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Haiku, and those poems inspired by them, attempt to realize the essence of a moment simply, directly, and creatively. Haiku represent a beautiful combination of presence and transcendence, of wonder and realization, through the crystallization of an instant in time. With two hundred sixty haiku and haiku-inspired poems, Swaying Branches, Rustling Leaves offers insightful observations of everyday and uncommon moments presented with humor, joy, and clarity. Ranging from the traditional to flexible verse, this book explores the simple marvel and delight present in the world in and around us if...

Have you ever wanted to meditate or considered starting a meditative practice but didn't know where to begin? Mindfulness: A Beginner's Guide to Meditation and Intentional Living provides clear, easy to follow instructions on starting meditative practice. Using the meditation techniques included in this guide, you will soon discover how to use your breath, physical sensations, mental states, and even challenging feelings and emotions to foster tranquility, insight, and relaxation in your day-to-day life. The simple instructions in this guide will help you lay the foundations for a lifelong ...

Creativity is a way of thinking, of looking at things, of experiencing, and operating. Although creativity may seem magical, a rare talent of a select few, creativity is, in fact, available to everyone. In Cultivating Creativity, you will learn how to unlock your creative potential and develop your creative expression. Through developing your creativity, you will become better at generating ideas and finding new perspectives. But, more importantly, with creativity, you will improve your capability to rise to the moment, to make the most of the potentials and demands of the present, and ...

Learning to effectively manage your time is not so much about organizing your life, as it is about optimizing and facilitating your possibilities. With good use of time, some structure, commitment, and defined aspirations, you can make dreams happen each and every day…or work toward them. In Time for What Matters, you will learn many ways to maximize your time and optimize your life including: • Optimize your time - learn to appreciate the moment, take care of your health, and improve the quality of your time to not only have as much time as possible, but also to have as much quality ...

You don’t have to do something extraordinary to live a life that is out of the ordinary. You don’t have to sell all your things and cast aside all you have to lead an exciting, interesting life. You don’t have to give up your home to travel around the world, exploring life in all its mysteries. You don’t have to spend a ton of money to have fun and lead an adventurous life. There is a middle ground you can take between your level of comfort and your desired level of adventure. You have but to find it. There is beauty and wonder, excitement and opportunity all around us if we but ...

This audio presentation of the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction is a super-duper triple issue, comprising ten key selections (most of the contents, actually) of FSF's September issue and the forthcoming double October/November issue.

Haiku capture the essence of moments simply, directly, and creatively. These fluid poems represent a wondrous combination of presence and transcendence, of beauty and realization, through snapshots of instants in time. Featuring over one hundred haiku, Dappled Sunlight on Spring Leaves offers insightful observations of everyday and uncommon moments presented with humor, joy, and clarity. Dappled Sunlight on Spring Leaves is a book for those seeking the heart of each instant, enlivening the mind and expanding perception.

Meditation is not a sterile practice that is done off to the side or in a dark room all by oneself, compartmentalized away from everyday life. Meditation is fundamentally about getting more out of life rather than less. Meditation teaches us to cultivate awareness, and with this awareness comes peace of mind, an objective perspective from which to face life’s challenges, and an appreciation for all that life offers. This appreciation is a source of delight, humor, and creative flexibility. And it lets us enjoy fun all the more. If you can learn to meditate while you do what you love, your...

Optimal You is an open-ended, interactive guide written to help readers cultivate joy, mindfulness, and purpose in their lives. It encourages a life of vitality, fulfillment, and creativity…the creation of your best possible self. Optimal You helps readers find purpose and clarity through a simple truth: that by taking the time to know ourselves and what our dreams are, we can appreciate who we are, find wonder and happiness in the world we live in, and discover what we need to do to achieve our dreams. Featuring inspiring quotes from teachers, writers, leaders, and other visionaries ...

Why meditate? Why would you want to commit valuable time and effort to a practice that many think of as dry, remote, and foreign to their day-to-day lives? Why embark on a spiritual practice that may seem alien, antiquated, or out of place in today’s hectic, dynamic world? These concerns are exactly the reasons why people should begin living mindfully, incorporating meditation into their everyday lives. Meditation is the art of being present, of being aware, of realization, of understanding and insight. It is the practice of unfolding to the possibilities of the moment, the self, and life...

Whispers from the Woods: Embracing the Ancient Art of Shinrin-Yoku In the heart of Japan’s verdant forests, a secret beckons—the gentle invitation of nature herself, a call to ‘forest bathe’ in her embrace. This is shinrin-yoku, a serenade to the soul, the dance of dappled sunlight and the rustling of ancient leaves. Have you ever felt the world’s weight on your shoulders? Have you ever felt crushed and constrained by urban chaos and the technological chains that bind our modern souls? Discover the age-old Japanese art of forest bathing, a practice that mingles the Zen stillness ...

Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane: Podcast with Joe Bailey Exploring Three Principles Psychology, Natural Resilience, Recovery and more.Joe Bailey has been a pioneer in his profession, weaving together ideas and insights on psychology and spirituality. In his twenties, he became a trainer of counselors in family therapy and addictions and introduced ideas of primary prevention of addictions to the treatment profession. Over the next thirty-five years, Joe helped pioneer revolutionary new psychology, Three Principles Psychology, which focused on seeing and actualizing health rather than the ...

Joe Shelton is a Singer-Songwriter, Music Producer and Dad to Bailey Shelton who is a Magazine Editor that just moved from Indiana to Scotland for her job. They are sharing with the world their insights on current events, Music, TV, the world.. come be a part of their Family Rabble.