How does life go on after losing a child?Life from the Ashes shares the dark and raw story of Shari O'Loughlin's loss of her 14-year-old son, Connor, who was shockingly killed in an airplane crash on his way home from a four-day vacation. Like all parents, Shari was struck with the most unimaginable nightmare when her family received the soul-numbing news.Parents trying to navigate the perilous journey of traumatic loss know the path is agonizing. Happiness, faith,...

Have you ever wondered whether credible evidence supports the old clich, Every cloud has a silver lining? In this fascinating exploration of the interplay between pain and possibility, Dr. Gail Feldman shows us that the answer is an emphatic yes. Grief can be a powerful catalyst for creativity. Through portraits of historical figures such as van Gogh, Gandhi and Michelangelo, as well as clinical case studies featuring psychotherapy and past life regression therapy, Dr. Feldman takes us on ...

Inexplicably, young Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning having turned into a large bug. The story follows how him and his family deal with the absurdity of such a situation, leading the reader on a bizarre, dreamlike exploration of family, alienation, and the identity.

In this powerful book, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Reclaiming Virtue shows how we can learn to nurture our inner child and offer ourselves the good parenting we needed and longed for.Are you outwardly successful but inwardly feel like a big kid? Do you aspire to be a loving parent but too often “lose it” in hurtful ways? Do you crave intimacy but sometimes wonder if it’s worth the struggle? Are you plagued by constant, vague fe...

An enlightening guide to accepting life's challenges and difficulties with optimism, humor, joy, and a sense of adventure.From the multi-million bestselling author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway comes a powerful and healing book designed to offer a safety net in a world of never-ending change. It may be one of the most comforting and life-affirming books you will ever read.With her invaluable insights and exercises, Susan Jeffers gives you the t...

"With exquisite detail . . . shows us how we can transform the energy of addiction, shame, illness, anxiety, fear, and anger into the energy of liberation." ―Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with HeartAre you wrestling with your demons? Struggling with depression, anxiety, illness, an eating disorder, a difficult relationship, fear, self-hatred, addiction, or anger? Renowned American Buddhist leader Tsultrim Allione explains that the harder we fight our dem...

The inspirational bestselling classic that has been providing encouragement and guidance to readers for more than a decade, Take the Step is a powerful antidote to the trials of modern life. It offers practical suggestions on how to tackle problems head-on and how to live a more soulful, meaningful and passionate life. It will help readers discover ways toReconnect with a divine, authentic selfGrow self-esteem and self-respectRediscover a passion ...

Nautilus Book Award Gold WinnerA psychotherapist offers “crucial” guidance on how to “alter fundamentally our fearful relationship to deep feelings,” from depression and anxiety to grief and fear (Los Angeles Times)We are all touched at some point by the dark emotions of grief, fear, or despair. In an age of global threat, these emotions have become widespread and overwhelming. While conventional wisdom warns us of the harmful effe...

The cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project and pioneer behind the compassionate care movement shares an inspiring exploration of the lessons dying has to offer about living a fulfilling life.Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight, helping us to discover what matters most.Life and death are a package deal. They cannot be pull...

Dr. Jampolsky believes there is another way of looking at life that makes it possible for us to walk through this world in love, at peace and without fear. This other way requires no external battles, but only that we heal ourselves. It is a process he calls “attitudinal healing,” because it is an internal and primarily mental process. Jampolsky believes that attitudinal healing, when properly practiced, will allow anyone, regardless of her circumstances, to begin experiencing the joy and ...

The awareness, peace of mind and joy that you are yearning for is available to you now.Anything real that has been obtained by religious leaders or spiritual gurus is also obtainable to you. In fact, awareness, peace of mind and joy are not so much obtained as they are realized and remembered.Love, harmony and awareness are natural qualities of your soul. If you simply extend what you truly are, you will create more beauty than anything that could or has ever been built.

Are your coworkers like psychic vampires who leech off your energy?Do you have mysterious illnesses, aches, and pains?Are you depressed or angry for no good reason?Do some friends and family members make you feel drained?Are you super sensitive to the negativity around you?You may be an empath picking up on the energy of others.This book, written by Yvonne Perry with Dr. Caron B. Goode, provides . . .* Tips to distinguish your personal en...