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When challenges arise in your life, what happens inside of you? For many of us, the larger the problem, the more we resist, contract, and react unconsciously. On the other hand, explains Eckhart Tolle, in any given moment we have the chance to remain open to life, align with what is, and experience the natural sense of peace and aliveness that he calls "the joy of being".

Ever sworn off alcohol for January and found yourself drinking by the 7th? Think there's 'no point' in just one drink? Welcome! There are millions of us. This inspirational, aspirational and highly relatable narrative champions the benefits of sobriety with a three-pronged approach combining the author's personal experience, factual reportage and contributions from expert sources and self-help advice for anyone who wants to reduce their alcohol intake or eliminate it completely.

What does it mean to be human? This timeless question proves critical as we seek to understand our purpose, identity, and significance. Amidst the many voices clamoring to shape our understanding of humanity, the Bible reveals important truths related to our human identity and vocation that are critical to the flourishing of all of creation. Carmen Joy Imes seeks to recover the theologically rich message of the creation narratives starting in the book of Genesis as they illuminate what it means to be human.

Society, films, song lyrics and our parents are adamant that a happy ending has to be couple-shaped. Catherine Gray took a whole year off dating to find single satisfaction. She lifted the lid on the reasons behind the global single revolution, explored the bizarre ways cultures single-shame, detached from 'all the good ones are gone!' panic and debunked the myth that married people are much happier.

Join Taylore Vance and Herb Roi Richards as they share the secrets of their success learned throughout their journey from the humblest beginnings to successful ranch owners living out the wildest of dreams. They fearlessly faced and overcame the threat of retirement and aging as a jobless couple, passionate and vibrant. They are nearly centenarians who have never acknowledged age or aging to be a limitation. Every day, you will find Taylore out managing the chickens and animals on the ranch while keeping up with the landscaping and maintenance of the organic garden, while Roi can be found ...

Journalist Lauren Sandler is an only child and the mother of one. After investigating what only children are really like and whether stopping at one child is an answer to reconciling motherhood and modernity, she learned a lot about herself - and a lot about our culture's assumptions. In this heartfelt work, Sandler legitimizes a discussion about the larger societal costs of having more than one.

Discover the keys to a more fulfilling life with Finding Joy—your ultimate guide to embracing joy in every moment. This vibrant and actionable book takes you on a journey through practical steps to transform your daily routine and elevate your well-being. From cultivating positivity and nurturing meaningful relationships to prioritizing self-care and finding your purpose, you'll uncover simple yet powerful strategies to create lasting happiness. Dive into the art of savoring life's simple pleasures, adapt to life's changes with grace, and reflect on your progress to continually enhance ...

In these poems, the joys and struggles of the everyday are played against the grinding politics of being human. Beginning in a hotel room in the dark of a distant city, we travel through history and follow the memory of the Trail of Tears from the bend in the Tallapoosa River to a place near the Arkansas River. Stomp dance songs, blues, and jazz ballads echo throughout. Lost ancestors are recalled. Resilient songs are born, even as they grieve the loss of their country. Joy Harjo is at the top of her form in Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings.

Marriage is all about sharing: sharing space, sharing joys and sorrows, sharing hopes and dreams. Yet we often hold back a part of ourselves because we fear that being wholly transparent - about our past, our desires, our failures, our faults - will bring judgment, rejection, or even just unwanted friction to our relationship. We are afraid to be fully known. As a result, we never experience being fully loved. In this paradigm-shifting book, Ryan and Selena Frederick show you how to develop a see-through marriage, one that is marked by full transparency and confident vulnerability.

With That Sounds Fun, Annie offers an irresistible invitation to understand the meaning of fun, to embrace it and chase it, and to figure out what, exactly, sounds fun to you - then do it! Exploring some research and sharing some thoughts behind why fun matters, she shows you how to find, experience, and multiply your fun. With her signature storytelling style and whimsical vulnerability, Annie is the friend we all need to guide us back to staying true to ourselves and finding the fun we need.

It’s human nature to be afraid of being left behind and left alone. But when that fear becomes crippling to the point where your work and relationships are suffering, it’s time to do something about it. Congratulations for taking that brave first step toward overcoming your fear of abandonment.

Peggy and Pam were two desperately disorganized sisters. They started each day with the best of intentions but they never made it because they were "Sidetracked Home Executives" caught in the disorder of misplaced priorities, half-completed chores, and undirected energies - two smart ladies who'd never used their heads when coping with their homes.

....... No big theories, No complicated rituals, ....... ............ And, No need to give up anything! ............ Contrary to general belief, the ONLY thing you CAN have FULL CONTROL over is... your EMOTIONS, thus your Happiness. It is never too late to learn to be Happy. The author - a Software Engineer from a middle-class family, married with 2 children could attain almost 100% happiness level by the age of 35. When he can do it while juggling the challenges of work and life, you can do it too. He struggled a lot in his twenties to gain control of his life. He studied life and ...

Today I was in my personal devotional time, journaling and getting ready for the day when I felt God impress upon me to share what I had just read. Our thought life is so important as we are on our Journey to Becoming all that God has created us to be. Sometimes we can allow our thoughts to take us back to places or keep us stuck in past versions of ourselves. Romans 12:2 is a popular scripture about not conforming to the patterns of this world and allowing our transformation to take place through the renewal of our minds. It’s not a one time thing, it is daily, multiple times a day…all...

Juggling motherhood and work, whether you run a business or work in a demanding job, can seem nothing short of exhausting, overwhelming and lonely as you rush around tending to your obligations without any time to spare for you.

Less than a year after joining the Theology of Joy and the Good Life project at the Yale Center for Faith and Culture, Angela Gorrell got word that a close family member had died by suicide. Less than a month later, she lost her father to a fatal opioid addiction and her nephew, only 22 years old, to sudden cardiac arrest. The theoretical joy she was researching at Yale suddenly felt shallow and distant. But joy was closer at hand than it seemed. In The Gravity of Joy, Gorrell uses her search for authentic, grounded Christian joy to reflect on the larger societal need for joy.

There’s a reason why the story of Adam and Eve resonates so deeply. Imagine it: two humans, completely at ease with their nakedness, frolicking in the Garden of Eden without a care in the world. No clothes, no shame, just pure, unfiltered freedom. Sure, things got a bit complicated with that whole apple situation, but before that, it was paradise – literally! They were the original nudists, and their story reminds us of a time when nudity was natural, unremarkable, and entirely blissful. Now, don’t get me wrong – I wasn’t always a proud member of the nudist community. There was a ...

In this episode, I reflect on the value of being wrong and the realizations I gained from hiring a business coach. Inspired by Adam Grant's book "Think Again," I explore how embracing our mistakes leads to growth and innovation in business.Through personal anecdotes and lessons learned, I encourage listeners to challenge their perspectives and seek guidance to overcome obstacles effectively. Please click here to give an honest Rating/Review for the show on iTunes! Thanks for your support!Links mentioned in this episode:Listen to episode 746 where Rick talks about passing the baton to me and ...

Allí Luckadoo was laid off from her corporate job after her maternity leave. That's when she began working from home with Rodan & Fields and has become one of the most successful representatives in the company.She brings light and joy and positivity into everything she does.Join us for a conversation with Alli Luckadoo.Join us for more Faith in Business interviews at www.youprint.lifeSupport the show

We are driven to be Something because we are terrified to be Nothing. This world doesn’t just celebrate the Someones and Somethings, it adores them. Yet the world is ever at odds with God’s kingdom. Jesus said, “Whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Here is the fork in the road we come to each day. Every born-again believer is called to be a Nothing in a world that worships the Something. The Joy Unequaled of Being Nothing clearly shows what being Nothing looks like and even more simply reveals the great reward that comes with it. ...