Awakened Life

Drawing upon principles of stress management, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness, and teacher experiences, Awakened helps you develop thought habits that produce a greater sense of satisfaction, motivation, and purpose. Learn how to renew your mind and take a fresh approach toward the challenges of teaching!

Who was the Buddha? How did an ordinary man become an enlightened being? What were his main teachings? How are these teachings still revered, thousands of years later? In this delightful book about the life of Siddhartha, award-winning author Leza Lowitz answers these questions with poetry, drama, wisdom, and enchanting storytelling. This is a book for children and adults alike, graced by the artwork of Amanda Giacomini, whose 10,000 Buddhas murals have delighted people worldwide. "I thought I knew the story of the Buddha until I read Leza Lowitz's wonderfully clear and radiant new book. ...

“My love, speak to me. Tell me everything.” Neferet went to Kalona, kneeling before him, stroking the soft, dark wings that unfurled loosely around the immortal. “What would you have me say?” He didn’t meet her eyes. “Zoey lives.” Neferet’s voice was flat, cold, lifeless. “She does.” “Then you owe me the subservience of your immortal soul.” She started to walk away from him.“Where are you going? What will happen next?” “It is quite simple. I will ensure Zoey is drawn back to Oklahoma....

After her escape from the Tower and from her father's experiments, Kat Bloodmayne wakes up to discover the dark power inside of her has grown stronger. Now more than ever she needs to find the doctor who holds the key to healing her, but the only one who can help her find him is Stephen Grey, the very man who betrayed her. Stephen Grey cannot change the past or what he did to Kat, but he will do everything he can to help her now. But will Kat let him? Or will his transgression be too much to overcome?

Leaving behind the people she loves most in the world, Ashen sets off into the wilderness in hopes of finding the elusive group of rebels know as the "Consortium". But, when she finds herself among strangers in the former ski town locals have named the "Bastille", secrets begin to reveal themselves, friendships prove as fragile as glass, and Ashen begins to understand just how powerful her enemy really is. When her brother, Kel, goes missing, Ashen is forced to return to the place she despises...where she's faced with a cruel and brutal choice that will break her heart.

A practical, simple, yet highly effective tool for positive change and spiritual growth. The guide consists of 16 chapters that cover topics like meditation, forgiveness, changing thinking patterns, using affirmations, the power of appreciation, prayer, and positive thought as well as productive positive action and much more.

For meaningful change to take place within us, we must be in conscious relationship with the one power that transforms us - the endless turning of God's Life. In this soul-stirring album you will learn the secrets of breaking through the barriers that have kept you from joining with life's great movement.

Once they’ve been awakened to love, can Morgan and Leah ever go back to sleep? Leah McAllister is starting a new job in a bland maze of tan cubicles where she hopes to blend in with her surroundings – she’s had enough attention for one lifetime. What she never expects is to find herself working under Morgan, a mesmerizing woman who turned her world upside down when they met one year before. A lot can change in a year, though, and Morgan Park is a different person now.

Two weeks ago, I escaped Hades’ fortress. In the process, I turned him against me. So, yeah, he definitely hates me now. But I’m headed back, and I’m prepared for war. My goal? To stop his terrible plan to spread eternal darkness to the earth. To succeed, I must master my magic before it destroys me. Only Hades can teach me, however. He’s willing - as long as I agree to help him.

Dr Shefali teaches us how to control our expectations, embrace the present moment and let go of the anxiety surrounding how best to parent our children. Become the awakened parent you've always wanted to be and watch your children thrive. All parents have aspirations for their children, but for some these hopes turn into unrealistic expectations. In many cases, this puts huge amounts of pressure on children and has the potential to cause real harm, hindering your child's development.

Alden Dawnsbreak, a Paladin, finds himself thrust back in time—to a time before Lutria’s fall, a time when legends walked its streets. With his father’s scepter, and the dark powers it offers, Alden must level his new class and save his city. Treacherous nobles, hidden agendas, and monstrous malevolent spirits stand in his way. But Alden isn’t alone: His colorful horde of minions and a gallery of legends stand with him. The fate of the city hangs in the balance. Can they defy fate?

What is an awakened being? A being who is awake to all the joy, bliss, abundance, love, and pleasure that is available. Very few are living in a life they absolutely love. Instead, the “norm” is living in a state of settling and sacrificing in at least one or, often, many areas of life. We’re taught that success requires hard work and compromise, though the truth is that success is our birthright and our natural state of being.

Princess Reve of Malvagaria has no idea who she truly is. Hidden away in a cottage in the mountains, she believes she’s a peasant girl named Primrose, a reality frequently challenged by confusing snippets of forgotten royal memories. For there’s a darkness inside her head, one that is slowly claiming her identity, memory by memory. Everything changes when Reve encounters a rugged hunter, a man who offers her a hopeful future despite her blank, forgotten past.

From the critically acclaimed and award-winning author, Azin Sametipour, comes a breath-taking story about forbidden love, heartbreak and identity. Born in California into a Muslim family from Iran, Zoha Farzam thought she had her entire life planned. Graduating from UC Davis in just three years, and attending Stanford Medical School. Even removing her scarf without her parents knowing was a carefully planned rebellion, but she never in her wildest dreams planned Ethan. Ethan Renard was everything she was not, and when he made her question everything she believed in, Zoha found herself ...

Open your eyes and look around you. Are you living the purpose-driven life you have always dreamed of? Or do you feel trapped in a life that was once fulfilling, but doesn’t resemble the person you aspire to be? I don’t believe it was an accident that you came across this book. The season for playing small and allowing life to pass you by is over. Now is the time to let your light shine bright and express your Inner Power! Yes! It is time to switch modes and go from merely surviving to thriving and living your best life!

Willow Stevens dreams of stardom are eclipsed by the real nightmares of a sinister man haunting her dreams. Unbeknownst to her, Eli Walker, her hot but snobbish co-worker, may know the reason nightmares plague her, but their history shows he is more prone to reject her, than help her. Then Willow passes out at work only to wake in Eli's apartment. There she has her chance to learn more about her heritage. But, knowing why the vampire king stalks her doesn't make the nightmares disappear.

There was once a time where demons and Grim Reapers lived with humans. They kept their identity a secret from most and tried to keep balance between their two worlds. Everything was going well and both sides were able to live in peace. Hiding from the human world was Tartarus Sanctum, a place where Apprentices to the Grim Reaper could live and learn their craft of reaping souls. In addition, four Apprentices were chosen to keep balance in the Upper World and the Underworld.

In the fog-laden streets of Lindrad, Janis, a skilled assassin known for her stealth and precision, is accustomed to lurking in the shadows and eliminating targets without a second thought. But when a mysterious, scarred man offers her an unorthodox job—to protect rather than kill—she finds herself ensnared in a web of intrigue and danger she never expected. Bound by a contract to safeguard Marric Norst, a name unfamiliar yet crucial to forces far greater than she can comprehend, Janis must navigate treacherous alliances and ruthless adversaries. As she delves deeper into this perilous ...

Zoey and the gang are back fighting evil (well, duh, that’s what being a High Priestess is all about) but with a variety of romantic intrigues to distract them, it’s a wonder they can get anything done! Zoey’s got some serious work to do at the House of Night if only she could concentrate....

Awakened follows Ben’s journey in North East Florida to reunite with his wife Sarah and survive a world full of zombies. Ben and his newly found companions Ian and Kelly are back. This time things are looking up for the team. That is until Ben finds out that his wife Sarah is being held against her will in Tallahassee. While the group makes plans behind the walls of their secluded upscale riverside neighborhood, new people emerge, as well as new threats. The zombies are starting to get restless...Ben and the crew now have a choice to make.