Download or read book Hurts So Good written by Leigh Cowart and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of why people all over the world love to engage in pain on purpose--from dominatrices, religious ascetics, and ultramarathoners to ballerinas, icy ocean bathers, and sideshow performers Masochism is sexy, human, reviled, worshipped, and can be delightfully bizarre. Deliberate and consensual pain has been with us for millennia, encompassing everyone from Black Plague flagellants to ballerinas dancing on broken bones to competitive eaters choking down hot peppers while they cry. Masochism is a part of us. It lives inside workaholics, tattoo enthusiasts, and all manner of garden variety pain-seekers. At its core, masochism is about feeling bad, then better—a phenomenon that is long overdue for a heartfelt and hilarious investigation. And Leigh Cowart would know: they are not just a researcher and science writer—they’re an inveterate, high-sensation seeking masochist. And they have a few questions: Why do people engage in masochism? What are the benefits and the costs? And what does masochism have to say about the human experience? By participating in many of these activities themselves, and through conversations with psychologists, fellow scientists, and people who seek pain for pleasure, Cowart unveils how our minds and bodies find meaning and relief in pain—a quirk in our programming that drives discipline and innovation even as it threatens to swallow us whole.
Download or read book Purpose For The Pain written by Renee Yohe and published by Purpose For The Pain. This book was released on 2008 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pain and Purpose written by Elisa Kyzu and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: pain and purpose is a collection of poetry and prose about pain. It addresses the pain of different stages of life, from birth to death and even beyond, to the real meaning behind it all.The book is devided into two chapters, pain and purpose. While the chapter pain confronts the reader with their own pain and takes them on a journey of life, the second and also last chapter purpose thematizes the final meaning of all pain, as well as life as such. The reader is given a chance for self-realization through self-reflection and at the same time, philosophically and metaphorically, a better understanding of existence as such. Are you ready to find out your purpose ?
Download or read book Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain written by Paul Meier and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2009-11-02 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary approach to dealing with life's challenges that guides readers in how to face them and to recognize them as gifts from God. At one time or another everyone finds themselves questioning, "Does God still love me? Is there a purpose for all this pain?" Drs. Meier and Henderson teach readers how to face painful struggles head-on in a way that allows them to grow and mature emotionally and spiritually. In this timely book they explore the seven most common life challenges: Injustice Rejection Loneliness Loss Discipline Failure Death In addition they offer the three reasons we often miss the gifts these challenges can be. This unique approach to an age-old problem will encourage and challenge readers to grow through their struggles instead of wasting energy trying to avoid them altogether.
Download or read book Pain with Purpose written by Rachel Adcock and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-03 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't let life's challenges get you down! Today isn't the day to give up...it is just the beginning!In Pain with Purpose, Rachel explains how many painful situations in her life have led her to the conclusion that they happened for one of the following purposes: To lead to something better, to help her learn, or to help somebody else.If you are a single mom, are battling an illness, have made mistakes that are difficult to move past, or other trials that young women go through, this book is for you!
Download or read book From Pain to Purpose written by Jessika Fuhrmaneck and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A survivor of abuse and cancer shares the tools she used to move beyond healing and rediscover her purpose in this spiritual self-help guide. Jessika Fuhrmaneck is a survivor of abuse, exploitation, cancer, and divorce. At the end of it all, she had complex PTSD and felt utterly lost. She spent years in recovery programs to bring her back to a place of mental and emotional wellbeing. But after all the recovery, therapy, and healing, Jessika was still disconnected from her life’s calling. Jessika spent a year discovering how to return to her God-given purposes. Through persistence and prayer, Jessika discovered actionable steps that got her back on track with her calling. Now she shares her journey and process with other survivors of trauma and loss. For anyone feeling lost in the fog of psychological pain, From Pain to Purpose offers a path back to clarity and light.
Download or read book Pain Pushed Me Into My Purpose 1 written by Shakira McGee and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My book is a poetry memoir based on true events about testimonies of my life lessons. Written with intentions of blessing the heart of every reader. With hopes to not only inspire but encourage also.
Download or read book From Pain 2 Purpose written by David Ferguson and published by Broadstreet Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recover from grief and reclaim the joy of life. You may have recently suffered the loss of a loved one, a job, a home, or a business. Or perhaps you're rebuilding after a painful divorce. Major losses like these can sap the joy out of life, trapping you in pain. Authors Duane and Cindy Mullett have experienced tragic loss and understand the meaning of suffering. Together with Dr. David Ferguson, they detail a tried-and-true journey from grief to recovery. With interactive prompts and exercises to help process loss and forge ahead, From Pain 2 Purpose empowers readers to: receive comfort for past losses, find healing for broken hearts, build your spiritual strength, rediscover emotional wholeness, and enjoy greater peace of mind. Embark on your path to recovery and let the hope of God's promises unlock a renewed sense of purpose for your life and future.
Download or read book From Pain to Purpose written by Vernell Deslonde and published by Dr. Vernell. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An acclaimed speaker, Clarity Coach, and the author of From Pain to Purpose, Dr. Vernell uses her testimony of self-transformation and triumph to help others turn financial, relational, and spiritual brokenness into radical breakthroughs-and step fully into the person God designed them to be.Years into what she believed was a forever marriage, Dr. Vernell faced an unexpected and unwanted divorce. She was left raising two young children alone, suffocating under more than one million dollars in debt, and living the day-to-day aftermath of self-doubt, self-blame, and self-defeat. The burden was beyond her strength to carry-so she turned it over to God. Dr. Vernell's personal story is testimony to the promise of courage, faithfulness, and obedience to conquer brokenness and unleash life-changing breakthroughs. Through an intentional walk in faith and surrender to God to lead the way, Dr. Vernell transformed her pain into purpose. Her journey of self-discovery, self-love, and personal triumph also revealed God's calling on her life - to help others move beyond their brokenness to breakthrough and step fully into their God-given purpose.From Pain to Purpose is an illuminating story of resiliency and revelation, and how God uses abandonment, rejection, betrayal, and life's uncertainties to awaken hidden purpose. You'll read about how Dr. Vernell went from emotional brokenness and having debt up the wazoo, to living a life filled with purpose and spiritual blissfulness. Whether you are struggling or don't know how to move beyond emotional pain stemming from infidelity, divorce, dating, broken trust, and insecurity or if you lost your confidence or have limiting beliefs about yourself, From Pain to Purpose will help you gain insight on how to become God's best version of you. Learn how to let God heal your pain, deliver you from destructive mindsets and behaviors, and transform you into the person He created you to be.
Download or read book From Pain to Power written by Mary Ellen Mann and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexual violation was not your choice, but recovery is. As a survivor of sexual trauma, you’ve likely experienced feelings of shame and confusion, and weakening of your faith and trust. It may feel like no one understands. And each day you’re simply trying to survive. But the reality is you are meant for much more than survival. You are born with the right to use the pain as a point of power and reclaim what was taken without permission—your true identity. Author Mary Ellen Mann understands. She’s been there. In From Pain to Power, she weaves personal story and years of research and counseling experience to provide comfort and respect, biblical insight, guided imagery, and self-care strategies. She will help you: · Regain your power, safety, and sense of self · Go to battle as a “Princess Warrior” · Learn to trust your gut instinct again · Protect yourself from further assault · Reconcile your faith in God, who understands your doubt and anger Mary Ellen Mann stands in your corner as you restore and honor your rightful femininity, find your voice of reason, and choose to live a legacy-filled life. Includes tips and resources for spouses, parents, ministry leaders, and advocates who want to help survivors of sexual assault.
Download or read book Pain Into Purpose with Forgiveness written by Joanne Calderon and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pain Has Purpose? Journey with Joanne through her traumatic childhood, painful teen years, and into the Las Vegas sex industry. See how she survives the world of addiction and broken relationships to find meaning and purpose in life. As Joanne shares the reason for her hope and the beauty of her transformed life, you will be inspired to begin your own journey from pain into purpose.
Download or read book The Journey from Pain to Purpose written by Charlyn Singleton and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Destiny implies a future destination, but purpose is a process that takes place as we journey through life. On your journey you will always encounter pain, disappointment, and delays. But The Journey from Pain to Purpose is designed to help you sidestep the obstacles and stay in the fight! That's what Joseph in the Bible did! Sold into slavery by his own brothers, falsely accused and thrown into prison in Egypt, forgotten and alone, he never doubted his purpose. He accepted that his tribulations were making him the man he needed to be--the person God could use. The little book you are holding in your hands can help you get past the dark places in your journey. By identifying the purposeful steps in Joseph's life, you will gain a new perspective on your own challenges and how God can take them and use them to make you all He created you to be. Don't give up on the purpose God has for your life. Embrace it!
Download or read book The Purpose of Pain written by Jay Nixon and published by Archangel Ink. This book was released on 2019-07 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Turn Tragedy and Pain into a Catalyst for Growth and Success! It's been said that pain is a fundamental part of life-a darkness that acts as a contrast to the light. Most, if not all of us experience pain at some point in our lives, particularly the emotional pain of loss. While it may be true that pain is unavoidable, it doesn't have to lead to meaningless suffering. Pain can serve a far greater purpose in your life than something to be feared. Jay Nixon, the bestselling author of The Overweight Mind: The Undeniable Truth Behind Why You're Not Losing Weight is back with a groundbreaking new book, The Purpose of Pain: How to Turn Tragedy into Triumph, Because Life's Not Supposed to Suck! The Purpose of Pain is a transformational guide that shows you how to turn pain into a catalyst for change-how you can turn your story of tragedy into a life of triumph. In the book, Nixon chronicles his personal struggle with the pain of losing his father at age five in a devastating head-on car crash - an event that cast a two decade-long shadow over his life. Using a combination of direct truths and a touch of humor, Nixon walks you step by step through the process he used to overcome the tragedy that had dominated his life, and turn it into a life of triumph and success. The result is a compassionate guide that anyone can use to conquer emotional pain in all of its many forms. In this book, you'll learn: How honoring your pain helps jumpstart the healing process Tools and tactics to avoid tragedy that dictate your future How to shift your mindset from victim to warrior How to use your pain for purpose instead of sadness Why rituals are powerful and how to use them to heal Permission to stop feeling guilty about claiming the happiness you deserve What the Personal Development Vortex is-and how to avoid it. ...and much more! Most of all, you'll pinpoint the habits and thinking patterns you've been unconsciously using to sabotage your own progress, so you can overcome your pain and turn it into a catalyst for progress. Jay Nixon is an internationally recognized transformation coach who has been profiled by ABS, CBS and FOX. He has also been featured in magazines such as Health and Triathlete. With his extensive coaching and speaking career and deep life experience, plus his witty but purposeful writing style, there's no one better qualified to explain the benefits (yes, benefits!) of suffering than Nixon.
Download or read book Pain s Purpose written by LaToya Martin and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With life growing inside of her, Talia Williams finally understood that love could no longer hold her abusive marriage together. To prevent losing another baby, she seeks refuge with her parents, but with Khalil hot on her trail, she is forced to move in with her sorority sister, Alanna Davis. Living under one roof gives the women an opportunity to reconcile past differences and together deal with love, pain, and life's transitions. Realizing that the search for his wife is in vain, Khalil retreats. He comes to accept the consequences of his actions and attempts to reconstruct his life, but an unexpected visitor from his past may destroy all that he has worked to rebuild. Eventually, futile efforts to handle life on her own push Talia into the arms of Christ and give her the hope that she needs to believe that her marriage can be healed. Just when all seems well, she is blindsided by tragedy, causing her faith and relationships to be stretched to the limit. Pain's Purpose is the first in a series that tells the story of reconciliation, forgiveness, and discovery of unconditional love.
Download or read book Pain with a Purpose written by Dr. Cheryl R. Smith and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pain With a Purpose takes a look at what pain is, what it does, and how it effects our lives. Often times as believers we are made to feel like we should not have to endure any pain, but not true. The more anointed you are, the more you will be tried. The more gifted you are, the more you will be tested. This book brings a sense of reality to your pain in order to find meaning. Part of understanding your pain is acknowledging it and accepting the process that comes with it. This book is intended to highlight that. Often times your perspective of pain can hinder you from seeing the bigger picture-- that there is a purpose in this somewhere. The process is intended to help someone else. There will always be challenges in life. How you face those challenges sets the tone for how you maneuver through life. This book is written specifically to anyone who has ever experienced pain and did not understand why or was not sure of how to move forward. Understanding the process can help you move from hurting to healing to wholeness. This book is written to offer insight. This is written to offer hope.
Download or read book You Me Rest written by Caroline Hanna Guirgis and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2023-08-09 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a clamoring world where elusive peace seems unattainable, “You, Me, and Rest” reveals a life-altering revelation. This fascinating book takes you on a transformative journey, unveiling the hidden power of letting go amidst the chaos of modern existence. Through wisdom and captivating anecdotes, it uncovers the secret to finding solace amid turmoil, challenging societal norms that exalt constant busyness, and urging readers to embrace the profound strength of stillness, silence, and solitude. In the pursuit of tranquility, the author explores the pivotal role of letting go, inviting you and me to partake in this life-changing journey. Drawing upon timeless words and personal experiences, she reveals the liberating art of releasing attachments, expectations, and self-imposed burdens. Together, we are guided toward profound peace and rejuvenation. “You, Me, and Rest” is a powerful call to reclaim our inner calm amidst the cacophony. It offers a roadmap to shed the world’s weight, detaches from endless demands, and opens us to the profound healing that silence, stillness, and solitude bring. Prepare to embark on a transformational odyssey, where stillness echoes grow louder and letting go becomes the pathway to everlasting rest. Within the pages of “You, Me, and Rest,” discover consistent wisdom that forever changes how you approach the noisy world and greet the respite that awaits you. The title “You, Me, and Rest” holds deep significance in our fast-paced, interconnected world. It gently reminds us of self-care’s importance and genuine connection’s power. It encapsulates finding rest for us and our relationships, recognizing that true rejuvenation is intertwined with our connections to each other. Explore the interplay between self-care, meaningful connections, and the transformative potential of embracing rest amid our noisy worlds.
Download or read book The Art of Living On written by Dorcas Meaney and published by Jstone Publishing. This book was released on with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand their grief, find solace in their suffering, and discover joy and meaning in the aftermath of loss. Join countless others on this journey of healing and hope, and find the strength to live on with love and gratitude. Perfect for readers of grief counseling books, those seeking comfort after the loss of a loved one, or anyone looking to understand the complex emotions of bereavement, "The Art of Living On: Rebuilding Your Life After Loss" is a beacon of hope in the darkest of times. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, reflective journal prompts, and practical strategies, this book serves as a compassionate companion for anyone grappling with their own grief. It addresses the challenges of mourning, from dealing with the initial shock and pain to finding ways to honor the memory of lost loved ones, all while fostering personal growth and resilience.
