Alternative Thought

Evil threatens human reason, for it challenges our hope that the world makes sense. For 18th-century Europeans, the Lisbon earthquake was manifest evil. Today we view evil as a matter of human cruelty, and Auschwitz as its extreme incarnation. Examining our understanding of evil from the Inquisition to contemporary terrorism, Susan Neiman explores who we have become in the three centuries that separate us from the early Enlightenment. In the process, she rewrites the history of modern thought and points philosophy back to the questions that originally animated it.

To know your true calling - your dharma, as the yogis say - is perhaps the greatest desire within each of us. And yet, few can say we know our purpose with absolute certainty. Fortunately, there is a time-tested guide - an ancient map - for discovering and fulfilling your unique calling. In The Great Work of Your Life, Stephen Cope walks you through each step of the journey.

The present moment is a strange place. We are all trapped here, really, and there is utterly no other place to be, yet so few of us take a moment to stop and have a look around. The future and the past all exist in the mind. They are only ever memories, dreams, little flickers in the electrified meat we generously call our brains. The only thing that is real is the moment that is happening right now. Learn how to practice mindfulness and create more calm, joy and focus in your life TODAY! Are you ready to take the challenge?

Apply the knowledge of The Secret to your health and wellbeing with this guide to attracting the best health of your life from best-selling author Rhonda Byrne.

Incredibly, the ingredients of a hugely successful life cost nothing at all. In fact, we mass-produce 60,000 of them every day. These are the thoughts that our mind creates. They are responsible for the happiness and distress we experience. They are the precursors of all we do. We grapple with improving our actions, only to find our attempts undone by impure thinking. If we focus on transforming our thoughts instead, incredible results will accrue from a fraction of the efforts.

Strengthening, calming, and stabilizing the mind is the essential first step in accomplishing nearly any goal. Growing up American with a Tibetan twist, Sakyong Mipham talks to Westerners as no one can: in idiomatic English with stories and wisdom from American culture and the great Buddhist teachers. Turning the Mind Into an Ally makes it possible for anyone to achieve peace and clarity in their lives.

Become the master of yourself and your emotions. Find the you that you really are. We spend nearly 50 percent of our time thinking about something other than what we’re actually doing. Our past experiences keep us from living in the moment. Anxiety forces us to cling to our predetermined beliefs about ourselves, hold onto previous traumas, and live shackled in the chains of our past. But it doesn’t have to be this way....

Do you want to become a powerful black women while only dedicating a few minutes of your time each day? It’s no secret that the happiest and most successful people all have habits that they incorporate into their lives that help them stay focused and positive when things are difficult. It doesn't matter where you are now or where you used to be; you have the opportunity to empower yourself and become the women you are meant to be.

People with harm OCD - a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - suffer from violent, unwanted thoughts and a crippling fear of harming others. They may also resist seeking treatment for fear of being judged. In Overcoming Harm OCD, psychotherapist and OCD expert Jon Hershfield offers powerful cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness tools to help listeners break the endless cycle of pain and self-doubt caused by their disorder, and overcome their most debilitating symptoms.

Wild Feminine offers a unique, holistic approach to reclaiming the power, spirit, and joy of the female body and to understanding its connection to creative energy flow. By restoring physical and energetic balance in the pelvic bowl, women can learn to care for themselves in a nourishing and respectful manner, heal spiritual fractures, and renew their relationship with the sacred feminine.

In Meditation Now or Never, Steve Hagen, a Zen priest and best-selling author of Buddhism Plain and Simple, provides an accessible and thorough manual on meditation for both newcomers and experienced practitioners. In the modern world, our lives are more frenetic than ever. We live with a burning sense that we have to get something done. But what do we really achieve? And why are we never satisfied? This book is an invitation to switch off and to enjoy stillness - right now.

Este audiolibro describe cómo usar esta energía espiritual de alta frecuencia para aumentar la vitalidad, superar bloqueos que impiden la curación, disolver traumas y crear cambios positivos en nuestra vidas personales y la del planeta..Incluye historias verdaderas, nueve sencillos pasos para empezar a usar la llama.

Ancient medical science told us our minds and bodies are one. So did philosophers of old. Now modern science and new research are helping us to understand these connections. In Healing and the Mind, Bill Moyers talks with physicians, scientists, therapists, and patients - people who are taking a new look at the meaning of sickness and health.

Welcome to the Guided Meditation Collection to Free Your Thoughts, Embrace Tranquility, and Manifest, a set of beginner-friendly practices designed to relieve anxiety, bring mental clarity, and promote inner balance. In today’s fast-paced world, finding peace can be tough, but this collection offers a path to calm your mind, embrace stillness, and manifest your desires.

When pharmaceutical scientist David R. Hamilton, PhD observed the results of tests on new drugs, he noticed that patients receiving the control placebo pills reported the same level of improvement as people receiving the actual drug. Seeing this result repeat itself time and time again, he became fascinated by the mind-body connection and started to research the work of scientists, mystics and healers working in this field.

Under the light of ancient Western philosophies, our darker moods like grief, anguish, and depression can seem irrational. When viewed through the lens of modern psychology, they can even look like mental disorders. The self-help industry, determined to sell us the promise of a brighter future, can sometimes leave us feeling ashamed that we are not more grateful, happy, or optimistic. Night Vision invites us to consider a different approach to life, one in which we stop feeling bad about feeling bad.

Do you want to feel valued, in control, and confident as a black mom while only dedicating a few minutes each day? It’s no secret that "mom life" can be rewarding, stressful, and overwhelming all at the same time. It doesn't matter if you're a new mom, single mom, or working mom; we are all struggling in one way or another. Luckily, we can truly enjoy all aspects of motherhood, if we redirect our minds when we are feeling overwhelming, guilty, or undervalued. By just committing to a few minutes every day, you will be reminded of the amazing mom you are.

There are no coincidences. You are invited to join this endearing author as she narrates her own work and tells her compelling story. The golden age of humanity has already begun. The secrets and lies have expired. Don't risk getting your tail stuck on the side of the road with no snacks or hydration. Quench your thirst for greener pastures and cop the ultimate travel guide here.

Affirmations are key to self-love and improvement, they’re meant to give you a mental image of your potential and success! They’re designed to carve a path for you to follow that leads to a life filled with positivity, gratitude, acceptance, confidence, strength, and more!

No matter where we are in our spiritual development, we all have questions about our practice and what we are experiencing - both the challenges and opportunities. How can I overcome my struggles to meditate more deeply? Is there a need for a guru, or can I rely on myself? Can I trust my intuition? Is it possible to hear the “Inner Word”, the voice of the soul, and how can I be sure that’s what I’m hearing? Is the Higher Self in the heart?