Self Discovery

Looking at myth foundations as well as archetypal themes, this illuminating book probes universal questions like: Who am I? What is my journey? Where is home? With excerpts from beloved memoirs, practical advice, and writing prompts, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the rich scope of the memoir genre. And in turn, they’ll come out with a better grasp on their own life trajectory and their place within the rich tapestry of the human experience.

Emily Herds an Ox is a contemporary novel that utilizes the framework of the "Ten Ox Herding Pictures" from Zen Buddhism. The Ten Ox-herding Pictures have concretely depicted the process in which the imperfect, limited, and relative self (the little child) awakens to the perfect, unlimited, and absolute essential self (the ox), grasps it, tames it, forgets it, and completely incorporates it into the personality. The “Ten Ox Herding Pictures” shows the stages of Zen practice and enlightenment. Depicting both dramatic breakthroughs and plodding practice, it reconciles “sudden ...

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.

When Shelby wakes up on an embalming table with no hope of going back to her husband and daughter, the last thing she expected was to find the love of her life. Everything she built is suddenly shattered when her old life catches up with her and a seventy year old secret is brought to the surface in a way that threatens the lives of everyone she ever loved.

In this raw, intimate and unflinchingly honest book, we follow Harry as he navigates the sometimes fraught and contradictory worlds of contemporary gay culture as a trans gay man, from Grindr, dating and gay bars, to saunas, sex and ultimately, falling in love. Harry's brave and uplifting journey will show you there is joy in finding who you are.

Embark on a Life-Altering Journey! "Blackbird" is not just a book; it's a gripping memoir that will leave you profoundly moved and eager for transformation. If you're ready to break free from the chains of doubt, embrace your true calling, and soar to new heights, then this is the story you've been waiting for. Meet Topher Pike, a seemingly successful sales professional whose life, on the surface, appears picture-perfect. Yet beneath the facade of a good job, a loving family, and financial comfort, he grapples with a haunting sense of emptiness. It takes a seemingly mundane event gone wrong...

Unlock the secrets of mental alchemy with Mind Power: The Alchemist’s Guide to Mastering Thoughts & Emotions. Inspired by the transformative principles of Mental Alchemy by Ralph M. Lewis, this book offers a modern, hands-on guide to reshaping your thoughts, mastering your emotions, and cultivating a life rooted in resilience and empowerment. Through engaging insights and practical exercises, you’ll embark on a journey of self-mastery, learning how to: Reframe limiting beliefs and unleash your true potential. Transform emotional triggers into powerful sources of strength. Cultivate a ...

Alex Harper has her future perfectly planned: top grades, a prestigious internship, and a fast track to corporate success. She definitely doesn't have time for distractions—especially not devastatingly handsome ones who spill coffee all over her white shirt. Dylan Reid is corporate royalty, heir to a business empire, and notorious for skating by on charm alone. At least, that's what Alex thinks until he proves to be her most challenging academic rival. Between heated debates and late-night study sessions, she starts to see there's more to Dylan than his perfect smile and family legacy. ...

Spirituality for Inspiration, Spiritual Growth and Transformation Transcend labels to love unconditionally, live wholeheartedly and be free inwardly. Experience self-discovery, true liberty and connection with your Creator to live authentically. Move beyond religion to awaken to a loving, life-giving relationship with your heavenly Father and be empowered to go further and faster to fulfill your life purpose and destiny. Learn how to hear the voice of God, work miracles, live in the supernatural and be a world-changer. Receive divine insight to be different and make a difference. A clarion ...

Human Secret: Understanding Our Cosmic Connection" is more than just a book – it's a profound journey into self-discovery and life-altering revelations for its readers. Through vibrant storytelling and reflections of hidden truths within the depths of human thought, this book unlocks doors to deeper understandings of our place within the cosmos. In 2007, the original Thai version of 'Human Secret' made its way into the National Library of Australia, a process still shrouded in mystery to the author. This event marked the book's categorization under two distinct and contemplative genres: ...

Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting - working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating - no thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done. But then Alice meets Takumi and she can't stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for.

What would you do if your husband kept dreaming of another woman, over and over, night after night? Would it make you jealous? Suspicious? Or would you dismiss it, chalk it up to an overactive imagination? After all, she's not real. She's only in his mind. Just a dream…. What if he told you he was falling in love with her?

Beginning where Luis Alberto Urrea's bestselling The Hummingbird's Daughter left off, Queen of America finds young Teresita Urrea, beloved healer and "Saint of Cabora," with her father in 1892 Arizona. But, besieged by pilgrims in desperate need of her healing powers, and pursued by assassins, she has no choice but to flee the borderlands and embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of turn-of-the-century America.

Thai Gay Sauna returns to Tom Fields, a seasoned traveler and older man who has spent his life seeking connection. When he arrives at a luxurious gay sauna in Thailand, he meets Somchai, a younger, quiet man whose calm presence stirs something in him. A night of physical pleasure soon turns into something more real, as Tom grapples with his longing for a lasting connection. Amidst the heat and allure of the sauna, Tom must confront his fears on his quest for something that might be worth holding onto. Thai Gay Sauna is an erotic romance that explores love, regret, and the search for ...

A billionaire, a baking competition, and an inconvenient attraction I can’t escape. The first time I met Dylan Dwyer, he insulted my cookies. The second time, he stole my win. Now, I’m stuck teaming up with the arrogant, insufferable, panty-melting playboy. Dylan may own a multi-million-dollar bakery empire, but in my kitchen, he’s just an annoying distraction—one I refuse to fall for. But the more we fight, the hotter things get. And when we finally combust? It’s scorching. He’s chaos. I’m looking for stability. My parents want me to choose a nice, responsible guy. So why do ...

A true story of one man’s survival in Corporate America. Enticed by the promise of the great rewards that await software developers, Randy Zinn enters the corporate world during the exciting internet boom of the late 1990s—only to find that the challenges awaiting him have nothing to do with code and everything to do with people. Whether it’s the incompetence of coworkers, getting thrown under the bus, or being set up to fail, Zinn faces the outrageous behavior with determination to keep his hopes alive. Along the way, he offers readers a rare peek into working with private companies ...

Rae-Valentine and Howard were childhood sweethearts. They’ve shared twenty-five peaceful years since they were brought together by Dolly, Howard’s larger-than-life sister. But now, on the night of their wedding anniversary, Howard reveals a shocking betrayal that leaves Rae reeling. Heartbroken, she takes Dolly on her would-be anniversary trip to Antigua and the two women drink and dance and talk like they haven’t in years.

Courage to Know – The 4 Boxes of Life: The Compass for Infinite Growth What if your life came with a compass—one that could guide you through uncertainty, adversity, and the quest for deeper meaning? In Courage to Know – The 4 Boxes of Life, embark on a transformative journey that unpacks the four essential domains of human existence: Belief, Identity, Growth, and Contribution. These “boxes” aren't just abstract concepts—they are the containers of your choices, fears, purpose, and potential. They shape the story of who you are, who you become, and how far you can go. This ...

Some inheritances change your future. This one will help you find your way back home. Jana Calloway has built a perfect life—or so it seems. Maren Foster spends her days helping others heal, but her own heart remains guarded. Ivy West would rather run than risk being hurt again. They haven’t seen each other in over a decade, not since their friendship shattered under the weight of an unbearable loss. When their beloved college professor leaves them Winterfield Manor—a sprawling Tudor estate deep in the Oregon mountains—the three women are brought back together to confront not just ...

A team of experts enter the Colombian jungle on a modern-day search for El Dorado.