Self Joy

Discover the ancient Japanese secret ways to see joy, meaning, and purpose in every single day of your life. Ikigai, or the Japanese concept of finding your purpose, is the key to living a meaningful life. If there’s one people group who have mastered the art of living - and living well, it’s definitely the Okinawans of Japan. Famous for being the world’s longest-living people, they attribute their joy and contentment to finding their ikigai. It’s the reason why they live longer, happier, and better lives than the rest of us. So how does knowing your ikigai change your life?

Joining the Marines in 2002, David Rose signed up to go fight...and to go die. On this grim path, rather than finding a violent death, he would find family, purpose, and a brotherhood amid the misfit world of the war fighter. No Joy sees David recounting madcap tales of Muay Thai bouts in seedy garages, a bizarre stint as a street cop, being on the other side of the badge, becoming a veteran of the psych ward, and more. It's an irreverently told story that doesn't just tell one man's tale, but speaks to the necessary question: What really draws modern young men to war?

Gratitude In Grief chronicles a mother's journey into the unimaginable—the death of her son. This is a personal journal of reflection in the days following the death, and the unexpected approach she took in dealing with her grief that changed her forever. To the surprise of many, this mother made a choice to look for "one little thing" to be thankful for each day while coping with her loss. She survived by cataloguing every small blessing she saw—from feeling grateful for her relationship with God to being thankful that she had a few hours alone to fall apart and grieve. Each blessing ...

Faith Herbert is a pretty regular teen. When she’s not hanging out with her two best friends, Matt and Ches, she’s volunteering at the local animal shelter or obsessing over the long-running teen drama The Grove. So far, her senior year has been spent trying to sort out her feelings for her maybe-crush Johnny and making plans to stay close to Grandma Lou after graduation. Of course, there’s also that small matter of recently discovering she can fly....

So, what do you mean by talking to the “Boss?” It means…. reading the Bible! “It is so hard to understand.” “These stories aren’t relevant for today.” “Where do I begin?” “What lesson am I supposed to learn?” If these are thoughts you have about understanding the Bible, then keep reading! Life can be so hectic, sometimes hurtful, and even leave us feeling alone. Reading the Bible helps with life’s stresses and offers us hope, and who doesn’t want that? We need words that build us up and remind us of how much we are loved and VALUED! This book will offer easy to ...

Chock-full of essays and true tales by some of America's most famous authors and thought leaders, these great listens inspire, uplift, open the door to new possibilities, and connect us emotionally. Organized around timeless American values - joy, miracles, giving, gratitude, holidays, and healing - listeners will laugh, cry, cheer, sigh, and renew their faith as they enjoy the powerful impact of a well-told story.

In "The Joy of Doing Nothing," embark on a liberating journey towards reclaiming the lost art of stillness in a world addicted to busyness. Through a profound philosophical exploration of the value of idleness and rest, this book offers a sanctuary amidst the chaos, inviting readers to embrace moments of non-doing as a radical act of self-care and resistance.

Do you spend an inordinate amount of time pursuing joy? Are you desperate to grab hold of it and retain the feeling forever? Manifesting Joy: Releasing Fear and Seeking a Higher Purpose informs us that joy is a quality and a state of being that can feel hopelessly elusive—one that undulates as the arc of our lives unfolds. The author assures us that life with true joy is achievable! As an experienced healthcare consultant and wellness writer, Dan Mariani’s theory is that joy is a function of inner-connectedness combined with a deep understanding of the unique levers that create well-...

Volumn 4 in the More Angel Love series offers up another delicious plateful of spiritual wisdom from jmmlove's guardian angel Mary Magdalene via her quatrain poetry. Free of religious dogma and doctrine these "Love Notes for Your Soul" these poems come with Commentaries and touch on a variety of success principles that help the reader navigate this seemingly crazy world we live in. With your success in mind, Mary Magdalene emphasizes the need to stay in our hearts, listen to our angels and stay connected to Source/God/Love. She also emphasizes the need for each one of us to find what we ...

The quotes in this book are meant to inspire you to become more happy and joyful person. To provide hope and encouragement in your life. You will find thoughts to ponder that will spur you on to having more happiness and joy in life. That is the purpose of this book, it is what I want to accomplish. My desire is to help lift you up so you can enjoy life more than perhaps you are. I chose the quotes for this book because they meant something to me. After considering these quotes and their messages, I felt more happiness and joy. I was in a bad spot. A very ugly place. I needed some help, ...

Are you a new teacher stepping into the classroom for the first time or a seasoned educator aiming to elevate your teaching game? This is your golden key! Are you embarking on the thrilling journey of shaping minds, seeking to revolutionize your strategies to work smarter—not harder—or searching for an unparalleled team-building guide? Your search ends here! Discover the Ultimate Resource Book designed to ignite passion, foster innovation, and build unbreakable team spirit in the teaching world. Welcome to the future of education, where excellence meets inspiration!

Breakups are a common yet deeply personal experience, affecting millions each year. It's not just about losing a partner; it's about losing a vision for the future and dealing with newfound solitude. Here’s the good news: You have the power to transform this challenging time into an opportunity for profound personal growth. Unlock confidence, discover joy, and reclaim your identity.

Create a pure, natural high and total, euphoric joy - while you sleep! Motivational Hypnotherapy's Joel Thielke and Catherine Perry have teamed up to create a powerful program that works with your REM cycle to help you create total happiness and joy in your life. This Sleep Lab alpha theta hypnosis program helps you relax your mind and body for sleep while working with your brainwaves to help you create beliefs for positive change, joy, and positive thinking.

The author of this book has suffered from all the BIG 5 losses— Loss of Money Loss of Health Loss of Employment/Job Loss of Relationships Loss of a loved one. However, instead of complaining and crying, the author took it upon himself to convert every loss into a life lesson and every failure into an experience. After years of intense mind-numbing suffering and hardships, and without any guide to show him the right path, and through trial and error and reading hundreds of books, the author developed his own formulae for being continuously happy. The author is sharing those formulae in ...

The Affirmation Collection, Book 5 - Spiritual Awakening Affirmations to Uplift the Soul "The universe is alive A knowing body of stars and galaxies No beginning or end Just a desire to be present" - Matt Buonocore We all want to remember the voice of our souls. This is a book that serves as a catalyst to raise your vibrational state. Repeat these daily to uplift your spirit through hard or difficult times. You can say these every morning and night, or throughout the day for consistent energetic alignment. This is BOOK FIVE in The Affirmation Collection.

The Joys of Living is Orison Swett Marden's instruction book for a rich, full, and free life. This 100th-anniversary edition shows that his prose has lost none of its original power - and it is even more relevant now that we are faced with more obstacles to success. His core point is to look beyond the obstacles and become hyper-aware of the opportunities. He shows how in chapters on mental outlook, debt and money, reading and family life, hope and despair, and young and old age.

Vol. 5 of More Angel Love continues with the spiritual quatrain poetry of Mary Magdalene as conveyed through jmmlove. These poems of wisdom as given by jmmlove's guardian angel Mary Magdalene touch on a myriad of success principles that can help the reader navigate this seemingly chaotic and confusing world we live in. The intent of the author and his guardian angel is to help readers be more successful by showing ways to help live with their wounds and begin living lives full of meaning, significance and joy. This book is full of love and the author hopes it helps readers find purpose in ...

The Secret Life of Shadowfolx You were never alone in the dark. The shadows were keeping your stories safe. Behind every reflective surface, a world exists. Not one of monsters, but of meaning. It’s where your unspoken thoughts go to stretch their legs. Where forgotten feelings file themselves away. Where strange, mischievous creatures tend to the parts of you you’ve tucked aside. Welcome to the Archive. Here, the Shadowfolx work tirelessly—not to haunt, but to hold. They are the unseen companions to your most human moments: The Regremlins nibble at your unmade decisions, cataloging ...

More Angel Love Vol. 3 continues with the quatrain spiritual poetry of jmmlove's guardian angel Mary Magdalene as conveyed through him. These "Love Notes For Your Soul" touch on all aspects of daily living helping the reader "be in this world but not of it" while living a life of meaning, significance and joy, the hallmarks of true, lasting success. Maggie (as jmmlove affectionately refers to Mary Magdalene) discusses time-tested success principles that can help the reader break through procrastination, low self-worth, depression, self-sabotage, the misuse of money and a host of others ...

Have you ever paused, just for a moment, to recognize the quiet triumphs of your day? That email you finally sent. That deep breath you took instead of snapping. That cup of coffee you enjoyed without multitasking.Small things? Maybe. But what if these are the real victories? In a world obsessed with big goals, grand gestures, and overnight success, we often miss the quiet sparkle of everyday progress. We're trained to chase the peak, but in doing so, we overlook the trail of little gems we've already scattered in the dust behind us. "Little Gems in the Dust, 50 sparks: Recognizing & ...