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Amma Odiloki Payanam by Radhanath Swami
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAutobiography of a American Swami- Radhanath SwamiMystic yogis, gurus and an epic quest through spiritual...Categorized as:
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Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible by Max Lucado
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYou know your Goliath. You recognize his walk, the thunder of his voice.He taunts you with bills you can't pay, people you can't please, habits you can't break, failures you can't forget, and a future you can't face. But just like David, you can face your giant, even if you aren't the strongest, the smartest, the best equipped, of the holiest.David...Categorized as:
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Blessed Are the Misfits: Great News for Believers who are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, or Just Feel Like They're Missing Something by Brant Hansen
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWarning: If modern church culture makes perfect sense to you, and you always fit in seamlessly, don’t read this. As for the rest of us… While American church culture (and American culture at large) seems largely designed for the extroverted, it’s estimated that half of the American population is introverted, and they’re often left wondering how, even if, they fit in the kingdom of God...Categorized as:
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The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh by Thich Nhat Hanh
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA pocket-sized treasury of writings and teachings from the beloved Zen teacher Thich Nhat HanhSince Thich Nhat Hanh’s exile from his native Vietnam in 1966, the Zen Buddhist monk has gone on to become one of the most influential and beloved spiritual masters of our age...Categorized as:
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New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional (Gift Edition) by Paul David Tripp
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren't enough. Offering far more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp aims to energize Christian readers with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the gospel. Each of the 366 devotional readings leads off with a compelling, gospel-centered thought, followed by an extended meditation... -
No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners: Clear Answers to Burning Questions About Core Buddhist Teachings by Noah Rasheta
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPresented in a practical Q&A format, No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners is the most clear-cut introductory guide to understanding the essential concepts of Buddhism and how they relate to your daily life...Categorized as:
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Courage to Change by Al-Anon Family Groups
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe daily meditations, reminders, and prayers from Courage to Change help families encourage their recovering alcoholic loved ones and point to Al-Anon's impact as a vital part of recovery... -
Reclaim Your Heart: Personal Insights on Breaking Free from Life's Shackles by Yasmin Mogahed
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMany of us live our lives entrapped by the same repeated patterns of heartbreak and disappointment. Often, we have no idea why this happens. Reclam Your Heart is about freeing the heart from this slavery. It is about the journey in and out of life's most deceptive traps...Categorized as:
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Bodhisattva Mind: Teachings to Cultivate Courage and Awareness in the Midst of Suffering by Pema Chödrön
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA bodhisattva is one who seeks liberation from suffering not only for themselves, but for all beings...Categorized as:
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Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon Acuff
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOverthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear.It steals time, creativity, and goals. It's the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it. And it's an epidemic. When New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff changed his life by transforming his overthinking, he wondered if other people might benefit from what he discovered...Categorized as:
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Awakening Loving-Kindness by Pema Chödrön
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis new, redesigned edition of Awakening Loving-Kindness shares inspiration and encouragement for cultivating kindness--by embracing the joy, suffering, confusion, and brilliance of our everyday lives... -
The Essential Alan Watts by Alan W. Watts, Mark Watts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"For more than twenty years [circa 1977] Alan Watts earned a reputation as one of the foremost interpreters of Eastern philosophies to the West. Beginning at the age of 20, when he wrote The Spirit of Zen, he developed an audience of millions who were enriched by his book, tape recordings, radio, television, and public lectures.Just before his death he completed the project most dear to his heart...Categorized as:
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The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations by Oprah Winfrey
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOprah Winfrey says Super Soul Sunday is the television show she was born to do. “I see it as an offering,” she explains. “If you want to be more fully present and live your life with a wide-open heart, this is the place to come to...Categorized as:
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The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency by Melody Beattie
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWritten for those of us who struggle with codependency, these daily meditations offer growth and renewal, and remind us that the best thing we can do is take responsibility for our own self-care.Melody Beattie integrates her own life experiences and fundamental recovery reflections in this unique daily meditation book written especially for those of us who struggle with the issue of codependency... -
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Teachings on Love by Thich Nhat Hanh
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWeaving together traditional stories, personal experiences, and a deep understanding of the Buddha's way of mindful living, Thich Nhat Hanh provides step-by-step practices that foster understanding and intimacy in any relationship and extend our love even to those that cause us pain...Categorized as:
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No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe secret to happiness is to acknowledge and transform suffering, not to run away from it. Here, Thich Nhat Hanh offers practices and inspiration transforming suffering and finding true joy.Thich Nhat Hanh acknowledges that because suffering can feel so bad, we try to run away from it or cover it up by consuming. We find something to eat or turn on the television...Categorized as:
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You Can You Will: 8 Undeniable Qualities of a Winner by Joel Osteen
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn 8 UNDENIABLE QUALITIES OF A WINNER, Joel Osteen focuses on the irrefutable traits and attributes of highly successful people. These personal qualities are tested through the ages and all types of circumstances. These practical principles guide the lives of champions. The eight qualities are:Create bold visions - Dare to dream big dreams.Run your own race - Focus on your unique course and goals...Categorized as:
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Crazy Faith: It's Only Crazy Until It Happens by Michael Todd
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals and pastor of Transformation Church is back with a new, robust, life-changing message for readers. Michael Todd is the lead pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and author of Relationship Goals, a candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love by getting real about your relationships... -
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe mind contains the seeds of its own awakening—seeds that we can cultivate to bring forth the fruits of a life lived consciously. With Mindfulness , Joseph Goldstein shares the wisdom of his four decades of teaching and practice in a book that will serve as a lifelong companion for anyone committed to mindful living and the realization of inner freedom...Categorized as:
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What the Bleep Do We Know!?: Discovering the Endless Possibilities for Altering Your Everyday Reality by William Arntz, Betsy Chasse
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsGravity sometimes doesn't work. Some things are both waves and particles. . .at the same time. Electrons simply disappear . . . all the time. If the universe is this wild and unpredictable, so full of possibility, why are your thoughts about your own life so limited? Hundreds of years ago, science and religion split apart; they became antagonists in the great game of explanation and discovery...Categorized as:
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Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection by Haemin Sunim
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSusan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet "The world could surely use a little more love, a little more compassion, and a little more wisdom. In Love for Imperfect Things, Haemin Sunim shows us how to cultivate all three, and to find beauty in the most imperfect of things--including your very own self...Categorized as:
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Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen by Shunryu Suzuki, Edward Espe Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPractising the true spirit of Zen. Not Always So is based on Shunryu Suzuki's lectures and is framed in his own inimitable, allusive, paradoxical style, rich with unexpected and off–centre insights. Suzuki knew he was dying at the time of the lectures, which gives his thoughts an urgency and focus even sharper than in the earlier book... -
Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week by Joel Osteen
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsExperience the joy of God's message and begin each day with a positive outlook with these words of wisdom from Lakewood Church pastor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen.Research that shows people are happiest on Fridays. Now, learn how you can generate this level of contentment and joy every day of the week...Categorized as:
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Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratings“If you’re hesitant to pull the trigger when things obviously aren't working out, Henry Cloud’s Necessary Endings may be the most important book you read all year.” —Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author of The Total Money Makeover“Cloud is a wise, experienced, and compassionate guide through [life’s] turbulent passages...Categorized as:
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The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by John C. Maxwell
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsUse this helpful book to learn about the leadership tools to fuel success, grow your team, and become the visionary you were meant to be. True leadership isn't a matter of having a certain job or title. In fact, being chosen for a position is only the first of the five levels every effective leader achieves... -
You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment by Thich Nhat Hanh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn this book Thich Nhat Hanh, the renowned Zen monk, author, and meditation master, distills the essence of Buddhist thought and practice, emphasizing the power of mindfulness to transform our lives. “Mindfulness is not an evasion or an escape,” he explains. “It means being here, present, and totally alive. It is true freedom—and without this freedom, there is no happiness...Categorized as:
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Saatan olla väärässä ja muita oivalluksia elämästä by Björn Natthiko Lindeblad, Caroline Bankler
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratings”Tärkein asia, jonka opin seitsemäntoista vuotta kestäneen, täysipäiväisen henkisen harjoittelun aikana, on se, että en enää usko kaikkea, mitä ajattelen. Se on minun supervoimani.”Björn Lindeblad oli nuori ja lupaava ekonomi, mutta huomasi haluavansa elämäänsä enemmän merkitystä...Categorized as:
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The Ideal Muslimah: The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim Woman as Defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah by محمد علي الهاشمي
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Ideal Muslimah is proud of the great position that Islam has given her among humanity. She performs her duties knowing that her role is clearly defined and that her rights are still, even today, greater than what any other ideology has provided. She is a woman of moral excellence, true to her nature, not confused by alien and morally bankrupt ideas... -
Passage Meditation: Bringing the Deep Wisdom of the Heart into Daily Life by Eknath Easwaran
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWritten by a highly respected teacher who taught meditation for over forty years, this book gives you all you need to start meditating. With quiet humor, realism, and warmth, Easwaran gives clear instructions and points out the pitfalls. He explains the theory underlying meditation, and conveys the deep joy, security, and selfless energy that regular practice can bring...Categorized as:
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Stop Worrying: Relax and Be Happy by محمد الغزالي, محمد الغزالي
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis book, by the noted Egyptian scholar of recent times, discusses: Renew your life! -- Living according to one's daily commitments -- Firmness, lassitute, and deception -- Worries and venoms -- How to eliminate the causes of worry -- Knowledge produced by action -- Make lemonade out of lemons -- Purity of Secrecy and Publicity -- and much...Categorized as:
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