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The Rule of St. Benedict (the rule) arose from an era when a great civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that favored the wealthy, political leaders that lacked the trust of the public, and rampant xenophobia. The events that occurred in sixth-century Rome were much those like on the nightly news.Benedict was not a priest or religious official. He was just a young man disillusio

“May the curse of Mary Malone and her nine blind illegitimate children chase you so far over the Hills of Damnation that the Lord himself can't find you with a telescope. “The Irish are renowned for their unrivalled capacity to spin a yarn and tell a story. They have a singular gift for gab and delight in the art of conversation. Being Irish means finding both humour and insight on life's roller c

Whether you are looking for marriage, partnership or simply companionship, choosing a lover can be a tricky business. Attraction is a complicated matter of psychology, emotion and physicality; how do you know when you can trust your instincts? Many people have fallen in “love at first sight" and later found that such love didn't endure. People don't come into the world with instruction manuals for

This book is a collection of Gibran's words on how to live. Here are his thoughts on what it means to live in community and solitude and what gives life meaning, along with his often prescient views on government, organised religion, wealth and commerce. Gibran's sensibility feels contemporary. He did not recognise any ultimate authority outside of the human soul:"It were wiser to speak less of Go

Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasises living in harmony with universe. THE WISDOM OF TAO is filled with Taoist stories that are thousands of years old and express great wisdom by fusing anecdote with philosophy. While frequently humorous, ribald, irreverent, pithy or sarcastic, the stories always speak to great and universal truths. They lead people to flow with life, live from t

This is a book of guidance for life's journey rooted in the wisdom of ancient China. Best-selling author, Deng Ming-Dao, provides key poetic lines that distil the essence of Taoism, organising them in the form of a journey. The material here is drawn from three sources: The Tao Te Ching, The Yijing and 300 Tang Poems.Deng Ming-Dao writes: “We walk the Way each day. We don't know what's ahead and s

This is a book that draws on ancient Chinese wisdom to explore the critical life issues: What is our place in nature? How do we make right decisions? How do we respect the earth? How are we to view life and death? What is the path we should live to truly achieve a good and meaningful life?For Deng Ming-Dao, the two entry points for this exploration are two words: The first is the Chinese word for

For thousands of years, Native American tradition has taught that we all carry within us an ancient blessing, a spirit clan that connects us to the earth. Our spirit clan may be an animal or a plant, a stone or some special object that has taken on spiritual power. Your clan is a reservoir of powerful energy. It helps carry you through troubled times and protects you from danger. The wisdom of the

Growing numbers of people identify themselves as spiritual but not religious. HOW TO BE SPIRITUAL WITHOUT BEING RELIGIOUS is a book for those who seek a rich and authentic interior life, but find formal religious affiliation unappealing. It is a clear and non-dogmatic guide to finding one's own path of transformation, to embracing a vision of a “practical faith” that enhances a life of happiness a

Life is hard. We live in a time riddled with political, emotional, economic and spiritual crises. In this simple book, Debra Engle offers a way for readers to stay true to their spiritual principles, find peace in a time of chaos and display the divine light in a world that appears to be increasingly dark and ominous.This is a little book of spiritual practice that outlines 10 steps for maintainin

Neal Donald Walsch was experiencing a low period in his life when he decided to write a letter to God, venting his frustrations. As he finished his letter, he was moved to continue writing - and out came extraordinary answers to his questions. This is his story.

In Questions and Answers on Conversations with God, Neale, with characteristic wit and wisdom, responds to the most compelling and provocative of these letters; and the result is a book that is profoundly enlightening and inspiring.

Your Plain & Simple Guide to Major and Minor Arcana Card Meanings and Interpreting Spreads Tarot is a popular form of divination that has been used for centuries and is key to unlocking the psyche. By following the advice and knowledge set out in this book, you will come to understand how easy it is to master the art of reading cards. Many people struggle with the multitude of tarot books avai

Explore the folklore of the trickster, villain, and rescuer known as Baba Yaga in a new light. “With Becoming Baba Yaga, Kris Spisak presents a robust work of scholarship. Baba Yaga is a wily shapeshifter, nearly impossible to pin down—but Spisak miraculously transforms alongside her, ever keeping up.” —from the foreword by GennaRose Nethercott, bestselling author of Thistlefoot

“The Aramaic translations of Klotz cut through the rote and bring us to the deeper meanings of Jesus´s teaching that can still touch our hearts, move our souls, and ignite our action.”—Matthew Fox, author of Original Blessing   Neil Douglas-Klotz, bestselling author of Prayers of the Cosmos and The Hidden Gospel, brings together forty years of research to update his pioneering work

A roadmap to deepen your spiritual connection and embrace the support of ancestors, guides, and angels. With a potent blend of practical exercises, insightful guidance, and inspiring stories, this book empowers readers to tap into their innate spiritual abilities and cocreate a life of purpose, abundance, and joy.   Imagine a life where you can achieve anything you want and are deeply con

Psychedelics are a catalyst for deeper healing. Discover the healing power of psychedelics from a certified psychedelic therapist on your journey through trauma.   Psychedelics are showing great promise as a new way to heal trauma and improve emotional wellness. Studies have shown that they can be effective in reducing PTSD, anxiety, and depression, even in cases that are resistant to oth

Your Plain & Simple Guide to the 7 Energy Centers of the Body   This accessible and user-friendly book introduces the seven major chakras—those spinning vortexes of energy throughout the body—and presents ways of healing the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual problems that arise when the chakras are blocked, misaligned, or too open. It also describes how the chakras af

Your Plain & Simple Guide to Reading Destiny in Your Hands.   This delightful and practical guide demonstrates how easy it is to read hands for fun and insight. The basic premise here is that our hands provide a glimpse of our personalities, health, strengths, and weaknesses—and even what may happen to us in the future. Each line, mound, and finger is a clue that can easily be dec