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Two spiritual giants. Five days. One timeless question.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships—or, as they would say, because of them—they are two of the most joyful people on the planet.
In April 2015,...
What happens to the soul after death? Do we go on to be reborn in another body, or are we transported to some as-yet-unknown astral plane? Regardless of what your stance on the concept of reincarnation might be, this comprehensive introduction to the subject -- written by renowned New Thought expert William Walker Atkinson -- is an engrossing and enlightening read.
Renowned author Rachel Pollack has spent more than forty years studying and practicing Tarot. This insightful guide distills her vast knowledge and offers a direct, accessible approach to mastering the cards.
This book will teach you the meanings of the cards and enable you to begin doing compelling readings right away. More seasoned readers will find that this basic reference has a richness and depth that will call you back again and again
...A medium is a person who acts as a conduit between the physical world of mortals and the spiritual realms that lie beyond what our senses can perceive. In Genuine Mediumship: The Invisible Powers, esoterica expert Swami Bhakta Vishita offers a philosophical discussion of the spiritual laws that make mediumship possible, as well as methods that can be used to identify an authentic medium experience. A must-read for those interested in learning
...'Yogi Ramacharaka' was the pen name of William Walker Atkinson, an American attorney, businessman, and author who was instrumental in introducing the concepts of yoga to the West in the nineteenth century. For many in the era, this comprehensive text served as the first introduction to yoga philosophy and practice. The branch of inquiry that Atkinson terms "Gnani" yoga deals with metaphysical questions about the universe and the significance of
...Stories of the supernatural have been around for thousands of years, but what is it in the human mind that compels us to repeat these tales? In this fascinating collection, scholar Elliot O'Donnell takes a detailed look at all kinds of spooky stories and explores possible connections that may help explain their origins.
The taverns of colonial New England were gathering places for Revolutionary Patriots, nerve centers for spreading vital news and sanctuaries for outlawed organizations. Perhaps inevitably, certain pubs bore witness to ghastly deeds and sorrowful tragedies. Some of them became tinged with the aura...
13) The Simple Life
The spirit of simplicity is a great magician. It softens asperities, bridges chasms, draws together hands and hearts. The forms which it takes in the world are infinite in number; but never does it seem to us more admirable than when it shows itself across the fatal barriers of position, interest, or prejudice, overcoming the greatest obstacles, permitting those whom everything seems to separate to understand one another, esteem one another, love
...In this motivational and super inspirational book, The Universe Has Your Back, New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein teaches you how to transform your fear into faith in order to live...
According to author Florence Scovel Shinn, "Most people consider life a battle -- but it is not a battle, it is a game." In Shinn's view, the principles of spirituality are the only way to win at the game of life. This classic how-to guide offers insight, tips, and tools to put you on the path to success.
Too busy to meditate? Can’t turn off your brain? Curious about mindfulness but more comfortable in the gym? This book is for you.
You’ll also get access to guided audio meditations on the 10% Happier app, to jumpstart your practice from day one.
ABC News anchor Dan Harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals,...
Badass Habits is a eureka-sparking, easy-to-digest look at how our habits make us who we are, from the measly moments that happen in private to the resolutions we loudly broadcast (and, erm, often don't keep) on social media. Habit busting and building...
20) The gifts of imperfection: let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are
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