Awakened Life

This book was originally published in 2011 under the title, The Awakened Life: A Collection of Writings. The new edition contains significant changes and covers a broad spectrum of spiritual subjects drawn from India’s sacred traditions. This book is about cultivating a deeper awareness of life and the world around us from a spiritual perspective, dealing with our problems and situations with the right knowledge, discernment, and thinking, and improving our lives accordingly. It provides the readers with an insight into the spiritual aspects of the human personality, its limitations, and ...

The Awakened Way combines deep spiritual wisdom and practical tools for living a consciously connected and divinely guided life, helping listeners go from an emptiness that can’t be filled to a fullness that can’t be contained.

Most people are living life like a Netflix series they didn’t even choose—just passively watching, reacting, and hoping for a plot twist that never comes. You wake up, check your phone, rush through the day, stress about things you won’t even remember in a year, numb yourself with entertainment, and repeat. Days blur into weeks, weeks into years. Then one day, you look around and wonder, Is this all there is? You were born awake, fully present, curious, and in tune with life. But somewhere along the way, you got conditioned—trained to chase validation, status, security, and all the ...

"Effortless mindfulness" is a new way to immediately enter an optimal flow state available to us in the midst of our busy lives. In The Way of Effortless Mindfulness, Kelly teaches that when you "unhook" awareness from chattering thoughts, you can access a peaceful mind and a naturally embodied wakefulness. From this heartful space, students report they find that right action comes easily and a loving tenderness for all of life is freely available. This book outlines practical and supportive material from neuroscience, psychology, and the wisdom of various spiritual traditions.

The Power of Shiva: The God of Destruction, Regeneration, and Transformation A Journey into the Heart of the Mystical and Paradoxical Hindu Deity Shiva is one of the most complex and fascinating deities in the Hindu pantheon. He is the god of destruction, regeneration, and transformation, and he is often depicted in a variety of forms, each with its own unique symbolism. In this book, you will explore the origins and forms of Shiva, from his humble beginnings as the Vedic deity Rudra, to his later development into the supreme deity of Hindu Shaivism. You will also examine a few myths and ...

Whether it’s meditation or a walk in nature, reading a sacred text or saying a prayer, there are many ways to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around you and your place in it. In The Awakened Brain, psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller shows you how. Weaving her own deeply personal journey of awakening with her groundbreaking research, Dr. Miller’s book reveals that humans are universally equipped with a capacity for spirituality, and that our brains become more resilient and robust as a result of it.

Sheesh... Vampires can be like children sometimes. In our quest to unite the underworld against the coming flood of darkness, a visit to Darkeum Cove was first on the list. Although I would hardly call the Noctem island a popular vacation spot, it had to be done. Uniting the underworld meant uniting everyone, and that included the same vampires who would just assume I disappeared forever. It shouldn’t have mattered one way or the other, seeing as how full authority over the underground clan was Marco’s by right. At least, that was we assumed before an official challenge to his authority...

For the past 30 years, Deepak Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution in the West. Total Meditation offers a complete exploration and reinterpretation of the physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual benefits that this practice can bring. Deepak guides listeners on how to wake up to new levels of awareness that will ultimately cultivate a clear vision, heal suffering in your mind and body, and help recover who you really are.

We all recognize the serene image of the Buddha. But who was the man who walked the earth, and what was the incredible human journey that led to his enlightenment? Before he was the "Awakened One," he was a sheltered prince, a questioning husband and father, and a determined seeker who pushed himself to the brink of existence. This is not a story of a distant god, but of a real person who confronted life's deepest questions. Discover the powerful and inspiring life story that has changed the world. Journey from palace to forest to enlightenment, and find out how one man's path to peace can ...

Best-selling author and creator of the Midnight Mom Devotional community Becky Thompson invites you into a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit by scripturally unpacking who he is and how he moves in and through the life of a believer.

While many accounts of the Buddha’s life mix legend and history, this compelling new biography discriminates between fact and fiction to reveal Gautama, the remarkable human being behind the myth, and sheds new light on his teachings. Plunging us into the noises, smells and jostling streets of Gautama’s world, Vishvapani Blomfield brings the Buddha to life as a passionate and determined individual - a strikingly modern figure who rejected contemporary beliefs.

The Awakened Life: The Law of Attraction teaches you how to take back control and live the abundant life you were meant to have. In this enlightening guide, you'll discover how to start thinking about your life in a new way. You'll learn how to translate your thoughts into positive energy that can change the direction of your life and bring great things into your world! Whether it's your health, relationships, or career that you're struggling with, you'll get concrete, practical strategies for applying the Law of Attraction to transform your life in ways you never thought possible.

The Equanimous Mind chronicles the author's first 10-day Vipassana meditation camp experience at the end of 2010 and the life-changing impact it has had on his personal and professional life since that time. The book describes a 10-day Vipassana meditation course in the tradition of S. N. Goenka from the standpoint of someone encountering meditation for the first time. It contains a detailed, journal-like narrative of the rich events that unroll during the retreat. Many people will benefit from this volume of clear sentences, deep feelings, and important messages.

A.L.I.E.N.S. (Awakened Lives Invading Every Nation Supernaturally) delves deep into the intersections of faith, identity, and the supernatural. In this captivating exploration, author Rohan Peart uncovers the remarkable parallels between the biblical narrative and the modern fascination with aliens, superheroes, and the supernatural. Drawing on biblical accounts of invasion-Moses confronting Pharaoh, Jesus entering human history, and the Church challenging societal norms-the book reveals a profound truth: Believers are called to be the aliens of God's Kingdom, empowered and awakened by ...

Life is a journey and physical birth and death are its points of transition. Many people across multiple cultures and faith systems believe that the spirit lives on—and have experienced contact with the spirits of loved ones who have passed to the higher side. This contact is joyous, comforting, and healing—but you wonder if it's real and whether you can share in it, too.

Wicca and Witchcraft teaches you how to look inside yourself and let the God and Goddess empower you with spirituality, knowledge, and self-esteem and help you appreciate the profound beauty of living in tune with nature. Along your path, you'll learn about the many types of witches, traditions, and deities of the Craft. You'll learn about the magical tools and objects and how to use them.

Inspirational and deeply illuminating, The Soul Frequency takes you into the unseen world of energy and emotion, which is the birthplace of every physical manifestation in your body and life. Step-by-step, frequency alchemist and personal coach Shanna Lee will show you how to align your energy to manifest any darn thing your little heart desires.

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. ...

Living An Awakened Life is book two in the Honoring Your Sacred Self Series. While An Awakened Life, A Journey of Transformation details spiritual teacher, Julie Hoyle’s radical awakening, this book hands you the tools to set your own intuitive gifts ablaze. Living An Awakened Life is a collection of Julie’s most powerful and inspiring writing. Over the last twenty years, Julie has been a feature writer for twenty well-known Mind-Body-Spirit magazines in the U.S.A., Canada and Europe. In this book, Julie has gathered her most potent articles and she is sharing them with you. Other ...

Meditation is a powerful tool with well-documented benefits, including lowering anxiety, enhancing self-awareness, and improving sleep. Learn how to quiet your mind and improve the quality of your life with simple techniques and visualizations. Release your limitations, enjoy life more deeply and passionately, and approach each day with mindfulness and gratitude.