Download or read book Compassionate Journeys written by G. Jay Westbrook and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this amazing work, Westbrook generously shares with us the tools he has used and created over the last 30 years to bring comfort "" physical, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual "" to the dying, the families of the dying, and their professional and lay caregivers. Using the narrative style of Native Americans, Westbrook role-models his tools through a series of powerful, poignant, and moving stand-alone stories which illustrate precisely how to journey and navigate some of the most difficult End-of-Life situations, and to do so with Grace, equanimity, and deep partnership. Whether those dying are young or old, male or female, sober or loaded, sheltered or homeless, alone or surrounded, appreciative or combative, terrified or curious, rich or poor, or any other pairings you can imagine, this book engages the reader in ways to quickly establish trust and rapport and to then use humor, curiosity, reframing, and other tools to challenge, support, and co-journey with patients and families in ways that are transformative. The beauty of this book is that each brief chapter is a stand-alone teaching tool that can be used independently of the rest of the book. It can be used as a supplementary text for students, and in continuing education workshops for professionals. It can be used by the dying themselves and/or by their families. It can be read in quiet contemplation, or aloud as a stimulus for conversations of depth and weight and of hope and transformation. The power of this book and its tools lies in its role-modeling of how to simply use our humanity "" our suffering, vulnerability, courage, humor, compassion, passion, curiosity, honor, love, and imperfection to create deep and lasting connection as we co-journey toward the End-of-Life.

Download or read book A Map for the Soul Compassionate Journey written by Mirek Woznica and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do we continue to journey in a particular direction even though we know, deep down, it is not the right path? Why do we live with no peace in our souls? These are some of the questions the author is challenged to answer after an unexpected event. It was an ordinary day that turned into an extraordinary encounter. Even though he did not expect any changes in his life, the journey took him to a place of compassion that led to some life-changing decisions. Was it God or his personal choices that led him to this? Was it an accident or Gods loving plan? There are journeys we take, trips we plan, and decisions we make. There are weeks and years ahead of us with adventures waiting. Let A Map for the Soul Compassionate Journey be your companion in times of darkness and confusion when circumstances tell you, You have reached your destination, but you know you are lost or stuck. This wondrous story could be your guide through the mysteries of your personal journey, spiritual growth, and gaining an understanding of yourself. The esoteric and unique places and encounters of the characters add another dimension and another insight to your spirituality. The characters will take readers into the world of personal strengths and weaknesses as well as deep cultural and spiritual differences. Once you immerse yourself in all of that, you will create A Map for the Soul.

Download or read book HELPER S JOURNEY written by DALE G. LARSON and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Compassionate Capitalism written by Blaine Bartlett and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-13 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International #1 Best Seller Business is the most pervasive and influential force on the planet today. Its activities transcend national and international borders. Its activities are not unduly constrained by financial, political, cultural, ethnic, or religious concerns. The net of this is that business, as a prevalent and important force, has a moral responsibility to guide, enhance, value, and nourish the existence of all that it encounters. In the world today, the absolute opposite of this occurs. Business today seldom assesses the efficacy of its activities through the lens of anything but profit. The true purpose of business is to uplift the experience of existing. It is not to make owners wealthy. It is not to produce ever-cheaper goods and services. It is not to keep an avaricious and toxic economic model afloat. And it is certainly not (with no apology to Milton Friedman) to make a profit. From our perspective, business is nothing less than a spiritual discipline, it requires the same integrity, commitment, intentionality, courage, discipline, and compassion as any other spiritual discipline. Spiritual disciplines honor life, in all its forms, as having innate and intrinsic value simply because it exists. It's the honoring of this value-the ennobling of this value-that is called forth when we approach business as a spiritual undertaking. It is the compassionate thing to do.

Download or read book The Journey Towards Compassionate A I written by Jean-Luc Mommaerts and published by AURELIS. This book was released on 2020-03-06 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It may take a few more decades, but ‘soon enough,’ A.I. will turn into super-A.I. This is an artificial intelligence which in all areas of what is now seen as ‘human intelligence’ approaches this, then surpasses it. After that, it will keep growing exponentially. In the meantime, at relatively short notice, humanity will encounter a challenging A.I. bi-bottleneck: 1) humans possibly misusing A.I. in a big way, and 2) A.I. spiraling into many directions of which any unfortunate one may be enough for disaster. Will we control A.I. or will A.I. dominate us? Let’s hope this is the wrong question. Because if it’s the right question, and given enough time, there is no shred of a doubt about the answer. Still, of course, we need to give it our best shot not to be dominated by an evil force. We should strive for control. At the same time, transcending the question opens up the domain of Compassion. This gradually makes thinking in terms of ‘control’ and ‘domination’ in human – A.I. interactions obsolete. We will together strive for a better world within an alignment of our values. But what are the real human values? There are cultural and individual differences. Moreover, what seem to be anyone’s values may be a superficial layer above deeper values, which are not necessarily congruent with conscious awareness. So, the human/A.I. value alignment question will be: how to align what? I write in The Journey about Compassion as the striving to approach these values in their deeper sense. They can subsequently be realized for each individual in two directions: relief of deep suffering and enhancement of inner growth. Both notions are to be clarified at the individual level. Compassionate A.I. is (the striving towards) an A.I. that can help us to know and to realize ourselves in-depth. The beauty is that this way, human/A.I. value alignment and further development of A.I. can intrinsically go hand in hand. Lisa is a software coaching chat-bot that is being developed specifically with this goal: helping humans and A.I. in Compassionate ways to become healthier, stronger and more effectively Compassionate towards near ones as well as all sentient beings. In this book, ‘super-A.I.’ is the future kind of A.I. that may be able – but not necessarily! – to act Compassionately. We don’t have to wait for that, for Compassionate A.I. to become important. Already, humans can use A.I. more or less Compassionately. From what point is it relevant as a characteristic of the A.I. system itself, regardless of how humans use the A.I.? There is no steep border. Long before super-A.I., the first systems in which it becomes more pertinent, are those in which Compassion is part of the purpose. That is, systems that in communication with users are meant to give an effectively Compassionate experience. To understand where Compassionate A.I. may be heading towards, we need to understand Compassion. This leads us on a journey, starting on the one hand from ‘data’ and on the other hand from drive-to-thrive (life itself). On this journey, we encounter many insights about intelligence, consciousness, drive-to-thrive, non-conscious processing... The end of the journey lies in full Compassion. Hopefully, this is the future for A.I. as well as humanity.

Download or read book Providing Compassionate Healthcare written by Sue Shea and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-17 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the scope and sophistication of contemporary health care, there is increasing international concern about the perceived lack of compassion in its delivery. Citing evidence that when the basic needs of patients are attended to with kindness and understanding, recovery often takes place at a faster level, patients cope more effectively with the self-management of chronic disorders and can more easily overcome anxiety associated with various disorders, this book looks at how good care can be put back into the process of caring. Beginning with an introduction to the historical values associated with the concept of compassion, the text goes on to provide a bio-psycho-social theoretical framework within which the concept might be further explained. The third part presents thought-provoking case studies and explores the implementation and impact of compassion in a range of healthcare settings. The fourth part investigates the role that organizations and their structures can play in promoting or hindering the provision of compassion. The book concludes by discussing how compassion may be taught and evaluated, and suggesting ways for increasing the attention paid to compassion in health care. Developing a multi-disciplinary theory of compassionate care, and underpinned by empirical examples of good practice, this volume is a valuable resource for all those interesting in understanding and supporting compassion in health care, including advanced students, academics and practitioners within medicine, nursing, psychology, allied health, sociology and philosophy.

Download or read book A Warrior s Journey with a Compassionate Dragon written by Ana V. Arango and Christopher C. Cole and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2021-12-29 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Anita has always held Aiki Dragon’s spirit within her heart, giving her protection and guidance for her journey as a warrior. She was born into a family blessed with love, humor, trust, and various philosophies, and she learned how to become one with all that surrounded her. She discovered the universe’s power of love, for it dwelled within her, along with her enthusiasm and high energy. As a child, Dear Anita learned to communicate with a playmate who spoke another language, fly a tricycle, and stand up bravely to the neighborhood bully. She became one of the first and youngest female pilots and aviation attorneys. Then the universe revealed her healing powers, allowing her to become a Chinese medicine doctor. In a time of self-reflection, Dear Anita learned of the beautiful goddess Kannon and was introduced to Aiki Dragon and the world of dragons, where she discovered her Dragon Queen Ryu healing powers. Simultaneously a book from her law school years, on the harmony and techniques of Aikido, fell back into her hands and created a forever path upon her warrior’s journey—where compassion, healing, love, and gratitude unite with the universe’s plan of perfect unison…and we are all one.

Download or read book Where All Our Journeys End written by C. Lynn Anderson and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where All Our Journeys End: Searching for the Beloved in Everyday Life explores our need to connect and reconnect with the Divine and all that has been graced by her. In these writings, we remember who and what we are in our blessings of being human beings entrusted to co-create; human beings who are divine sparks of the divine essence; human beings who love, passionately love, all of creation. For the Beloved is our ultimate destiny, where all our journeys truly do end. This book captures the audience with the grace of God/Goddess as the reader is taken chapter by chapter on a journey into healing. Written in a passionate, holistic voice, with personal and professional stories, Where All Our Journeys End projects a natural rhythm, expressed in the ebb and flow of its prose and poetry, which transforms thinking into being and doing for the Beloved in discovery and recovery. ADVANCED REVIEWS AND ENDORSEMENTS "C. Lynn Anderson makes a highly significant contribution to the understanding and practice of a spirituality which can support our journey through the major paradigm shift needed for humanity and Earth to thrive in the 21st Century. She brings extraordinary depth and breadth of intellect, clarity and beauty of expression to the discovery of a creation-centered spirituality that can nurture and encourage the reader in compassionate and sustainable living." J. Melvin Bricker, D.Min., Former Vice President of Academic Affairs, The University of Creation Spirituality, Oakland, CA. "Beautifully written C. Lynn Anderson gives voice to the creation story and colors it with her hue of compassion." Ana Perez-Chisti, Ph.D, National Representative of the Sufi Movement International and Chair of the Ph.D. Global Studies Department - Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. "C. Lynn Anderson has written an eloquent and inspirational book on how to live a deeply spiritual life that honors diversity while affirming fundamental unity. She powerfully integrates the insights of psychology with the wisdom of the world's religious traditions. Many of her personal insights are expressed in beautiful poems." Charles M. Burack, Ph.D., Chair of Liberal Arts and Director of the B.A. Psychology Program, John F. Kennedy University, former faculty at Naropa University, and author of D. H. Lawrence's Language of Sacred Experience. "C. Lynn Anderson's writing is insightful, compassionate, profound and inspirational. She speaks with the voice of someone who has been there and continues to go there." Mary Raymer, L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W., International Consultant and Trainer, Social Work Leader - Project on Death in America, and co-author of What Social Workers Do: A Guide to Social Work in Hospice and Palliative Care. "Dr. Anderson has committed herself to re-connecting social work practice with the compassion of heart and the spirit of soul. She walks a healing journey and invites others to walk with her to sustain life and nurture creativity." Jane Hayes, L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W., Assistant Professor - Grand Valley State University, Social Work Educator and Community Activist. www.sarahscircle.com

Download or read book The Compassionate Mind Guide to Ending Overeating written by Ken Goss and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-07-13 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know the cycle: you have a stressful day and find yourself snacking or overeating at dinner to make yourself feel better. The ritual of eating becomes so calming, you can't stop-and the guilt and self-criticism you feel can lead you to overeat even more the next day. What you may not know is that simply replacing your negative feelings with compassion for yourself can interrupt this cycle so that you can meet your emotional needs without resorting to overeating. The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Ending Overeating presents an evidence-based program designed to help you grow a deep and abiding love for your body and health that transcends your emotional connection with food. As you work through the worksheets and evaluations in this book, you'll discover the specific reasons for your overeating, find out which foods trigger you to overeat, and then develop satisfying meal plans for getting your eating back on track. You'll also build compassionate-mind skills for dealing with stress, self-criticism, and shame, and establish a balanced eating pattern that will free you from the overeating cycle.

Download or read book Healing from Within A Journey to Self Compassion and Emotional Well Being written by Holly Arin and published by . This book was released on with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative journey towards emotional healing and self-acceptance. Healing from Within guides you on a path to cultivate self-compassion, the key to inner peace and lasting well-being. Ava Arin and Holly Arin offer a compassionate and practical approach to help you: Understand the power of self-compassion and its impact on emotional health Silence your inner critic and develop a kinder, more understanding voice Navigate difficult emotions with greater awareness and acceptance Embrace your imperfections and find strength in your vulnerabilities Build resilience to overcome life's challenges and setbacks Healing from Within is filled with insightful exercises and proven techniques to help you reconnect with your true self and create a life filled with joy, purpose, and emotional well-being. This book is perfect for you if you: Struggle with self-criticism and negative self-talk Feel overwhelmed by difficult emotions Seek to build stronger relationships with yourself and others Desire a more fulfilling and joyful life Start your journey to healing and self-compassion today. Read Healing from Within! Ava and Holly Arin: Sisters, Guides, and Authors of The Inner Compass to Solace Series Ava and Holly Arin are sisters, passionate advocates for personal growth, and the co-authors of the acclaimed The Inner Compass to Solace series. Their combined expertise and personal journeys have led them to create a collection of books that empower individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience, self-compassion, and inner peace. Ava Arin brings a wealth of experience in the field of psychology and mindfulness practices. Her insights and practical tools guide readers in cultivating emotional well-being and managing stress effectively. Through her writing, Ava encourages readers to connect with their inner selves and discover the strength and wisdom that lies within. Holly Arin, through her background in personal development and insightful reflections, offers readers hope and encouragement during difficult times. Holly's writing emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and finding meaning and purpose in life's challenges. Together, Ava and Holly's unique perspectives and collaborative spirit have resulted in The Inner Compass to Solace series, a comprehensive and supportive resource for anyone seeking to overcome adversity and find solace within themselves. Their books offer practical guidance, inspiring stories, and a deep understanding of the human experience, making them invaluable companions on the journey towards personal growth and inner peace. #InnerCompass #FindYourStrength #SelfDiscovery #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #LifeChallenges #Wellbeing #Mindfulness #SoulCare #Empowerment #Hope #InnerPeace #EmotionalResilience #OvercomingChallenges #ResilientHope #Adversity #Vulnerability #MeaningfulLife #SelfCompassion #EmotionalHealing #SelfAcceptance #LettingGo #LifeCrossroads #DecisionMaking #FindingYourPath #UncertainTimes #SafeSpace #InnerSanctuary #SelfCare #Renewal #InnerPeace #LifesChallenges #GrowthMindset #FindingWisdom #PositiveSpirit #MindfulLiving #PresentMoment #InnerPeace #ReduceStress #Focus #SelfExploration #AuthenticSelf #LiveYourTruth #Strengths #UnleashPotential #HopeInHardTimes #OvercomeChallenges #StrengthWithin #FindHope #NeverGiveUp #HollyArin #AvaArin #solace

Download or read book Journeys North written by Barney Scout Mann and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist in Adventure Travel In Journeys North, legendary trail angel, thru hiker, and former PCTA board member Barney Scout Mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 as they walk from Mexico to Canada. This ensemble story unfolds as these half-dozen hikers--including Barney and his wife, Sandy--trod north, slowly forming relationships and revealing their deepest secrets and aspirations. They face a once-in-a-generation drought and early severe winter storms that test their will in this bare-knuckled adventure. In fact, only a third of all the hikers who set out on the trail that year would finish. As the group approaches Canada, a storm rages. How will these very different hikers, ranging in age, gender, and background, respond to the hardship and suffering ahead of them? Can they all make the final 60-mile push through freezing temperatures, sleet, and snow, or will some reach their breaking point? Journeys North is a story of grit, compassion, and the relationships people forge when they strive toward a common goal.

Download or read book Compassionate Justice written by Christopher D. Marshall and published by . This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two parables that have become firmly lodged in popular consciousness and affection are the parable of the Good Samaritan and the parable of the Prodigal Son. These simple but subversive tales have had a significant impact historically on shaping the spiritual, aesthetic, moral, and legal traditions of Western civilization, and their capacity to inform debate on a wide range of moral and social issues remains as potent today as ever. Noting that both stories deal with episodes of serious interpersonal offending, and both recount restorative responses on the part of the leading characters, Compassionate Justice draws on the insights of restorative justice theory, legal philosophy, and social psychology to offer a fresh reading of these two great parables. It also provides a compelling analysis of how the priorities commended by the parables are pertinent to the criminal justice system today. The parables teach that the conscientious cultivation of compassion is essential to achieving true justice. Restorative justice strategies, this book argues, provide a promising and practical means of attaining to this goal of reconciling justice with compassion.

Download or read book A Journey of Compassion written by Bill Lane Doulos and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2016-04-11 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Journey of Compassion grew out of the heart and passion of Bill Lane Doulos, who began his work with the street people of Pasadena in 1974. Over the following fifteen years, Bill served a diverse group of the poor through a ministry started by Sister Alice Callaghan and All Saints Episcopal Church. The ministry was called Union Station, and it brought to the doorstep of the church a multitude of people and their unique stories. In his "Letters from a Street Minister," Bill captures the trauma of these lives with humor and pathos. These vignettes give us valuable insights into the hopes and dreams, the successes and the failures, of neighbors in need. Drawing upon a legion of volunteers, the support of the interfaith community, the participation of government and business, and thousands of individual donors, Union Station became a model of how a community can address the social-service needs of the poor.

Download or read book Awakening Light A Journey of Wisdom and Compassion written by Ritik ray and published by Pencil. This book was released on 2024-02-11 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative odyssey through "Awakening Light," where Anika's journey intertwines with the wisdom of Siddhartha in the tranquil village of Sarnath. Guided by the lotus pond's serenity, the forest's dance of shadows, and the whispering winds, Anika's quest for self-discovery and compassion unfolds like petals of a lotus. This captivating tale invites readers to explore their own consciousness, culminating in "The Radiant Heart," a profound culmination that leaves an indelible mark on the soul. "Awakening Light" is not just a book; it's an invitation to illuminate the light within.

Download or read book The Art of Living Mindfully A Journey to Peace Compassion and Self Discovery written by Tran A_ and published by Tran A. This book was released on 2024-10-27 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s world, many young people feel as though life is a constant rush from one demand to the next. Whether it’s the pressures of school, work, relationships, or even social media, it can sometimes feel like there’s no space to just be. Yet, as Thích Nhất Hạnh, a revered Zen master and peace activist, has taught us, within each of us is a place of peace—a place that, once found, can transform how we live, love, and understand ourselves and the world around us. This book is a gentle guide on discovering that place of peace through mindfulness. Mindfulness is not a quick solution to life’s challenges, nor is it a way to escape from our worries. Instead, it is a way to live fully, appreciating each moment, and learning to respond to life’s ups and downs with clarity, compassion, and courage. This journey may feel challenging at times, but it’s one worth taking because it leads to a life of true freedom and happiness. In these pages, you will find insights drawn from Thích Nhất Hạnh’s teachings, along with practical exercises designed to fit into the busiest of lives. Each chapter explores a different aspect of mindful living—whether it's embracing self-love, practicing kindness, or finding purpose in our daily actions. I invite you to join this journey toward living with a peaceful heart and an open mind. May these practices help you find calm amid the chaos, strength in times of struggle, and joy in every precious moment of life.

Download or read book Living Louder written by Portia Louder and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Compassionate Coaching written by Kathy Perret and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource pinpoints the most vexing challenges teachers and educational coaches face and offers practical advice for overcoming them.