Download or read book Paths of Fear written by Connie Kerbs and published by Pebbled Lane Books. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paths of Fear is a unique anthology which explores that universal and misunderstood experience we call fear. This enjoyable read is part psychological, part informational, and all inspirational. It is largely personal narrative with a sprinkling of poetry and all entertainment. Paths of Fear explores a broad range of fears from that which manifests in screams of sheer terror, to that immobilizing, fear-ridden freeze we all understand. This survey sheds light on that deep, dark discouragement that reminds us of how we might fall short or "fail." It exposes furtive beliefs sometimes rooted in us that we, "aren't enough;" a destructive idea cultivated in toxic environments which erode us from the inside out. Thought-provoking narratives highlight the many faces of fear with the sensitivity and insight of real experience. A wide variety of real-life examples are offered up on how others have dealt with fearful things and fearful places in life. Some of these circumstances have called for a long endurance, with dignity and grace; others required a special kind of strength and defiance. All are examples of facing fear, on one's own terms, inspiring in their own right. This part psychological survey, part self-help, and part spiritual essay spotlights the true antidote to fear - love, of one kind or another. Secularly accessible, but decidedly faith-based, Paths of Fear de-masks the monsters of circumstance and sheds light on some of the darker recesses of life experience. It is a pleasing, poignant reveal of courage, faith, and modern knowledge balanced with age-old wisdom. Paths of Fear encourages us to rely on our best, healthy sense of true self, and a heartfelt love for others. It's a collection to inspire readers down paths of faith and hope and to encourage anyone through trials of fear they must overcome.

Download or read book Courage to Grow written by Laura Sandefer and published by Greenleaf Book Group Press. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acton Academy: The one-room schoolhouse for the twenty-first century Seeking a 21st century education for their children, Laura and Jeff Sandefer jumped off the track of conventional school and created a new model for learning. They created Acton Academy as a better school where learning is made practical and meaningful and where students begin a lifelong Hero's Journey to discover their true potential. Using the Socratic method, elements of the Montessori approach and state-of-the-art online instruction, Acton guides students toward independence and self-motivation, helping them find the courage to grow into the person they were meant to be. Soon, other parents wanted to start their own Acton Academies, and less than a decade from the seven founding students' first Socratic discussion, Acton has spread around the world. ​Courage to Grow is the Sandefer family's personal quest for their own children's education and happiness. Their story also contains a path for other parents who want to give their children the freedom to take ownership of their own education and to start their own school. The treasure at the end is much larger than Laura ever expected--a quickly growing network of dedicated, curious young people and parents who are not afraid to set them free.

Download or read book The Courageous Path to Healing written by Jennifer Kreatsoulas and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2022-04-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restore Your Core Essence, Find Emotional Freedom & Thrive Join Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD, on her mindful, yoga-filled road to recovery and use powerful reflection exercises to support your own courageous healing journey. Providing stories of poignant moments from her struggle with an eating disorder, Jennifer transforms her experiences into thematic lessons that you can use to overcome challenges in your life. The Courageous Path to Healing helps you explore opportunities to show up for yourself and celebrate the progress you make every day. Each chapter highlights an important step in Jennifer's journey and includes yoga-inspired practices, journaling prompts, and deep, empowering wisdom. Written to demonstrate what's possible on the other side of suffering, this book encourages you to commit to creating the full life you want and deserve. Includes a foreword by Kristie Amadio, TEDX speaker and founder of Recovered Living

Download or read book Raising Hope written by Anne E. Wimberly and published by United Methodist General Board of Higher Education. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raising hope cannot happen without guidance of what may be called agents of hope. Raising hope depends on caring connections with adults who provide support, share and model their faith and hope, and assist young people in seeing and acting on their possible selves. The movement of young people from the courage to hope to courageous hope in action does not just reside with youth. It also resides with those who work with them.

Download or read book Braving the Wilderness written by Brené Brown and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A timely and important book that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true belonging in our communities, organizations, and culture, from the #1 bestselling author of Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection Don’t miss the five-part Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! “True belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are.” Social scientist Brené Brown, PhD, MSW, has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives—experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, and empathy. In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarization. With her trademark mix of research, storytelling, and honesty, Brown will again change the cultural conversation while mapping a clear path to true belonging. Brown argues that we’re experiencing a spiritual crisis of disconnection, and introduces four practices of true belonging that challenge everything we believe about ourselves and each other. She writes, “True belonging requires us to believe in and belong to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in being a part of something and in standing alone when necessary. But in a culture that’s rife with perfectionism and pleasing, and with the erosion of civility, it’s easy to stay quiet, hide in our ideological bunkers, or fit in rather than show up as our true selves and brave the wilderness of uncertainty and criticism. But true belonging is not something we negotiate or accomplish with others; it’s a daily practice that demands integrity and authenticity. It’s a personal commitment that we carry in our hearts.” Brown offers us the clarity and courage we need to find our way back to ourselves and to each other. And that path cuts right through the wilderness. Brown writes, “The wilderness is an untamed, unpredictable place of solitude and searching. It is a place as dangerous as it is breathtaking, a place as sought after as it is feared. But it turns out to be the place of true belonging, and it’s the bravest and most sacred place you will ever stand.”

Download or read book Everything Is Here to Help You written by Matt Kahn and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything Is Here to Help You offers an emotionally supportive way to shift out of the inner war of ego, and into the illuminated presence of your soul. In this book, spiritual teacher and intuitive Matt Kahn redefines the spiritual path for the modern-day seeker, and offers original, innovative ways to resolve fear, unravel judgments, and learn how to view life from a clear, expanded perspective. By redefining our understanding of the spiritual journey from the point of view of the soul, Matt breathes fresh life into all aspects of the healing journey to usher in a revolutionary and loving approach to personal growth. Each chapter highlights Matt’s most cutting-edge teachings and loving wisdom. From learning how to unravel blame by exploring the four stages of surrender, to providing step-by-step energy clearings and recited activations to amplify the power of your consciousness, this book offers a clear road map to explore the magic, mysteries, and miracles that reside in every heart. This book also includes engaging questions to contemplate, as well as energetically encoded mantras to offer readers a direct experience of our unlimited spiritual potential.

Download or read book Church That Works written by Gary L. McIntosh and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This at-a-glance practical guidebook offers pastors and church leaders insights on a wide variety of issues to make their ministry more effective. It's like hiring a church consultant at a fraction of the cost.

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Download or read book The Courage to Give written by Jackie Waldman and published by Conari Press. This book was released on 1999-10-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers stories of personal triumph in a collection of tales from people who have made a difference

Download or read book Auspicious Embracing the Path Toward Courage Conviction and Confidence written by Reetu Gupta and published by Dolce Media Group. This book was released on 2023-09-21 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state of being where we, as individuals, greet each day with a genuine belief in ourselves while practicing self-affirming habits and disciplines and a sincere commitment to gratitude is a state of being that we all aspire to. The ability to have the courage, confidence, and conviction to not just dream our dreams but to actualize them with joy and faith, while at the same time embracing life’s struggles as we do so, is a state of being that entrepreneur and author Reetu Gupta helps us realize in her breakout book, Auspicious: Embracing the Path Toward Courage, Conviction and Confidence. Reetu shares with readers the deeply embedded connection she has with the Divine Feminine, a kinship that has empowered her to live a life of grace and gratitude as a part of the Divine Universe’s intentions. Highlighting the practices that she embraces on a daily basis — ones that make it possible for us, too, to walk the spiritual path that Reetu walks — shows us, the readers, the importance of taking time for silent meditation and conversation with the Divine Universe as a means to enjoying the gifts of empowered, grateful living. This book is a must-read for those who seek to honour their life’s purpose with spiritual intention.

Download or read book Liquid Courage written by Stephanie Shea and published by Ninestar Press, LLC. This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexandria Van Kirk has always been a slave to her romantic nature. When a night of liquid courage lands her in bed with one of her best friends, Alex is confronted by a host of feelings that terrify her. Feelings about her friend and, unexpectedly, a barista from her favorite café. It's a tug of war between heart and body. Desire against all her daydreams of someone to share silence, sunsets, and coffee with. But Alex's past is also about to catch up with her. Tortured memories and the girl they're all about. It's like fighting the pull of a whirlwind. A surefire losing battle. But embracing a newfound romance amid the return of an old flame is a precarious balance, one not even Alex herself is sure she can manage. How the hell does she choose between the girl she loves and the one she could never confess loving to begin with?

Download or read book Courage written by Osho and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover your ability to be brave in times of adversity with Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously—from one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. Courage is not the absence of fear, says Osho. It is, rather, the total presence of fear, with the courage to face it. This book provides a bird’s-eye view of the whole terrain—where fears originate, how to understand them, and how to call on your inner strength to confront them. In the process, Osho proposes that whenever we are faced with uncertainty and change in our lives, it is actually a cause for celebration. Instead of trying to hang on to the familiar and the known, we can learn to enjoy these situations as opportunities for adventure and for deepening our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Having courage is more than just heroic acts in exceptional circumstances. It’s a necessity to lead authentic and fulfilling lives on a day-to-day basis. This is the courage to change when change is needed, the courage to stand up for our own truth, even against the opinions of others, and the courage to embrace the unknown in spite of our fears—in our relationships, in our careers, or in the ongoing journey of understanding who we are and why we are here. Courage also features meditation techniques specifically designed by Osho to help people cope with their fears. Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the “1000 Makers of the 20th Century” and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people—along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha—who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.

Download or read book The Book of Forgiving written by Desmond Tutu and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Chair of The Elders, and Chair of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, along with his daughter, the Reverend Mpho Tutu, offer a manual on the art of forgiveness—helping us to realize that we are all capable of healing and transformation. Tutu's role as the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission taught him much about forgiveness. If you asked anyone what they thought was going to happen to South Africa after apartheid, almost universally it was predicted that the country would be devastated by a comprehensive bloodbath. Yet, instead of revenge and retribution, this new nation chose to tread the difficult path of confession, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Each of us has a deep need to forgive and to be forgiven. After much reflection on the process of forgiveness, Tutu has seen that there are four important steps to healing: Admitting the wrong and acknowledging the harm; Telling one's story and witnessing the anguish; Asking for forgiveness and granting forgiveness; and renewing or releasing the relationship. Forgiveness is hard work. Sometimes it even feels like an impossible task. But it is only through walking this fourfold path that Tutu says we can free ourselves of the endless and unyielding cycle of pain and retribution. The Book of Forgiving is both a touchstone and a tool, offering Tutu's wise advice and showing the way to experience forgiveness. Ultimately, forgiving is the only means we have to heal ourselves and our aching world.

Download or read book Choose Faith not Fear written by His Holiness Shri Aasaanji and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Faith Over Fear is an outcome of the attempt to answer several such questions that occur during the course of everyday lives of most of the people – “Am I doing the right thing?”, “is this where I want to be?”, “can I really do this ?”, “should I take this path?" so on and so forth; questions that don’t seem to have a very clear answer at the outset, but almost always become clearer as we dwell on them. But the process off dwelling on the questions, pondering the possibilities, is fraught with several other related emotional attributes that come to the fore – Fear, Insecurity, Negativity, Courage, Commitment, Happiness, Contentment, Positivity and above all Faith. The book dwells at length on each of these attributes, taking inspiration from some well-known examples of people who rose above fears and insecurities, overcame negativity, and displayed the courage to chase the path of faith over fears, identifying and pursuing success, displaying stellar commitment towards their intent, and pursued their chosen paths even in the face of great adversities. Light-hearted and easy to read, the book touches individually on each of the attributes of success, and is aimed at taking the reader on a short journey through the course that the thoughts take and how to interpret and manage the manifestation effectively.

Download or read book Understanding Sexual Abuse written by Tim Hein and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the path to healing look like for survivors of sexual abuse? And how can ministry leaders, pastors, and counselors best help them as they walk this difficult road? Drawing on both his own experience and his wife's experience as survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Tim Hein presents clinical data and resources as well as practical guidance and empathy—both for ministry leaders and for survivors themselves.

Download or read book Lessons Learned from the Path Less Traveled Volume 1 written by Zero Dean and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-12 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "NOT EVERYONE WILL UNDERSTAND YOUR JOURNEY. THAT'S FINE. IT'S NOT THEIR JOURNEY TO MAKE SENSE OF. IT'S YOURS." - Zero DeanLessons Learned from The Path Less Traveled Volume 1 represents nearly a decade of lessons that were all prompted by and learned from actual life experiences along the path less traveled. There is no filler here. From page 1 to page 350, everything in this book was written & included with the potential value it may add to reader's lives in mind. This book is packed with pages of encouragement, food for thought, reminders, and strategies to help readers cope with and overcome life's challenges. This book is packed with pages of encouragement, food for thought, reminders, and strategies to help readers cope with and overcome life's challenges. 1) Lesson to help you: Find motivation & take action. Overcome challenges & obstacles. Develop discipline. Boost your confidence. Immunize against criticism. Expand your awareness. Increase your resilience. Manage your time better. Deal with discomfort. Reduce stress. Ensure you are on the right path. Discover what makes you happy. Live a meaningful life. Protect against manipulation. Nurture your relationships. Face your fears. Save your life. 2) No filler. Find potential value on any page. 3) Read it your way. Lessons can be read in any order from any page. 4) Read a little or a lot. Lessons take anywhere from 5 seconds to 5 minutes to read. Read whenever you want & choose only what you have time for.

Download or read book The Complexity of Connection written by Judith V. Jordan and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2004-04-23 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this important third volume from the Stone Center at Wellesley College, founding scholars and new voices expand and deepen the Center's widely embraced psychological theory of connection as the core of human growth and development. Demonstrating the increasing sophistication of Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), the volume presents an absorbing and practical examination of connection and disconnection at both individual and societal levels. Chapters explore how experiences of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, and gender influence relationships, and how people can connect across difference and disagreement. Also discussed are practical implications of the theory for psychotherapy, for the raising of sons, and for workplace and organizational issues.