Health and Wellbeing

Finding the right words at a time of loss can be frustrating. An experienced Unitarian Universalist minister and the author of In Memoriam: A Guide to Modern Funeral and Memorial Services, Edward Searl has been aiding people through this difficult passage for more than a quarter of a century. In Beyond Absence, he has collected powerful and inspiring writings, both religious and secular, from ac

A poignant and inspirational guide for a journey toward ecological spirituality and sustainable culture.

LISTENING AGAINST THE STONE brings together selections spanning the breadth of the work of Brenda Miller, including six essays that have won the Pushcart Prize. These deeply personal essays paint a picture of how her sense of spirituality has evolved and shifted through the years: always rooted in a strong desire for connection. Together, they tell the story of a single woman her way, stumbling bu

No matter where are on the path, growing older is a journey we all share. These eighty-seven elegant essays reflect on aging, using wise and inspiring quotations from many cultures and religious traditions. They will help you tap into your own resources, lightening your spirit and the spirits of those around you. Throughout, they provide guidance and encouragement, for navigating life changes, dea

In 2011, Nancy Shaffer's life suddenly changed when she was diagnosed with a fatal brain tumour. Here is her heartrending and heartwarming account of her final year as she came to terms with impending death. Part journal, part reflection and fully honest, Shaffer's account of her journey through denial to peaceful acceptance will lend inspiration and courage to those in need and insight to those w

In twenty-two simple yet profound reflections, seasoned minister, Mark Belletini, explores the many and varied forms of grief. His honest, poetic essays serve as a prism, revealing the distinct colours and manifestations of grief in our lives. He addresses the way we respond to the loss of people in our lives, loss of love, loss of focus and loss of the familiar - understanding that grief is as mu

This complete programme guide provides everything needed for a deep and powerful spiritual sharing group. From the authors of Heart to Heart and Soul to Soul, this third volume in the popular series contains fourteen new gatherings on topics ranging from mental wellness and miracles to leaps of faith and bucket lists. Each gathering includes an essay, inspiring quotations, questions and activities

Revision is the spiritual practice of transformation - of seeing text and, therefore, the world with new eyes. Done well, revision returns us to our original love.In LIVING REVISION, award-winning author and teacher, Elizabeth J. Andrew, guides writers through the writing and revision process. With insight and grace, Andrew asks writers to flex their spiritual muscles, helping them to transform th

Drawing on scores of personal interviews, this straightforward, yet introspective, volume of actual accounts provides a real sense of the challenges and blessings of aging. Unlike many books on the topic, IN LATER YEARS focuses particularly on older people - those in their late seventies, eighties and nineties. Interviewees thoughtfully share their joys, regrets, accomplishments and things left un

Offers insight upon insight as to the way a life should be led.'--Library Journal

Why is the practice of guru yoga (union with the nature of the guru) so important?

Mind Beyond Death is an indispensable guidebook through the journey of life and death. Using humorous analogies and his profound understanding of the Western mind, Dzogchen Ponlop makes the mysterious Tibetan teachings on the bardos--the intervals between waking and sleep, between life and death, and beyond--completely available to the modern reader. Drawing on a breathtaking range of material, th

Yantra Yoga, a Tibetan Buddhist system of movement and breathing exercises, bring the body/mind into balance and help achieve authentic relaxation--a preliminary to any meditative practice. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of line drawings, black and white photographs, and illustrations, Yantra Yoga presents Tibet's trulkhor yoga tradition as taught by one of its master exponents, Chogyal Namkh

A “down-to-earth, approachable, and deeply accessible” guide to applying Tibetan Buddhist practices to the everyday challenges of modern life—from one of the first Western Buddhist nuns (Huffington Post) The real test of our Buddhist practice happens not on the cushion or in the protected space of retreat, but moment-to-moment in daily life, particularly when we find ourselves in uncomfort

An accessible introduction to the profound experience of enlightenment—with instructions on how to wake up to, and feel confident about, our true nature We can realize the highest truth in each moment when we learn to see through the illusion of the self. Anam Thubten, in remarkably easy-to-understand language, provides teachings for doing exactly that, based on the wisdom of the Buddhi

We all face death, but how many of us are actually ready for it? Whether our own death or that of a loved one comes first, how prepared are we, spiritually or practically? In Preparing to Die, Andrew Holecek presents a wide array of resources to help the reader address this unfinished business. Part One shows how to prepare one's mind and how to help others, before, during, and after death. The

This volume provides a wealth of information on how to permanently heal your appetite and weight problems.

In this uniquely fascinating book, Sandra Anne Taylor reveals how the Universal Laws—and even quantum physics—actually direct the course of your relationship destiny. Energy is the center of all life, and your energy is the center of all that you attract. You project this energy ahead of you in time and space, magnetically determining whom you will meet, as well as what the dynamics o

This pack of cards based on John Gray's "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" aim to show how to understand and communicate with the man or woman in your life and therefore improve your relationship.