Personal Discovery

Discover Your Ikigai and Transform Your Life Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life? Do you find yourself wondering if there’s more to your existence than juggling responsibilities, meeting expectations, and running on autopilot? This book is your guide to rediscovering joy, balance, and purpose—all through the lens of ikigai, the Japanese philosophy of living a life of meaning. Written specifically for women navigating the complexities of modern life, this book offers practical insights and inspiring stories to help you uncover your ikigai—the unique blend of what ...

A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an 1100-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe and built her back up again. At 22, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. After her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State - alone. She had no experience as a long-distance hiker, and the trail was little more than an idea: vague, outlandish, and full of promise.

Mindfulness offers us a way to be fully in the present moment—and as we start to embrace this practice, we learn that our lives are made of present moments. That gift of presence is the palpable experience of awareness that appears when we remember to be mindful of those moments. In twenty short chapters, meditation teacher Tracy Cochran encourages us to see presence as a living force—and to recognize and explore how that shows up in our lives.

A journey through the minds of some of the most creative people on the planet reveals that creativity is rarely a “lightbulb moment” and instead arrives through a process of making and self-understanding.

Dr. Justin D. Key takes you on an inspiring journey through the transformative power of curiosity. As a multi-hyphenate—actor, entrepreneur, mathematician, writer, and speaker—Dr. Key reflects on his diverse path of self-discovery and the pivotal role curiosity has played in shaping his personal and professional life. From his childhood adventures in Sunday school to navigating the bustling streets of Hollywood, Dr. Key reveals how curiosity has sparked his creativity, fueled his passion, and helped him overcome challenges.

With The World Up Close, bicyclist Kameel Nasr has created a fascinating and personal introduction to the world's people, sharing diverse episodes from his 40,000-mile bicycle journey through 70 countries. Nasr offers his readers a vicarious view across the handlebars as he tackles the Appalachians, the Anders, the Himalayas...crosses Sinai in the summer...shares the ever-present fears of Central Americans...explores Morocco's Hashish Trail.

Have you ever felt like life was pushing you in one direction while your soul longed for another? Soul & Stars: Align Your Vibe with the Universe’s Rhythm is an invitation to stop fighting the current and start flowing with it—aligning your life with the cosmic forces that have always been guiding you. This book is more than an exploration of astrology; it’s a blueprint for energetic alignment. You’ll discover how to work with planetary cycles, moon phases, and cosmic rhythms to create a life of ease, clarity, and divine timing. Through practical tools, rituals, and deep self-...

A true story of making a dream come true. An inspiring tale of risk, sacrifice, determination and achievement in an epic journey around the world. An extraordinary effort to rescue and restore a legendary yacht. A first hand account of a great sea adventure. A west to east circumnavigation against the odds through the traitorous Sothern ocean, around three great capes (cape of Good Hope, Leeuwin and Cape Horn) on a tiny 10-meter, 40-year old boat. Five ocean crossings and 38.000+ nautical miles sailed in two and a half years.

What happens when the Zusaks open their family home to three big, wild, pound-hardened dogs – Reuben, a wolf at your door with a hacksaw; Archer, blond, beautiful, deadly; and the rancorously smiling Frosty, who walks like a rolling thunderstorm? The answer can only be chaos: there are street fights, park fights, public shamings, property trashing, bodily injuries, stomach pumping, purest comedy, shocking tragedy, and carnage that needs to be seen to be believed . . . not to mention the odd police visit at some ungodly hour of the morning.

Choose Wonder over Worry is your official invitation to face your fears, navigate your discomfort, and rewrite the "worry myths” in your mind that keep you from being your best and truest self. Journey with inspirational speaker and artist Amber Rae as she connects you with your voice of worry and wonder, teaches you to listen to your emotions rather than silence them, and encourages you to seize your dreams.

In a world increasingly shaped by scientific discovery and spiritual exploration, the concept of quantum healing stands as a bridge between two powerful realms. It is a profound integration of quantum physics, spirituality, and personal transformation, offering a revolutionary perspective on health and healing.

Journal Prompts for Self-Reflection: Guided Prompts to Self-Discovery and Finding Your Purpose is a collection of thought-provoking exercises to lead you through your path of self-discovery. With 100 prompts on various topics, this journal will tap into several areas of yourself, bring to light your most essential values, and shine a light on your pure self.

In this inspiring and thought-provoking book, "Unleash Your Purpose: A Journey to Discovering Your Best Self," you will embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Join author Clinton Minus as he shares his own experiences and lessons learned in finding and living his purpose, and provides actionable advice for readers to do the same. With a blend of personal anecdotes, expert insights, and real-world examples, this book offers a comprehensive guide to unlocking your full potential and living a life of meaning and fulfillment. Through practical exercises and reflection ...

“MORE THAN ONE LIFE is a memoir about one woman's incredible drive to always be curious and engaged. Although her life was filled with a loving, supportive family, it wasn't always perfect. Gail writes with intelligence sprinkled with humor and wit. Gail Ingis provides a well written memoir with lessons on how to create a rich and rewarding life.” ~ Blake Schnirring, Executive Director Westport Writers' Workshop “A riveting and moving journey from start to finish!” ~ Susan Gilgore, PhD, Executive Director Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Who says you can’t have more than one life? ...

Are you struggling to remember the power you hold within? Is your past playing games with your mind? Do you feel incomplete, a void inside? For the author, she experienced an all-encompassing darkness and feelings of unworthiness that seemed impossible to escape. Each day was a battle, with the haunting thought that dying might be the only way out. Yet, in the midst of pain, a glimmer of hope emerged. Through the transformative practices of spirituality and self-help techniques, healing and wholeness were found. She shares her story, personal struggles, realizations, and how she integrated ...

Personal Narrative provides fascinating insight into the earliest clashes that were beginning to occur between citizens of the travelers from the east, Native Americans and Mexicans as United States began its great westward expansion. Pattie’s book fully explores the dangers of life as a trapper in the wilderness of the far west, including during one episode after Pattie and a group of French trappers were attacked and only three of them survived.

Are you seeking a deeper connection with the universe but find it challenging to navigate the intricacies of spell-casting? Perhaps you long for a more tangible and accessible way to manifest your desires.In a world where stress and uncertainty abound, finding solace and balance can seem like an impossible task. If you've ever yearned for a way to enhance your spiritual practice and manifest your desires, this book is your key to unlocking a world of possibilities. With easy-to-follow instructions and expert guidance, you'll learn how to infuse your favorite tea blends with intention and ...

Dive into "The Somatic Therapy Workbook," your essential companion workbook to embrace the profound realms of self-discovery, trauma recovery, and mastering the mind-body connection. Unleash Your Potential: This workbook is a holistic guide to unlocking your true potential, fostering self-love, and navigating life's challenges with resilience. Mastering the Mind-Body Connection: What if the key to true well-being lies in the harmony between your mind and body?

A rush-hour fender bender on a sweltering summer day is usually not a positive experience. But when Steve, depressed and miserable, literally runs into Len on an especially bad day, the stage is set for a life changing experience of the first magnitude - Steve has unwittingly placed himself in the hands of a master motivator and attitude adjuster. As Steve begins to improve his outlook (and his life!), he starts to see the ways in which Len has touched the lives of countless others.

INMERSE YOURSELF IN A JOURNEY INTO YOUR INNER SELF, THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE, BECAUSE IT BEGINS WITHIN YOU DISCOVER THE BOOK THAT HAS TRANSFORMED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND HAS BECOME A SYMBOL OF LOVE, MOTIVATION AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT. INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER THAT HAS BEEN TRANSLATED INTO MULTIPLE LANGUAGES. Enjoy the journey that will make you change... if you want to change ABOUT THE AUTHORMiguel Montero Being a teacher has enabled me to learn from the wisdom of children, and my studies as a graduate in anthropology have helped me analyze people and try to understand them. A compulsive ...