Many couples start out believing they like the same things, see people the same way, and share a united take on the world. It feels wonderful! But inevitably differences are found and it can be profou
Therapist and former pilot Tom Bunn has helped thousands overcome fear of flying with this life-changing yet simple methodology, and now he’s designed an approach that will help anyone suffering from
Seldom does a book come along that speaks to the core issues in life with the clarity and wisdom of Simple Truths. Drawing on the insights put forth in his widely praised book, Letters to My Son, awar
Many people fantasize about dramatically changing their lives, “chucking it all,” living in accordance with their ideals rather than the exigencies of job, bills, and possessions. William
Everyone knows what it’s like to be knocked off center, to have your inner sense of balance and centeredness, your sense of knowing how the world works and how to cope with life’s unexpected curve bal
Though “chakra” meant little to the author in 1999, when she was in her 20s and diagnosed with thyroid cancer, it became a fundamental aspect of her healing. Fondin explored the fifth chakra, which in
When women are empowered with money, they become "difference makers." They transform not only their own lives but also those of their children, their families, and their communities at large. Author M
“Zen” and “mindfulness” are buzzwords these days, but few people know what they really mean. And what does “Zen” have to do with cooking? Is there a “Zen” way to cook? Gesshin Claire Greenwood wants t
If you live with a cat (and let’s be clear, you are living with your cat, not the other way around) you may also be living with a guru. You may have noticed “your” cat’s smarts
Most children delight in interacting with ladybugs, butterflies, even ants. At a petting zoo, they marvel at goats, cows, and chickens. They often go on to lock eyes with a dog, cat, or hamster. Rescu
While growing up has never been easy, today’s world undeniably presents kids and their parents with unprecedented challenges. The upside, cites Maureen Healy, is a widespread acknowledgment that emoti
Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, in a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating event
Overbooking and under-sleeping have become status symbols, having it all synonymous with doing it all, and uni-tasking only for under-achievers. It may not be possible to return to a time when driving
In his mid-twenties, Mike Murphy found his life unraveling as he struggled with alcoholism, poverty, and a failed marriage. By chance, a sympathetic friend referred Murphy to the “mystery man,&r
This beautiful journal offers a wonderful way to reflect on some of the most insightful and life-changing passages from Eckhart Tolle’s brilliant book, and a place to write whatever you wish.Terms lik
While the power of mindfulness and meditation have become well-known in the culture at large — in therapy, medicine, and spirituality — their use in education is just beginning. But teachers who incor
The lure of the unavailable man is a mystery to many. Why is she wasting her time? But, for many others, it is a deep-seated pattern. Time and again, they fall for someone who for one reason or anothe
Many of us intuitively feel that reality contains a spiritual dimension hidden from our five senses. For author and channeler Lee Harris, that spiritual dimension became startlingly real one day when
The phrase “it’s a dog’s life” connotes happy-go-lucky days of pleasure and ease. But our canine companions are in many ways our captives. No matter how cushy their captivity, we decide what and when
Who hasn’t wished they could ask a departed loved one for advice, or heal an unresolved rift, or even just ask where they hid their grandmother’s strand of pearls? While mediums sometimes
Sophrology was created 60 years ago in Spain by Professor Alfonso Caycedo, a psychiatrist and neurologist searching for a gentle practice to ease the physical and mental stresses of daily life for his
Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader evolved out of Marc Lesser’s work helping to create Search Inside Yourself, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program at Google. It builds on his exp
Philosopher, author, and lecturer Alan Watts (1915–1973) popularized Zen Buddhism and other Eastern philosophies for the counterculture of the 1960s. Today, new generations are finding his writi
Proving that there is still more to learn from Joseph Campbell, this volume shares his personal letters vibrantly curated in a way that highlights not only Campbell’s mastery of fields as diverse as a
Although millions of westerners practice yoga simply for its health benefits, this multifaceted discipline has far more to offer. In The Jewel of Abundance, author Ellen Grace O’Brian reveals an
Unlike antidepressants, which treat the symptoms, rather than the root causes of depression, interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) alleviates depression — quickly and long-term — by improving
Feelings of loss, grief, and rage are common during divorce. But one of the most debilitating feelings women going through divorce experience is paralyzing impotence. While a woman may act forcefully
In the 21st century, one might assume that pain — from headache to backache, neck to knees — is an easily treatable non-issue. It is not. Millions of doctor and emergency room visits relat
Why has a tiny old mining town straight out of Gunsmoke or Deadwood — Crestone, Colorado — become home to twenty-five spiritual centers representing nearly all the brand-name faiths of the
Funeral expenses in the United States average more than $10,000. And every year conventional funerals bury millions of tons of wood, concrete, and metals, as well as millions of gallons of carcinogeni
“Relax,” writes author Mary DeMocker. “This isn’t another overwhelming pile of parental ‘to-do’s’ for shrinking your family’s carbon footprint through super-eco-heroism.” Instead, DeMocker, the cofoun
Proving that poetry is not hard to understand or meaningful to only a few, Roger Housden has spent nearly twenty years creating poetry collections that meet the changing needs of readers. Housden has
Millions of people are trying to lose weight. But the ideas that overweight people are lazy, lack will power, or just love food hamper their success because the underlying reason for overeating is not
As the modern Western lifestyle spreads around the globe, so too does metabolic syndrome — a cluster of symptoms that increases the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other
Author Corinne Zupko, a licensed counselor and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher, undertook her study of psychology out of necessity when her own debilitating symptoms of anxiety threatened t
In Flight of the Wild Gander, renowned mythologist Joseph Campbell — in his first collection of essays, written between 1944 and 1968 — explores the individual and geographical origins of
