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One of the hardest things to do after a relationship ends is to get back into a place of confidence and optimism about love. Like any change, a breakup requires a great deal of effort, and many people

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

With the rare combination of lucid verve and solid scientific grounding evocative of Oliver Sacks or Malcolm Gladwell, Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler guides readers on a fascinating tour of the bedrock of ou

At the beginning of his career, Joseph Campbell developed a lasting fascination with the cultures of the Far East, and explorations of Buddhist and Hindu philosophy later became recurring motifs in hi

We all experience life through our body. It is how we register what it feels like to be who we are. Yet most of us do battle with it. We often see it as a liability ? then control it, ignore it, fear

Phakyab Rinpocé’s is a remarkable story of adversity, transformation, and ultimately, spiritual and physical triumph. Beginning with escape from a Chinese prison in Tibet following years of torture an

Man is burdened with an ego that is in constant conflict with society and nature, in perpetual flight from loneliness and death. Despite its diverse methods, the single aim of psychotherapy is to free

To be fully engaged in life means that we have clear goals, and we have the focus and skills to accomplish those goals with ease and a sense of calm awareness. In his first book, The Practicing Mind,

“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

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

Vol. 2 of Brad Warner’s Radical but Reverent Paraphrasing of Dogen’s Treasury of the True Dharma EyeIn Japan in 1253, one of the great thinkers of his time died — and the world barely noticed. T

What started out as a linguistic investigation into the meaning behind the intriguing and perplexing shifts in her father’s speech during the final weeks of his life became a much bigger project, leading Lisa Smartt to the work of Raymond Moody and to the founding of the Life After Life Institute.When Lisa Smartt became curious about her dying father’s uncharacteristic language, she began recording what he said. How could the startling changes she saw in her cigar-chomping father in those last weeks of life be explained? How was it that a complete skeptic, whose God lived between the slices of corned beef on rye, suddenly spoke about angels and another dimension? Did his language reveal that there was perhaps something beyond this world?or that we are ?wired” for transcendent experiences at end of life?Because Lisa was a trained linguist and educator, she wanted to explore these questions more deeply, which led her to take a workshop with Raymond Moody, pioneer in research of near deat

Used for over 8000 years as a medicine in the Amazon rainforest, ayahuasca is a powerful psychedelic with a fully formed shamanic cosmology. Central to the indigenous belief system is the plant teache

American youth sports is undergoing a crisis in parental behavior: parents are fighting with refs, coaches, their kids, and each other. Verbal abuse is being thrown at adolescent referees, fist fights

A simple, powerful, practical approach to improving one’s public speaking in sales, leadership, and lifeGlossophobia is the technical term for the fear of public speaking, and according to the Nationa

Through a series of “truth bombs,” a self-made entrepreneur and popular life coach teaches readers to escape the “approval trap” and live life on their own termsYour freedom’s knocking. Are you ready?

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

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