Personal development

Why do things happen the way they do in our lives? How do we create the causes for a happy life? The Buddhist practice of mind training gives us the answer to these questions

Sacred art presented as coloring templates for contemplation and creativity—stunning and detailed artwork from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Drawing on his brush paintings in The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs and other works, Robert Beer has selected 50 images meant to be used as templates for coloring. The book features figures spanning centuries of the tradition, including

An intimate account of the development of a spiritual tradition and a biography of its creators--told by one of the Diamond Approach cofounders.  The Jeweled Path invites you to enter into the story of how the modern spiritual path of the Diamond Approach emerged. With humor and intimacy, Karen Johnson, cofounder with A. H. Almaas, reveals the personal experiences that birthed the teaching a

It's true, as they say, that we can only love others when we first love ourselves, and we can only experience real joy when we stop running from pain. The key to understanding these truisms lies in remaining open to life in all circumstances, and here Pema Chödrön shows us how. When we embrace the happiness and suffering, intelligence and confusion that are a natural part of life, we can begin to

Nautilus Award Winner A deeply intimate exploration of the "7 Ways" to creativity led by three authors whose collaboration provides meditations on the creative process as well as practical and reflective exercises. Reignite your creative spark with accessible meditations and practices developed by three experts on creativity and collaboration across three generations. Whether you´re a filmmaker,

Taking to heart the message that the poor and middle class work for money, but the rich have money work for them, the authors lay out a financial philosophy based on the principle that income-generating assets always provide healthier bottom-line results.

If you had it all, what would you do?At the age of 20, Daria felt he had everything and nothing. To outside observers, he had it all: a loving family, a beautiful girlfriend, materials riches, and a family business waiting for him to assume leadership, but there was a gnawing feeling that something was missing.When Daria’s friend dies at the age of 21, he is shaken at the roots. Witnessing death f

Taking the law of attraction to an entirely new level, Pierre Franckh reveals how human DNA has a direct effect on the physical world around us - an effect we can consciously focus to manifest our desires. Sharing groundbreaking experiments on the influence of DNA on photons and on the interactions between emotions and DNA, Franckh explains how our thoughts, emotions and beliefs, whether positive

Each and every one of us has shamanic powers. Glimpses of them can arise at any age in the form of intuitive dreams, deja vu, spontaneous visions, and out-of-body experiences. Most people dismiss these experiences. However, by embracing these gifts, we can unlock our shamanic potential to change ourselves and the world around us. Revealing his transformation from sceptic to respected shamanic heal

Presents an eight-week weight-loss programme.Explains how relaxed eating stimulates metabolic function and how stress hormones encourage weight gain Shows how fully enjoying each meal is the optimal way to a healthy body In this 10th anniversary edition, Marc David presents a new way to understand our relationship to food, focusing on quality and the pleasure of eating to transform and improve met

Based on an ancestral Hawaiian shamanic ritual, the healing practice of Ho'oponopono teaches you to cleanse your consciousness of negative memories, unconscious fears and dysfunctional programming and grant yourself forgiveness, peace and love. The process is deceptively simple - first you must recognise your own responsibility for creating the events in your life, then you are ready to apply the

Experience firsthand the beauty of Nature's animal and plant kingdoms intertwined with the wonders of Sacred Geometry and Spirit as you colour the intricate and divine paintings of visionary artist, Francene Hart.Drawing on the imagery from her popular Sacred Geometry Oracle Deck and Sacred Geometry Cards for the Visionary Path, this colouring book contains 45 illustrations of Hart's renowned Sacr

When the body's structure is optimally aligned, not only does it eliminate pain, reduce inflammation and stop the degeneration of joints and discs, it, also, enhances the flow of energy in the body and awakens us to greater mental clarity. In this illustrated guide to Dr. Ida P. Rolf's Structural Integration process, Jean Louise Green introduces the principles of Structural Integration and details

When was the last time you did something that scared you? The last time you really pushed your boundaries, took a risk and felt you not only bulldozed right through your fear, but, in fact, used it to propel you forward? If you've ever successfully confronted and overcome anything, even just for a short while, you'll undoubtedly relate to the profound and overwhelming sense of self-satisfaction th

Every person is born with the capacity to love. Over time, however, many of us have built barriers within ourselves as a reaction to painful experiences and following these, we often develop fears, beliefs and behaviour that keep these barriers firmly in place. The primary lesson in life is to learn to love and this starts right on our doorstep. Often it is self-doubt and feelings of unworthiness

Not having children is on the rise in many countries across the globe. August 1st has been named International Childfree Day, with a Childfree Woman and Man of the Year Award. Yet being childless is a subject not much talked about - the focus tends to be on having families and raising children, in rural, town or city life. Let's talk about not having children, about what people like us do with our

hrough hearing we are connected with everything that surrounds us. Yet millions of people, young and old suffer from hearing loss, which disrupts this special connection not only with our surroundings but also with our friends, loved ones, and co-workers. As Anton Stucki reveals, onset hearing loss as well as other conditions of the ear canal, such as tinnitus, industrial hearing loss, and vertigo

What is zero waste living? Although the practice has been around for generations out of necessity, it is making a comeback as concerns grow about the fate of our environment. To put it simply: it is attempting to send no waste to landfills. Although you may have read or heard about “zero waste,” “sustainable,” or “green” living, the concept can sometimes seem too complicated, the author's tone a b

When it comes to getting a job, the smallest thing can trip you up. For 30 years, Dr. Paul Powers has asked thousands of successful job hunters a few basic but important questions: What do you wish someone had told you when you started your job search? What (obvious or not-so-obvious) job hunting mistake will you never make again? What job hunting tip, secret or technique would you stress to your

A study of thousands of fired employees, conducted by Harvard University's Bureau of Vocational Guidance, revealed that for every one person fired for performance-related issues, two lost their jobs for failure to deal successfully and professionally with other people.Setting yourself apart in today's highly competitive business environment takes thought and planning. Not only must you have excell