Journey to the ancestral self: the native lifeway guide to living in harmony
with the Earth Mother by Tamarack Song
"For the deer and the grasses I have written this book,
so that we may again be At One with them," writes Tamarack Song in this
guide to native lifeways. Though the author is white, the book speaks to
readers of every background who seek a connection with their essential self --
that person, deep within, "who dances to the Drum around the ritual Fire,
who knows healing lore from times when plants spoke, who yearns for the peace
and Blessings of walking again in the Balance of Our Earth." The author
shares his unique message: that the lifeways of all Native peoples are
essentially one, sharing not just the same ceremonies and life transitions, but
the same spirit and reverence for life; and that all of us, regardless of
ethnic background or religious upbringing, are essentially Native people.
The tides of mind: uncovering the spectrum of consciousness by David Hillel Gelernter
This new exploration of the human psyche shows us how the purpose of the mind changes throughout the day. As Gelernter explains, when we are at our most alert, when reasoning and creating new memories is our main mental business, the mind is a computer-like machine that keeps emotion on a short leash and attention on our surroundings. As we gradually tire, however, and descend the "mental spectrum," reasoning comes unglued. Memory ranges more freely, the mind wanders, and daydreams grow more insistent. Self-awareness fades, reflection blinks out, and at last we are completely immersed in our own minds. By understanding this process, David Gelernter hopes to answer many of our most fundamental questions about the origins of creativity, thought, and consciousness.
Smarter faster better: the secrets of productivity in life and business
by Charles Duhigg
At the core of Smarter Faster Better are eight key
productivity concepts—motivation, goal setting, focus, decision making, etc—that
explain why some people and companies get so much done. Drawing on the latest
findings in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics—as well as the
experiences of CEOs, educational reformers, four-star generals, FBI agents,
airplane pilots, and Broadway songwriters—this book explains that the most
productive people, companies, and organizations don’t merely act
differently. They know that productivity
relies on making certain choices. The way we frame our daily decisions; the big
ambitions we embrace and the easy goals we ignore; the cultures we establish as
leaders to drive innovation; the way we interact with data: These are the
things that separate the merely busy from the genuinely productive.Pretty happy: healthy ways to love your body by Kate Hudson
In Pretty Happy, Hudson shows how she honors her relationship with herself through exercise, making the right choices about what she eats, and constantly going back to the drawing board and starting fresh, instead of holding herself to unrealistic standards of perfection and giving up when she falls short.
How to have a good day: harnessing the power of behavioral science to transform our working lives by Caroline Webb
In How to Have a Good Day, Webb explains how to apply behavioral science to our daily tasks and routines. She translates three big scientific ideas into step-by-step guidance that shows us how to set better priorities, make our time go further, be our smartest selves, strengthen our personal impact, be resilient to setbacks, and boost our energy and enjoyment. Through it all, Webb teaches us how to navigate the typical challenges of modern workplaces—from conflict with colleagues to dull meetings and overflowing inboxes—with skill and ease.
The 30-day sobriety solution: how to cut back or quit drinking in the
privacy of your own home by Jack Canfield
Organized into five phases that span 30-day periods, this
book guides you through each day with practical exercises that, over time,
allow you to more easily make positive choices again and again. Canfield’s program
moves systematically from beliefs (including limiting ones) to feelings and
emotions to concrete actions and behaviors that promote better outcomes.Integrating neuroscience, cognitive therapy, proven tools, and teachings, The 30-Day Sobriety Solution is a clear, practical daily program designed to help you achieve your goals—whether that’s getting sober or just cutting back—and create positive, permanent change in your life.
Presence: bringing your boldest self to your biggest challenges
by Amy Joy Casselberry Cuddy
By accessing our personal power, we can achieve
"presence," the state in which we stop worrying about the impression
we're making on others and instead adjust the impression we've been making on
ourselves. As Harvard professor Amy Cuddy's revolutionary book reveals, we
don't need to embark on a grand spiritual quest or complete an inner
transformation to harness the power of presence. Instead, we need to nudge
ourselves, moment by moment, by tweaking our body language, behavior, and
mind-set in our day-to-day lives.
Living with intent: my somewhat messy journey to purpose, peace, and
joy by Mallika Chopra
Living with Intent is a chronicle of Mallika Chopra’s
search to find more meaning, joy, and balance in life. She hopes that by
telling her story, she can inspire others with her own successes (and failures)
as well as share some of the wisdom she has gathered from friends, experts, and
family along the way— people like her dad, Deepak, as well as Eckhart Tolle,
Marianne Williamson, Arianna Huffington, Andrew Weil, and Dan Siegel. She also
provides a practical road map for how we can all move from thought to action to
outcome.--Ellen Moore, Webmaster
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