Self-Help : Personal Growth

A practical introduction to the art of meditation explains how to utilize the fundamental principles of meditation to help reduce stress, increase focus, and promote physical and mental health. more...

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A national bestseller in India, Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet is the fictional memoir of a wise Indian princess, who recalls the ways the women of the Indian court found friendship, faith, and love through their beauty traditions. We journey with her as she recounts a lifetime of comforting rituals, tantalizing textures, colors, and fragrances, exquisite jewels and adornments, and assorted beauty and health secrets passed through generations of women by word of mouth. In Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet , Sharada Dwivedi, a native of India, and Shalini Devi Holkar, an Indian princess by marriage, draw on the oral histories of privileged Indian women to capture and revive their many wonderful and wise beauty traditions. The result is a rich cultural tapestry, filled with ancient remedies, recipes, and tonics used to soften skin, silken hair, enrich the body, and lift the spirit like no store-bought products can. Additionally, the book offers a glossary of plants, flowers, spices, and grains and simple home remedies for women in all stages of life—from puberty to pregnancy to menopause—including:.:.; Almond-Saffron for cleansing and exfoliation.; Papaya-Mint-Tea for acne and pimples.; Cream & Honey for dry skin and wrinkles.; Cress & Rosewater for post-natal strength.; Tulsi Kadha (Basil Tea) for coughs or morning sickness. Replete with gorgeous photos and illustrations from a bygone era, Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet is a treasure trove of time-honored health and beauty customs that will delight the senses of modern women everywhere. more...

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An original and inspiring work from the bestselling author of The Artist's Way. This enlightening companion to Julia Cameron's bestselling Prayers Trilogy (Blessings, Heart Steps, and Transitions) is for anyone who has yearned for a more spiritual life, for anyone who has felt that their prayers have gone unheard. In this luminous book God answers our prayers with a prayer of His own: It is His greatest wish that we recognize the divine grace and goodness present within all of us. In Answered Prayers, the divine creator who watches over us-regardless of religion or creed-reveals that He is with us in every moment, that He in fact never leaves our side. In a language that is at once simple and eloquent, He responds to all of our fears and all of our longings are understood, and are answered. Answered Prayers is truly a gift from God. Award-winning writer Julia Cameron is the author of twenty books, both fiction and nonfiction, including the bestselling works on the creative process The Artist's Way, Walking in This World, The Vein of Gold, The Right to Write, and The Sound of Paper. A novelist, playwright, songwriter, and poet, she has extensive credits in theater, film, and television. more...

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Time and again we stumble for words and actions that will reflect our feelings of compassion and our desire to be of comfort. Based on the authors' extensive research, their workshops, and their professional experience, and filled with personal stories and anecdotes, this heartfelt, practical, and easily accessible resource covers the three most common areas of concern: ''What can I write?'' ''What can I say?'' and ''What can I do?''. The authors address such issues as: Special circumstances -- sudden death, suicide, the death of a parent or child.; How to compose a letter of condolence -- including a variety of sample letters.; How to be of service -- from ideas for thoughtful gifts, to assisting with business affairs and funeral arrangements, to suggested ways of helping in the aftermath.; When more help is needed -- the benefits of grief therapy and support groups, with a listing of recommended reading and other resources more...

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Helps readers learn how to ask questions to uncover strengths and draw upon past successes. This work also includes metaphors and stories complementing the questions, offering guidance to uncovering answers. more...

Price: $12.00