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Damien Echols and Lorri Davis share a beginner-friendly treasury of their most valuable practices for weaving magick into your everyday life.The promise of magick is both simple and extraordinary: it is that magick can support you in any aspect of life, from helping you succeed in everyday tasks to enabling you to achieve your most cherished dreams. WhatΓÇÖs more, you donΓÇÖt even have to believe in magick to make it work. The only thing thatΓÇÖs required is regular practiceΓÇöand the easiest way to practice is to make magickal rituals part of your daily life.With Ritual: An Essential Grimoire, magicians Damien Echols and Lorri Davis share a broad selection of their most effective rituals, meditations, and prayersΓÇöpresented in terms accessible to all. ΓÇ£You wonΓÇÖt find a lot of arcane terminology or lengthy ceremonies here,ΓÇ¥ says Damien. ΓÇ£What you will find are simple practices to develop your own connection to the energy and intelligence of the universe.ΓÇ¥ Here youΓÇÖll discover:ΓÇó Essential breath and concentration techniques for working with subtle energyΓÇó Grounding practices to cleanse your body and environment from stagnant energies or thoughtsΓÇó Everyday meditations for improving sleep and dreams, blessing food, inviting abundance, and moreΓÇó On-the-spot practices that include invoking protection, relieving pain and anxiety, and seeing goodness in difficult situationsΓÇó Methods to amplify and reinforce your ritual work with talismans, celestial forces, and angel magick ΓÇó How ritual work can advance your spiritual evolution and openness to divine guidanceΓÇó Moving stories from Damien and Lorri about how magick changed their livesΓÇöand how it can change yoursDamien and Lorri learned magick to help them get through the most trying timesΓÇöto help free Damien from his wrongful incarceration, then to help both of them heal from the traumatic aftereffects of his imprisonment. ΓÇ£Many of these rituals are the very same we used to rebuild our lives,ΓÇ¥ Lorri says. ΓÇ£We share these practices in the hopes that you will use them to survive, thrive, and create the life you desire.ΓÇ¥

Apolo Ohno shares his most valuable lessons 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. For Apolo Ohno, the most frightening hard pivot of his life didn't happen on the ice-but rather, when he had to hang up his skates for good. "After my final Olympics, I felt confused, vulnerable, and adrift without purpose," he says. "Yet that's when I realized my experiences had given me something much more valuable than medals and memories. I had tools I could use to shift my life in a new direction-and most importantly, these were tools anyone could benefit from."With Hard Pivot, Apolo combines practical guidance, personal stories, and deep insights from the psychology of success into a resource to help you through challenging times. Here he shares his most valuable lessons and tools, condensed into the Five Golden Principles:. Gratitude: A daily practice to help you maintain perspective, cultivate empathy, and alleviate stress. Giving: How to elevate your life's purpose by offering your time, attention, and resources to others. Grit: Exercises to build mental stamina, resilience, and toughness to persevere through hard times . Gearing Up: Ways to prepare yourself to meet the unknown with flexibility and grace. Go: Develop the courage to take risks, learn from success and failure, and come back strongerWhen life drastically changes-whether by choice or circumstance-the hardest part is often letting go of what was familiar and stable. Yet in Hard Pivot, Apolo provides the tools and inspiration to create a new life filled with greater purpose, wisdom, and joy. "You can trust yourself," he writes. "You can lean into the curve, pick up momentum, and speed down the track to success. In that pivotal moment, you might even find that you're having the most fun you've ever had. You're in flow. You're enjoying your precious life. And you're winning."

A Journey Toward Understanding, Active Treatment, and Societal Prevention of TraumaImagine, if you will, a disease-one that has only subtle outward symptoms but can hijack your entire body without notice, one that transfers easily between parent and child, one that can last a lifetime if untreated. According to Dr. Paul Conti, this is exactly how society should conceptualize trauma: as an out-of-control epidemic with a potentially fatal prognosis.In Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, Dr. Conti examines the most recent research, clinical best practices, and dozens of real-life stories to present a deeper and more urgent view of trauma. Not only does Dr. Conti explain how trauma affects the body and mind, he also demonstrates that trauma is transmissible among close family and friends, as well as across generations and within vast demographic groups.With all this in mind, Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic proposes a course of treatment for the seemingly untreatable. Here, Dr. Conti traces a step-by-step series of concrete changes that we can make both as individuals and as a society to alleviate trauma's effects and prevent further traumatization in the future.You will discover:. The different post-trauma syndromes, how they are classified, and their common symptoms. An examination of how for-profit health care systems can inhibit diagnosis and treatment of trauma. How social crises and political turmoil encourage the spread of group trauma. Methods for confronting and managing your fears as they arise in the moment. How trauma disrupts mental processes such as memory, emotional regulation, and logical decision-making. The argument for a renewed humanist social commitment to mental health and wellnessIt's only when we understand how a disease spreads and is sustained that we are able to create its ultimate cure. With Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, Dr. Conti reveals that what we once considered a lifelong, unbeatable mental illness is both treatable and preventable.

For any child having trouble getting to sleep, the most lovable animal in the rain forest is here to help.

Claim your spiritual birth right of freedom, wholeness, and joy through the perennial wisdom of yoga's ancient spiritual texts.

The first illustrated gift book for adults grieving a companion cat, celebrating the often quirky bond between humans and felines.

A rediscovered treasure for a new generation: the first and only story for kids ever written by Alan Watts.

A delightful new board book teaches babies and toddlers 10 yoga poses inspired by woodland creatures

Winner of the Nautilus Awards 2020 in Gold: Gift & SpecialtyVivid translations by Coleman Barks, Robert Bly, Omid Safi, Meher Baba, and others combine with Michael and Saliha Green''s stunning illustrations to bring the immortal poetry of the great Persian master Hafiz to life ΓÇ£There is this matter of the light in my eyes. If you want to know the Friend,donΓÇÖt expect elegant arguments! Demand a blessing from one who gives you joy.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöHafiz (tr. Barks)ΓÇ£Hafiz is without peer!ΓÇ¥ exclaimed Goethe. Known as ΓÇ£The Tongue of the Hidden Mysteries,ΓÇ¥ Shams al-Din Muhammad Hafiz of Shiraz is the most revered of Persian poets. When the Sun of Infinite Reality dawned in his being, he poured forth mystic verse so sublime it touched the hearts of kings and commoners alike.HafizΓÇÖs poems of intimate divine love spread through the East in his lifetime, then into the West, influencing such luminaries as Emerson, Brahms, Queen Victoria, Nietzsche, and Garcia Lorca. Today, nearly 700 years after his death, the unmatched genius and bold wit of Hafiz continues to ignite hearts and intoxicate souls everywhere. The Illuminated Hafiz brings together vivid translations by Coleman Barks, Robert Bly, Omid Safi, Meher Baba, Peter Booth, and others with the luminous art of Michael and Saliha Green, weaving them into a stunning contemporary presentation in the tradition of classical Persian illuminated manuscripts and unveiling the mysteries of the path of love.Come, raise a cup! Join with Hafiz and his incomparable love poems in a holy revel on the journey into light.

A deeply heartfelt weave of reflections and poems about what it means to live the creative, expressive life."I cherish the wisdom and embrace the practices offered in this luminous book." -Mirabai Starr, author of Caravan of No Despair and Wild Mercy"Meaningful art, enduring art-and the transformative process it awakens-keeps us alive," writes Mark Nepo. With Drinking from the River of Light, this bestselling poet and philosopher will lead you on a journey to discover just how art and authentic expression can bring our deepest truths to bear in the world.In this collection of interconnected essays and poetry-covering subjects ranging from the importance of staying in conversation with other forms of life to a consideration of how innovators such as Matisse, Rodin, and Beethoven saw the world-Nepo presents a lyrical ode to the creative urge that stirs in each of us. Whether it's the search for a metaphor to reveal life's beauty or the brushstroke that will thoroughly capture the moment, Drinking from the River of Light examines what it means to go ". . . beyond the boundaries of art, where the viewer and participant are one."Here you will discover:· The importance of openly embracing the full scope of your emotions· The need for raw honesty and self-exploration in education· Why a new perspective always waits only a "quarter turn" away· The importance of staying in constant conversation with other creative voices· The crucial difference between giving and getting attention· Concrete guidelines for respectful peer review· What it means to channel the sound of your innermost being-and the universeIn Nepo's words, "This book is meant to be experienced and journeyed with." Including dozens of journaling prompts and personal exercises meant to enliven the reader's creative instincts, Drinking from the River of Light traces the search for our most essential selves and the importance of the life of expression to bear witness to the sorrow, depth, and joy of life.

Alphabreaths teaches children breathing techniques that promote mindfulness, relaxation, and compassion

Natural awareness is an effortless, spacious state of resting in the depth of our being. It's revered in many meditation traditions as a rich complement to focused mindfulness practice. This guide invites you to experience both ends of the spectrum with clear guidance and a wealth of delightful insights and explorations.

Let's take a "deep dive" into yoga! This delightful board book invites children ages 0-4 to join in a healthy and fun series of easy yoga poses. Ten friendly sea creatures show the way. The book also includes complete yoga instructions for parents and caretakers.

From esteemed teacher Adyashanti, a collection of writings on the search for the ultimate reality beneath the narrative of our lives"Our inner lives are every bit as astonishing, baffling, and mysterious as the infinite vastness of the cosmos." ΓÇöAdyashanti We all define our lives 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," teaches Adyashanti, "the truth is bigger than any concept or story." Drawn from intimate, deep-dive talks, The Most Important Thing presents writings devoted to the search for the ultimate reality of a self that exists beyond the bounds of storytelling. Here you will find vivid anecdotes and teaching stories that illuminate the felt experience of AdyashantiΓÇÖs teachingsΓÇöthose moments of grace in which every stone, tree, ray of light, and fraught silence reveal that none of us is alone and no one is ever truly isolated from the whole of existence. These selections consider:Exploration of the true meaning of birth, life, and deathΓÇó Why grace can arrive both through struggle and as an unexpected giftΓÇó Meditation as the art of "listening with oneΓÇÖs entire being"ΓÇó Why a good question can be far more powerful than a concrete answerΓÇó How the things you choose to serve shape your lifeΓÇó Discovering the wisdom found in surprise, sadness, and uncertaintyΓÇó Embodying your innate and inextricable connection with the total environmentΓÇó The nature of ego and the ways it manifestsΓÇó The moments of grace upon which all great religions pivotWhat is the story of your life? Is it happy or adventurous? Sad or lonely? In The Most Important Thing, Adyashanti shows you how to look past your personal narratives, delve inward, and connect with the truths that fundamentally animate all of us.

Wild Mercy is essential reading for anyone ready to awaken the feminine mystic within and birth her loving, creative, and untamed power into the world."Mystical brilliance at its best." -Caroline Myss"No one can take us into the fiery and tender depths of the sacred feminine with more skill, humor, clarity, and vibrant naked honesty than Mirabai Starr." -Andrew Harvey, author of The Hope and The Return of the Mother We live in a world that has suffered the abuses of an unbalanced masculine rule for thousands of years-but the feminine is rising. "Seeds of feminine wisdom that have been quietly germinating underground are now breaking through the surface," writes Mirabai Starr. "Women everywhere are rising to the collective call to step up and repair our broken Earth. And we are activating a paradigm shift such as the world has never seen." With Wild Mercy, Mirabai shares the subversive wisdom and fierce compassion of the feminine mystic across cultural boundaries and throughout history. From saints and sages, to goddesses and archetypal energies, to contemporary teachers and seekers-you'll meet women who blazed a path that will illuminate your own. Each chapter explores a different facet of feminine mysticism through a tapestry of teachings, reflections, and stories, along with a practice for integrating the chapter's themes into your own life. As you journey through these pages, you'll explore: Taking refuge in contemplative practice with St. Teresa of Avila and the Shekinah. Longing, embodiment, and union as the heart of feminine spiritual practice with the Hindu poet Mirabai and Mary Magdalene. Your relationship with the Earth, motherhood in all its forms, and a loving call to action alongside Gaia and Ix Chel. Community and the web of life with Indra, the Beguines, and female prophets throughout history. Wild, playful, and compassionate mercy with Tara and Kuan Yin. Finding joy in creativity and the arts with Saraswati and Chiyo-ni. More inspiration from archetypal goddesses and amazing women past and present-Julian of Norwich, the Sufi saint Rabia, Pachamama, Sophia, Old Spider Woman, Hildegard of Bingen, Demeter, Kali, and moreWild Mercy provides a much-needed alternative to the models of religion and spirituality that have dominated history. Here, Mirabai invites you to welcome the wisdom of women back into the collective field where it may transform the human family, heal the ravaged Earth, and awaken the divine love in our hearts.

"Perhaps you hunger to finally end the struggle of living from a consciousness of fear and separation. Perhaps you yearn for a saner, wiser, more spiritually elegant way to move through our world. Perhaps you are weary of the dizzying pace of a culture that drives us ever further from our true nature. There is another way: a way of Grace. This book is a hand of friendship to help you come to abide in the living presence that you are and always were."-Miranda Macpherson, The Way of Grace Many of us struggle to truly live what we believe spiritually. What if closing that gap wasn't about trying harder, but something quite the opposite? The Way of Grace is a guide to spiritual surrender and nondual realization based on the practice of ego relaxation-a holistic, feminine approach to welcoming all of your experience and responding with compassion and wisdom in a world in need of your unique gifts. "Grace has four primary dimensions, or ways that it comes alive," explains Macpherson. "Ego relaxation gives us access to these dimensions, so we can stop trying to beat ourselves into spiritual shape and yield instead to an unshakable presence within." In The Way of Grace, she shares reflections, inquiries, and meditation practices for each phase of your journey: . Relaxing into the Ground of Grace-move beyond identification with your personality and return to the felt sense of your connection to Grace as your natural and ever-present foundation . Receiving the Blessings of Grace-move beyond "the spiritual poverty of lack" and rediscover the gift of life in every moment through the portals of trust, humility, patience, and joy . The Transforming Power of Grace-move beyond that which limits your full freedom through forgiveness, compassion, unwinding ego identity, and abiding in your boundless nature . Living the Embodiment of Grace-continue to surrender anything that binds you into self-centered patterns and behaviors and become a "Grace-delivery device," the presence of love here on Earth "Grace will always deepen, season, and bring out the very best in you," writes Macpherson. "You are its embodiment, always and forever." The Way of Grace will be your steady companion to "live as the fountain we were made to be, letting the living waters flow to quench our parched and tired Earth." Foreword by Russ Hudson.

Lucid dreaming waking up and becoming fully conscious in your dreams has intrigued legions of those seeking to explore their vast inner worlds. Yet for many, getting lucid for the first time can be elusive. And for those who have, there are few resources that show us how to use this extraordinary state for the greater goal of awakening to all

Whether you live in a mountain cabin or a city loft, plant spirits present themselves to us everywhere. Since its first printing in 1995, Plant Spirit Medicine has passed hand-to-hand among countless readers drawn to indigenous spirituality and all things alive and green. In this updated edition, Eliot Cowan invites us to discover the healin

What are the ingredients of a successful and enduring relationship? Love, passion, and commitment are all vital yet without certain basic skills, even the most devoted partners can find themselves descending into arguments, power struggles, and disillusionment. With The Relationship Skills Workbook, Dr. Julia Colwell presents a practical gui

From two expert teachers, a comprehensive approach to working with the chakra system to manifestyour soul's highest vision.

Are you the person doing it all for everyone but yourself? With Too Much, Terri Cole presents a life-saving guide to recovery from what she calls high-functioning codependency (HFC). Each chapter brings you insights and practices to transform how you see yourself and the world, honor your own needs, and reclaim the freedom and joy you deserve.

A guide to understand and befriend your unique nervous system-and find your way back to safety and calm in times of stress. Deb Dana, a leading expert in Polyvagal Theory, shares more than 50 short practices and exercises that teach you to understand how your personal nervous system works and how to find more safety and ease within yourself.