Collection: Spirituality & Religion

Beyond Thoughts is a poetry collection that explores the root cause of anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, negative thinking, and emotional suffering to help you heal.

This book will take you on a beautiful journey of self-discovery, self-love, happiness, hope, and deep healing to help you find inner peace in a simple, yet profound way.

Here's What You'll Discover:

• How to let go of negative thinking, anxiety, guilt, and shame
• How to hold space for yourself and all emotions so that you are less affected by them
• How to heal from the past and let go of the fear of the future
• How to end the vicious cycle of self-judgment
• How to love yourself and others unconditionally
• How to find yourself and discover who you truly are
• How to let go of self-limiting beliefs
• How to find happiness and peace in the present moment no matter what you are going through
• How to trust yourself and develop strength, confidence, and courage in yourself again
• How to become conscious of the subconscious, so that it stops controlling you and you can finally be liberated
• How to not only be okay in the unknown, but to thrive in it to create an abundant life filled with love and joy

There is something within you that is greater than everything you've ever been through. There is a deep part of you that knows this, which is what drew you here.

Beyond everything you think is your true essence that has been patiently waiting to be discovered.

Welcome home.

Enjoy this collection of Missouri's paranormal history. A young woman's fiery death leads her spirit to haunt the Missouri State University dormitory named in her honor. A ghostly hermit haunts the road leading to a town known to all as Knob Noster. Discover the strange mystery of Paris, Missouri, and its Lady in Black.

In Why Rain Comes From Above: Explorations in Religious Imagination, Devora Steinmetz invites the reader into the imaginative space created by deep engagement with biblical and rabbinic texts. Each of these six poetic and scholarly essays leads us through a web of texts, drawing us into stories, images, and experiences that open us to new ways of thinking and to new worlds of meaning. Steinmetz's explorations show us how imaginative engagement as a form of religious reading can transform our relationship to the world around us, awaken us to the ethical commitments to which we are called, and give us ways of thinking about our lives, our world, and God.

Based on a correspondence course circulated among American students of Druidry in the early 20th century, and reconstructed from the surviving fragments by widely respected Druid and occultist John Michael Greer, the Dolmen Arch is a comprehensive course of Druid occultism and nature spirituality, containing detailed instruction in meditation, ritual, healing, enchantment, and initiation, along with extensive papers on Druid philosophy and the hidden meanings of the Welsh legends of the Mabinogion, and much more. This first volume contains the complete instructional packets for the four grades of the Lesser Mysteries-the Gradd y Newyddian (Grade of the Novice), Gradd y Damcaniwr (Grade of the Theoretician), Gradd yr Ymarferiwr (Grade of the Practitioner) and Gradd y Damcaniwr (Grade of the Philosophizer)-comprising more than 120,000 words of occult instruction.

Explore the fascinating and often inexplicable tales of strange ghostly events in this Pacific Ocean state. At the Oregon Vortex in Gold Hill, gravity and light are distorted in one of the world's most bizarre paranormal anomalies. A phantom stagecoach is seen rolling up to the site of the Galesville Hotel in Douglas County, a structure that burned to the ground in 1931. A lighthouse keeper at the breathtaking Tillamook Lighthouse is reported to have watched in dismay as a phantom schooner foundered on the rocks--then vanished. From coastal Cannon Beach and Newport to Salem, Bend, La Grande, and many places in between, these stories of hair-raising folklore are sure to delight.

'Author of the excellent The Crystal Bible, Judy Hall is truly a master of her subject and the book is a clever idea well executed.' Paradigm Shift

Listing over 1,200 symptoms, this is a practical first-aid guide based on sound crystal-healing principles that have been practiced for millennia. Crystals are a gentle, non-invasive system of holistic healing with no side effects. Suitable for children and animals, they can also benefit your environment and your home.

You've heard the expression, "It's the little things that count." It's more than a simple platitude. Research has shown that integrating little daily practices into your life can actually change the way your brain works.

This guide offers simple things you can do routinely, mainly inside your mind, that will support and increase your sense of security and worth, resilience, effectiveness, well-being, insight, and inner peace. For example, they include: taking in the good, protecting your brain, feeling safer, relaxing anxiety about imperfection, not knowing, enjoying your hands, taking refuge, and filling the hole in your heart. At first glance, you may be tempted to underestimate the power of these seemingly simple practices. But they will gradually change your brain through what's called experience-dependent neuroplasticity.

Moment to moment, whatever you're aware of--sounds, sensations, thoughts, or your most heartfelt longings--is based on underlying neural activities. This book offers simple brain training practices you can do every day to protect against stress, lift your mood, and find greater emotional resilience.

Just one practice each day can help you to:

• Be good to yourself
• Enjoy life as it is
• Build on your strengths
• Be more effective at home and work
• Make peace with your emotions

With over fifty daily practices you can use anytime, anywhere, Just One Thingis a groundbreaking combination of mindfulness meditation and neuroscience that can help you deepen your sense of well-being and unconditional happiness.

In this new edition of his acclaimed autobiography -- long out of print and rare until now -- Alan Watts tracks his spiritual and philosophical evolution from a child of religious conservatives in rural England to a freewheeling spiritual teacher who challenged Westerners to defy convention and think for themselves. From early in this intellectual life, Watts shows himself to be a philosophical renegade and wide-ranging autodidact who came to Buddhism through the teachings of Christmas Humphreys and D. T. Suzuki. Told in a nonlinear style, In My Own Way wonderfully combines Watts' own brand of unconventional philosophy and often hilarious accounts of gurus, celebrities, psychedelic drug experiences, and wry observations of Western culture. A charming foreword written by Watts' father sets the tone of this warm, funny, and beautifully written story of a compelling figure who encouraged readers to "follow your own weird" -- something he always did himself, as his remarkable account of his life shows.

Named one of the Best Books of 2014 by NPR

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A hand-drawn path to inner peace!

Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe will set you free on a visual journey of self-discovery. Set against a surreal backdrop of intricate ink illustrations, you will find nine metaphysical lessons with dreamlike instructions that require you to open your heart to unexplored inner landscapes. From setting fire to your anxieties to sharing a cup of tea with your inner demons, you will learn how to let go and truly connect with the world around you.

Whether you need a little inspiration or a completely new life direction, Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe provides you with the necessary push to find your true path--and a whimsical adventure to enjoy on the way there.

NAUTILUS SILVER BOOK AWARD

THE SCIENTIFIC & MEDICAL NETWORK 2019 BOOK PRIZE

As Western culture struggles with its addiction to a tragically limited and negative worldview, evidence of our shaman-mystic-scientist past, persistently repressed by Church and State, is emerging with the blueprint for our evolution. This blueprint is revealed in the heart wisdom of the mystic and the new science of quantum physics. Its message is clear: we are immortal, divine, and creative. This sacred tradition has survived underground and has been the source for every major creative awakening in Western history. It is this wisdom of the heart on which our survival now depends. Includes index and resources for further study.

Every plant has its own distinct spiritual energy or its own deva. Devas are the radiant light of the Universal Divine that permeates all things. Since the earliest times, people were aware that all of Nature is divine. Great and wondrous myths were told that explained the presence of divine energy as it exists in thunder, in trees, and in sunlight. Some of this lore was the foundation of religions. But the simpler stories, such as those of a plant's energy, explored day-to-day matters like health and love. This understanding of the world has been preserved in folklore through poems, chants, ditties, and spells.

From researching the history of folklore from cultures around the world, patterns emerge that enable us to approach the true nature of plants' devas. This compendium presents the lore and the corresponding usage for 330 magickal herbes. Great care was taken only to include folklore that was documented as authentic. You will meet many new herbes in this text and explore fascinating magickal and religi uses, but most of all, you will come to respect the divine that surrounds your everyday life.

Grief often reweaves our lives into a different way of experiencing the world. Mishkan Aveilut is designed to complement the anchors of our tradition that contain, guide, and support us as we familiarize ourselves with and move through our terrain of grief. This beautiful companion to Mishkan R'fuah: Where Healing Resides offers readings, poems, and meditations to support the emotional and spiritual needs that naturally arise at a time of loss. With opportunities for nourishment, contemplation, and emotional renewal, the collection is meant to be used as a resource for spiritual leaders and individuals alike.

A holistic system for gaining and maintaining the stability of mind needed for personal and social transformation, even in the midst of trauma--with simple, body-based exercises grounded in neuroscience and mindfulness, inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh

With three decades working in marginalized communities in the US, Israel, and the West Bank, mindfulness teacher and psychotherapist Jo-ann Rosen offers a wealth of wisdom and gentle humor in supporting people to access their inner strength and stability--even amidst outer chaos and catastrophe. Rosen draws on the example and practices of her teacher, the peace activist and Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, who founded Plum Village mindfulness practice centers worldwide as places of healing and restoration, to show how meditation can aid collective awakening.
Time and time again, even in places where trauma is commonplace, Rosen has seen that a regulated nervous system allows an individual to move from overwhelm and despair to stability and engagement. The Plum Village approach to well-being cultivates resilience while recognizing the unique social and ecological challenges of our times.
In Unshakeable, Rosen shares the methods by which we can broaden our resiliency, calm our nerves, and positively impact the collective consciousness. By following the practices in this book, we can find an unshakeable source of strength within, not only as individuals, but also as members of strong communities for positive change.

Simple yoga practices to increase your peace and reduce stress.

For centuries, yoga has provided a path to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. But modern lifestyles make it difficult to incorporate the practice. Yoga Body and Mind Handbook offers the best of both worlds--essential poses and meditations made easy so you can fit the full benefits of yoga into your busy life.

Virtually anyone can enjoy yoga. By integrating poses and guided meditations into simple routines, you'll learn how to relieve daily stresses and strains. Whether you're new to yoga, or rediscovering the practice, this guide will get you moving, breathing, and meditating your way to a healthier, happier you.

Yoga Body and Mind Handbook includes:

• Complete yoga routines--Step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you enjoy the benefits of yoga anytime, anywhere.
• Easy poses--These yoga essentials are designed for beginners--no contortion necessary.
• Guided meditations--Learn mindful practices that encourage healing and empowerment.

The path to improved health, happiness, and peace of mind is just a few steps away. Begin your journey with the Yoga Body and Mind Handbook.

'All things end in the Tao just as the small streams and the largest rivers flow through the valleys to the sea.'

The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2,500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power (or Virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility, and 'non-action', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound.

This beautifully illustrated slipcase edition features exquisite Chinese images that bring out the timeless wisdom of the text and it subtle guidance on how to live well.