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2019.
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English
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"One of the most celebrated and revered writers in the history of American literature gives us a new nonfiction collection--a rich gathering of her essays, speeches, and meditations on society, culture, and art, spanning four decades. The Source of Self-Regard is brimming with all the elegance of mind and style, the literary prowess and moral compass, that are Toni Morrison's hallmarks. It is divided into three parts: the first is introduced by a...
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Grace, dignity, and eloquence have long been hallmarks of Maya Angelou’s poetry. Her measured verses have stirred our souls, energized our minds, and healed our hearts. Whether offering hope in the darkest of nights or expressing sincere joy at the extraordinariness of the everyday, Maya Angelou has served as our common voice.
Celebrations is a collection of timely and timeless poems that are an integral part of the global fabric....
Celebrations is a collection of timely and timeless poems that are an integral part of the global fabric....
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English
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When life feels depleted, does God care? I'm facing an onslaught of challenges, will God help? When life grows dark and stormy, does God notice? I'm facing the fear of death, will God help me? The answer in the life-giving miracles in the Gospel of John is a resounding yes.
In You Are Never Alone, Max will help you:
• Realize that Jesus is walking with you and lifting you out of your storms.
• Dwell in the grace of the cross, the miracle of the...
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English
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Have you ever wondered what the Holy Land might have looked like through Jesus's eyes? Join pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he takes you on an unforgettable journey following Jesus through his life on earth, giving you a chance to see the Holy Land and God's heart for humanity in a brand-new light.
In the Footsteps of the Savior is an invitation to come alongside Max as he shares meaningful, insights on the people and places...
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Bolinda Audio
Pub. Date
p2011
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English
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Now there's a paradox, right? Imagine if drivers started meditating! Thousands of drivers, eyes closed, lotus position, trance like state, accidents and traffic chaos! It'd never work, right? Wrong! Meditation is a state that combines a relaxed physical posture with mental alertness, the ideal state for driving. While driving, many of us slump in our seat and hold tension in our shoulders. As for what's happening in our mind, how can drivers be expected...
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"The state of the world makes it difficult to look on the bright side. If there is a bright side perhaps it is that we have come to see the virtues of previously taboo emotions such as anger, sadness, anguish, anxiety, and grief. According to philosopher Mariana Alessandri, we're beginning to see that they are not evils to be avoided but valuable and sometimes even productive states. "--
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Pub. Date
2021.
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Español
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El libro definitivo sobre meditación que te ayudará a alcanzar nuevas dimensiones para llevar una vida sin estrés.
En los últimos treinta años, Deepak Chopra ha estado a la vanguardia de la revolución que ha experimentado la meditación en Occidente. Meditación Total ofrece una exploración y reinterpretación completa de los beneficios físicos, mentales, emocionales, relacionales y espirituales que esta práctica puede
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Sounds True
Pub. Date
pc2009
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English
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The mindful path to freedom from the emotions that cause suffering. A life without stress or fear may seem like an impossible dream. Thich Nhat Hanh has spent a lifetime proving that it is not only possible, it is also within our grasp. In Living Without Stress or Fear, this treasured Zen master shares a message of hope: that we can, through the practice of mindfulness, find freedom from the grip of emotions like anxiety, anger, and despair.
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English
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Devotions to help those grieving the loss of an unborn child.
Using Psalm 139, Abbey Wedgeworth walks alongside women suffering the heartbreak of miscarriage. Having experienced the sorrow of miscarriage herself, she acknowledges the isolation commonly felt and the impact that such an experience can have on faith.
The 31 biblical reflections in this beautiful and comforting book remind grieving women that God sees them, knows them, loves them,...
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Simon & Schuster Audio
Pub. Date
2022
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English
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With accessible and eye-opening advice based on groundbreaking neuroscience, this guidebook helps you not only break free from negative patterns of thought and behavior but radically embrace your very being. Revolutionize your health, relationships, and soul with this book that is perfect for both serious meditators and those new to the practice.
"WHY WE MEDITATE by Daniel Goleman, the New York Times-bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and...
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Starting with the birth of Jesus, the author examines the evidence in Mary's story that no man had been involved in her conception, and that her child was both human and divine. The author then examines the life and the teaching of Jesus and shows how this can enrich and give purpose to those who follow Jesus.
Finally, the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus are examined and their underlying purposes and meaning for us, are explained....
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In her stunning debut, the creator of Black Liturgies weaves stories from three generations of her family alongside contemplative reflections to discover the “necessary rituals” that connect us with our belonging, dignity, and liberation.
“This is the kind of book that makes you different when you’re done.”—Ashley C. Ford, New York Times bestselling...
“This is the kind of book that makes you different when you’re done.”—Ashley C. Ford, New York Times bestselling...
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"Revelations of Divine Love" is a text of Julian of Norwich's dream visions that she had when she was near death. Then, after being miraculously healed, Julian of Norwich dedicated the rest of her life to writing her series of sixteen visions for all to read and understand. During her life, Norwich had suffered through three different bouts of the Black Death. Julian of Norwich remained optimistic in her faith, though; she denied that the plagues...
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Dalai Lama's cat volume 3
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English
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""If you ever doubted that your feline companion has her own inner life, just watch what happens when she falls asleep, and loses conscious control of her physical being. a twitching of limbs, a quivering of the jaw, sometimes, perhaps, a snuffling noise or a meow. Cats may indeed be capable of great mindfulness, but we are thinking beings too. In my own case, unfortunately, a being who thinks rather too much." In the latest installment of the Dalai...
20) I'm no philosopher, but i got thoughts: mini-meditations for saints, sinners, and the rest of us
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English
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Aristotle. Socrates. Descartes. And now, Chenoweth. (How about some women, am I right?)
From television actress, Broadway star, and New York Times bestselling author Kristin Chenoweth comes I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts, an inspiring high-design, colorful book featuring philosophical-ish musings on connection, creativity, loss, love, and closure. You'll be inspired to develop your own life philosophies, as you journey through some of Kristin's...
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