Doctor Bernard Patten―erstwhile Memory Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, founder of the first memory clinic at the Neurological Institute of New York, and author of scientific papers on memory therapy and memory problems―wants to help you to a better mind, a better memory, and, consequently, a better life.Memory degradation happens to everyone. Even people in good health forget where they park their cars or leave their reading glasses. Some draw a blank entering their PIN...

During a forty-eight-year quest of personal and spiritual improvement after entering a recovery program, Dr. Michael Bernard read hundreds of books from every religion and philosophy possible. In this book, Wisdom of the (S)Ages, he has chosen thirty publications from thirty of the wisest speakers and writers he has encountered and intertwines their philosophy and beliefs with his to provide the reader with the best spiritual wisdom possible. Michael’s hope is that this wisdom will provide...

In 1994, Michael Bernard Kelly recorded six video lectures for the Erospirit Research Institute. The Erotic Contemplative charted a spirituality for gay and lesbian Christians grounded in the contemplative, mystical traditions of the church. Dr Joseph Kramer, who commissioned the lectures, writes: "His powerful words ... seemed to come straight from his heart and right into mine. I told Michael that he was offering transformative guidance, like Joseph Campbell did in his Hero's Jo...

In these collected writings - essays, articles, letters - Michael Kelly invites us into an intimate exploration of the inner wisdom and radical challenge of Christianity. In reflections that take us from the fields of Nicaragua to the 'War on Terror', from the joy of erotic pleasure to the challenge of rebuilding the church, Kelly gives voice to a spirituality of desire, grounded in justice and love.

Help in Healing from Grief and LossLiving Now Book Award, Silver – Aging, Death, & Dying"Filled with insight, wisdom, and relatable stories, this resource shares everything you need to know to start living again with joy, meaning, and love after loss." — Chelsea Hanson, author of The Sudden Loss Survival GuideLoving and Living Your Way Through Grief is a handbook for deali...

Help in Healing from Grief and LossLiving Now Book Award, Silver – Aging, Death, & Dying“Filled with insight, wisdom, and relatable stories, this resource shares everything you need to know to start living again with joy, meaning, and love after loss.” —Chelsea Hanson, author of The Sudden Loss Survival GuideLoving and Living Your Way Through Grief is a handbook for deali...

We are a technological society, no doubt about it. Our devices keep us informed while isolating us from each other and from ourselves, our true selves. There is, however, another technology, an inner technology that brings us back to our true selves and gives us the ability to create lives of joy, abundance and wisdom.Kim Stanwood Terranova calls it The Technology of Intention and in this book she teaches the reader how to tap into this technology ...

8 Ways to Happiness is for anyone who has stopped to ask themselves, "Am I happy?" or "Why am I not happy?", and is not willing to spend 10 years in therapy or take a pill with side effects that make them feel even worse than they do now. Furthermore, it is for those who ARE taking medication for their "Dis-Ease" with life and STILL not feeling better. The 8 chapters are focused on common places that human beings get stuck, such as Loneliness, Loss, Hatred, Shame, and Heartbreak, ...

"Caring for our Parents and Other Loved Ones" is a 21st century guide covering the countless details in caring for an elderly, ill, or dying loved one. It addresses many vital issues, such as shifts in physical prowess, senior driving skills, discerning mental skills, along with holistic approaches. And with the utmost respect and love, the author includes his own intimate journey in caring for his mother. Whether you are the patient, a loved one, the caregiver or both, this book offers th...

It is said that our conscious mind is likened to the tip of the iceberg while our subconscious mind is likened to the entirety of the iceberg that remains hidden underwater. In other words, our life experience is driven more by our subconscious beliefs than by our conscious desires. With consistent and proper spiritual practice, we begin to change our subconscious beliefs to be more in alignment with what we wish to experience consciously. One such practice is the use of affirmations. As w...

A Grief and Trauma Recovery and Wellness Guide"Such a wise, gentle book, born of great loss, on healing, grief and transformation."─Anne Lamott, American novelist and non-fiction writerFinalist 2020 Indie Book Award for Mind, Body and SpiritHow inspired qualities and affirmations helped one mother honor her loved one, cope with grief, and give grief meaning.Help through the mournin...

**In this lyrical and “profound” (Dr. Resmaa Menakem, New York Times bestselling author) companion to the “spellbinding” (Harper’s Bazaar)**Shallow Waters, Oya—the Yoruban deity of the weather—is brought to life during 1870s America.Born in Cuba after her mother Yemaya’s adventures in the New World, Oya has inherited otherworldly powers from her Yoruba Orisha lineage. While Yemaya is known for her healing abilities, Oya’...