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Auto Process Therapy: A Therapeutic Application of Buddhist Psychology
The Way is in the heart - Buddhist proverb“One of the Buddha's central teachings was anatta, a word which literally means ‘non-self’ but more accurately translates as ‘no unchanging self.’ Brian Ford translates it as ‘process-self.’ There was no word for ‘process’ in the language that the Buddha spoke. But if there had been, he would have used it. He consistently referred to the self as a fluid process rather than a stable essence. The Buddha did not intend anatta to be an esoteric doctrine for academic discourse. Rather, he meant it be a practical tool for relieving suffering. Like several others, Brian Ford brings the ancient wisdom of process-self to life by surrounding it with practices and techniques that can be used in the nitty-gritty of modern psychotherapy. In so doing, he makes the Buddha's teachings more accessible. And, more importantly, he helps infuse his clients with the practical, liberating insights of the Buddha.”― Doug Kraft, author of Buddha's Map: His Original Teachings on Awakening, Ease, and Insight in the Heart of Meditation.
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Girl Seeks Life: A Guide to Understanding Yourself
Girl Seeks Life is both reflective memoir and guidebook for a young woman navigating the muddy waters of growing from awkward teenager into fully functioning, successful and fulfilled woman. It unpacks the experiences of the author with the added benefit of hindsight, self-compassion and understanding, and discusses common mistakes, fears, desires and dreams of many during this confusing and conflicted period of personal development.In society, where perfection is celebrated and authenticity is just a buzzword, the author exposes deeply personal and delicate issues with humour and frankness, encouraging the reader to uncover their own inner being and truly get to know themselves. Girl Seeks Life aims to connect readers with their honest identities and provides practical tools for the discovery of unconscious thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviours which are contributing to a lack of confidence, issues within relationships and the fear of moving forward in life.Chapters include discussions about topics relevant to growing up, such as family relationships, friendship, love, sex, feminism, success, creativity and travel.
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Therapeutic Notepad: A Path to Happiness and Well-Being
Happiness is a tapestry we craft from the myriad threads life provides – some coarse, some silky. Yet, it’s our choice how we intertwine them. Your life’s tapestry is your sanctuary; make it as resplendent as possible. Once woven, the threads remain fixed; time won’t reverse, so craft each moment, each connection, with care. Every instant is a potential stitch, every action a defining pattern. Relish each strand and moment, for time is relentless. Be the mastermind of your own intricate pattern. Avoid leaving gaps, lest your tapestry unravels. While it’s okay to seek guidance, remember, the significance lies not in the process, but in the magnificent final piece you create.
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Brainwashed and Back
Do you ever wonder why things happen the way they do? Is there a higher intelligence I can tap into to create better outcomes? Do I truly know myself or can I reshape my personality to access superpowers?
In this extraordinary journey, the author Ivana Basilotta delves into her experiences so far removed from the ordinary that at the time felt unreal. Spurred by a deep curiosity, her quest to understand a fuller story of the self unfolds, a story which transcends the limitations of a single lifetime. Ivana’s adventure of discovery compiled in this book will take you on a voyage from gloom to bliss.
This inspirational collection is a reminder of your inherent beauty and power, and your worthiness of life’s richest blessings. Whether you are young or old, a dreamer, an artist or a creator, if you yearn to live your life to its fullest, this book will trigger a remembrance of your embedded ability to know that we are all incredible beings with untapped superpowers fully capable of achieving our most cherished dreams, no matter where we find ourselves in life’s journey. Are you ready to unleash your superpowers?
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Conversation With Myself
Do we speak nothing but the truth when we have conversations with people? Most of us do not speak the truth during conversations with others in our lives. We tend to fabricate stories and make them appear more appealing and favorable to our audience's needs, just to keep the conversation going. This is because we try to impress others with our stories, seeking their acceptance and approval. Therefore, we believe that telling them the truthful version of our stories may not be well received by society at large.
However, when having a conversation with ourselves, we do not have to worry about the audience or how others perceive us; there is no external pressure. Conversations with oneself are pure, raw, and truthful. Engaging in regular self-talk helps me become a better version of myself, and it's a habit I don't want to let go of.
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Natural Born Swimmers
The ultimate swimming guide for parents-to-be. Look forward to the experience of childbirth!
Learn how to manage and work with labour pain which is the biggest fear for most of the mothers to be. It will teach you how to use it as your helper, not an enemy.
It will give you a new perspective of imagining a childbirth, followed by baby and pre-school swimming programs and exercises at home and swimming pool.
These are based on games so your child doesn’t even think that he/she is learning swimming techniques and will just have fun. This is a new philosophy of swimming.
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365 Days of Gratitude
Becoming aware of our Divine Magnificence is a choice that only you can make. It requires daily introspection and commitment to your life’s purpose. Consistently embracing this awareness elevates the self to a new way of being. During challenging moments, it is always your choice to persevere. By persevering, you learn how to appreciate all things in the present moment. In doing so, you become one with all things.
Observing the way we navigate life wisely opens us up to living in a state of gratitude. This becomes the catalyst to change and indeed transform our inner narrative and reality. Choosing this way requires us to surrender and to hold a deep trust in the process of change. This is simple yet profound. When our purpose is to master greatness from within, we embark on a journey of soul purification. The quest then becomes crystal clear: how do I achieve this?
The answer lies within you – know it intimately. Dare to practice it. Be present for yourself each day and carry on regardless. After a while, look inward once more and keep looking. Feeling compelled to repeat the process to become one with all things? Then do so until you have mastered it. There is a way within you to discover and embody your truth and your authentic self in the present moment. Can you feel it?
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Keeping Cool in the Cosmos
Some days I want to save the planet,
And some days I cry myself to sleep,
Because I can’t believe I’m on it as it is.
Here we are.
Anyway,
Mostly I feel like a light beam of pure
Consciousness illuminating this body,
Playing the role of human and, goddamn it,
With all its fury, I’m just trying to keep cool
In the cosmos.
Step into a world where galaxies collide with the human spirit, and the cosmos beckons with whispers of profound wisdom. Keeping Cool in the Cosmos by Aurora Blue is not merely an odyssey of the soul, a journey book; it’s that which transcends time and space to touch the very essence of your being. This book is a roadmap to the stars, a guiding light in the darkness, and a reminder that within each of us lies the power to illuminate the cosmos with our own unique brilliance.
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On Life's Terms
Does it feel like you are fighting against life? Like life is not going the direction you want it? Do you feel like this drives you to act out, misuse food, drugs, alcohol or commit crime?
It could be time to stop living life on your terms, and start living on life's terms.
On Life's Terms is a 4-stage program, using well established psychological theories, which will help bring your awareness on what your role is in your life, exploring what other people's roles are in your life and how you can begin to live life on life's terms.
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Parkinson's Hasn't Got Me Yet
Willie McCarney’s early years were studded with a series of traumatic incidents culminating in the death of his mother, when he was still under 10 years old. Everyone has to learn to deal with the ups and downs of life but Willie seemed to be getting more than his fair share of hard knocks. A Japanese proverb advises: “Fall down seven times. Stand up eight”. Like a baby learning to walk, Willie was back on his feet after every knockdown, stronger than before. He studied hard, qualified as a teacher and later as a trainer of teachers. He got married. Three months after the wedding his wife was struck down with an incurable disease. To hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, takes strength. Willie was not going to allow himself to be crushed, not even when Parkinson’s came knocking at his door. This book is the story of his fight back which continues 10 years on. He argues that the more physically active you are, the easier it is to live well with Parkinson’s. He offers hope in the future.
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Rivers of Light
Rivers of Light draws deeply on the ancient Chinese teachings of the Five Elements, guiding the reader through a personal wisdom journey of awakening and understanding. The teachings of the Five Elements describe our intimate connection to the laws, cycles and movements of nature, showing how all the Five Elements of the natural world live and work within each of us. However, we have an essential relationship with just one element, which plays out through a person’s life and has a central role in all aspects of health, from the physical to the emotional, mental and spiritual.
The author interprets this elemental relationship as karmic. She invites the reader to take a personal voyage as the book moves through the challenging shadowlands of stressful and difficult times that we all encounter, to lighter and blissful realms of higher consciousness, or the domain of the soul.
Using meditations, affirmations and colourful descriptions alongside the text, the reader is drawn into a fascinating world of discovery, to answer the deeper questions that we all meet as we move through life:
‘Why do I feel as I do?’
‘Who am I really?’
‘What am I here to learn or to understand?’
To know ourselves on a profound level is perhaps more urgent than ever before, as we come face to face with uncertainty in this rapidly changing world.
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SCAD Straight from the Heart
This book contains true stories from real survivors in the hopes of raising awareness of an uncommon cause of heart attack in women and men.
The emotional effect of SCAD can be quite traumatic for both the survivors and those around them. It is hoped that this book will help newly diagnosed SCAD survivors to understand that they are not alone in this journey. It is also hoped that this book will assist those close to the newly diagnosed survivors to understand SCAD and the emotional effect that it has.
£14.99