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Wake Up Grateful: The Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted
Par Kristi Nelson. 2014
This practical and inspiring program is filled with guiding principles, reflections, exercises, and meditations for making gratitude a daily practice,…
especially during uncertain and challenging times. In 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. Winner: Gold Nautilus Book Award, Personal GrowthMicro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World without a Bullhorn
Par Omkari L. Williams. 2023
Everyone can be an activist with the guidance of Omkari Williams, a life coach who guides readers in identifying their…
"activist archetype" and mapping a personal action plan for engaging in small, change-making activities with potentially big impacts. In 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.Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World
Par Scott Shigeoka. 2023
Maximize your potential for connection, healing, and personal growth with this &“timely bridge for our divided world.&” (Adam Grant, #1 New…
York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential)"We've been hiding from each other for far too long. Seek offers us an empathic, practical, and heartfelt road map forward." ―Seth Godin, author of The Song of Significance and Tribes If you've felt alienated and alone in recent years, you're in good company. Whether it's a rift in your family, polarization at your workplace or just a sense that society isn't as connected as it once was, many of us feel painful chasms in our connections. Internationally-recognized curiosity expert and bridge builder Scott Shigeoka knows that there&’s only one cure: Deep Curiosity. Rooted in a desire to understand, rather than to know, a practice of Deep Curiosity can help us leverage something we think of as an intellectual force or personality trait into a heart-centered daily practice to transform our well-being and our lives. In Seek, Shigeoka blends cutting-edge research with electric, vulnerable storytelling to teach readers their signature DIVE model. With his guidance, you&’ll learn more than a dozen practical strategies to: Detach — Let go of your ABCs (assumptions, biases, certainty), Intend — Prepare your mindset and setting, Value — See the dignity of every person, including yourself, Embrace — Welcome the hard times in your life. &“Energizing, creative, and exciting&” (Gretchen Rubin), Seek is a revolutionary playbook to heal division, loneliness, estrangement, hatred, and our most urgent societal challenges.What Do You Want Out of Life?: A Philosophical Guide to Figuring Out What Matters
Par Valerie Tiberius. 2023
A short guide to living well by understanding better what you really value—and what to do when your goals conflictWhat…
do you want out of life? To make a lot of money—or work for justice? To run marathons—or sing in a choir? To have children—or travel the world? The things we care about in life—family, friendship, leisure activities, work, our moral ideals—often conflict, preventing us from doing what matters most to us. Even worse, we don’t always know what we really want, or how to define success. Blending personal stories, philosophy, and psychology, this insightful and entertaining book offers invaluable advice about living well by understanding your values and resolving the conflicts that frustrate their fulfillment.Valerie Tiberius introduces you to a way of thinking about your goals that enables you to reflect on them effectively throughout your life. She illustrates her approach with vivid examples, many of which are drawn from her own life, ranging from the silly to the serious, from shopping to navigating prejudice. Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of interconnectedness, reminding us of the profound influence other people have on our lives, our goals, and how we should pursue them. At the same time, the book offers strategies for coping with obstacles to realizing your goals, including gender bias and other kinds of discrimination.Whether you are changing jobs, rethinking your priorities, or reconsidering your whole life path, What Do You Want Out of Life? is an essential guide to helping you understand what really matters to you and how you can thoughtfully pursue it.A professional author shares the keys to success—from first draft to first printing and beyond—in this complete writer’s guide.For more…
than a decade, author Joan Gelfand has taught writers of all levels and disciplines how to find creative writing success using her unique 4 C’s approach that combines Craft, Commitment, Community and Confidence. In You Can Be a Winning Writer, Gelfand explains the 4 C’s with humor, empathy, and real-life anecdotes from famous, working, and emerging authors.The 4 C’s provide solid tips on mastering your craft, connecting with a literary community, and building your fan base. But the essential component to all of this is confidence. Gelfand knows that a lack of confidence has kept too many writers unpublished for too long. With the help of Renate Stendhal, PhD, Joan defines clear steps to overcoming the lack-of-confidence demon that haunts so many aspiring authors.This literary reference and publishing guide includes:Key authorship and publishing tipsImportant post-publication strategiesGuidance on avoiding common mistakesHow to enjoy greater success with the 4 C’sMoving Toward the Millionth Circle: Energizing the Global Women's Movement
Par Jean Shinoda Bolen. 2013
“Describes how every woman can be supported by a circle of friends with a sacred center, and how circles multiply…
their spiritual and political energy.” —Isabel AllendeWhile women’s individual experiences and stories differ, there remains to be a uniting factor that draws women from around the world together. In this book for women, author Jean Shinoda Bolen calls upon this uniting factor, this feminine spirit ingrained in the soul of each woman, as a source of motivation for activism. As a result, this activism focused on women empowerment is person-focused and heart-centered.Each of us wields the power to make change. By channeling our passions into all that we do, our voices and our actions, we take this world one step closer to being a better home for all who live in it. But joining with others is key to this effort. Bolen emphasizes the importance of relying on a support system, particularly women’s circles, in order to grow in influence.The metaphoric millionth circle is the tipping point into a post-patriarchal era. It is through the process of a growing number of people changing their perceptions and behaviors that a new era will begin. Those in the circles feed the activism by strengthening each other, and in turn, the movement as a whole. This spiritual book for women serves as a practical and poetic call to action, inspiring women and others to follow a path with soul.In Moving Toward the Millionth Circle you’ll discover . . .A deeper dive into The Millionth Circle InitiativeWords of passionate wisdom from an internationally known author and speakerA rallying cry for all women seeking changeLive with Intention: Remember And Do What Matters
Par Mary Anne Radmacher. 2020
“A book of beauty, creativity, wisdom, and great good will. Her chapter on forgiveness alone is worth the price of…
the book.” —Hugo Prather, bestselling author of Notes to MyselfMary Anne Radmacher is among the most-quoted women writers of our day. Her wisdom is found on greeting cards, journals, calendars, Instagram and Pinterest, in broadcast news, sermons, ceremonies and commencement speeches.This noted author, artist and teacher lost a dear one. As memorial to her friend her book became the manifesto for an intentional life for thousands of people. In Live with Intention, Radmacher shares the story of how she learned to live more robustly by watching how her courageous friend chose to die. People who keep Radmacher’s writings at the ready, say this writing is both inspiring and comforting. Extraordinary lessons are drawn from ordinary experiences. Rich in story, metaphor and poetry, Live with Intention explores with you what it means to live each day with purposeful intent:Understand what matters most for youDeepen what already makes your life richDetermine your unique way to make a difference“Live with Intention is a pure gift . . . Pick up this gem and bask in insight after insight.” —David Kundtz, author of The Art of Stopping“Live with Intention gives us the tools to believe we can go after dreams and actually capture them.” —Pat Ballard, author of 10 Steps to Loving Your Body (No Matter What Size You Are)“Beautiful, artistic, inspiring, and written from her heart.” —Dr. Patrick Williams, coauthor of Becoming a Professional Life CoachTiny Buddha: Simple Wisdom for Life's Hard Questions
Par Lori Deschene. 2017
A little book of timeless wisdom by the founder of TinyBuddha.com: An &“engaging, thought-provoking book&” that explores life&’s biggest questions…
(Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project). What is the meaning of life? Why are relationships so hard? What does it take to be happy? The answers to these and life&’s other questions are explored in author Lori Deschene&’s Tiny Buddha. In 2008, Deschene began asking life&’s biggest questions on Twitter. The many insights that came flooding back to her became the starting point for this uniquely modern guide to life&’s most ancient mysteries. Through the process of engagement, research, and personal reflection, Deschene learned that these questions unite us. And while no one answer is right for everyone, the simultaneous lack and abundance of answers is the answer. Tiny Buddha combines many of the responses Deschene received with her own insightful essays and lessons from wise teachers throughout time, as well as practical tips and exercises to help you bring more meaning and intention to your life. Deschene also shares her own experiences overcoming depression, isolation, self-loathing, and a sense of meaninglessness. The result is a guide that helps readers discover the endless possibilities of a life lived mindfully in the present, connected to others.A modern guide to optimism from the plus-size fashion blogger and founder of Glitter + Lazers—“a beacon of body positivity…
and no-bullshit takes” (Revelist).Bullying, loss, regret and fear impact our lives in tough-to-deal-with ways. Learn how to confront these and other challenges like the world’s happiest people do—as opportunities. Armed with humor and a good attitude, author Anna O’Brien will teach you how to combat the negativity of life in this motivational self-help guide.It can be difficult to process and move on from unresolvable issues that are holding us back from our most positive lives. A Life Full of Glitter introduces the concept of “long-game” thinking, which will help you re-frame temporary setbacks and focus on long-term happiness. Discover easy-to-use tips and tricks to increase your positivity and personal growth.Modern research shows that positivity improves almost every aspect of your life. A Life Full of Glitter will walk you through the findings of this research with real life examples and humorous teachable moments from author Anna O’Brien’s own life. Allow Anna’s book to help you increase your happiness and self-esteem.A Life Full of Glitter is a modern guide to positive thinking presented through relevant research, captivating storytelling, and plenty of humor. In reading this book, you will: Learn quick tips and tricks for shifting your mind to think positively Be introduced to new ways to address everyday challenges Master how to move on from feelings and experiences that are holding you back from happiness“I’ve never seen anyone write with as much authenticity and spark as Anna.” —Megan J. Crabbe, Instagram star and author of Body Positive PowerMission Entrepreneur: Applying Lessons from Military Life to Create Success in Business Startups
Par Jen E. Griswold. 2017
The military veteran and entrepreneur teaches fellow military spouses how to deploy their unique skills in the field of startup…
businesses.Military spouses face some unique challenges when it comes to pursuing a career, often putting their ambitions on hold due to relocation. Ironically, these same people have the ideal skill set for achieving entrepreneurial success: work ethic, vision, passion, and resilience.In Mission Entrepreneur, veteran and military spouse Jen E. Griswold shares her personal story of transforming those skills into a successful business career. From her extensive training in the U.S. Air Force, Griswold learned the value of integrity and the importance of teamwork. After using these lessons to start multiple businesses that are able to be run from anywhere, she’s giving back to her military community by sharing what she learned.Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You
Par Paula Rizzo. 2019
&“We&’re all juggling a thousand things . . . Rizzo shows us how to create the happier, more productive lives…
we want, one list at a time.&” —Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author Anyone can make a list. But can that list make you a calmer, more mindful, super productive and less stressed version of yourself? It&’s easy to become overwhelmed by to-dos, bucket lists, and goals. The secret to success is not just about what you put on your list but what you intentionally leave off. Less is more. Leading with intention and how you&’d like your life to feel is key. To get your life in order once and for all, Listful Living is the journal you need. Bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning television producer Paula Rizzo helps you make sure you&’re putting the right things on your list—not just lists of tasks but those things you truly want to do that will nourish your soul. Listful Living is the perfect book for list makers and life planners. Learn to: Tap into your own productivity style to get more doneCurate your list making to best serve the lifestyle you want to leadPrioritize what&’s truly important and be mindful of where you spend your precious energyCreate a roadmap to be less stressed &“Packed with practical, invaluable prompts and tools . . . Listful Living reminds us that we can accomplish our goals, one small, intentional step at a time.&” —Margarita Tartakovsky, MS, associate editor and writer at PsychCentral.com &“This guide will show you how to get more done with less effort.&” —Craig Jarrow, founder and author of Time Management NinjaPurposeful Retirement Workbook & Planner: Wisdom, Planning and Mindfulness for Your Happiest Years
Par Hyrum W. Smith. 2018
Plan a rewarding retirement with guidance and worksheets onfinances, time management, health, self-care, family, hobbies, volunteering, and more.Retirement is a…
new season, a new opportunity, to live purposefully. You may have quit a job, but you haven’t quit life! This book is a practical tool that helps you take that bucket list and get started, from a nationally renowned expert on using time wisely. Using this mindful method, you can take full advantage of the decades ahead with advice and worksheets covering:Retirement financial planningHealth management and exercise adviceFinding purpose in your post-career yearsThe importance of clubs, volunteering, and social groups, and much moreYou finally have the time—and the freedom to use it the way you want. Discover simple time management and mindful planning guidance for a joyful and meaningful retirement, so you can love your new life.Mealtime is a moment to give thanks—a collection of 365 blessings that &“traverses all spiritual traditions.&”—Library Journal Today there…
is a deep hunger for connection with ourselves, with nature, and with others, says life coach and New York Times-bestselling author of Attitudes of Gratitude M. J. Ryan. What A Grateful Heart offers, from a wide variety of spiritual disciplines and secular perspectives, is a way of satisfying that hunger by setting aside time before we eat to acknowledge the blessings in our lives. When we give thanks, we take our place in the great wheel of life, recognizing our connection to one another and to all of creation. Reclaim and enrich the tradition of pausing before the evening meal to give thanks. Drawing from a range of religious and cultural practices, the 365 blessings in this book celebrate friendship, love, peace, reconciliation, the body, nature, joy, and appreciation of the moment. This illustrated feast for the mind includes quotations from Martin Luther King Jr., Thich Nhat Hanh, Gandhi, Rumi, Mother Teresa, Helen Keller, Denise Levertov, the Bible, and the Tao Te Ching, among many others. M.J. Ryan wrote A Grateful Heart to encourage families to share the experience of being part of something greater than themselves. With that in mind, the book includes 365 traditional and nontraditional blessings organized into four sections corresponding to the seasons.Living a Loved Life: Awakening Wisdom Through Stories of Inspiration, Challenge and Possibility
Par Dawna Markova. 2019
A collection of uplifting stories meant to show readers the potential they possess and to inspire them to live a…
better life. Instead of hugs, Dawna Markova&’s grandmother used to kiss the unique marks at the very end of her fingertips, calling them &“promise prints.&” She said that the moment each of us are born, life makes a promise to the world that only we can fulfill. If you are convinced you really can&’t and don&’t make a difference, this is the book for you. Dawna Markova has been a teacher, psychotherapist, researcher, executive advisor, and organizational fairy godmother. She has given empowerment, creativity, and spirituality presentations around the world to various corporate and non-corporate audiences. Living A Loved life is an uplifting collection of stories woven from Dr. Markova&’s own experience as well as those of her clients. These stories can help you find an untapped reservoir of capacity within—a connective force, a steady light in the depth of darkness. Living A Loved Life will leave you committed to never again diminish your mind or limit the capacity of your heart.If you liked I&’ve Been Thinking . . . by Maria Shriver, On the Brink of Everything by Parker Palmer or Becoming Wise by Krista Tippet, you&’ll love reading Living A Loved Life.&“[Markova] insightfully shares how . . . to braid our strengths from even our most difficult life lessons. Her teachings guide us to reclaim our voice, redefine our story and create the life of our dreams . . . A rare jewel and a life-affirming literary masterpiece.&” —Robyn Spizman, New York Times–bestselling author of Loving Out Loud: The Power of a Kind WordKeep Calm and Carry On
Par Andrews McMeel Publishing. 2010
Packed full of cheery motivational quotes, proverbs and mantras, Keep Calm and Carry On is an uplifting gift book meant…
to give you a boost through troubled times. Discovered on a poster created by the British Ministry of Information for British soldiers before World War II, the slogan still manages to strike a chord in our current difficult times."Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." --Winston Churchill"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant." --Robert Louis Stevenson"It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose your own." --Harry S. TrumanGlad to Be Human: Adventures in Optimism
Par Irene O'Garden. 2020
An inspiring collection of reflections on the daily beauties and bounties of human life that show us how we may…
see the joy in anything.In a world so often filled with distressing news and bewildering violence, being “human” often gets a bad rap. Rejoice in everyday reasons to smile, think positively, and enjoy the gift of life . . . In Glad To Be Human: Adventures in Optimism, award-winning writer Irene O’Garden reminds us of the radiance of human existence. From kitchens to gardens to busy city streets, all around, in your everyday life, you can find plenty of reasons to feel gratitude and hope, peace and joy.With this collection of essays, O’Garden explores a wide range of practical reasons to celebrate life?just look closely around you. In one essay, she describes the simple pleasure that comes from clearing clutter off a desk?in another, the thrill of visiting the Statue of Liberty. The book’s grand finale is the Pushcart Prize-winning essay, “Glad To Be Human.”Through contemplation, meditation and with literary style, Glad To Be Human invites readers to view life through a positive lens. From small, daily activities to journeys overseas, O’Garden has a knack for finding beauty and meaning in all life’s adventures?even in our deepest pain and suffering?helping all of us feel glad to be human.Perfect for readers of Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Anne Lamott, or books like Risking the Rapids, The Book of Joy, The Book of Delights, and The Gratitude Diaries.Praise for Glad to Be Human“For many years now, the poet, playwright, and memoirist Irene O’Garden has been a hero to me. I think of her as a walking, writing, beam of light. It is my hope that with the release of ‘Glad to be Human’ numberless others will come to know her gifts and, most of all, her captivating talent for wonder and marvel.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 New York Times bestselling author of City of Girls and Big Magic“A field guide to embracing the creativity and spontaneity that bring joy to the business of being human. With an artist’s eye and a poet’s soul, Irene O’Garden shines her light on the bliss that surrounds us. Each of her essays turns the eye toward love and possibility. I am changed by these now dog-eared pages, and I will return to them again and again for inspiration.” —Annabel Monaghan, author of The Digit Series, columnist for The Week and The Huffington PostSimply an Inspired Life: Consciously Choosing Unbounded Happiness in Good Times & Bad
Par Mary Anne Radmacher, Jonathan Lookwood Huie. 2009
“A kind, gentle, and nurturing guide to personal growth . . . focusing on the key elements that will lead you to greater peace…
and inner happiness.” —Dr. Sheri A. Rosenthal, author of Banish Mind Spam!Software and technological entrepreneur Huie, who came to a search for deeper meaning later in life, has teamed up with artist and writer, Radmacher, who came to it earlier through her art. Point and counterpoint, they take the reader through a process to taking charge of their own lives.The key to living an inspired life is simple: accept your past; release your expectations; embrace your choices. The truth of the matter is that the more we like ourselves, the fewer expectations we have, and the way we make conscious choices—in everyday matters large and small are the keys to living an inspired life.Simply an Inspired Life teaches readers to distinguish between events and our feelings about them, to choose thoughtfully, and never blame ourselves or anyone else. Filled with inspiring quotes, wisdom from the ages and all traditions, personal stories, and exercises, Simply an Inspired Life is based on eight guiding principles: honor, forgiveness, gratitude, choice, vision, action, celebration, and unity with all creation. They are equally important—and practiced daily they change lives.“Mary Anne Radmacher’s words simply inspire. Now, teamed with Johnathan Huie, I have two SAILs furled in one craft to remind me of virtues I want to incorporate into my life with suggested steps to do just that.” —Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times-bestselling author“A great read. The interplay between the two authors was compelling.” —Karen Casey, author of Each Day a Renewed BeginningLetters From A Better Me: How Becoming an Empowered Woman Transforms the World
Par Rachael Wolff. 2020
Discover a self-affirming practice that “takes [you] on a complete journey from the depths of chaos to true empowerment” (Becca…
Anderson, author of Prayers for Hard Times).By practicing affirmations each day, you become stronger emotionally and psychologically. Writing letters to yourself can be a powerful affirming process that will give you the courage to face adversity and help you develop resilience that can get you through anything. Letters from a Better Me provides unique tools and practices to help you become the very best and strongest you can be.After recognizing the issues and trauma we deal with, it is essential to move into a place of forgiveness and gratitude. When we decide to be grateful for the hard times, rather than resent them, we open ourselves up for positive transformation. This motivational book shows us how to build our self-worth and leave fear behind so we can welcome a more loving and compassionate focus. You’ll find:Letters that promise to inspire and empower you to pursue positive changeGuides at the end of each chapter for writing your own lettersA chance to grow from difficult times and write your way back to who you want to beBe That Unicorn: Find Your Magic, Live Your Truth, and Share Your Shine
Par Jenny Block. 2020
Learn to live life every day as your true, magnetic, magical self with this personal and practical guide by the…
author of Open.Being a unicorn means being true to your authentic self in every aspect of your life—at home, at work, and in relationships. It means having the confidence to share your shine every day, no matter what. When you’re good at being yourself, you’ll make other people feel good about being themselves, too. In Be That Unicorn, Jenny Block shows you how to stop hiding your truth and start finding your magic.Be That Unicorn shows you how to live your truth in so many ways, including:Parenting and taking care of the people you loveVolunteering your time and inspiring your communityLearning and growing into your best selfPlaying and loving with a full heartSay It Now: 33 Creative Ways To Say I LOVE YOU To the Most Important People In Your Life
Par Sherry Richert Belul. 2019
Ideas to celebrate your loved ones—from activities that take just a minute, to love letters, joy jars, tribute videos, surprise…
parties, and more.We never know how much time we have left with our loved ones. If there’s someone you care about deeply—a parent, grandparent, child, friend, colleague, teacher, or neighbor—don’t wait to express how you feel. Say It Now offers inspiring stories and ways to write those first love notes and share couples gifts that you’ll treasure for years.Whether it’s words of affection, thoughtful actions, handmade love gifts, or just your time and attention, Say It Now has ways for you to express your love in your own way. Start with these thirty-three ideas and make them your own. If you are a daughter looking for the right way to say “what I love about Dad,” or a husband looking for creative anniversary gifts, Say It Now has the tips you need to . . .Get inspired to say “I love you” to the important people in your lifeMake a big impact in someone’s daySave money with gift ideas that don’t cost much to createBuild a stronger bond with friendsMake someone’s dayFeel positive, optimistic, and connected“Sherry’s work sparks courage in ways that create contagious light. And those tiny lights beam out into the world, changing hearts and moods and minds.” —Naomi Shihab Nye, poet and author of Cast Away