there amid the many pressures of modern life also takes know-how. Through her many years of experience and experiment to reveal what gets in the way of her own relationships with humans and animals, Ren is now able to offer us a pathway of 13 principles of intention and attention as an essential guide for transformation--what has been for her can now be available for each person willing to commit to such a journey of connection--a connection with oneself and with one another. The Wisdom of Wildness is an invitation to embark on a journey inward. For this life quest, these pages become a manual of guidance, as an elder companion would--being there alongside to help prepare, inspire, and support the call to journey deeper than before. Let these become your 13 agreements toward a life well lived. And in so doing, your life as a human being on this earth will meet your soul’s birthright.” * Krystyna Jurzykowski, council carrier, wilderness guide, cofounder of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, an *“Ren Hurst has to be one of the most influential and visionary humans I’ve had the pleasure of encountering. Our conversations have continued to blow my crown chakra right open--and anyone who reads her books are bound to have their belief systems rattled in the most beautiful way. Ren delicately walks our egos through a complete transformation with her ideas on domestication, and those seeking to walk a path toward enlightenment will surely find that within her words.” * Brittany Quagan, M.S., LPC, licensed professional counselor and spiritual healer *Table of ContentsForeword by Sarah Byrden Introduction PART ONE: SEEK TRUTH1 Original Sin 2 The Wisdom of the Wild3 Goddess of Death 4 The Root of Separation5 Instinct 6 The Guardian Contract 7 Intuition 8 The Hidden Cost of DomesticationPART TWO: BE LOVE9 Inspiration 10 Rewild Your Heart 11 Initiation 12 Undomesticate Your Life 13 Incubation 14 Sanctuary 13First, Do No HarmControl Only What Is Yours to Control Expect NothingLove Is Not a Transaction Speak Only with Reverence Always Create a Space of InvitationHonor Every No Your Boundaries Are Your Responsibility Everyone Is Always Right Be Willing to Meet Your Own Needs Remember to Play Drop the Story Feel It All Recap15 Incursion 16 Restoring the Connection PART THREE: HAVE COURAGE 17 Integration 18 Reclamation 19 Infinite 20 The Wild Unknown Afterword by Jaye MarollaAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisHeal the emotional scars of the past and develop profound spiritual awareness with innovative, past-life hypnotic regression practices. Deep within you resides a great spirit—a place of profound wisdom, creativity, power, and love. But layers of hurt from early life, and from the defenses you’ve created to avoid further hurt, have accumulated and diminished that spirit over time—lifetimes, really—obscuring what is magnificent about you—your authentic self. This transformational and healing guide will help you awaken to the wisdom within yourself, break through the layers of emotional protection you’ve placed around your heart, and heal the scars of trauma that hold you back from happiness and fulfillment. During this process, you’ll discover the source of your pain—whether that lies in your body, your mind, in your personal and family history, or in your soul—so you can finally release it. In the end, you’ll find the strength needed to navigate all the challenges of life. If you’re ready to reveal the true you—the one that lies beneath the scars of trauma—this book provides essential healing to guide you.

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Book SynopsisWriter and seeker Robert Collier unlocks the hidden meaning behind the world''s most enduring parables, myths and religious texts.Since you were created in God''s image, Collier writes, you too can wield the power of creation through your own mental images. He will show you that the way you think and the decisions you make have a direct influence on how successful and happy you are.You will learn to: USE YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND TO TAP UNSEEN FORCES AND ENERGIES COMMIT TO A SINGLE, DEFINITE PURPOSE DISCOVER HOW THE UNIVERSAL MIND IS YOUR GUARANTEE AGAINST FAILURE FORM MENTAL PICTURES THAT LEAD TO YOUR SUCCESS This Original Classic Edition includes a special introduction by PEN Award-Winning Historian and New Thought Scholar Mitch Horowitz. This book will provide you with the power to remake your life and find lasting success. Read it and discover a new sense of your potential.

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Book SynopsisJoseph Murphy has created a true classic masterpiece. Telepsychics will change your life.This is a book for all spiritual paths. Dr. Murphy doesn''t preach or seek to exclude anyone. He simply lays the foundation for self-improvement through the scientific use of prayer concepts as a means of tapping your subconscious powers. The techniques that the author advocates here are most likely different from the way you were taught to pray in church, but they are probably more effective than anything you have ever experienced. The portions of the book on the utilization of dreams are also excellent.Whoever you are, whatever your goals, visions, dreams, or life circumstances may be, this book will help you. Many readers feel that it is even better than Dr. Murphy''s most famous book, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind.Murphy describes some very easy yet profound truths about using your subconscious mind and scientific prayer to achieve greatness. Learn how you can create success and change your life for the better.

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