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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice > Meditation
Say hello to a brilliant, resilient new you Life sometimes throws
us a curveball, but with a little bit of help you can learn how to
summon your inner strength and bounce back from adversity. If you
struggle to cope with big changes, or you wish you had the
hardiness to handle pressure with ease, look no further. Bursting
with tips, assertive statements and activities, this book will show
you the way to a more flexible, strong and resilient you.
In Meditation as Contemplative Inquiry, Arthur Zajonc offers an
overview of the meditative life, weaving practical instruction
together with the guidance and inspiration of the world's great
teachers, from Rudolf Steiner to Rumi, and from Goethe to the sages
of Asia. Zajonc reminds us that an ethic of humility grounds all
practice, and that care of the soul is the basis for sound
spiritual reflection and understanding. The author carefully
describes each stage of the path and includes many recommended
practices. Meditation as Contemplative Inquiry is the fruit of many
years of personal practice and teaching. Arthur Zajonc has worked
with hundreds of university students and professors, as well as
with contemplative groups in the US, Europe, and Australia.
A collection of restful puzzles and brain-training activities,
designed to relieve stress and inspire creativity. This is the
fourth in a series of four books by the same bestselling author,
which currently includes The Mindfulness Puzzle Book, The
Mindfulness Puzzle Book 2 and The Mindfulness Puzzle Book 3. There
is also an ebook, Mindfulness Puzzles for Your Kindle, comprising
content from books 2 and 3. Puzzle-solving is a favourite
relaxation technique for many, and this book features a wide range
of specially selected games to provide the perfect level of
challenge and reward for your brain. Feel the tension release as
you focus on each achievable and fun task, and experience the
endorphin-reward buzz as you successfully complete each puzzle.
Stimulating your mind with each puzzle also helps unlock your
brain's innate creativity, just as sleep and rest can help you
reach a breakthrough on pending tasks. This book will help you feel
refreshed and renewed, and ready to carry on with your daily life.
Puzzles include a wide selection of standard puzzle types, avoiding
the stress of the new, but without the boredom of over-repetition.
They also include adult versions of relaxing kids' activities, such
dot-to-dot puzzles, mazes, colouring-in and spot-the-difference
puzzles.
As an Anglican priest and former Priest-in-Ordinary to the Queen, a
lecturer in Buddhism, and a devoted walker, Adam Ford is an
inspiring guide with a refreshingly eclectic viewpoint.
Contemplating the concept of a purposeful walking, he applies the
notion of mindfulness to walks ranging from a simple journey to
work to a personal odyssey in the Australian outback. Exploring the
idea of the walk as both medium and metaphor, and considering ideas
of pilgrimage alongside the notion of the walk in literature, he
draws on his personal experience of both spirituality and walking.
This book celebrates and enchances those moments: both for the
hardened hiker and those who like to contemplate past walks from
the comfort of their armchair.
Teaching children about yoga and mindfulness has never been so
easy! Yoga for Children-Yoga Cards offers children a fun approach
to learning with a trusted and attentive instructor-you! Complete
with full-color, easy-to-follow photographs and step-by-step
instructions, this interactive deck includes more than 50 cards
divided into four color-coded categories: Mindful Me mindfulness
activities, Time to Breathe breathing exercises, Strike a Pose yoga
poses, and Rest & Relax relaxation exercises. Whether you're a
parent looking for a fun activity for you and your child, or an
educator, occupational therapist, or kids' yoga teacher interested
in a wonderful new resource, this deck is the perfect way to share
yoga and mindfulness with children. Together, you'll enjoy the many
benefits of the various activities while-most importantly-having
fun!
The Art of Mindful Gardening explores how mindfulness can bring a
new dimension to gardening. Ark Redwood guides you through the
changing seasons, expanding your knowledge of how to be conscious
of the present and providing expert insights on meditating into
your natural environment.
Creative Flow is a mindful workbook to treasure, encouraging the use of focused creativity to cultivate beautiful awareness every day. Exploring meaningful ways we can appreciate each of life’s precious moments, this enchanting guide helps us to notice and note, embrace play, and focus again on breathing and simply being.
Author Jocelyn de Kwant invites us all to embrace a beginners’ mind, to add time back into our busy lives using the art of creative mindfulness. Practical prompts entwine with lengthier meditative notes on the joys of doodling and scribbling, and the joy of sensory play and reconnecting with the natural world. This lovingly-illustrated workbook is a timely reminder of the ways in which creative flow can enhance and enrich our lives.
Understand this popular approach and cultivate a daily practice for
increased health and happiness. Mindfulness is a powerful antidote
to the stresses of modern life and teaches us how to be still in
the present moment, to pay attention to ourselves and our
surroundings and cultivate peaceful clarity and openness. Ed
Halliwell teaches mindfulness to prestigious global organizations,
advises the UK government on creating mindfulness-based policies
and works on mindfulness campaigns for the Mental Health
Foundation. In this week-by-week guide, packed with practical
exercises and suitable for all levels of experience, Ed presents
traditional mindfulness teaching alongside scientific evidence that
shows these techniques have huge potential for enhancing our health
and wellbeing. Explore: - key mindfulness practices - the science
of mindful attention and neuroplasticity - how to cultivate a
mindful attitude - seeing with awareness and approaching challenges
- when to let go and when to take mindful action This book was
previously published under the title Mindfulness (Hay House Basics
series).
Be Happy: A Journal is here to help you find sustainable happiness
in the well of yourself. With a focus on the power of choice,
follow the prompts in this beautifully designed journal to find and
follow your unique path to success. Happiness is a transient
emotional state. We frequently think of it as a place we're trying
to get to, but happiness is more a constant process rather than a
destination. Prompts in the Be Happy: A Journal will ask you to
reflect on the choices you are currently making versus the choices
you will be prompted to write about and explore. Sometimes our
choices are unconscious, and it's not until we are presented with
alternatives that we realize we've been sabotaging ourselves all
along. We must think about the daily choices that determine (a) the
emotional states we want to embody, and (b) the personal values we
can connect with along the way. If you're a fan of "fast"-not
necessarily in the quick-fix kind of way, but in a
this-fits-easily-into-my-day kind of way-then this journal (and
journey!) is for you. A hardworking set of tools that you can
access on your own terms, in your own time. This journal is
organized into nine sections, each one asking you to choose an
important part of living a full life, and determine how you may or
may not have been doing so thus far. As you go through the prompts,
you may find that you are following the right path. If that is the
case, think deeper on how you can push yourself further; there's
always room for improvement. If this has not been your path, use
the prompts and hardworking tools to map a new path to success, and
make a deep commitment to changing your way of thinking. The
prompts in this journal will focus on diving deep into your
personal power, the power you have in choosing emotional states and
values that help you to live a full life based on what's important
to you deep down. You'll be encouraged to put these lessons to work
and look at ways you can cement positivity into your everyday life.
After taking time to look inward while answering these prompts and
identifying which parts of your life you'd like to change, focus
your energy toward making an actual difference. Hard to hold on to,
difficult to find, and some days, not much more than a memory,
happiness is still a part of us and what we as humans seek out,
even when it eludes us. Luckily, thriving is a psychological state
that doesn't just rely on positive feelings like happiness, but on
the daily choices we make. Want to live a rich, vital, fulfilling
life? Choose your focus. Choose your actions. Congratulations on
acknowledging that you can get more out of life. The happiness
habits you cultivate will show you how. Let's go!
'Accessible and gentle, there is deep wisdom here from which all
may benefit' Professor Mark Williams, bestselling author of
Mindfulness 'Astonishing' Ruby Wax Explore the new neuroscience of
awakening and develop lasting inner peace in a changing world In
Neurodharma, leading psychologist Rick Hanson explores the heights
of human potential - and how to become as wise and strong, happy
and loving, as any person can ever be. Combining new science and
ancient wisdom, he shows how to develop unshakeable presence of
mind, deep contentment, liberating insight and a courageous heart.
With practical suggestions, guided meditations and warm
encouragement, he offers an inspiring vision of who we can be - and
an effective path for embodying this wonderful possibility. 'A
brilliant and unprecedented offering' Deepak Chopra 'Rick Hanson
has a rare ability to inspire us to our fullest potential while
giving us practical, actionable tools for our everyday lives' Marie
Forleo, author of Everything is Figureoutable
Awaken, heal and transform your life with The Moon Fix, a
bewitchingly illustrated modern guide to harnessing the untapped
power of nature and a celebration of the Sacred Feminine that lives
within us all. Through better understanding and attuning ourselves
to the lunar cycles we can improve our intuition, let go of past
pains and find a deeper spiritual connection. From succeeding in
business to finding love, discover how lunar power can help you to
achieve ambitious goals and address your most secret concerns.
Bring ancient wisdom to modern living with this enlightening book,
which includes: An introduction to the moon in astrology, from its
relation to the signs to its different phases and their
significance When and how to harness lunar power to manifest and
celebrate your deepest desires, including how to create a moon
altar and work with crystals, incense, herbs and oils Lunar advice
and spells, rituals, meditations and recipes, organized by themes
that include Joy and Success, Health and Wellness, and Protection
and Comfort Hauntingly beautiful illustrations from mystic artist
and influencer Indigo (@indg0) Align yourself with the universe and
connect with the changing cycles to live a limitless life.
Healing the Heart and Mind with Mindfulness is a practical book
that provides strategies using mindfulness to manage stress,
anxiety and depression, as well as ways to cultivate psychological
wellbeing. Uniquely, it combines a traditional Buddhist approach to
mindfulness with contemporary psychology and current perspectives.
Drawing on the author's many years of clinical experience as a
psychologist as well as his personal experience in Buddhist
meditation practices, it outlines how the Buddha's four
applications of mindfulness can provide a pathway to psychological
wellbeing, and how this can be used personally or with clinical
populations. This accessible, user friendly book provides
strategies for healing the heart and mind. Malcolm Huxter
introduces mindfulness as it is presented in Buddhist psychology
and guides the reader through meditations in a systematic way. The
practices are clearly explained and supported by relevant real life
stories. Being aware that mindfulness and meditation are simple but
not easy, Huxter guides the reader from the basics of mindfulness
and meditation through to the more refined aspects. He provides a
variety of different exercises and guided meditations so that
individuals are able to access what suits them. The guided
meditations can be streamed or accessed as free audio downloads.
Healing the Heart and Mind with Mindfulness is aimed at anyone who
wishes to use mindfulness practices for psychological freedom. This
book provides insight and clarity into the clinical and general
applications of Buddhist mindfulness and will be of interest to
mental health practitioners, students of mindfulness, professional
mindfulness coaches and trainers, researchers and academics wishing
to understand Buddhist mindfulness and the general public.
Telementation is an ancient meditative art form, the true nature of
our deep inner self, and the most productive way to carry out the
law of attraction, Christian mysticism, or Zen Buddhism. It is
virtually unknown to modern people, but has been recognised by
shamans, Zen Buddhists, mystics, and philosophers as the ultimate
power in the universe, which is possessed by everyone. This is a
short instruction manual on how to carry out the law of attraction
with great ease and productivity, by directing one's inner feelings
in a specific way. Many students attempting this become frustrated
due to their great efforts and poor results. In "Telementation",
this is remedied by focusing on feelings rather than beliefs, and
the law of attraction is then achieved with Zen-like ease and
dramatic success. Telementation consequently creates a revolution
in one's life that ends nearly all personal problems, as it brings
a person back to their innate, inalienable greatness and poetical
inner peace. "Telementation" is also particularly productive for
those who want a simple guidebook on how to carry out Buddhist
meditation or Christian spirituality, for those who have had
trouble attaining ecstatic spiritual and religious experience
through meditation, and for those unable to overcome depression by
conventional methods.
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Two guided meditations explain where unicorns-helpful beings from
angelic realms-come from and how they can aid in humanity.
Listeners learn how to connect to specific unicorns and how these
beings can heal karmic debts and offer enlightenment. Read by Diana
Cooper, an authority on angelic worlds, this CD is the essential
guide for making contact with these beautiful, horned beasts.
Channel peace and practice mindfulness with this beautiful Lotus
flower replica, which creates a tranquil, serene setting wherever
it's placed. This kit includes: - A simple pink Lotus flower atop a
beautifully modern base reminiscent of a calm pond. The base emits
soothing, spa-like sounds of bubbling water and chimes and includes
a colour-changing LED light that moves through calming blues and
greens. - A 32-page mini illustrated book on the history and
significance of the Lotus flower in different cultures The Peaceful
Lotus is perfect antidote to a stressful work space, and a charming
gift for anyone in need of a pocket-size reminder to breathe deep
and find stillness.
Cultivate calm and creativity with Magical Meditations, a guided
journal filled with prompts and rituals to inspire peace and
mindful reflection. Soothing spells, restorative rituals, and
mystical meditations inspire magical contemplation in this
beautiful guided journal. Harness the power of intention with
creativity-sparking prompts and enchanted illustrations as you
write, draw, and dream up a life filled with peace, clarity, and
magic. This guided journal includes: * 30 prompts to inspire
mindful reflection. * 10 spells, rituals, and meditations to
incorporate into your practice. * An introduction to calming magic.
* Full-colour illustrations throughout. * Blank, lined, and
uncoated pages for recording your own dreams, hopes, and magic.
Essentials For Living Your Intentional LifeMary 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.
Quotes you may recognize. "Courage doesn't always roar," "It takes
a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else" and "There is
no small act of kindness." The poem, "Live with intention, walk to
the edge, listen hard, practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh.
Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends.
Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is," has inspired
people globally for decades. Discover what is important to you. As
this noted author, artist and teacher was deepening her chosen path
to live with purpose, to make a difference, she lost a dear one. As
memorial to her friend it 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 you Deepen what
already makes your life rich Determine your unique way to make a
difference Long after you've read this book you'll be picking it up
randomly and repeatedly. If you've enjoyed books such as Untethered
Soul by Michael A. Singer, Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer,
or The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo; Mary Anne Radmacher's Live
with Intention is your next must-read.
The No.1 New York Times Bestseller 'Reminds us that the mind is the
greatest mystery in the universe' Yuval Noah Harari, Guardian,
Books of the Year Could psychedelic drugs change our worldview?
Join Michael Pollan on a journey to the frontiers of the human
mind. Diving deep into an extraordinary world - from shamans and
magic mushroom hunts to the pioneering labs mapping our brains -
and putting himself forward as a guinea-pig, Michael Pollan has
written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling
portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the
implications of these drugs. How to Change Your Mind is a report
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