Self Identity

The 21st century has seen very positive movement for LGBT+ rights. In the last few years, the overturning of DOMA, the SCOTUS ruling in favor of the Marriage Equality Act, American transgender politicians elected to office, and landmark moments such as Apple becoming the most valuable company in the world under the leadership of an openly gay CEO have advanced LGBT awareness and understanding. In a world full of LGBT questions, The ABC's of LGBT+ has the answers.

Are you Black and in love? Strengthen your bond and discover true intimacy with your partner before you “jump the broom.” Before the Broom is an indispensable workbook—the resource you need to facilitate self-reflection and communication between you and your partner to equip you for lifelong marital happiness. Renowned psychologists and couples therapists Erica Holmes, Ronecia Lark, and Jessica M. Smedley have collaborated to provide easy-to-follow exercises that explore many common areas of relational conflict, examined through a historic lens specific to the Black American ...

Many people struggle throughout their lives, unable to identify the source of great inner existential discontent. No matter their material comfort or good fortune, they cannot escape the idea that they do not live the lives they ought to. They are not in environments that support their deepest personal growth and development. They are not the people they feel they are meant to be, and the world never works the way they know it could.

God’s own chosen people were in slavery for 400 years. The more Pharaoh oppressed them, the more they grew. The more they grew, the louder their cry out to God was. The black race was in slavery for approximately 373 years. We grew, we learned who the one true God was, and we cried out to him. Maybe we would have found God in another country, but I doubt it. It is time to quit being mad at our white brothers and sisters and to give God glory because we found Him in the midst of our trials. Our jobs are to raise up families that serve and are willing to die for the love, blood that Christ ...

Best Book Awards Women's Fiction Finalist 2024 Indies Today Finalist 2024 Readers' Favorite 5 star review Toni Agosti is having a midlife crisis at age thirty-five. Unsurprising, since she hasn’t achieved her dream job of becoming a cellist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic and, instead, is trapped teaching music all day. She’s also barely surviving in her shaky marriage to former soulmate and new Mr. Condescending, uh…Christian. When she learns about her ancestor leaving Italy to reestablish his winery in early 1900s LA, she longs to awaken the freedom-filled family legacy and escape ...

Matteo, an aerospace engineer, returns home after working on a recovered spacecraft, expecting a sense of accomplishment. However, an unsettling feeling gnaws at him, and he can't shake the sense that something is amiss. Despite a reassuring doctor's report declaring his health normal, Matteo's unease persists. As he succumbs to exhaustion and drifts into sleep, Matteo awakens to a reality beyond comprehension. No longer in his own body, he finds himself inhabiting the unfamiliar form of another being. Bewildered and disoriented, he discovers the shocking truth: his body has been hijacked ...

Say good-bye to the crippling stress and anxiety that come with dating in the 2020s with the dating advice all single people need.

What if you could start again with a clean slate? Would you discover the person you’re meant to be, or merely lose the one you are? In Tales of the Tabula Rasa, Joseph Crown introduces readers to two seekers on the ultimate journey of self-discovery. In a world where technology and psychology blend to rewrite the past and embrace uncharted futures, these individuals confront the most elusive mysteries of identity, purpose, and human connection. Sam, adrift in life, stumbles upon a rare opportunity to erase the burdens of his past and live anew—if only temporarily. Guided by a mysterious...

Who am I? It’s a question you might ask yourself a lot, and this book for teen guys and young men will lead you through an investigation to find the answers. You’ll learn that your identity is much more than your grades, your looks, or your athletic skills. The only One who truly knows you and defines you is the One who created you. Revealed will give you answers about who you are and where you’re going, leading you to uncover your true Christ-shaped identity.

Spoiler alert: To avoid mind-altering information below, read the novel, The Difference, first! Twelve years after anxiety-prone Rachel Granza achieved her genealogy journey, emptiness creeps back into her otherwise perfect life, married to Brian in the ‘burbs with a booming psychotherapy practice. She finally has a clue about her mental health and knows her old coping methods jeopardize relationships and beyond. No thanks. But what would return her peace? A new ancestry mission? Yes, that’s it! Deciding she still needs answers to lingering questions about her Italian family history, ...

3 books in 1 Unique life philosophy, powerful techniques & formulas to expand consciousness, raise karma, relinquish negativity, find your eternal reality, awaken the soul within and become a master thinker having tremendous control over emotions & focus; A REAL YOU who has been created to win in each & every situation/moment of life be it any!!! It does not mean that problems will end in life. In fact, problems are inevitable, part of everybody's life & a perfect divine plan to make you grow & evolve in life. Then what is the problem; it is the loss of your natural ability to cross hurdles...

Your existence is not a coincidence. You have been divinely designed with a purpose in mind. So many people are searching for their purpose, void of direction, and vision. You are the answer to a question and the solution to a problem. In Identity, Dr. Eddie empowers you with keys to pursue your purpose and identify your identity. When you receive a revelation of who are, you can't remain the way you are.

From the award-winning author of Half-truths and White Lies and An Unknown Woman, comes an evocative, life-affirming tale of one woman who decides that she isn’t going to sit by without protest. ‘Lucy Forrester leaps off the page, feisty and unconventional, so that you never quite know what to expect from her.’ ~ Julie Cordiner, Author A rose garden. A woman with white hair. An embossed envelope from the palace. Lucy Forrester, for services to literature, you are nominated for a New Year’s Honour. Her hands don't tremble with excitement, but with rage. For five decades, she’s been...

**Building Bonds Your Ultimate Guide to Creating a Strong, Loving Adoptive Family** Unlock the secrets to raising a harmonious, connected family through adoption with "Building Bonds." This comprehensive guide offers practical advice and compassionate insights to help you navigate every stage of the adoption journey, from pre-adoption expectations to celebrating milestones as a unified family. Begin your journey with a deep dive into the science of attachment. Understand the critical role early bonds play in a child's emotional development. Learn the differences between secure and insecure ...

If you’ve ever felt unsure about what comes next, university, work, apprenticeships, or something else entirely, this book is your guide to figuring it out with curiosity, confidence and clarity. Whether you're a student facing these choices yourself or a parent looking to support someone through them, this book offers the tools and language to help navigate the journey together. This practical, story-driven guide helps you navigate life after school through two powerful perspectives, the Octopus, who learns by doing, and the Chameleon, who learns by observing.

Authenticity, Identity, and Being Yourself at Work is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer this and other questions like: What does authenticity really mean at work? How do I disclose personal information without oversharing? In what ways can I overcome feelings of imposter syndrome? What should I do when who I am conflicts with those around me?

Between Here And There: Week 1 - The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance Dive deep into the vibrant heartbeat of New Orleans with a poetic journey that transcends time and space. Over 67 days, experience the magic, mystery, poetic inquiry, and musicality of NOLA, as each day unfolds with a series of poems capturing the essence of morning, noon, afternoon, evening, and night. In this first week, delve into the "Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance." As the world finds itself distanced, NOLA's spirit remains undimmed, her stories waiting to ...

Unlock the limitless potential of your subconscious mind — and finally become the version of yourself you've always known you could be. In Your Subconscious Power, world-renowned hypnotist Mark Anthony – The Rogue Hypnotist takes you on a transformational journey deep into the inner workings of your mind. This isn’t just theory — it’s a practical, powerful, and profound guide to rewiring your beliefs, behaviors, and identity from the inside out. Discover how to: Reprogram self-sabotaging thoughts and patterns Build unshakable self-belief and emotional resilience Turn fear, trauma,...

The Forest and the Phantom: Reflecting on the Illusions of Self and Reality invites readers to explore one of life’s most profound truths: the self, as we know it, is an illusion. Drawing on timeless wisdom and philosophical insight, this essay delves into the Buddhist teaching of mental imputation and conceptual designation, revealing how the mind fabricates layers of reality at every level. The narrative begins with a captivating thought experiment: What if you could exchange your body and mind for those of a perfect, immortal being? Would you remain yourself, or would you vanish ...

A Romance Novel Set in Wessex's Gibraltar during the Late 19th Century"Loves of a Stony Heart" is a gorgeously crafted romance novel teeming with evocative tales of unrequited love, longing, and the relentless pursuit of individual identity. Set against the quaint yet mystifying rural backdrop of Wessex's Gibraltar in the late 19th century, the narrative eloquently captures the stark contrast between burgeoning urban life and timeless rural traditions. Delicate Bonds and Complex Love TrianglesHighlighted by the complicated and contrast-filled relationships between London-bred sculptor ...