Think Like a Monk

Think Like a Monk
Author: Jay Shetty
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1982134488

Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. When you think like a monk, you’ll understand: -How to overcome negativity -How to stop overthinking -Why comparison kills love -How to use your fear -Why you can’t find happiness by looking for it -How to learn from everyone you meet -Why you are not your thoughts -How to find your purpose -Why kindness is crucial to success -And much more... Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk’s path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt, and with no recognizable skills on his résumé, he moved back home in north London with his parents. Shetty reconnected with old school friends—many working for some of the world’s largest corporations—who were experiencing tremendous stress, pressure, and unhappiness, and they invited Shetty to coach them on well-being, purpose, and mindfulness. Since then, Shetty has become one of the world’s most popular influencers. In 2017, he was named in the Forbes magazine 30-under-30 for being a game-changer in the world of media. In 2018, he had the #1 video on Facebook with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 38 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos which have amassed more than 8 billion views, and his podcast, On Purpose, is consistently ranked the world’s #1 Health and Wellness podcast. In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. He transforms abstract lessons into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships, and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can—and should—think like a monk.

Life's Purpose

Life's Purpose
Author: Kathleen Carozza
Publisher:
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2021-01-18
Genre:
ISBN:

When was the last time you wondered, Is this it? Is this all life has to offer? We're always working hard to get ahead. And we're often buying more things to fit in and feel successful. But no matter what we achieve or how much we accumulate, we still feel unfulfilled. But why? Deep down, we know that there is even more to life. We can feel the enormity of what it would mean if this mystery was solved. The fulfillment. The peace. Life's Purpose connects the ill-defined dots of life. It describes how we are connected to GOD, regardless of religion, and how to use this Spiritual connection every day to continually direct and create the emotional and material life we dream of. You will learn the answer was given to the author, Kathleen Carozza, in the most unique, and some might say, unbelievable way ... GOD had a conversation with her. This, and other conversations, led her on a journey of understanding:1) There is a purposeful design to life.2) Understanding and applying the knowledge behind the design is the key to fulfilling your life's desires.3) The desire to know more and be more is all you need to begin this journey.This book chronicles Carozza's conversations and her profound insights of foundational Spiritual Concepts. You will realize you're not alone in this journey. Complementing the conversation chronicles are practical tips and awareness techniques to help you to find your purpose.By actively implementing Carozza's suggestions, you'll be empowered to control your direction, and to design a life that helps you find and fulfill your purpose.

Energy, Peace, Purpose

Energy, Peace, Purpose
Author: G. Ken Goodrick
Publisher: Berkley
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1999
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780425169964

Life doesn't have to be a mindless routine, punctuated by fleeting glimpses of greater possibilities. This step-by-step plan for optimal living shows how to maximize your energy, manage your stress, and nourish your soul--all to help you live a simply better life.

Slow

Slow
Author: Jo Peters
Publisher: Summersdale
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2018-09-13
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1786858886

Endless work deadlines, family and social responsibilities, runaway to-do lists, FOMO... do you ever wish you could press the pause button to catch a breath? Discover ways to slow down time with this invaluable guide to slow living. It will not only boost your physical and mental well-being but enrich your relationships and help you to reconnect with what’s really important. With practical advice on self-care, breathing techniques, mindfulness, ethical living and eating, and how best to cultivate quiet moments every day, Slow is your companion to a happier, calmer you.

Peace

Peace
Author: Baptiste Paul
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0735844496

"From saying hello and pronouncing your friend's name correctly to giving more than you take and saying I'm sorry, this simple concept book explores definitions of peace and actions small and big that foster it"--

Breaking Busy

Breaking Busy
Author: Alli Worthington
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310342244

Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense style, Alli Worthington--popular podcaster and author of The Year of Living Happy--tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense way, Alli Worthington tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Breaking Busy marries popular secular research with solid biblical principles, instilling confidence that you, too, can move from crazy busy to confident calm. With refreshing candor, uproarious true stories, and a Christian worldview, Alli delivers truths that dismantle common happiness myths. Then she empowers you to get unstuck, to let go of the good to make way for the great, to know yourself and your Creator, and ultimately to find peace and purpose in this world of crazy. You will: Learn how to stop chasing what leaves you empty and start doing what you were created to do. Identify the common lies you believe and how to strip their power from your life. Recognize how what you say no to determines what you can say yes to. With relatable anecdotes, Alli models real-life guidance on boundaries, relationships, and self-care, humbly examining her own mistakes and walking through how she learned from her missteps and found peace in a world of busyness. If you long to find real connection with both your loved ones and your Creator, Alli Worthington deftly balances intelligent humility and heartwarming humor to help you rediscover your path.

Chasing Perfect

Chasing Perfect
Author: Alisha Illian
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 073698044X

Girl, read your Bible. You can eat all the kale, buy all the things, lift all the weights, take all the trips, trash all that doesn’t spark joy, wash your face and hustle like mad, but if you don’t rest your soul in Jesus, you’ll never find peace and purpose. You’ve had enough of the hustle. You’ve given up trying to meet social media’s impossible standards, and you’re done living a life ruled by busyness. But where do you go from here? For Alisha Illian, it wasn’t until she learned to abide in God’s truth that she finally found fulfillment. In Chasing Perfect, Alisha shares how God awakened her heart to prioritize what matters to Him. She’ll help you learn what it means to look beyond each day’s diversions and live in surrender to the Savior. You’ll see why it’s so important to… separate yourself from the self-first attitude of self-help culture savor each blessing God has given you schedule—rather than squeeze in—daily time to spend with God You don’t have to keep filling your calendar to the brim with unsatisfying distractions. Chasing Perfect will help you submit to God and experience His perfect renewal and rest.

Deliberate Motherhood

Deliberate Motherhood
Author: The Power of Moms
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2013-09-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1938301919

The outstanding authors of Deliberate Motherhood have let the trials and hardships of motherhood mold them into better people. Whether the change includes learning patience when the two-year-old “paints” your walls with the black permanent marker, or forgiving a teenager who screams “I hate you,” or loving more when that naughty child doesn’t really deserve it, it’s a change that refines us—or as the dictionary describes it, “removes impurities, makes something more effective or become more elegant.” That is powerful! You may think that everything has been said about motherhood, but the delightful thing about Deliberate Motherhood is that every mother/author is one-of-a-kind. They each come from different backgrounds, have different parents, are married (or not) to different people, and certainly have “different” children. Each of the 12 “Powers” provided in this book is a crucial component to help you in your motherhood. And the best part is that you don’t need to do it all at once. You can focus on one “power” a month, and over the course of a year, you’ll see great changes in yourself and in your family. The mark of a great book is that it makes you think . . . and it helps you change . . . which in the case of this book, is an absolute guarantee!

Fight Song

Fight Song
Author: Kim Bearden
Publisher: Dave Burgess Consulting
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-07-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951600914

There Is a Song Within You Just Waiting to be Sung. In most lives there is a moment when we need to rise through our pain, through self-doubt, fear, and mistrust, and reconnect with who we are meant to be. Fight Song recounts one acclaimed educator's journey through chaos into meaning-and shows readers how to reawaken connection with themselves and humanity. Kim Bearden is an award-winning educator whose career has spanned three decades. She has been inducted into the National Teacher's Hall of Fame, selected as a Disney American Outstanding Teacher of the Year, and honored with the Milken Family Foundation's Award for Excellence in Education. In Fight Song, Bearden recounts her personal journey from hopelessness to healing and how those steps soon coincided with her cofounding the renowned Ron Clark Academy. Over 15,000 educators visit the academy and Bearden's classroom each year to learn ways to engage students and create a climate and culture for success. In this inspiring memoir, Bearden analyzes her own path and shows readers how they, too, can strip sorrow and passivity from their lives and thrive by rediscovering their significance and genuine life mission. The revealing and often humorous anecdotes illustrate a thoughtful process that invites readers to identify their true worth through unification with others and ultimately guides them to a sense of deep purpose-a fight song. This is a revised edition, with bonus content. Kim's wisdom and grace will help you find passion and purpose, and her capacity for love will capture your heart. You need this book. We all do. -Ron Clark, award-winning educator, bestselling author, cofounder of the Ron Clark Academy Bearden's gift of helping one muster up courage and embrace their purpose is second to none. If the words on these pages don't renew your passion, uplift your spirits, and inspire you to stand up and press forward-fight-you might want to check your pulse. -Tara Martin, educator, director of PR and Communications, keynote speaker, author Kim Bearden's latest book is a true testament in rediscovering the strength we have within ourselves to overcome and endure. Countless readers will find solace in this book and deem it as the battle cry they need to persevere.-Dr. Valerie Camille Jones, Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science winner

Connecting Peace, Purpose, & Prosperity

Connecting Peace, Purpose, & Prosperity
Author: Rob Severson
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2009-03
Genre: Christian biography
ISBN: 159858913X

"Rob Severson allowed me to laugh with and at myself more than any other human being, but always with a little life lesson to be gained." -Dean E. Johnson, Former Minnesota State Senator "Rob has a genius for expressing profound truths in simple ways, and there is much wisdom to be gained from the reading of this book." - Dick Amundson, CEO of Tentmakers "I really admire the way Rob has transposed his life experiences into something of value to others." - Mike Conley, Chairman and CEO of Conley Family Foundation Connecting Peace, Purpose & Prosperityis a practical and faith-based approach to finding success in life by addressing the issues of control, faith, and keeping the doors open to opportunity. Written with candor and humor directly addressing the author's daughters and granddaughters, this is also for anyone making their career start, or for those who are embarking on life-changing turns toward a better future. Rob Severson has run a successful financial consulting business for over 18 years. When not working or volunteering, Rob enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf, making new connections, and trying on new hats. He lives with his wife Judy in Deephaven, Minnesota. www.robseverson.com