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This book is an invitation to awaken the healing power of mind through inspiring images and sounds, mindful movements, positive perceptions, soothing feelings, trusting confidence, and the realization of openness. The healing principle on which these exercises are based is the universal nature and omnipresent power envisioned in Mahayana Buddhism. Yet for healing, we don't have to be believers in any particular faith.

In The Power of Awareness, Goddard set forth his idea that reality is what one makes of it. The world is really only a picture that exists in one’s mind, and it can be shaped and manipulated by thoughts and feelings. This revolutionary idea that the power of the mind can change the world was profoundly influential to philosophers and self-help gurus of the 20th century.

In order to maximize your political savvy, you need to become more aware of your power and those who are successfully managing the informal organizational chart around you. We'll give you tips on power and politics that will make you more effective and positively impact your perception in the workplace.

Based on seven years of ground-breaking research and hundreds of interviews, I Thought It Was Just Me shines a long-overdue light on an important truth: Our imperfections are what connect us to each other and to our humanity. Our vulnerabilities are not weaknesses; they are powerful reminders to keep our hearts and minds open to the reality that we're all in this together.

**DREAM COUNT, the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is out now!** From the best-selling author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists comes a powerful new statement about feminism today – written as a letter to a friend. I have some suggestions for how to raise...

Words are powerful, life-changing tools. By focusing our attention on how we speak and think, we can change our lives for the better. The Power of the Spoken Word emphasizes the importance of affirmations to help listeners make the positive changes they've always wanted to make.

A guide to reading Tarot as a spark for community engagement and social change “A beacon of insight and action.” —Nyasha Williams, author of Black Tarot and I Affirm Me The cards in the Tarot deck offer seventy-eight invitations for change, not only in our inner life, but beyond. Lane...

We all need help navigating the politics of ministry. In The Politics of Ministry, Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman, and Donald Guthrie combine their long ministry experience with sociological research on the topic. Filled with real-life stories taken from a variety of ministry settings, this book sets out wise principles and practices that help us see more clearly the political dynamics at play in our churches and parachurch ministries.  

Plus-size fashionistas have been writing their own narrative for the past two decades, creating a market all on their own that is now worth more than $21 billion dollars. The Power of Plus features interviews with trailblazers such as Tess Holliday, Hunter McGrady, Gabi Gregg, and more, as it follows the evolution of plus-size fashion from its start on small blogs to its current boom, examines the way this market has changed women’s relationships with their bodies, and predicts how plus-size fashion is integral to the future success of the industry.

In this “intimate celebration of queerness”, readers will meet the LGBTQ+ heroes who are changing the world on step at a time (OUT Magazine). Collecting deeply personal conversations with inspirational LGBTQ+ trailblazers (from Troye Sivan to Margaret Cho) about how they leveraged the...

Bloomsbury presents The Power of Reconciliation by Justin Welby, read by Christopher Scott. The Power of Reconciliation is Archbishop Welby's most important book to date. This revolutionary book was published for the 2022 Lambeth Conference in July, when bishops from all around the world...

There is no higher praise we can give people than to say they have good character. But what does this mean, really? What makes this quality so essential to achieving personal success and fulfillment? More importantly, how can we build our own character and live more satisfying lives? Reflecting society's diversity, the contributors to this unique collection of essays speak from various cultural and professional backgrounds to share their observations on living with integrity, honesty, and compassion.

What hidden skill links successful people in all walks of life? What helps them make smart decisions? The answer is surprisingly simple: They know how to ask the right questions at the right time. Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things. But few of us know how to question in a methodical way. Emmy-award-winning journalist and media expert Frank Sesno aims to change that with Ask More.

It takes only seven seconds for a criminal to pick you as a target. This empowering guide for women to protect themselves and their loved ones, from a self-defense expert and longtime veteran of law enforcement, combines commonsense advice on staying safe with concrete actions on what to do if find yourself in a dangerous situation.

When you possess a confident outlook, you perform at your highest level. When you believe in yourself, the people you rely on, and something ultimately greater than yourself, you will be able to do what you once thought was impossible. Confidence is a function of lifestyle, driven by a guiding set of principles. Listen to this audiobook and discover what Tim learned from his grandmother Billye - concepts handed down from the masters of motivation.

Dive into a profound exploration of thought from the Theosophical perspective in this enlightening book. Discover the intricate nature of your mental capabilities and learn to harness this vital power for personal spiritual growth and to uplift humanity. Join the reader on this transformative journey towards mastery of thought.

Discover the transformative teachings of Genevieve Behrend, a prominent educator in Mental Science—a philosophy rooted in the New Thought movement founded by Thomas Troward. In her groundbreaking book, Your Invisible Power, first published in 1921, Behrend offers a compelling guide to harnessing the power of visualization and other mental techniques to enhance your life and achieve your personal aspirations. Join us as we explore the timeless wisdom of this classic work. (Summary by Algy Pug)

For over thirty years, Ive been dedicated to teaching Psychology through engaging written lectures to students across Ireland and America. Each year, I refine my course, ensuring it evolves with the times. Much like Uncle Tobys stockings, which were so lovingly patched that their original threads were lost, my lectures have undergone continuous improvement, and I cant say that a single sentence from my early notes remains unchanged. My desire is for this work to serve as a textbook, expanding the reach and longevity of my teaching. While some may deem textbooks as dull, I strive to bring life ...

Lady News is a feminist podcast centring lived experience, investigative storytelling, and the voices mainstream media overlooks.

Hello everybody! Are you a young adult seeking advice and wisdom from the successful people of the world? Welcome to The Power Angle Podcast, where we talk about success in America. I am your host, Rev. Joe Thelusca, President and CEO of Thelusca Global Consulting and Former White House Liaison for Caribbeans Affairs, a Haiti native, and have held several roles in state and local governments. Through my life journey, I have met some amazing and talented people, which will be guesting on this show, to share their stories and advice. Please follow us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you find our ...