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A groundbreaking endeavor that explores human spirituality using the evolving technology of artificial intelligenceWhy are we here? What does it mean to love? How do we overcome suffering? Why do we feel so alone? Is happiness truly possible?For thousands of years, humanity has turned to the same sacred texts to explore these universal questions―from the Bible and the Tao Te Ching, to the poetry of Rumi and Sappho, to modern-day mystics. What if you could take all of the wisdom contained within these collective pages and, using the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence, receive the answers?Thanks to OpenAI, a nonprofit research lab cofounded by Elon Musk and other tech luminaries, this is now possible. OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that artificial intelligence serves the betterment of humanity―and What Makes Us Human? offers an innovative exploration of AI’s potential in this realm.To create this first-of-its-kind book, international bestselling poet Iain S. Thomas and prodigio

Learn how you can accept yourself and grow into your highest potential using psychological astrology“Who am I, really? What did I come here to do? Who am I in relationships?” A good therapist will hel

America's best-known and beloved spiritual teacher shares his life story in this definitive memoir, set against the backdrop of eight decades of cultural transformation.Professor Richard Alpert's star fell fast. To the dismay of his wealthy Boston family, he got fired from Harvard over experimental use of psychedelics with his psychology students. In 1967, he traveled to India to lick his wounds and find himself. And he did, at Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram, in a direct encounter with unconditional, unlimited divine love.He returned to America as Baba Ram Dass, countercultural activist for expanded human consciousness. As a spiritual guide, at the bedside of the dying, and as a stroke survivor, he has always been ahead of his time, pulling the world along behind him. The author of over a dozen books, he now shares for the very first time the full story of how his life of service intersected with an era of profound cultural upheaval.From the details of his groundbreaking research in psyched

A perfectly timed resource to help us communicate with consciousness and compassion in times of division and uncertainty Love thy neighbor. Lovingkindness. The love of the universe. From traditional religions to new spirituality, love is the foundation on which all practice rests. We all embrace the idea of love ... and then we get on Facebook. Whether divided by race, gender, sexual orientation, identity preference, or opinion, the incredible moral and social division in our world has become a source of pain and confusion for so many people. We know that love and unity are beautiful ideals, but the question remains: How do we get there? In what may be his boldest and bravest book yet, bestselling author Matt Kahn teaches us how to remain aligned with our highest truths and values no matter what differences or challenges we face, so we may create an opportunity to heal the painful patterns that keep us small, stuck, and separate from each other. Throughout the book, Kahn shares ten ess

Apolo Anton Ohno shares his "five golden principles" for overcoming challenges with resilience, creativity, and purpose. In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive shift of direction that requires courage, practice, and split-second timing. "In life," says Apolo Anton Ohno, "we all face moments when we must make a hard pivot--times when we must adapt, reinvent, and find renewed purpose in the face of profound changes." With Hard Pivot, this Olympic gold medalist and bestselling author offers an invaluable guide to anyone facing uncertainty, hardship, and loss of identity in the ever-shifting landscape of our lives. The world sees Ohno as an athletic superstar. "But inside," he writes, "I faced challenges like anyone else. The inner voice that once motivated me became toxic, amplifying my fears and insecurities." Through each crisis--in his athletic career and beyond--he developed new habits and practices that helped him restore inner balance and overcome the odds. Now he shares hi

Sanskrit and yoga scholar Nicolai Bachman brings yoga teachers and students an in-depth resource for accessing, understanding, and practicing the core spiritual teachings of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. I

Create your own experience of time with the guidance of a premier researcher in the field.Time is something none of us can escape and yet few of us actually comprehend. While some feel time can't pass

Learn how to communicate inside and out with calm, confidence, and self-love no matter the circumstances.Calm and confidence are qualities that everyone-not just presenters and performers-wants and ne

From the field's pioneer, an exploration of the neurobiology and psychology of wisdom: what science says it is and how to nurture it within yourself, at any stage of your lifeWhat exactly does it mean

The only definitive book authored by Wim Hof on his powerful method for realizing our physical and spiritual potentialWim Hof has a message for each of us: “You can literally do the impossible. You ca

Attain greater self-awareness and orient toward your highest potential through a process of engaged, incisive questioningIt’s been said that finding the right question is more important than finding i

An adventure story that helps children explore their imaginations and teaches a series of nature and animal yoga posesI Am the Jungle takes kids through a yoga flow of poses inspired by the natural wo

What is the greatest obstacle to fulfillment, success, and happiness? “It's the belief that your current situation, whatever it is, has the power to determine your future,” teaches Fle

In The Daily Flame, physician, mystic, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lissa Rankin helps readers access their inner wisdom through 365 encouraging letters from the “Inner Pilot Light,

We all define ourselves through the lens of stories. Whether we see ourselves as heroes or victims, good people or bad, everyone lives according to interwoven strands of narrative. “And yet,&rdq

At age 18, Damien Echols was sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit. “I spent my years in prison training to be a true magician,” he writes. “I used magick—the p

By all appearances, Zainab Salbi has had an impressive life. Growing up as the daughter of Saddam Hussein’s personal pilot, she eventually became a celebrated humanitarian and activist. Yet, as

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In her irresistible spiritual memoir Red Hot & Holy (Sounds True, 2013) Sera Beak told the story of how she lost and found her soul on the mystical path. With Redvelations, Sera illuminates the mystic

Katherine Ketcham devoted three decades to writing and teaching about addiction—but none of that prepared her for what she would face in her relationship with her own son. From the coauthor of t

With more and more physicians promoting grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, and organic butter as miracle foods, have we forgotten about the scientifically proven power of a vegan diet? Leading cardiolog

You vowed to speak up at work, and then sat silent in the meeting yet again. You told yourself “this time the diet is going to stick,” only to watch the scale inching up. You felt that som

Women, here’s a question for you: what would happen if we took all the energy we spend self-bashing, self-improving, and chasing impossible standards and instead channeled it into our true passions? A

Ayurveda is founded on the belief that true health is everyone’s birthright—and that each of us is a self-healing entity who can use nature’s abundance to restore and renew ourselves. Ayurveda Lifesty

A growing number of people in and around the yoga community are talking about the energy known as kundalini—a dormant force within each of us that, once awakened, holds the power to transform every fa

Defiant chronicles the remarkable life of Janine Shepherd, an Australian elite ski racer who was the victim of a tragic accident just before competing in the Winter Olympics. Her story begins with her

How do you keep going when the doctors give you a two percent chance of survival? For Terri Tate, it was a blend of faith, perseverance, prescription-strength humor—and most of all, a heart that never

“The right poem held close to one’s heart can wake like an angel to guide us,” teaches Mark Nepo. WithThe Way Under the Way, he offers his latest book of poetry and philosophy, bringing readers a coll

Enlightenment—is it a myth or is it real? Across time and culture, inner explorers have discovered that the liberated state is a natural experience, as real as the sensations you are having right now.

The Kundalini Yoga tradition speaks of a call to the Divine that awakens “the Original Light of the soul.” Through meditation, prayer, and sacred song, those of all faiths can connect with this illumi

The topic of mindfulness is becoming ever more popular—and for in-depth guidance rooted in the Buddha’s original teachings on the subject, Joseph Goldstein’sMindfulness stands alone. Now available in

Yoga begins with physical well-being—but it can also lead us into a lifelong exploration of presence, elegance, and possibility. WithArt of Attention, Elena Brower and Erica Jago show us the way. Dist

In the midst of our most trying circumstances lives a miraculous gift-a healing process that shapes our journey of becoming our better, more wholehearted selves. WithInside the Miracle, bestselling au

Beyond the well-read men’s movement classics or simplistic fitness magazine advice, men have been wanting for solid and timely guidance for years. With To Be a Man, acclaimed psychotherapist and spiri

What does it mean to “meditate with the body”? Until you answer this question, explains Reggie Ray, meditation may be no more than a mental gymnastic—something you can practice for years without fruit

The gateways to wonder and delight are flung open wide for all to enter. At once a beautiful love song and an encyclopedia of yogic techniques, the coveted text known as the Bhairava Tantra shimmers w

What would it feel like to experience the world again like a child-deeply engaged with our senses and filled with wonder and creativity?Original Mind takes us on an odyssey back to our "beginner's min

It's 1972 in the industrial city of Xiangtan, China. A frail child with a heart condition sneaks into a hotel boiler room and befriends the elderly yet vibrant attendant, who reveals his true identity

The human heart beats in time with the rhythm of the cosmos. When we celebrate and nurture that connection, we become part of the eternal flow of energy and spirit that drives all of life-and gain acc

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