Collection: Spirituality & Religion

Find hope even in these dark times with this rediscovered masterpiece, a companion to his international bestseller Man's Search for Meaning.

Eleven months after he was liberated from the Nazi concentration camps, Viktor E. Frankl held a series of public lectures in Vienna. The psychiatrist, who would soon become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience, and the importance of embracing life even in the face of great adversity.

Published here for the very first time in English, Frankl's words resonate as strongly today--as the world faces a coronavirus pandemic, social isolation, and great economic uncertainty--as they did in 1946. He offers an insightful exploration of the maxim "Live as if you were living for the second time," and he unfolds his basic conviction that every crisis contains opportunity. Despite the unspeakable horrors of the camps, Frankl learned from the strength of his fellow inmates that it is always possible to "say yes to life"--a profound and timeless lesson for us all.

"For forty years," writes Neil Gaiman, "Rachel Pollack has been one of the finest writers and thinkers about Tarot, and A Walk through the Forest of Souls feels like a distillation of everything she has been trying to get us to see. A must for people who want the Tarot in their lives or just for people like me who want it in our stories."

The author of beloved Tarot classic Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom presents a magical journey that illuminates Tarot's many hidden meanings, leading readers on an exploration of their own spiritual and personal path. In over 350 illustrations, selected by the author, Pollack presents samples of Tarot cards ranging from the 15th-century Sforza to contemporary decks. Taking advantage of the Tarot's most distinctive feature--its artistry--this book creates a breathtaking overview as we walk with Pollack through the landscape of Tarot. In words and images we're shown how to explore unknown territory--in ourselves and in the world outside us, and in the sacred mysteries and riddles of existence.

Using symbols and myths to illuminate the hidden mysteries and spiritual truths of the Tarot, Rachel Pollack explores the connections and relationships between Tarot and such wide-ranging subjects as mythology, mythography, folklore, Kabbalah, divination, quantum physics, time travel, and more. A Walk through the Forest of Souls is a dazzling journey through the mysteries of Tarot--suitable for Tarot masters, but accessible to newcomers, too.

This book was previously published in 2002 under the title Forest of Souls: A Walk through the Tarot. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated by the author.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From the New York Times bestselling author of I'm Judging You, a hilarious and transformational book about how to tackle fear--that everlasting hater--and audaciously step into lives, careers, and legacies that go beyond even our wildest dreams

Luvvie Ajayi Jones is known for her trademark wit, warmth, and perpetual truth-telling. But even she's been challenged by the enemy of progress known as fear. She was once afraid to call herself a writer, and nearly skipped out on doing a TED talk that changed her life because of imposter syndrome. As she shares in Professional Troublemaker, she's not alone.

We're all afraid. We're afraid of asking for what we want because we're afraid of hearing "no." We're afraid of being different, of being too much or not enough. We're afraid of leaving behind the known for the unknown. But in order to do the things that will truly, meaningfully change our lives, we have to become professional troublemakers: people who are committed to not letting fear talk them out of the things they need to do or say to live free.

With humor and honesty, and guided by the influence of her professional troublemaking Nigerian grandmother, Funmilayo Faloyin, Luvvie walks us through what we must get right within ourselves before we can do the things that scare us; how to use our voice for a greater good; and how to put movement to the voice we've been silencing--because truth-telling is a muscle.

The point is not to be fearless, but to know we are afraid and charge forward regardless. It is to recognize that the things we must do are more significant than our fears. This book is about how to live boldly in spite of all the reasons we have to cower. Let's go!

Explore the spiritual practices, legends, and traditions of various Indigenous tribes throughout the North American continent.

The Indigenous peoples of North America have followed a wide variety of spiritual traditions, many of which have been carried on to present day. Native American Spiritualism offers powerful insight into the origins and practices of Indigenous American spirituality while also providing guidance to help unlearn colonialist perspectives of Indigenous cultures and embrace an enlightened, nature-focused existence full of traditions of your own making.

This multifaceted guide to discovering your spirituality provides lessons on:

• Oral Traditions and the historical events of Mythic Time
• Key value systems of eight Nations, including the Chippewa, Sioux, and Chumash Nations
• Native American seasonal ceremonies and their cultural significance
• Everyday life in the Nations, including common foods, clothes, objects, and games
• And more!

As with every title in the Mystic Traditions series, Native American Spiritualism is a celebration of a unique and beautiful culture. As such, the subject matter and content has been treated with the utmost care and respect to ensure an accurate and reverent presentation that is accessible to a variety of audiences, and serves to further educate and foster support for these rich practices and traditions for years to come.

Illustrated with stunning imagery, Native American Spiritualism is a must-read for practitioners who wish to explore the origins of their craft and practices.

The Mystic Traditions series explores mystical and spiritual traditions and magical practices from around the world from a modern perspective. These guides offer concise introductions to the origins of mystical practices; explain key concepts, figures, and legends in these traditions; and give straightforward and engaging instruction on how to connect directly with these practices through rituals, spells, and more.

Also from the Mystic Traditions series: Celtic Mysticism, Zen Buddhism.

With a little Yiddish and a lot of humor mixed in, this bubbly read-aloud picture book about holiday foods and traditions emphasizes the joy of the Jewish experience. Rhyming text takes readers through Jewish holidays, including Tu B'Shevat, Purim, and Chanukah, and their related special dishes. Colorful artwork brings the mouthwatering foods to the page and the table. But no matter how delicious the foods look, do not eat this book! Back matter includes a glossary describing each holiday, along with easy, kid-friendly recipes for the featured dishes, kitchen-tested by the author and her family.

Always wanted to know how to help your body, mind, & spirit with simple somatic techniques but don't know where to start?

Have you suffered trauma in the past? Have you been wanting to relieve unusual symptoms but can't seem to get to the bottom of it? Stored trauma can often lead to physical pain and the psychological anguish that comes along with it. Trauma can be defined as anything that results in us being stuck in a physical, emotional, or behavioral pattern.

Want to say goodbye to all of the overwhelming & complex info out there & discover what easily works for you? You see, using somatic healing to your benefit doesn't have to be difficult, even if you feel like you've already tried everything. You don't need to spend thousands on therapy sessions either.

In fact, it's easier than you think.

Cross your hands over your chest, so you are making a butterfly shape with your fingers pointing up. Then, link your two thumbs together. Use your hands to tap alternately on your chest's left and right sides. This forms a connection between the left and right sides of your brain. Take note of your surroundings and anything going on. This should help calm you, give you a feeling of peace, & help you process whatever current issue causing you stress might be.

A study in 2020 focused on how social pain, i.e., isolating yourself or negative experiences of interaction, can result in physical pain. Something like trauma, often seen as a mental aspect, can manifest itself in physical reactions such as headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, and stomach trouble.

You'll discover:

• What must be cleared within you to avert chronic illness
• The real reason you may be suffering from auto-immune disorders
• Why your posture, facial expressions, & body language may be in rapid decline
• The cause of digestion issues, hormonal problems, or sexual dysfunction you won't believe
• An arsenal of powerful somatic hacks to unleash easily at home
• The attention diversion trick to calm the crashing waves of past trauma
• The "horn" trick to easily bring your mind & body into harmony
• The amazingly easy way to positively impact your blood pressure, heart rate & arteries
• The mood & sleep enhancer you can do from literally anywhere
• The forgotten element that could be causing your fear of relationships & sense of shame
• The secret to evaporate your fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses
• The body-to-brain method for guru-level calmness
• How an item from your freezer can snap you out of fight or flight
• Which attachment trauma style you could be exhibiting that is wreaking havoc in your relationships
• The real reason parts of your body have become shuddery & jerky
• The natural, nervous system recalibration way out of pain
• How moving your eyes can reprogram old trauma into positivity
• The amazingly effective energy-shaking techniques to open chakras & release baggage
• The benefits to how an artistic flare could connect to your subconscious
• Recognizing overlooked personality types & how to heal from encounters with them
• Why talk therapy may not be getting to the true crux of your trauma
• A done-for-you Somatic Daily Ritual for Empowered Healing
• A *Bonus* energy healing guided meditation download

& much more.

Imagine how you'll feel once you're able to easily use the magic of somatic therapy to reach your full potential. How will your body, mind, & soul feel once you release what no longer serves you & step into your true self?

So, if you have a burning desire to easily use somatic techniques to your benefit, then buy now.

Underworlds takes readers on a captivating visual odyssey to the underbelly of everything, beginning with depictions of life and natural systems existing beneath the surface of the Earth and ending with imagery that emanates from the depths of our subconscious. Work by world-renowned artists--from Peter Paul Rubens and René Magritte to contemporary artists such as Kara Walker and Roger Ballen--is featured alongside recently unearthed images from archives around the world. Expertly curated, themed, and paired by image alchemist Stephen Ellcock, these remarkable depictions evoke the underworlds--both real and imagined--that have fascinated humankind for millennia.

From the burrows and secret bunkers beneath our feet to imagined hellscapes and surrealist dreamscapes, the disquieting, alarming, and wonderful visuals span natural and constructed subterranea and imagined and subconscious worlds. The works of art featured range from the scientific and photographic to the surreal and visionary. A personal introduction by Ellcock together with contextual chapter introductions establish key themes while panel texts elucidate essential concepts, historical events, and figures. Thought-provoking literary, philosophical, and spiritual quotations punctuate the intriguing images.

Together, the arresting images and authoritative text highlight the interplay between the real and the imagined, revealing how the real has informed our imagination, and conversely how our imagination has depicted the esoteric, the abject, and the unknown.

She signed up for the sisterhood, free cars, and the promise of a successful business of her own. Instead, she ended up with an addiction, broken friendships, and the rubble of a toppled pyramid . . . scheme.

Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing is the eye-opening, funny, and dangerous personal story of author Emily Lynn Paulson rising to the top of the pyramid in the multilevel marketing (MLM) world, only to recognize that its culture and business practices went beyond a trendy marketing scheme and into the heart of white supremacy in America.

A significant polemic on how MLMs operate, Hey, Hun expertly lays out their role in the cultural epidemic of isolation and the cult-like ideologies that course through their trainings, marketing, and one-on-one interactions.

Equally entertaining and smart, Paulson's first-person accounts, acerbic wit, and biting commentary will leave you with a new perspective on those "Hey Hun" messages flooding your inbox.

THE EXPERTS ARE RAVING:

"This book is a must-read for all women, especially those struggling with the deep ache to belong, be successful, or feel their self-worth. HEY, HUN is at once a cautionary tale, an educational service, and a vulnerable memoir. It's essential reading for anyone considering joining, trying to escape, or healing from the toxic, culty structure that is MLM." -- Sarah Edmondson, actress, host of A Little Bit Culty podcast, author of Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life

"Emily's experience is so raw, honest, and relatable that HEY, HUN should be required reading for anyone involved with MLM--past, present, or future." -- Roberta Blevins, anti-MLM adovcate, host of the Life After MLM podcast, and star of the LulaRich documentary

"I expected Emily's account of her time in an MLM to be eye-opening. I didn't expect it to shine a light on so many dark aspects of American culture. HEY, HUN blew me away. An incredibly smart, vulnerable, and jaw-dropping expose. As entertaining as it is important." -- Laura McKowen, author of We Are The Luckiest and founder of The Luckiest Club

"As a former boss babe myself, I thought I knew everything I needed to know about multilevel marketing. I was so wrong. HEY, HUN delves into the underbelly of how women are targeted to feed a deeply patriarchal system under the guise of empowerment. You will laugh, you will cry, but most importantly, you will see the truth. And it's more nefarious than you ever imagined." -- Celeste Yvonne, author of It's Not About The Wine

"If sunlight is the best disinfectant, HEY, HUN throws open the curtains! Emily Lynn Paulson's insider take on 'girl boss' culture brings transparency to an opaque world and offers real-life insight into the difficult choices women face when realigning our work with our values. A riveting read." -- Becky Vollmer, empowerment expert and author of You Are Not Stuck

Dive into the magickal world of spellcrafting with fifty unique and customizable spell jar recipes, using everything from crystals and candles to tarot cards and herbs to heal, protect, and manifest your desires.

Spell Jars for the Modern Witch will guide you through the entire process of jar spellcrafting--creating spells inside sealed containers--from setting your intentions, to cleansing your ritual space, to building and activating your spells. But before diving into individual spell jar recipes, you'll first learn all about magickal color, crystal, number, and astrological properties; how to best time the creation of your spell; and the power meaning of certain herbs, flowers, and other natural ingredients that will help you decide what to include in your spell jars.

Then begin manifesting your goals with fifty step-by-step spell jar recipes for everyday life, including spells for:

Protection from nightmares Financial abundance Manifesting self-confidence Successful job hunting Memorializing a loved one Cultivating a stable, happy home life And more

Whether you're looking to craft spell jars to banish bad vibes or simply discover more joy in your life, this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide has you covered.

"For readers in search of a thoughtful, thorough, and approachable survey of the history of religion, this book is an excellent place to start."--Booklist

Written for those with faith and for those without--and especially for younger readers--A Little History of Religion sweeps us through the story of religion in our world, from the dawn of religious belief to the present.

An emphathetic yet discerning guide to the enduring importance of faith, Richard Holloway introduces us to the history and beliefs of the major world religions--Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism. He also explores where religious belief comes from; the search for meaning through the ages; how differences in belief sometimes lead to hostility and violence; what is a sect and what is a cult; and much more. Throughout, Holloway encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery, and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith.

From the bestselling artist of Creative Cats come these 31 majestic, full-page illustrations. Marjorie Sarnat portrays horses as symbols of beauty, romance, and freedom in images of breathtaking breeds with flowing manes, draped with garlands, running through fields of wildflowers and along the shore, and in other idyllic settings. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Dream Horses and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Celebrate your favorite friendly neighbor and keep him close by with the Mister Rogers Talking Figurine, which dispenses encouragement and wisdom at the push of a button.

It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood! Mister Rogers is a beloved fixture in our culture, and this mini figurine is the perfect way to keep his spirit alive in your day-to-day life. Featuring audio from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of some of his most memorable quotes, the Mister Rogers Talking Figurine reminds us all that "There's no person in the whole world like you, and I like you just the way you are," "You've made this day a special day by just your being you," and more. The 32-page mini flip book is the perfect daily dose of encouragement for your desk or nightstand.

What is the difference between hearing and listening? When do you stop hearing the sound? When does memory begin? Is sound intelligent? Does sound have consciousness? Beginning in the 1960s, musician and composer Pauline Oliveros started experimenting with bringing together meditation, political activism and experimental music, eventually creating Deep Listening - a practice that she said was for "humanitarian purposes; specifically healing".

Quantum Listening is a manifesto for listening as activism. Quantum listening is listening to listening in order to attune to our bodies, the earth and one another in an increasingly loud and noisy world. Through simple listening exercises and eloquent writing, Oliveros shows how Deep Listening is the foundation for a radically transformed social matrix in which compassion and love are the core motivating principles to guide creative decision-making and our actions in the world.

In her first collection of published essays, Brianna Wiest weaves together the essence of becoming oneself through a series of personal stories and some of her most popular online writing. Her words are a balm for the soul, an opportunity for reflection, and a window into the heart of what it means to be human.

Tap into your inner power every week with this undated guided journal and learn how to use the law of attraction; divine numbers 3, 6, and 9; and mindful writing exercises to create the life you want!

Journaling can be a powerful tool for clearing your mind and prioritizing self-care. This journal combines your mindful writing practices with the magic of 369 manifestation to create a whole new way to envision the life you want.

Inside The 369 Manifestation Journal you'll learn all about the history of the law of attraction, the connection to Nikola Tesla, and how to use the 369 manifestation technique. Also known as the "secret to the universe," this approach involves scripting your desires three times in the morning, six times in the afternoon, and nine times at night. Then, dive into weekly journal prompts and affirmations designed to help you unite with the universe and fill your next year with everything you desire!