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Clarify your true hungers-and nourish your soul.
Fasting is not just the physical practice of giving up food. Fasting can also be a way to combat our culture of endless distractions and busyness. Fasting is an act of letting go, of making more internal space to listen to the sacred whispers of our lives. Join Christine Valters Paintner, online abbess of Abbey of the Arts, on a spiritual journey through seven different kinds of fasts, including fasting...
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Stoicism For Dummies will teach you the basic principles of stoic philosophy and show you how it can help you navigate the ups and downs of life. We all face challenges and setbacks, and, if we have the right mindset, we can sail through them with ease. This book offers a comprehensive look at Stoic philosophy, uncovering its strengths and attractions and shedding light on its limitations, both in the ancient world where it was developed, and in our...
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"The Higher Powers of Mind and Spirit" is a classic self-help book by Ralph Waldo Trine, first published in 1917. Trine explores the power of the mind and spirit in shaping our lives and achieving success, happiness, and fulfillment. He delves into the principles of thought, consciousness, and the interconnectedness of the mind with the universal spiritual forces. Through practical insights and spiritual wisdom, Trine guides readers on harnessing...
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A searching, heartfelt exploration about what it means to process grief, by a bestselling author and journalist who experienced two devastating losses.
Since losing her mother to cancer in 2018 and her sister to alcoholism three years later, author and journalist Dina Gachman has dedicated herself to understanding what it means to grieve, how to live with loss, and the ways we stay connected to those we miss. Through a mix of personal storytelling,...
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We all know how it feels to want people to like us, to approve of us, to accept us. It's part of what makes us human. And there's nothing wrong with wanting to support other people and help them satisfy their needs. The problem comes when we give up our own needs along the way. Because when we give to make others like us or approve of us, to shore up our own sense of self-worth, to feel needed or to avoid painful emotions, then we give to get. And...
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CUARTO PASO
Sin ningún temor, hicimos un inventario moral completo de nosotros mismos
El propósito de hacer nuestro inventario es reconocer los rasgos dañinos de nuestra
personalidad, para eliminarlos en la nueva personalidad que con la ayuda del Programa
de Alcohólicos Anónimos nos proponemos a desarrollar en "Un Nuevo Modo de Vivir".
El uso que se hace en A.A. del término "personalidad" se refiere al desarrollo de nuevos
rasgos de carácter...
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Everything you know about alcohol is a lie.
Dustin Dunbar had it all. A beautiful wife, two sweet baby girls, a degree in psychology, and properties around the world-the building blocks of a nascent real estate empire. All the while, he happily believed every lie alcohol told him:
"Real men drink."
"One drink won't kill you."
"You're the life of the party."
"You can't stop."
He believed these lies and many others until it was too late. Because...
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"Retirement Reimagined: The Ultimate Guide to Active and Meaningful Pathways" challenges traditional retirement ideals, urging readers to envision a future filled with growth, exploration, and purpose. Through self-discovery and embracing new interests, this guide offers practical advice on crafting a vibrant retirement lifestyle that nurtures physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From financial planning to embracing entrepreneurship and building...
9) Thrift
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"Thrift" by Samuel Smiles is a classic self-help book originally published in 1875. In this work, Smiles emphasizes the importance of frugality, diligence, and self-discipline in achieving personal success and financial stability. He explores the virtues of thriftiness through anecdotes, examples, and practical advice, promoting the idea that careful management of resources leads to prosperity and happiness.
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"Nuggets of the New Thought" by William Walker Atkinson is a classic work in the New Thought movement, a philosophical and spiritual movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book presents a collection of essays and insights that explore the power of the mind, the law of attraction, positive thinking, and the potential for personal transformation through harnessing one's thoughts and beliefs.
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Neuroscientists estimate that over 90 percent of our operating systems-beliefs, behaviors, patterns-are unconscious. Since the surface story determines less than 10 percent of our decisions, how can we
illuminate the shadow story responsible for over 90 percent of what we do each day? Once we systematically understand our relationship with money, our individual meanings and symbolism, can we
overcome the mind and brain's resistance to change? A...
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Fulfil your Personality, develop sustainable habits & walk wisely into the world.
Dear Readers,
learn with us about the four principles that lead to the revitalisation of one's consciousness.
Through the implementation of no illicit sex, no gambling, no meat-eating & no intoxication one can attain steady and sustainable habits throughout one's life.
These principles are the roots of the Bhakti-yoga process and thus bearing ripe fruits of unconditional...
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QUINTO PASO
ante Dios, ante nosotros mismos y ante otro ser humano, la naturaleza exacta de nuestras faltas
Si hemos sido honrados y concienzudos con nuestro inventario moral, hemos hecho una relación de nuestros defectos de carácter y los hemos analizado, y tenemos los datos del daño que hemos causado a otros, tenemos una relación de nuestros impedimentos y defectos más grandes, y de los nombres de las personas dañadas como resultado de nuestra...
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SEXTO PASO
Estuvimos completamente dispuestos a dejar que Dios eliminase nuestros defectos de
carácter
SEPTIMO PASO
Humildemente suplicamos a Dios que nos librase de nuestros defectos
No es sino hasta después de haber completado el Quinto Paso, cuando se ha
experimentado humildad y la estimación propia ha sido restablecida como resultado de
admitir ante Dios y ante otro ser humano la naturaleza exacta de nuestras faltas, que
estamos en...
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Supercharge your manifestation practice with this practical guide for invoking the help and guidance of the Universe.
"Why can't I make manifestation work?" Many people struggle with this question in their practice-and the answer, says expert teacher Tammy Mastroberte, is they're trying to do it alone. "The key," she says, "is to put down the stressful burden of changing your reality by yourself and place the Universe in charge."
In “The Higher...
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Mindfulness offers us a way to be fully in the present moment-and as we start to embrace this practice, we learn that our lives are made of present moments. That gift of presence is the palpable experience of awareness that appears when we remember to be mindful of those moments. In twenty short chapters, meditation teacher Tracy Cochran encourages us to see presence as a living force-and to recognize and explore how that shows up in our lives. She...
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Strengthen your soft skills and reach your leadership potential. If you read (or listen to) nothing else on developing your interpersonal skills, listen to these ten articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you identify your social and emotional strengths and weaknesses, approach them with a learning mindset, and become a more effective leader today.
This book will inspire...
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A helpful and inclusive guide to bringing more good luck into your life.
Within this captivating book, a treasure trove of easy-to-implement tools, transformative practices, and enchanting rituals are shared. These will propel you towards profound shifts, empowering you to embrace the life you truly desire. Say goodbye to your unlucky streak and unlock the door to a world of endless possibilities by learning:
-Strategies for challenging your situation...
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A new hour comes, and calls of hope and wisdom are waiting to be heard. Will you listen to them?
From the author of The Secret Tale of Starlit Dreams now comes a new story, touched with a heartfelt depth. In The Hidden Ways of Hope Reborn, a visual and musical journey ensues, enfolding the listener with perspectives and reflections that evoke an ancient strength of character. Atmospheric scenery and sights calm the nervous system, engaging the imagination,...
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Lisa Snowdon is on a mission to spread the word: growing old just means getting better!
Having struggled for over a decade after starting her menopause in her early forties, Lisa Snowdon has come to realise something she wants all women to understand. This new phase of life is actually a golden opportunity: a chance to become an even stronger, even bolder you.
In Just Getting Started, Lisa will support you through the life stages, from fertility...
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