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When Desert of the Heart opens, Evelyn Hall is on a plane that will take her from her old life in Oakland, California, to Reno, where she plans to divorce her husband of 16 years. A voluntary exile in a brave new world, she meets a woman who will change her life. Fifteen years younger, Ann Childs works as a change apron in a casino. Evelyn is instantly drawn to the fiercely independent Ann, and their friendship soon evolves into a romantic relationship. An English professor who had always led a conventional life, Evelyn suddenly finds all her beliefs about love, morality, and identity called into question.

Trauma can be healed. In this guided meditation, lovingly narrated and supported by powerful healing music, Michael helps you release burdens from the past that you may have thought were yours to carry forever. Studies reveal a staggering percentage of adults have at some point been subject to physical or sexual abuse, with a large percentage of incidents occurring during childhood. Fortunately, the figures have been decreasing in recent years, and will hopefully continue to do so. But the effects of abuse and other kinds of trauma stay with us, and can seriously hamper our ability to live peaceful, fulfilled lives.

Heart Meditations includes three guided imagery programs, each of which gently guides you into your spiritual heart, and then helps you to explore a different aspect of your heart-space. The meditations are warm, healing, and inviting, encouraging you to connect deeply within, and let go of anything in the way. Also included is an explanation and guidance for doing a heart meditation technique that you can practice daily. This simple, yet profound technique can help you become more and more heart-centered over time, and explore all that your heart holds for you.

Best-selling guided imagery author Max Highstein shares indispensable tips and techniques for crafting guided meditations that inspire, uplift, and heal. For counselors, teachers, healers, yoga instructors, clergy - anyone who wants to bring excellence to their work.

Gentle sounds and movements of the train lull you into a peaceful sleep. Thirty minute guided meditation begins with 12 minutes of guided imagery, followed by peaceful train sounds. Take a quiet evening walk to an quaint country train depot. Board an old train and spend the night in your own private compartment, as the sound and motion of the train gently lulls you into a peaceful sleep. The narration fades out, and the train sounds continue, giving you plenty of time to drift off into dreamland.

Prayer and meditation are cornerstones of spiritual life. But how can we transcend “rote” recitation, and experience more of the true connection to God’s love that we seek? This guided rosary meditation was made to help us do exactly that. Listen to Sacred Chamber of the Rosary just before you begin your prayers, and discover more. In this guided meditation, with gentle narration and soft background music, you’ll set aside your daily cares, and meet with Jesus, Mary, and all the Saints and Angels who help bring us God’s love.

Each guided meditation helps you stay focused on your current step, uncover the truth, and release negativity. Profoundly relaxing and deeply supportive, 12-Step Guided Meditations reinforces the positive side of your character, and strengthens your connection to your Higher Power. Anyone who approaches this material with a sincere desire to change can benefit.

We may believe we’re a soul in a human body, having human experiences. But when life gets challenging, it can be hard to remember that! Soul Overview helps you gain the higher perspective of your soul. From that vantage point, you can see your life in a new way, with deeper insight and understanding. Soul Overview Part One takes you on an inner journey into your soul. There you’ll connect with your soul group - your true family - feel unified with them, and receive their love. Soul Overview Part Two builds upon the experience of Part One.

Be blessed by this spiritual master and holy saint. In this gentle meditation, you’ll find your way to a quiet garden by an ancient monastery. Padre Pio will join you there, and offer to lift whatever might be weighing on you inside. Then he will answer any question you may have, and provide guidance and support for any challenge you may face. Finally, you will receive his blessing, and then return home again. Use this guided meditation to make a deep and lasting spiritual connection with this great teacher and lover of God and humanity.

Peaceful guided imagery and nature sounds lull you to sleep. In this relaxing program, with gentle narration, soft music, and the soothing nature sounds, you’ll find yourself walking along a mountain stream on a crisp fall afternoon. You’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of this enchanting setting, and soon find your campsite waiting. As the evening stars come out, you’ll settle safe and sound into your comfy sleeping bag.

Stress reduction is easy with this guided relaxation program. The gentle narration and soothing ocean waves will have you feeling relaxed in no time. First, you’ll find yourself walking along a tropical shore on a warm summer day. Soon, you’ll come to a comfy lounge chair and settle in to listen to the waves. There, you’ll enjoy a full-body relaxation, from head to toe. And then you’ll be led through an easy, enjoyable breathing relaxation to help you settle in still deeper. This program is all natural, with no side effects other than feeling very, very good.

In Sacred Stillness, you’ll visit the high desert, and experience its mystery. You’ll walk a well traveled path to a hilltop, where your campfire is waiting. There you’ll make an inner connection with a raven, become entranced by his sound, and see the world through his eyes. You’ll have an opportunity to pose any question, and find the answer within. Connecting with deep inner peace, you’ll also project that feeling forward to your future self, to move through your next challenges with ease.

Guided meditation takes you to the finest hotel for the night. When you’ve been traveling and you’re exhausted, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of crawling into an exceptionally comfortable bed, in a hushed suite, in a luxury hotel. In this program you’ll tap into that feeling of complete comfort and total relaxation, to help you deeply relax and easily fall asleep, no matter where you are.

Feelings of shyness are based upon deeply held beliefs that others won’t like us, won’t understand us, that we have little in common, and if we reach out, we’ll ultimately be rejected and hurt. But everyone can learn the simple skills of listening and talking to others, and with a little practice, shy people can learn to reach out and make new friends. This guided meditation will help you get over the initial fear of connecting to others by visualizing yourself in social situations, easily meeting people, and enjoying the results.

Enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep in the third installment in this series. This is the third installment in our Sleep Well Tonight series. In this lovely guided meditation, you’ll take an evening walk along a country lane, and find your way to an old farmhouse, recently converted for guests. You’ll have the house all to yourself tonight! From your comfy bed, you’ll enjoy the sound of crickets softly chirping outside.

This program, designed for those serious about making positive changes, helps us go deep within and establish new programming. The guided imagery in Positive Thinking introduces two techniques that are simple to learn and use and draw upon positive imagery from your own life that's already meaningful to you. If you've wanted to make changes and think more positively, but find yourself stuck in a rut of negativity, this program can help you.

A soothing guided sleep meditation... Enjoy a good night's sleep with this gentle inner journey. Take an evening walk along the beach to your secluded seaside cottage. Secure in your comfy bed on the screened-in porch, enjoy a full body relaxation, and then let the waves lull you into dreamland. At the end of the inner journey the narration tapers off, and the waves continue for another 30 minutes.

Blood pressure responds naturally to heart rate and breathing. As a general principal, as you slow down your breathing, your heart responds, as does your blood pressure. This program combines deep relaxation with a simple breathing exercise to help your body slow down, relax, and come into balance.

A daily guided meditation program. Meditation is easy with this program! In Morning Meditation you’ll relax, connect to your higher source, and clear negativity for a clean slate for your day. Then you’ll receive higher guidance, open to miracles large and small, and experience gratitude for your life. Begin your day with this guided meditation, and fill your days with grace and ease. As you practice, you’ll find it easier and easier to do!

In this guided meditation, you’ll be meeting with your personal guide, a wise and compassionate being available to help you solve problems, move forward along your path, and fulfill your purpose in life.