Bøker av Joseph Lopez

Amply titled, 'Scared Gods' is a journal of a man the land has exulted, seeing its being through his eyes."My eyes are not the color of the sky. Or of the hungry lake that knows my name. They are the bluffs that kiss such things-"Lopez writes seemingly with ease and precision, never wasting or spoiling a word. He refuses to waste sound, everything is used, carved out slowly like a mountain through time. It is as if you can feel his surroundings by running your fingers across the page, each word is pronounced bravely in this way. Each poem stands alone, effective as a prayer, Scared Gods is a river, a journey that runs and walks, that whispers to inspire.-Gregory J. Underwood

This book will walk you through weekly meditations, lessons, and things to consider.They range from a simple sentence to something more. As humans, we know things. We say we do anyway. Things we should do. We know how we are supposed to live. How we are supposed to behave and deal with situations in our lives. How we are to deal with feelings. Grief, and love. Resentment and empathy. There are quotes everywhere. Numerous on social media. Painted signs we fill our homes with that are to inspire us to be better people. And we go through most days giving and receiving advice we've heard somewhere, usually boiled down to a simple quote that is supposed to help.Are we actually living, loving, and laughing? Or is that another overused saying that is lost on us? Something to placate ourselves with. Something said and seen so often, it is overlooked.The thing that makes the difference is action. It is focus, purposeful practice, and consistency. Focused, consistent energy builds. It grows. It becomes us. We begin to heal. We are better able to contribute to the world we live in.Included, are simple exercises to help with this process.They will help you get to know yourself better. To help you walk toward your joy.For the week marked, focus on the exercise. Make that part of your every day. Meditate on it. Begin to master it. Just one thing. Do it consistently.You will know when it takes.There is a sudden feeling you are mastering the thing. You'll know the day, the moment it hits. It resonates. It becomes you. That feeling and energy is what we build on.There is a soul understandingThat's it. Purchase a notebook for your exercises.

A book geared toward men looking for change, and their partners and friends who are seeking insight, Paper Tiger Hunters guides the reader through topics including anger, anxiety, grief, partnership, communication, ego, purpose, and validation. A small book filled with big topics meant to jump start the journey to becoming a healthier man. Be part of a discussion and movement of healed men, and healed communities. Healing a community begins when men are given the tools and permission to feel, to be heard, to talk, heal, and grow. Throughout this book you will be gathering the tools and insights to live in a way that teaches you to express yourself more clearly and communicate more effectively. To find out who you are as you heal. To be accountable and responsible for your feelings and actions. Most importantly, as you grow.The thing that makes the difference is action. It is focused, purposeful practice, and consistency. Focused, consistent energy builds. It grows. It becomes us. We begin to heal. We are better able to contribute to the world we live in.Included are simple tools to help with this process. * A notebook is helpful to have handy to write down your thoughts and progress.We are complicit, and yet we complain. We are complicit in a system that isn't working. For men to heal and relay that healing into their homes and communities, we need to offer them safe spaces. Spaces that are free of shame and judgement. Spaces for them to bond and let down their guard. Places that go beyond hunting, sports, and bars. Places that offer tools and knowledge. And accountability. Where real conversation happens. We must create more of these spaces. We need to be a safe space for them. We need to celebrate and make these spaces sacred. We must begin with empathy.