Finding Bliss in a Complex World

Finding Bliss in a Complex World
Author: John Callahan
Publisher: John Callahan
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2012
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1624074006

Avoid turmoil and pain by understanding simple universal truths that are available to all who seek. The complexities of the world are removing the very fabric of happiness from society. It requires some effort to focus on the truth and not allow the mis truths of the world to skew your perception.

The Geography of Bliss

The Geography of Bliss
Author: Eric Weiner
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2014-10-30
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1448168481

What makes a nation happy? Is one country's sense of happiness the same as another's? In the last two decades, psychologists and economists have learned a lot about who's happy and who isn't. The Dutch are, the Romanians aren't, and Americans are somewhere in between... After years of going to the world's least happy countries, Eric Weiner, a veteran foreign correspondent, decided to travel and evaluate each country's different sense of happiness and discover the nation that seemed happiest of all. ·He discovers the relationship between money and happiness in tiny and extremely wealthy Qatar (and it's not a good one) ·He goes to Thailand, and finds that not thinking is a contented way of life. ·He goes to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, and discovers they have an official policy of Gross National Happiness! ·He asks himself why the British don't do happiness? In Weiner's quest to find the world's happiest places, he eats rotten Icelandic shark, meditates in Bangalore, visits strip clubs in Bangkok and drinks himself into a stupor in Reykjavik. Full of inspired moments, The Geography of Bliss accomplishes a feat few travel books dare and even fewer achieve: to make you happier.

Unconditional Bliss

Unconditional Bliss
Author: Howard Raphael Cushnir
Publisher: Quest Books
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2013-09-20
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0835630730

We can be happy in spite of hardship, heartbreak, or a job we hate. Pie-in-the-sky? This down-to-earth guy shows us how. When personal tragedy struck, Howard Cushnir already knew the Zen practice of staying in the moment. But he wasn't prepared for the gift of grace he received. One day, all but lost, he was suddenly suffused with a complete sense of well-being---not a passing experience, but one available from then on. Paying close attention to the changes in his own inner states, Howard soon realized that feeling blissful is a choice we can always make, regardless of our circumstances.

The Book of Joy

The Book of Joy
Author: Dalai Lama
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2016-09-20
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0399185062

An instant New York Times bestseller. Over 1 million copies sold! 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, Archbishop Tutu traveled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: How do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? They traded intimate stories, teased each other continually, and shared their spiritual practices. By the end of a week filled with laughter and punctuated with tears, these two global heroes had stared into the abyss and despair of our time and revealed how to live a life brimming with joy. This book offers us a rare opportunity to experience their astonishing and unprecedented week together, from the first embrace to the final good-bye. We get to listen as they explore the Nature of True Joy and confront each of the Obstacles of Joy—from fear, stress, and anger to grief, illness, and death. They then offer us the Eight Pillars of Joy, which provide the foundation for lasting happiness. Throughout, they include stories, wisdom, and science. Finally, they share their daily Joy Practices that anchor their own emotional and spiritual lives. The Archbishop has never claimed sainthood, and the Dalai Lama considers himself a simple monk. In this unique collaboration, they offer us the reflection of real lives filled with pain and turmoil in the midst of which they have been able to discover a level of peace, of courage, and of joy to which we can all aspire in our own lives.

Choosing Simplicity

Choosing Simplicity
Author: Linda Breen Pierce
Publisher:
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2000
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780967206714

This ground breaking work goes beyond the books that tell you how to simplify your life. This book reveals what has happened in the lives of real people who have done it. Based on the author's three-year study of over 200 people from 40 states and eight countries, Choosing Simplicity is a delightful and rich blend of real-life profiles and guidelines on simplicity. Interwoven throughout the stories are the author's insights and guidance for those who want to explore simplicity and those who have already embarked on this journey. The book also includes a 16-page Resource Guide with reviews of 42 books on simplicity, information on related web sites, organizations, simplicity study circles, workshops, newsletters and magazines.

Conquering Depression

Conquering Depression
Author: Mark Sutton
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2001
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0805421580

Sutton and Hennigan take an approach to overcoming life's difficulties that is grounded in both spiritual and medical principles. "Conquering Depression" provides step-by-step encouragement and instruction to manage and win over depression. The 30 chapters, called "Days", are divided into four sections: The Power to Win, Strength for Today, Tools for Tomorrow, and a summary. Each chapter covers an aspect of depression from the spiritual, emotional and physical angles.

Garden of Bliss

Garden of Bliss
Author: Debra Moffitt
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2013
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738733822

Garden of Bliss begins on the French Riviera, where Moffitt, despite her glamorous European lifestyle, feels empty. Realizing that financial success doesn't necessarily equate to happiness, she looks inside herself and decides to make some changes. The message of her journey is simple: bliss is a destination that exists within all of us. Using the metaphor of a secret garden, Moffitt encourages her readers to manifest this space in the physical world and connect with the divine feminine through nature.

Finding Bliss

Finding Bliss
Author: Rosetta Bloom
Publisher: In Bloom Press
Total Pages: 96
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Fairy Princess Blissa is uncertain what to think about her father's suggestion that he abolish the law that prohibits humans mating with fairies. While Blissa's cousin Maurelle is adamantly opposed to it, Blissa is trying to have an open mind. That's when Blissa stumbles upon a human named Edmund. As the two get to know each other, the heat grows between them and Blissa starts to see why a little love between fairies and humans might in fact be a good thing. This is a Dream Trysts companion story that shows the middle events between Dream Tryst's prologue and chapter one. I hope you enjoy it.

Art & Science Of Balance: Finding Bliss in Life’s 7 Spectrums

Art & Science Of Balance: Finding Bliss in Life’s 7 Spectrums
Author: Dr. Pankaj Chugh
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2023-07-26
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9355716621

The Book takes readers on a profound journey of self-discovery and introspection. It delves into the essential quest for balance across seven crucial aspects of life: Survival, Self-worth, Self-confidence, Empathy, Self-expression, Self-knowledge, and Spirituality. These spectrums are scientifically connected to the diverse colors of light, representing the seven energy centers within the human body. Through the enchanting setting of "Rainbow Forest" the story gracefully encapsulates profound wisdom, drawing readers into a vivid world inhabited by relatable and authentic characters. As readers immerse themselves in the narrative, they gain invaluable insights from the perspectives of seekers, mentors, and the enigmatic Guru Ji. The author employs a unique approach to knowledge-sharing, subtly transferring profound teachings that effortlessly resonate with readers and facilitate assimilation. By developing an awareness of the different spectrums and recognizing their interconnectedness, readers are empowered to transcend stagnation in any particular spectrum and find inspiration in exploring others. Ultimately, the book guides readers toward a harmonious and holistic lifestyle, embodying the author's overarching intention of rejuvenating lives.

Choose Happy

Choose Happy
Author: Sarah Gregg
Publisher: Rock Point
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2021-04-20
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0760368120

The past can hold us back and fear of the future can keep us stuck in place. By letting go of fear and incorporating mindfulness into your day-to-day life, you can accept the present and, in essence, Choose Happy. Happiness can seem elusive despite its seeming ubiquity out in the world, especially on social media. In Choose Happy, certified Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner and member of the British Psychological Society Sarah Gregg uses the practices of positive psychology to gently guide you through your past, present, and future to improve your well-being for a life full of joy, contentedness, and hope. By addressing the common roadblocks to happiness, you too can develop sustainable happiness. Just follow the three sections (and each subsection) to find your way to happy. Learn From Your Past: Advantage of habits Let go of hurt and anger Firing and rewiring new beliefs Freedom in forgiveness Believe in Your Future: Have courage Accepting uncertainty Befriending fear Embracing your future Finding meaning in your life Embracing patience Combating imposter syndrome Enjoy Your Present: Regaining control of your narrative Inviting in fun and play Releasing judgment The comparison catapult Countering your inner critic Building effective boundaries Cultivating curiosity Investing in your relationships With the inclusion of reflections and quick daily exercises, Choose Happy will have you living the life you’ve always imagined. The Live Well series from Rock Point invites you to create a life you love through multiple acts of self-discovery and reinvention. These encouraging gift books touch on fun yet hardworking self-improvement strategies, whether it’s learning to value progress over perfection, taking time to meditate and slow down to literally smell the roses, or finding time to show gratitude and develop a personal mantra. From learning how to obtain more restful sleep and creating a healthy work/life balance to developing personal style and your own happy place, the Live Well series encourages you to live your best life. Other titles in the series include: Progress Over Perfection; Find Your Flow; Be Happy; Seeking Slow; Finding Gratitude; Eff This! Meditation; The Joy of Forest Bathing; Find Your Mantra; It Had to be You; Men’s Society; Genius Jokes; The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep; Beating Burnout; Ayurveda for Life; and You Got This.