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Learning to Stay Present
- Entering the Doorway to Freedom and True Fufillment
- Narrated by: Pema Chodron
- Length: 33 mins
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We reinforce addictions by giving into them, but what is there to do when we get that "itchy" feeling? Learning to Stay Present shares insights for peacefully refraining from the "urge to scratch." In this recording from a live event with Pema Chodron, she discusses the ineffable quality known in the Buddhist tradition as shenpam a pre-emotional feeling that arises in us, brings discomfort, and often leads to unskillful, habitual reactions.
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The Antidote
- Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
- By: Oliver Burkeman
- Narrated by: Oliver Burkeman
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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The Antidote is a series of journeys among people who share a single, surprising way of thinking about life. What they have in common is a hunch about human psychology: that it’s our constant effort to eliminate the negative that causes us to feel so anxious, insecure, and unhappy. And that there is an alternative "negative path" to happiness and success that involves embracing the things we spend our lives trying to avoid.
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The Antidote explores the negative path.
- By Bonny on 05-15-14
By: Oliver Burkeman
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The Gift of Fear
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- Narrated by: Gavin de Becker
- Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
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These days, no one in America feels immune to violence. But now, in this extraordinary, groundbreaking book, the nation's leading expert on predicting violent behavior unlocks the puzzle of human violence and shows that, like every creature on earth, we have within us the ability to predict the harm others might do us and get out of its way. Contrary to popular myth, human violence almost always has a discernible motive and is preceded by clear warning signs.
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Decent book severely undermined by last chapter.
- By zachary on 11-01-22
By: Gavin de Becker
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Natural Rapid Weight Loss, Lose Weight Faster with Hypnosis, Meditation, and Affirmations
- The Sleep Learning System
- By: Joel Thielke
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- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
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Naturally lose weight fast and get the body you've been wanting. Stop old habits in their tracks, shed pounds now, and feel amazing. Rapid weight loss is yours today with this powerful guided meditation program from the Sleep Learning System and world-renowned hypnotherapist Joel Thielke.
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My new favorite hypnosis audio!
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By: Joel Thielke
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The Complete Guide to Fasting
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Thousands of books have been written about the latest and greatest diets that will help people lose weight and improve health. But a key element in any successful nutritional health program is a tried-and-true method that most people haven't thought about - yet it could be revolutionary for taking health to the next level. This ancient secret is fasting.
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Hard to get through
- By MCT on 06-03-17
By: Jimmy Moore, and others
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- Brom
- 10-03-22
One of her best...
LOVED it. It is well paced, humorous, light hearted and relaxing. I hope you enjoy it as well.
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- Siouxeyes
- 09-15-18
Meditation Assisted Living
I love Pema Chödrön. Her voice is soothing and her choice of words touch me deeply. I am excited for the future books and lessons I am blessed to have found. I am learning to recognize the present and myself in it. The gongs can never be enough.
So very relaxing.
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- Midwife mama RO
- 11-29-22
So soothing
Pema has a gift of cutting through all the crazy inside our minds and soothing the human experience. I’m grateful for this small work of hers and all the others!
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- Whitney
- 12-16-15
a great teacher
what a peaceful person Pema Chodron is! Couldnt have found this at a more perfect time. Thank you inner guide for leading me to another amazing teacher. ♡
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- mary ann tackett
- 11-16-16
Pema pulls you in
Pema has a way to gently explain something that appears so complex and make you feel she understands and shares the same feelings.
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- David Albers
- 07-28-16
I want more of Pema Chodron's books
This author was highly recommended on an Amazon page for another book on meditation. I decided to give her a try and think she is terrific. I like the content and the sound of her voice. Just listening to her makes me want to buy into what she is saying. She is very authentic and believable.
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- Annie
- 12-09-22
Simply wonderful
Completely relatable and necessary. The gong exercise was amazing. Best section for me was about understanding pain as a “blessing in disguise” and using the wisdom/clarity of healing to stop feeling “itchy.”
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- Nina
- 01-30-18
Pema is the best.
Pema’s combination of wisdom and humor create the best talks. I value her insight and guidance and appreciated this short yet poignant discussion.
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- jennifer jensen
- 02-26-15
Stay
It is so hard to stay in the moment without the mind taking side trips but Pema as always makes it real, and blissful. Thank you!!
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- E. C. Moore
- 03-29-20
Scratching
Try it. A quick, insightful Humorous meditation that turns out to be quite pleasant to attempt repeatedly.
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