Personal development

Corporations can no longer just worship the bottom line. Consumers and customers want to be associated with brands that align with their values. For business success today, your company needs to tell a compelling story that creates engagement, word-of-mouth and brand loyalty. THE HOOK gives you a proven methodology to create a compelling narrative, then shows you how to share your story with the w

Baby Boomers are reinventing retirement just as they have so many other aspects of their lives. They will live longer and be healthier than their parents and grandparents and they plan to remain relevant, be fulfilled and leave legacies. Many will continue to work well into their 70s and 80s, some because they want to, others because they need to. The co-authors of this practical guide are four Bo

We celebrate thinking outside the box, but why is there a box in the first place? That box hinders your natural ability to live the blissful life of your dreams. In FIND YOUR BLISS, bestselling and award-winning author, J.P. Hansen, draws from his successful life-coaching business to provide insight that empowers you to recognise your limitations, then break free of them. Many of us struggle to fi

When he was 24 years old, Mark Aardsma was fired. He had little in the way of savings. But instead of panicking and seeking to land a new job immediately, he sat down and began to invest his time and money differently. By the time he was 34, he had multiplied his limited savings a thousand fold and controlled a multi-million-dollar portfolio of businesses and other investments. The notes he took a

New York Times bestselling author and Life Designs, Inc. creator Martha Beck shares her step-by-step program that will guide you to fulfill your own potential and create a joyful life. In this book, you'll start by learning how to read the internal compasses already built into your brain and body--and why you may have spent your life ignoring their signals. As you become reacquainted with your ow

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This inspiring meditation on kindness from the author of Lincoln in the Bardo is based on his popular commencement address. Three months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of The New York Times, where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within d

"Art from Intuition" offers artists a unique system for freeing their creative intuition. By letting go of self-criticism, doubt and insecurity artists will be able to soar to new heights of creativity. Over 60 practical exercises take readers from basic to more sophisticated techniques. Each exercise, supported by step-by-step instructions, is accessible to artists at every level and can be compl

What do ideas look like? This clairvoyant view of the shape, colour and atmospheric effect of mental energy includes black-and-white drawings and colour plates to convey a graphic representation of the power of thought.Prominent Theosophists, Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater, were pioneers in asserting that thoughts are, indeed, things. Originally released in 1901, THOUGHT FORMS is a seminal work

With a forward by Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., R.N., and author of Therapeutic Touch, Dora Kunz, codeveloper of the healing method of Therapeutic Touch, presents the thoughts of physicians and other healers on the spiritual dimensions of medical treatment. In this updated version of a classic among holistic health manuals, accomplished healers including Bernie Siegel, M.D., and Larry Dossey, M.D., reve

This updated edition of the classic mind training exercises that became the bible of consciousness exploration for a generation extends the usefulness of the "games" into corporate, educational, therapeutic, and community settings. A set of "Applications" for each cycle of games gives clear instructions for their use by teachers, therapists, workshop leaders, corporate trainers, church and communi

All the great geniuses of the world have at least one thing in common---the ability to visualize powerful images. Einstein came up with great theories through images of physical light. Brahms visualized the inner light before he composed. Great business leaders always report they began their enterprises with a vision. Judith Cornell's proven techniques can awaken anyone's inner vision and help the

Working and would-be writers, photographers, painters, journal keepers, sculptors, musicians, poets, and creative folk in every field will find inspiration and practical suggestions in this joyous book. This complete course in creative expression is based on Jan Phillips' smash "Marry Your Muse" workshops, and was chosen a Ben Franklin Award gold medal winner for 1997.In Part One, the stirring aff

'Most people who journal use words. But words come from the left brain, which interprets experiences through our learned beliefs and expectations. As this breakthrough book demonstrates, there is a more effective way to journal---using images. Simple drawings, crayon art, even doodles and stick figures can help anyone---even those who believe they "can't draw"---move beyond thought into deep reach

An introduction to "Living the Questions." We can be happy in spite of hardship, heartbreak, or a job we hate. Pie-in-the-sky? This down-to-earth guy shows us how. When personal tragedy struck, Howard Cushnir already knew the Zen practice of staying in the moment. But he wasn't prepared for the gift of grace he received. One day, all but lost, he was suddenly suffused with a complete sense of well

This ground-breaking book helps us discover all the ways we are smart. Based on three decades of teaching and research, it shows that we have at least ten kinds of aptitude---emotional and behavioral as well as mental. Personal stories and simple exercises teach us to access all ten, including: Spatial intelligence to pre-visualize important new projects; Motivational intelligence to light your cr

"From Sacred Theatre to sacralizing your life's story, Peggy Rubin takes you through an engaging and wonderful process that will expand your perspective in a myriad of ways and enrich your journey forever. We love this book." —Donna Eden and David Feinstein, authors of Energy Medicine "Each of the arts offers models for the composing of lives, but, as Peggy Rubin demonstrates, theater perhaps most

All great stories can change our lives, and practically none is more transformational than Homer's The Odyssey, which had a power so great that it launched Greek civilization and has influenced the West ever since. In this fresh approach to self-realization, human potentials leader Jean Houston provides empowering experiential exercises at every key stage of Homer's epic to make The Odyssey our ow

"Truth itself can be defined in different ways and may best be described as a constellation of concepts, rather than a single one. The nature of "truth" shifts depending on context, and can seen from many vantage points." --G. Randy Kasten, Excerpted from: USA TodaySUVs are the safest vehicle because they’re so large-right? Wrong! That’s the advertising pitch, but in 2000, they had the highest rol

The brightened mind is one that is able to make better choices," says Sumano Bhikkhu. Having left the hectic world of Chicago real estate decades ago to become a Thai Buddhist monk, he knows what he’s talking about. This simple, short introduction to meditation, particularly well suited to young people, can help anyone rattled with the stresses of living in today’s society rife with financial unce

Paramahansa Yogananda renowned author of the spiritual classic, "Autobiography of a Yogi" - teaches us how to break the shackles of fear and reveals how we can overcome our own psychological stumbling blocks. Filled with life-transforming counsel, this book features informal talks and personal anecdotes complemented by parable and prayer. Living Fearlessly is a testament to what we can become if w