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Caroline Myss says, "We've developed an idea that approaching God could be done any way we want and that it doesn't require prayer, reflection, or contemplation. We've substituted therapy for devotion." She points out that in order to live a life of meaning we must go beyond a life of acquisitions and move into a life of devotion.
62) Living Joyfully
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What control dramas are you acting out? Redfield describes how to recognize four of them. You'll also discover the six human needs we all seek, the one thing people who lead joyful lives have in common, and the key to eliminating depression from your life. Timeless advice from a gentle spirit who truly lives by the principles she espouses.
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In these transitional times, money concerns most of the population at some level. This is why what Lynne Twist has to tell us is so relevant and important. She provides valuable insights and tools to enable anyone to be more awake and effective with money in daily living.
64) Becoming Whole
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Acknowledged by her peers as the "therapist's therapist," the late Virginia Satir traveled the planet sharing her insightful wisdom and changing people's lives for the better. In this dialogue, she speaks about shifting family and workplace environments, plus a great deal more.
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Learn how you can move through your days with greater peace and joy. Dr. Moss has developed a map of the ways we lose our awareness and let suffering take hold of our lives. He helps us find the way back to our center and the ability to be in the present so that pain is transformed and we rediscover our compassion for ourselves, for others, and the world.
66) Uncommon Wisdom
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This is an inspiring and engaging dialogue about ordinary people living extraordinary lives and how the common things in life are often the richest source of spiritual sustenance. Fulghum, a retired Unitarian minister, reveals the meaning of simple things with wit and insight.
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We all want to "be somebody." But often, those who become somebody become statues, trapped in an identity that doesn't allow them to change or grow. Robert Fuller talks about his own struggle with being a nobody between periods of high recognition and status. He has learned to respect the "nobody" inside himself because "the nobody is actually the creative fellow, while the somebody is just the performer."
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Some will recall the Harmonic Convergence that took place on August 17, 1987 and which pointed to the final 25 year cycle of the Mayan Calendar and its multi-faceted possibilities. Combined with her own in-depth research and that of biologist Carl Johan Calleman, Barbara Hand Clow describes the implications for the earth and for our consciousness, as we near the year 2012.
72) Aging And Saging
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Our culture is bent on avoiding aging. The problem with that is every one of us is aging every day. Arrien points to the enormous possibilities for cultural change as we come into our wisdom years. She opens a gateway to personal possibility and an affirmation that we truly can look ahead to the best years of our lives.
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Widely considered one of America's preeminent writers and poets of her generation, Hirshfield has continued to search out new ways to increase poetry's capacities for understanding. This dialogue explores the world of poetry, with its depth of thought and richness of observation. An evocative mix of control and wildness shines through this dynamic conversation.
74) Living Systems
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At the heart of understanding living systems is the knowledge that everything is interconnected and interrelated. Out of this awareness comes the greatest challenge of our times - creating sustainable communities. Capra describes what he means when he suggests that we must shift from linear thinking to systems thinking.
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In 1991, Mark Hertsgaard began an odyssey that lasted six years and spanned nineteen countries. His was a journey into the gripping truth about the escalating environmental crisis. Here, in his remarkable account of his travels, he faces the hard realities of nuclear technology, overpopulation, excessive consumerism and greed, with heart and hope.
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How much do you know about your neighborhood? Noted ecologist Peter Berg will ignite your curiosity about what bioregionalism is, and encourage you to inhabit the region in which you live. It is his experience that this endeavor ignites joy and wonder, and establishes a connection to nature for which everyone is starved.
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When stress feels overwhelming, we struggle to find the balance we desperately need to get through it all. Borysenko guides us through the warning signs of pessimism and the pitfalls of optimism. She also offers up a wealth of suggestions for how to develop what she calls "stress-hardiness"-to handle all of life's challenges with resilience, equanimity, and inner peace.
78) The Hero Inside
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What are the six main archetypes of the Hero's journey? Pearson provides a map to chart and examine the heroic archetypes that exist in all of us, enabling us to better understand our own quest.
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Dr. Goswami delivers this most encouraging statement: "Consciousness in its primacy is joy. Once we have a taste of this primal joy, we can never forget it." He's an Indian-born physicist and philosopher who has been pursuing a deeper truth in science which has led him to the conclusion that understanding human consciousness is central to understanding modern physics.
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Continuing to consume excessively as a way of life is neither desirable nor possible, if we care about future generations. It seems clear that we need to alter our patterns of consumption in order to preserve and sustain our precious natural resources. David Wann suggests that if we change a few key priorities, many of our material wants will cease to be obsessions.