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Doris accepted all that life threw at her - hardships, bias against women, a new career and raising six children. There were misconceptions as to who she really was. If she was ever devastated her broad smile was a true mask while going about her daily tasks.When her life partner took ill and later died, to the surprise of many, a quiet stalwart formidably emerged and "water" ran off her back like that of a duck!

Immortal is a young man's journey from boyhood to manhood and his attempt to find his place in a world he has not yet come to understand. He has to confront the stark reality of life head first, and this is his experience as shared from the depths of his heart. All young people find themselves looking at the world around them and trying to understand it, and this is a young man's record of his journey expressed with love, vulnerability, humility, and hope. It was written not only for his own reflection but also for insight for generations to come.To see the world is to see oneself. With engaging vignettes spanning confessional and poeting to travel-writing styel, Carlos Campana invites the reader to ride the current of perspectives woven into a captivating self-portrait.I'm in full cheerleader mode for your variation of lenses between entries...it reads in many places as brush strokes carefully selected for a blank palette, as if someone would select their attire based on the weather.Your abstract language paired with journaling-meets-stream of conscious is very effective, and your weilding of rich imagery really shines, for example, in the travel piece dated Nov. 2013.Preliminary praise for now! Congratulations on this triumph!-Nicollete Costantino, M.A.Associate Professor of English and Eyrie Art & LiteraryDealing with the angst of maturation seems inescapable. Instead of escape however, Mr. Campana runs full speed into the melee, with an open mind and an open heart. He pushes past curiosity into pursuit, riding on the current of Divine purpose and personal discovery. In this work, he asks tough questions with ambition and an admixture of humility, seeking wise counsel from great minds. Musing on thinkers from Emerson thru Marley, all the way to Jesus, Carlos has produced a captivating work about Life, Love and finding One's way.-Kermit Harrison, Professor of Philosophy

The prerequisite for being a Bah is to attempt to live a life that is in accordance with the teachings of that faith. In the human condition, one must have a logical explanation for a principle that lends itself to being lived. This is an attempt at stating thoughts in relation to an exalted theme in terms of what one might perceive, given that one has to have logic to the effort of endeavoring to live the ideal. These explanations are not conclusive and may apply for a certain period and a certain kind of person, and they constitute the writers desire to extend his belief to that which can actually be practiced. Spirituality is not imaginary thought but a practicality. The writer acknowledges that the Creator gave us minds to investigate phenomena because they are understandable and did not createpardon the expressionfor the mere purpose of confusing the minds. It is a perception and a belief that He wants us to know and worship Him. As He is eternal, we must strive to advance eternally toward a fuller understanding of all lessons, admitting that we are human and can do only what is humanly possible at any time.

Thousands of children grew up with little or no parental guidance, and as a result, many of them are battling psychological and emotional problems as adults.These latchkey children are mostly unaware of how their upbringing has affected their present, but in Growing Up Latchkey, the author explores how she and others were affected by growing up largely unsupervised.Darla K. Johnson, PhD, draws on her background as a psychotherapist, psychologist, and spiritual counselor to explore the dynamics of latchkey families that had to contend with energy crises, the Cold War, recessions, and long hours at work.In these families, many children spent their entire K12 experience getting themselves ready for school, arriving home to no parent greeting them, and in the authors casehaving no one to protect them from an abusive sibling.Johnson eventually developed post-traumatic stress disorder, but she overcame her symptoms to live a fulfilling and happy life.Join the author on a deep personal journey that holds lessons for educators, employers, therapists, and parents on helping people recover from and avoid fear and torment from childhood traumas.

In 2013, I embarked on a process of spiritual awakening. My perception of everything I had known until that point was challenged by an energy greater than me. Imagine how shocking it is to realize that you are not your body and that your energy extends in ways and to places unknown to your mind. I was lost. I was scared. I was determined to find myself again. Was I crazy, or in the middle of a spiritual crisis? I felt like I was suspended in mid-air trying to put my feet back on the ground. I had to recover, I had to realign and surrender. One day, it all became clear. I am here to make a difference and so are you. Are you ready to embark with me on a journey to the discovery of who you truly are?

Once upon a time, a goddess star (are you one?) sought refuge, recovery, and rejuvenation after being struck down by a narcissistic bully. This simple fairy tale-like story was inspired by a true life event and speaks to the heart of all goddess stars.

The Full Ripened Grain is a memoir about a successful baby boomer, wife, and mother who finds herself deeply depressed for no apparent reason. When her loving husband says, I want my wife back, she searches for herself in the pages of thirty years of personal journals. From them, she recollects painful and poignant issues she faced with her family during much of the twentieth century: Tourette syndrome, her mothers fate as a victim of medical malpractice, her fathers secret life, and the death of a beloved sister. Ultimately, she reaps the grains of truth, hope, and joy that God provides on this journey of faith.

For years, Melanie Jatsek had everyone fooled. She was young, thin, and studying to be a dietitian. But what no one knew was that this "perfect" girl was silently suffering an internal battle with binge eating disorder. After she healed, she was able to look back and discover all the things she was doing and thinking to fuel the fire of the disorder.Today Melanie views her eating disorder as the best gift life could have ever offered. In this inspiring manual, Melanie shares eleven guidelines for living that call attention to and correct the self-defeating thoughts, behaviors, and choices that keep us from fully accessing peace, health, and well-being. While encouraging others to view imperfections as perfections, choose their words carefully, and connect with their inner voice, Melanie leads all of us to discover that the ultimate power to creating better health lies within. Included are Make Peace exercises, recipes for Peace of Health shakes, and lists of health-empowering Earthfoods.Missing Peace is a practical guide to connecting with our true nature through eleven principles to restore inner harmony with our food, our bodies, and our health. It guides us to the realization that no matter what our current situation, we hold within us the power to peace.

Words Like Fire will empower your communication to be dynamic and effective for specific results. Words are simply structured expressions and attributes which convey passion, emotions, commitment and desire. The term "Like Fire" means: The attribute of having dynamic energizing influence on people and things; the catalyst for change. Kent defines the difference between inspiration and motivation as, "Motivation is the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way." Inspiration is the process of being mentally energized or stimulated to the point of action. Words Like Fire explains how to blend motivation and inspiration for greater accomplishments in all aspects of life.

I wrote this poem for my son Noah when he was still a baby. I wanted to come up with a poem/prayer that I could say to him every night when putting him to bed. Since I am not religious and more of a spiritual person, I wanted to write something that could be universal and parents from different races, religions, and cultures could potentially say this to their children if they choose. I now recite this poem to both of my sons every night before putting them to bed.. Recently I told this poem to a few of my friends and to my delight, their children will not let their parents put them to sleep without saying this poem to them! I think it is so important that we teach our children to love themselves and to believe in themselves and this poem was inspired to do just that for my precious son. I hope love and light guide you and your children too and blesses you all throughout your life as well! Love and Light May love and light guide you and bless you throughout your life May you always believe in yourself and see yourself in the highest light May you live your truth, but respect one another without the need to be right May blessings flow every day and every single night May the love of your family and friends, take you to new heights May love and light guide you and bless you tonight!

Rituals for living in season renew our sense of personal power and understanding of the underlying magick of the universe that sustains us. The magick is presented in an artful fusion of Astrology, Numerology, Feng Shui, and Wicca. In the branches of The Wise Hazel Tree, these ancient traditions lead the way around the wheel of life, helping our dreams and those of the Great Mother unfold more true to form.Consider life''s course if in autumn, we follow nature''s cue and take stock of our accomplishments alongside harvest celebrations of nature''s bounty. Or, as nature sleeps, we slow life''s pace in winter to allow time for self-care and reflection. Once spring blooms, we could find ourselves more rested and ready to begin work on new ideas and ventures. Following our intention, the sunny days of summer would shine on our growing dreams and daily endeavors.

If you are seeking truth and are willing to be that truth each and every day, you are ready to find the answers to all your questions. This book hopes to redirect our faith and love, finding God is within us and not outside of us.

This troll-themed coloring book contains surrealistic illustrations representing various mythological trolls and fun troll doll compositions. We have fifty original designs that are of various difficulty levels, and the images are printed on the fronts of pages onlyso no bleed-through if you choose to use markers.Lets join millions from all around the world who are rediscovering the simple relaxation and joy of coloring! Please enjoy!

After exploring many different modalities, Annemarie learned a great deal of essential information and used it to create a regimen to treat her disease. She decided to use the information she learned to create a workbook that allowed her to map out her day using the principles she learned. This workbook became a key tool in facilitating her healing. The book made it easy to follow the principles and exercises throughout the day. It was so effective that she decided to use it as a tool when people came into the Hold Our Hand facilities. And now Annemarie is making this workbook available to everyone outside the centers as well.

In 2012, I heard a quote that instantly changed both my destiny and my legacy: The quality of your life is based on the questions you ask (Dr. John Demartini). Over the past six years, I have completely transformed my life by asking myself better questions. This book is a quick reference guide and workbook of the questions I have used to take myself from a life of hopelessness and desperation to one of clarity and radical appreciation.

Searching for Healing in Gods Backyard invites you to discover the context in which the Bible was written. Through the Holy Spirit, this book connects the dots that are often not reported in scripture. Once we understand how the Jews, Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans survived over three thousand years ago, we understand more than just the surface meaning of scripture. Grab this book to learn the nitty-gritty of scripture, and youll have great incites to reveal to others.

This book is a collection of short stories and poems inspired by actual events and experiences. It is a mixture of fact, exaggeration, fantasy, humor, sarcasm and unanswered questions. If you are looking for a literary classic, you wont find it here, but if you have time for a short one, you might find something enlightening or amusing.

Song of the Sparrow offers a sense of wonder inspired by the natural world. The serendipity and enjoyment of nature through the beauty of just being present. The observations of isolated and intimate moments. Some are humorous, some sad, some downright scary. They are filled with rhythmsthe rhythm of the tides, the rhythm of the eagles wing-beat as it flies over us, the rhythm of the soft rain as it falls on our tent.While this book is about sharing experiences exploring the Salish Sea, these vignettes can be enjoyed anywhere by anyone who experiences nature in small and simple ways. Readers may have their own experiences with the natural world currently or may be removed from natural settings, but they still have a core yearning to be a part of the whole. This book will be embraced by those that enjoy intimate interactions among humans, animals, and plants.Song of the Sparrow is unique, not only because of the West Coast habitat but also because it is based on personal adventures and yet present in a universal context. It is Deborahs intention through photography and prose to offer a point of reference and insight for the unique moments that are a part of enjoying nature. While the images and narrative are specific to one place, it matters not where the reader resides. It is Deborahs hope that these snippets create a canvas for all to broaden their own experiences with nature, no matter where they occur.

Without my mostdifficult times,I could not havereached so farto know whoI really am.Through a poetic retelling of true events, Dharma Grace leads others through her own healing journey. She illustrates how the sense of self can become damaged through early negative experiences and then, through introspective reflection, ultimately restores itself and turns love inward to embrace a fulfilling and happy life.Grace, who is a seasoned psychotherapist, lyrically explores the emotions that we feel when we carry negative beliefs about ourselves and teaches those who may feel lost or trapped within a dark world to listen to their own guidance and spirituality in order to attain a deeper understanding of who they are, despite all their challenges.Who Am I? shares a poignant journey of true healing that provides hope to all those on a spiritual path to loving themselves.