The Effortless Life By Leo Babauta

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A Concise Manual for Contentment, Mindfulness, & Flow. 

I learned an important lesson when I wanted to become a better swimmer—I thought swimming farther and faster was just a matter of trying harder, training harder. I would thrash madly through the water, but was left exhausted. 

When I learned that the water can actually push you up and help you float, it became much easier to glide through it. I relaxed, stopped trying to force things, and learned to swim better with less effort. 

Life is like this. Life is water, and we tend to push too hard, thrash about, force things, struggle. Instead, learn to float, learn to allow things to become effortless. You’ll get farther and life will be that much more pleasant.

What is an Effortless Life? 

Imagine a life where you wake up and do what you love doing. You spend time with the people you love and enjoy that time completely. 

You live in the moment, without worry for the future, without dwelling on past mistakes. Imagine that you have a few close friends and family members, and you spend ample time with them. 

You have no expectations of them, therefore, they don’t disappoint you, and, in fact, whatever they do is perfect. You love them for who they are, and your relationships remain uncomplicated. 

You enjoy spending time in solitude—with your thoughts, with nature, with a book, and maybe even creating. 

This is a simple, effortless life. It’s not effortless as in “no effort,” but it feels effortless, and that’s what matters. And it’s entirely possible. 

The only thing that stands in the way of an effortless life is the mind.

Focus : A Simplicity Manifesto In The Age Of Distraction By Leo Babauta

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Focus is about finding simplicity in this Age of Distraction. It’s about finding the focus you need to create, to work on what’s important, to reflect, to find peace. 

focus: table of contents 

section i. 
step back 6 
1: introduction 7 
2: the age of distraction 9 
3: the importance of finding focus 15 
4: the beauty of disconnection 19 
5: focus rituals 26 

section ii. 
clear distractions 30 
1: limiting the stream 31 
2: you don’t need to respond 37 
3: let go of the need to stay updated 39 
4: how not to live in your inbox 42 
5: the value of distraction 44 
6: why letting go can be difficult 46 
7: tools for beating distraction 50 

section iii. 
simplify 54 
1: creating an uncluttered environment 55 
2: slowing down 62 
3: going with the flow 68 
4: effortless action 72 
5: three strategies for prioritizing tasks 76 
6: letting go of goals 78 
7: finding simplicity 81 5 

section iv. 
focus 86 
1: a simple system for getting amazing things done 87 
2: single-tasking and productivity 91 
3: the power of a smaller work focus 96 
4: focused reading and research 99 
5: walking, disconnection & focus 102 

section v. 
others 106 
1: finding focus, for parents 107 
2: the problem of others 112 
3: managers transforming office culture 118

The Happy Minimalist By Peter Lawrence

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According to Greek philosopher Epicurus, the troubles entailed by maintaining an extravagant lifestyle tend to outweigh the pleasure of enjoying that lifestyle. He recommended that what was necessary for life and happiness be maintained at minimal cost, believing that anything beyond what is necessary should either be tempered by moderation or completely avoided.

The Universal Law of Attraction By Abraham-Hicks

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Everything in your life and the lives of those around you is affected by the Law of Attraction. It is the basis of everything that you see manifesting. It is the basis of everything that comes into your experience… An awareness of the Law of Attraction and an understanding of how it works is essential to living life on purpose. In fact, it is essential to living the life of joy that you came forth to live.

A Beginning Preparing for the Journey By Eldon Taylor

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Imagine that you had been hypnotized and given a few post hypnotic suggestions.

The Philosopher's Stone : Spiritual Alchemy, Psychology, and Ritual Magic By Israel Regardie

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In the mid-1930s, Israel Regardie had an insight into understanding alchemical writings. The result was The Philosopher’s Stone, where he analyzed three 17th-century alchemical works symbolically, psychologically, and via magickal energy.

Secrets of Western Tantra : The Sexuality of the Middle Path By Christopher S. Hyatt

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So many books on Tantra are obscure, obtuse and of little real use--especially for the Western Practitioner. Finally there is a book which provides a direct, honest, pragmatic, no-holds-barred approach to the most powerful methods for personal growth and spiritual attainment. "Sex is one of the most powerful forces on the planet and, until it is transformed, the people and the planet will remain asleep."

Kundalini An Occult Experience By G. S. Arundale

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This book is emphatically not a guide to the awakening of Kundalini. On the other hand, there is an aura encircling all rightful experiments and experiences, which can be conveyed even through the medium of print. This aura not only clears the outlook of the earnest student of life, but also helps to raise his consciousness to the more rarefied levels where the Eternal dwells less veiled by the shadows of time.

The Practice of Magical Evocation By Franz Bardon

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A new translation of Franz Bardon's second volume of The Holy Mysteries. In magical terms, the book is a practical guide to the proper evocation of and communication with spiritual, magical and divine entities. 

It is perhaps the only truly significant modern study of direct contact with the universal teachers -- the other major works in the field are products of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Reformation periods. 

But beyond that, there is a fascinating glimpse into a complete magical universe. Bardon outlines a totally new and original hierarchy of magic, from the spirits of the four elements to those of the various planets, and even to each degree of the zodiac. 

Included with the names and descriptions of the various entities are a collection of previously unknown magical sigils, as well as a true account of ancient astrology.

Initiation into Hermetics By Franz Bardon

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Limited short-run 2009 edition. Initiation into Hermetics provides step by step instruction in the form of practical exercises. These exercises lead to the development of body, soul and spirit. The result of the practical exercises is the development of occult abilities which can be of benefit to the student, in as far as he can change his existence for the better. 

The great mystery of the Tetragrammaton, the key to the tetrapolar magnet, is explained. By reading the theoretical section many secrets are unveiled which were once only known to very few. The reader will receive first-hand knowledge about the principles of fire, air, water and earth, the positive and negative attributes of these elements, and how these elements affect the human body. 

The immutable law of cause and effect is explained, not only as it applies to human beings, but also how it applies to the elements. Detailed information is also given about the soul or the astral body, and how the four elements determine the temperament in a person. 

The astral plane is considered to be "the beyond" by most religions. This plane does have its inhabitants, most of which are departed human beings from earth. Besides that you find elementaries, beings with one or only a few attributes. It is very advantageous to learn about these beings and how they affect a human being's life. 

There is also another kind of being, which is a being of the pure elements. The reader will find that many myths or even fairy tales are based on truth. But mankind has lost the ability to stay in contact with reality and has chosen to live in a completely transitory world which they consider to be their reality.
The third plain, the mental plain, is also explained; it is the sphere of thought which has its origin in the world of ideas. 

Each step of the practical part of this book is divided into three parts: the magical spiritual or mental schooling, soul or astral schooling, and physical schooling. This allows the student to maintain a complete equilibrium. The student learns how to control all his mental faculties even to the point that he can control every thought. He will learn self-introspection, clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, astral and mental travel, control of the electric and magnetic fluids, and communication with the beings of the astral plain.

The Kybalion : A Study of The Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece By Three Initiates

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We take great pleasure in presenting to the attention of students and investigators of the Secret Doctrines this little work based upon the world-old Hermetic Teachings. There has been so little written upon this subject, notwithstanding the countless references to the Teachings in the many works upon occultism, that the many earnest searchers after the Arcane Truths will doubtless welcome the appearance of the present volume. 

The purpose of this work is not the enunciation of any special philosophy or doctrine, but rather is to give to the students a statement of the Truth that will serve to reconcile the many bits of occult knowledge that they may have acquired, but which are apparently opposed to each other and which often serve to discourage and disgust the beginner in the study. 

Our intent is not to erect a new Temple of Knowledge, but rather to place in the hands of the student a Master-Key with which he may open the many inner doors in the Temple of Mystery through the main portals he has already entered. 

There is no portion of the occult teachings possessed by the world which have been so closely guarded as the fragments of the Hermetic Teachings which have come down to us over the tens of centuries which have elapsed since the lifetime of its great founder, Hermes Trismegistus, the “scribe of the gods,” who dwelt in old Egypt in the days when the present race of men was in its infancy. 

Contemporary with Abraham, and, if the legends be true, an instructor of that venerable sage, Hermes was, and is, the Great Central Sun of Occultism, whose rays have served to illumine the countless teachings which have been promulgated since his time. 

All the fundamental and basic teachings embedded in the esoteric teachings of every race may be traced back to Hermes. Even the most ancient teachings of India undoubtedly have their roots in the original Hermetic Teachings.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rumi Meditations By Yahiya Emerick

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Rumi was a 13th-century Sufi theologian and poet who spoke of love, unity with God, and spiritual growth. Rumi and his followers, known as the Whirling Dervishes, employed music, poetry, and dance to become closer to God. This guide brings the unique practice of moving meditation to American readers, offering more than 40 meditations based on Rumi's poems. 

Poetry has been one of the most common vehicles for expressing wisdom and cultural knowledge throughout human history. When words are strung together like pearls on a golden chain of rhyme and rhythm, they float much more easily into the heart and mind than mere lecturing. 

Moreover, when a weighty message is carried on the gentle stream of a poem, it’s unthreatening, easy to remember, and a delight to hear. We are, in fact, creatures attuned to poetry! Some of the greatest religious works of antiquity, such as the Psalms, the Qur’an, the Tao Te Ching, and others, use poetry to get their message across. 

When religion and poetry get married, the children can turn out to be truly beautiful! Now think of some of the best-loved stories that have survived through the ages, compositions as diverse as Homer’s Odyssey or the Canterbury Tales. They were poetic in form and held a wide audience enthralled to their tales. Emily Dickenson, Robert Frost, and even some modern songwriters have the same effect on us today. 

Poetry as an art form seems to bring light for its own sake into our otherwise ordinary existence! From the East, too, there has come a large number of poetic works that have stood the test of time. The works of Fariduddin ’Attar, Hafiz, Ibn ’Arabi, Jami’, and Nizami stand out as classics in both their own languages and in English. 

There is another poet, however, whose work has towered above all others in both its appeal and widespread use, and that is the work of the thirteenth-century poet-master, Jalaluddin Rumi. Far from being merely pleasant selections to while away an afternoon with, his writings have shaped the thinking of generations of Muslims, both Sufi and orthodox, and his couplets are still taught in most schools throughout the Muslim world today.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft By Denise Zimmermann & Katherine A. Gleason

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An invaluable resource for beginners and adepts alike, this best-selling and frequently recommended book on Wiccan magick and witchcraft has been updated and revised, now featuring a Year-and-a-Day calendar for the solitaire who is beginning to explore Wicca on his or her own. 

• Loads of new spells 
• New for this edition—a Year-and-a-Day calendar 
• Expanded information on creating a personal grimoire and book of Shadows—the witch’s spell manual and “bible”

Complete Idiots Guide to Conquering Fear and Anxiety By Sharon Hlr

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This book had some interesting points to consider but its major flaw was it covered too broad a range. In trying to be complete in coverage, most of the information is too general.

The author not only dealt with many types of fear and anxiety but also with different age groups running the gamut from childhood to adulthood. There isn't much new in ways of dealing with fear and anxiety if you are a reader of these types of books.

Reality Transurfing 1 : The Space of Variations (English Version) By Vadim Zeland

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This is the first English translation of the first volume of Reality Transurfing, the top non-fiction bestellers in the world in 2005 and 2006. It describes a new way of looking at reality, indeed of creating it. It provides a scientific explanation of the laws that help you do this, building up a scientific model, speaking in detail about particular rules to follow and giving important how-to tips, illustrated with examples.

Shamanism and Spiritual Light By Sandra Ingerman

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From a shamanic point of view, and from an esoteric point of view, when you travel really deep within yourself, and you go beyond your body as clothing your spirit, you start to notice that there’s a presence of light, and it’s an invisible part of us that reflects basically the creative force of the universe, which is also seen in many traditions as light. It really takes a sinking into your inner self.

Sharpening Your Conversation Skills By Brian Tracy

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There are three aims and purposes of conversation. The first is the plain enjoyment and pleasure of self-expression and interaction with other people. One of the most enjoyable things we ever do is to spend time with people we like and whose company we find stimulating. This potential pleasure is the driving force behind all of our social activities. We like to get together with people with whom we have a lot in common and just share ideas, letting the conversation go where it will. 

The second aim or purpose of conversation is to get to know the other person better. In sales, and in all kinds of business, you require prolonged exposure to another person in order to get a feel for how he or she thinks, feels and reacts. This can't be accomplished in a short meeting. 

The third aim of conversation is to build trust and credibility between the two people. This is perhaps the most important thing we do as we proceed through life and it is only possible with the kind of continuous conversation that reveals us to each other. In our personal relationships, there is no substitute for extended periods of conversation in the development of friendships and more intimate relationships. People who get along very well together have almost invariably spent a lot of time just talking about various subjects as they come up.

The Prophet By Kahlil Gibran

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You would know the secret of death. But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the heart of life? The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the day cannot unveil the mystery of light. If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life.

For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one. In the depth of your hopes and desires lies your silent knowledge of the beyond; And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring.

Science Discovers Intelligent Life In Every Cell By Bruce H. Lipton, PhD

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Nearly twenty years ago, Dr. Bruce H. Lipton's startling research at Stanford University revealed scientific insights with huge implications for spiritual seekers: that our cells are far more receptive to the energy of thoughts and feelings than we ever imagined.

Finding Peace of Mind in the Here and Now By Guy Finley

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We must begin the necessary work of welcoming the Light that leads to letting go; our soul task is to release ourselves from an unconscious relationship with a false self whose imagined conclusions, about how to find lasting peace and contentment, are the secret source of conflict on this planet. Then, liberated by the light of understanding, we will enter and know as our own, a brand new world in which happiness and wholeness are one and the same.

Think Quantum, Be Creative By Dr. Amit Goswami

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In the real quantum world, your consciousness is the only reality and your brain is the byproduct of the evolution of consciousness to make better and better representations of all the mental meaning available for you to explore in all the different contexts you can discover for your exploration.

15 Natural Strategies to Overcome Stress and Anxiety By Wee Peng Ho

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Don't let chronic anxiety cripple your life and sap your energy. Reclaim your vigor today by following these natural, drug-free ways that work.

The Complicated Human Existence By Frank DeMarco

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A human being is very complicated. It is a temporary collaboration of many forms of energy, all of which have to work together more or less harmoniously. You shouldn’t be surprised when something goes wrong. You should be surprised and grateful that so much goes and remains so right, so long, with so little attention needed from the person-group for whom the work is done.

You are a part of nature, remember. Your body is of the earth—that is, it exists subject to physical laws. It exists only because of the interplay of vast physical forces usually unnoticed.

Great Changes By Christophor Coppes

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Several NDErs [near death experiencers] are convinced that our world is going through a much-needed major change. For instance, in his book about his negative NDE, Howard Storm writes that this major change is a spiritual revolution that will affect every person in the world.

Another NDEr told me she had seen that the sun suddenly revolved more quickly. This didn't mean that it would literally be revolving more quickly, but she understood that we are going to make a major turn, and see an important transformation. According to her, this is unavoidable. We all have to go through it.

---Christophor Coppes

Life In The Aftermath Of A Narcissist By Becky (Ruff) Reed

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Much to my delight, I have discovered a passion of my own. Unlike the narcissist who can experience only self, I pulled into a dwindling core of me as I hibernated in a dormant phase. Time eased the hurt and fear that I couldn't trust my own abilities. Loving my two daughters and my wonderful young grandsons, I have found a driving force in my interest with the Head Start Program. The ripples reach far across time and distance.

---Becky (Ruff) Reed

Writing as Spiritual Practice By Natalie Goldberg

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Writing practice is essential to me keeping my mind shapely, and also to keep it honest and to see what I’m really seeing, thinking, and feeling. And it’s also the basis of all my writing. ---Natalie Goldberg

The Mind Wants You Dead By Lisette Larkins

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The mind wants you dead. This statement may come as a surprise since you may have assumed that you are your mind. Instead, you are an immortal being who has a mind that can be used for practical purposes and then put away until it’s needed again; however, the role of the mind has grown out of control and has actually taken over the host, or you. In the same way that a cunning and manipulative servant can overrun the master of the house, the mind now pretends to be you, and has you subservient to it.

It’s All in the Breath By Leslie Kaminoff

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Leslie Kaminoff is the coauthor of Yoga Anatomy, and with Sounds True a program called Freeing the Breath: Health, Realization, and Clarity through Better Breathing, where he helps listeners become liberated from dysfunctional breathing patterns and opens them to new levels of health and well-being.

The Law of Attraction Explained by Kenneth J. M. MacLean

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The Law of Attraction states that 'like attracts like.' But what does this mean and how does it apply to situations in life? The Law is your obedient servant and always matches you up with your true vibration. Your work is to align your thoughts with your desires. When this happens, you will notice an inner excitement, and a desire to get into action. Those actions will be lined up with the goal, and will proceed along the path of least resistance. Manifestation must inevitably follow.

The Basics of Manifestation by Kenneth J. M. MacLean

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How do you get what you want? It's so easy to think and dream, but how do you translate those dreams to reality? Why do some people get what they want easily, and others have such a hard time? Here, at last, is an explanation of manifestation that makes sense, that you really can apply to transform your life.

The Story of Interview with Spirit by Kenneth J. M. MacLean and Neil Longley

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Neil interviews Ken, who channels his spirit guides. What emerges is based around the fundamental truth that a human being is an immortal spirit temporarily associated with a physical body. When you really understand this, it brings a feeling of certainty, personal power, and confidence. This interview literally brings that truth alive!

Self-Help Secrets Revealed By Maurice Turmel, PhD

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Who should use this self-help guide?

• Anyone who wants to learn about their self, and their place in the world!
• Anyone who would rather be happy, than right!
• Anyone who wants to grow, to be more creative, alive, on fire, and excited about their life!
• Anyone who wants more love, prosperity, self-esteem, personal growth, relationship happiness, success and freedom to express themselves and all their gifts.
• Anyone who believes they are here for a purpose and wishes to live that purpose!
• Anyone who's goal is to take charge of their life and master the circumstances affecting them.
• Anyone who believes they create their own reality and wants to grow into the person they are meant to be!
• Anyone who gets excited when learning new things, especially about their 'self' and why they are here!

Mind Mastery : A Toolbox for Mind Change By Ken Ward

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You are the master of your world and you have made it what it is. Whatever happens to you – anything – is what you have created. Whatever you have created – notice now the wonder of achievement – whether you view your life as good, bad or so-so, you have made it how it is. You don't, for example, catch "a lack of confidence," you make it! You do this by how you think, by what you believe and by what you do and feel.

The Path of Love By Peter Shepherd

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Peter Shepherd, founder of Trans4mind.com, was interviewed by Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby, to complete the The Science of Being and Consciousness series. Dr. Keith asks Peter about his background, how and why Trans4mind was founded, what spiritual growth means in practice, and the heights that can be reached with The Insight Project, an advanced home-study course which Peter developed and supervises for those on the spiritual path.

Turn Your Life Around By Anthony Treas

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Have you come to the point in your life where you are ready to make a change for the better? Have you thrown up your hands in frustration, and don't have the slightest idea what to do, or how to begin creating the life you would like to have? Peter Shepherd explains how to take control of your life, and how to effectively use simple tools that will help you turn your life around in just a short time.

The Spiritual Path By Peter Shepherd

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Peter Shepherd answers many questions about Love including... How would you define love? Is there a difference between the love of people in relationships and spiritual Love with a capital L? What is the difference between personality and the core essence of a person? Why is a broken heart the most painful experience in the world? What has love to do with manifestation?

Are We All Born Equal? By Peter Shepherd

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Behavioral psychology has installed the idea that we inherit all of our traits, and besides the modifying effects of cultural conditioning that we stay basically the same as our genetic hard-wiring dictates. That's true if you don't do anything about making positive change, if you don't recognize the aspects of yourself that are more than animal. Recently many have recognized this possibility and they are looking for valid information that can help them make positive changes.

True or False : The Light of Insight By Peter Shepherd

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Logic is fine for mentally running over the mistakes of the past and for anticipating the future so that we do not commit the same blunders twice. But we cannot actually live in either of these two time realms, and the effort to do so may damage both our minds and bodies. Our task, then, is to learn to free ourselves from the cultural trance, the daydream of illusions, of fears and worries, and with an awakened mind, live life today, in fully objective consciousness.

Daring to be Yourself By Mike Bundant

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An interview first published in the Healthy Times Newspaper in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue. Peter Shepherd describes the origin of the Trans4mind site and how he came to write, Daring to be Yourself. The interview covers topics such as the courage or risk it takes to be oneself, what are the core aspects of a self, the role of individuation, are we lacking rites of passage, and what ways we can grow as a person.

Words of Wisdom (Inspirational Quotes) By Peter Shepherd

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Here are 500 or so of my favorite quotes. These insights can inspire us to awaken and see the world differently, with new motivation and possibilities for success. Choose one each day and see how it applies; if it works out, make it part of your world view.

Emotional Intelligence By Peter Shepherd

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Emotions are the primary source of human energy, aspiration and drive, activating our innermost feelings and purpose in life, and transforming them from things we think about, to values we live. The key factor is the way that we interpret our circumstances, based on our prior experiences and belief system, to either respond reactively like a stimulus-response machine with an emotion that is outside our control and may be inappropriate and self-defeating, or to respond proactively with self-determined responsibility - and freedom of choice.

Communication & Relationships Course By Peter Shepherd

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Your relationships with other people have a great impact upon every aspect of your life. The essence of relationships is communication; and yet, even between people who care deeply for each other, communication sometimes becomes blocked. We cannot put our feelings into words. Our partner speaks but we do not hear. We stare helplessly across an abyss of silence, or in frustration we hurl attacks that drive us further apart. Work on communication skills helps us to break through these sorts of impasse.

Optimum Nutrition : Medicine of the Future By Peter Shepherd

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The subject of nutrition is massively wide and deep. There is so much to know and so many seemingly contradictory theories on the subject of nutrition and its relationship with human physiology and mental function. Most people, even (or perhaps especially) when partly informed by means of articles on the subject in magazines, etc., find they are confused. The purpose of this ebook is to provide a clear explanation of the basic principles of nutrition and its effect upon your health.

Transforming the Mind (The Full Ebook) By Peter Shepherd

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We are born in a body with animal instincts, we carry the baggage of past lives (it seems) and to add to this we develop survival solutions upon the lines of our racial culture, and according to our particular upbringing and experiences. This is a complex and tangled mixture but it is possible to separate out these strands and to find our true identity. With this knowledge we can transform our minds - and that is the prerequisite to fundamental change for the better.

The Positive Approach (30 Lesson Personal Growth Course) By Peter Shepherd

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A 30-lesson home-study course to help you become more clear about your own identity, what you want in life - your life vision - and how to consciously transform your life for the better. You will learn how your beliefs shape your life experience and become aware of exactly how you are creating your reality. Each of these lessons includes a practical element that you can apply during the week, so your life can genuinely start to improve and you make real progress toward manifesting your vision.

Simple Ways to be More With Less : Life On Purpose By Courtney Carver

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If you have imagined a life with less, reading this e-book is a great way to get started. Most of us have lived our adult lives working more, to make more, to spend more, to have more.

We haven’t done it maliciously, but out of habit. Our parents wanted better for us and we want better for our children, but somewhere along the way we forgot what better was.

These 27 ideas will help you be more with less. They are simple for the most part, but sometimes the smallest change makes the biggest difference. As you go through this process, you will subtract things from your life, and add other things (which aren’t really “things”) back in.

Living with less sometimes means adding more in the way of healthy habits to your lifestyle. You don’t have to do everything in the order that they appear. You don’t have to do all of them or any of them. Pick and choose the suggestions that work for you. Implement these ideas to create your life on purpose.