Higher Wisdom

Can jokes win a hostile room, a hopeless argument, or even an election? You bet they can, according to Cicero, and he knew what he was talking about. One of Rome's greatest politicians, speakers, and lawyers, Cicero was also reputedly one of antiquity's funniest people. After he was elected commander-in-chief and head of state, his enemies even started calling him "the stand-up Consul". How to Tell a Joke provides a lively new translation of Cicero's essential writing on humor alongside that of the later Roman orator and educator Quintilian.

This book is about four cornerstones of modern thought that were put in place by people living in the ancient Mediterranean world. It covers approximately 2,000 years in time (from ca. 1000 BCE to 1000 CE) and spatially moves from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Mesopotamia (roughly, modern Iraq), through Greece and Rome, to the new Germanic states growing in what is now western Europe.

Recognizing the power of the new and trying to understand and promote the conditions that make it possible, the Greeks were the first to write about innovation and even the first to record a word for forging something new. In short, the Greeks "invented" innovation itself - and they still have a great deal to teach us about it. How to Innovate is an engaging introduction to key ideas about - and examples of - innovation and creative thinking from ancient Greece. Armand D'Angour provides lively new translations of selections from Aristotle, Diodorus, and Athenaeus.

One of the most influential Roman perspectives on religion came from a nonreligious belief system that is finding new adherents even today: Stoicism. How did the Stoics think about religion? In How to Think About God, Philip Freeman presents vivid new translations of Cicero's On the Nature of the Gods and The Dream of Scipio. In these brief works, Cicero offers a Stoic view of belief, divinity, and human immortality, giving eloquent expression to the religious ideas of one of the most popular schools of Roman and Greek philosophy.

How can women become effective leaders in large organizations without sacrificing who they are, as women and as mothers? This audiobook answers the question: They should live out the 10 characteristics of today's winning leaders. These characteristics - compassion, honesty, and authenticity, for example - were once seen as feminine weaknesses in the command-and-control corporate world. But today, in an inclusive and connected world, they define the leader who strengthens organizations rather than undermines them.

While medicine and science have obviously changed enormously since the classical world, and some Greco-Roman beliefs about diet now appear hilariously off the mark, How to Eat reveals that much of their advice still resonates—and all of it is fascinating.

"...a must read book for anyone wanting greater health. It is a must read book for anyone on a spiritual path. It is a must read book for everyone." Harold H. Bloomfield, M.D. Psychiatrist and Best-Selling author of Making Peace With Your Parents. "Healing the Heart, Healing the Body is a marvelous contribution to anyone interested in the connection between spirituality and healing." Marianne Williamson, Best-Selling author of A Return to Love "Healing the Heart, Healing the Body" is one of the greatest books ever written, in my humble opinion! It's glued to my bed-stand!" Dale Fielder, ...

Holly Duckworth was intrigued from the beginning of her career as a Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique® Practitioner about the similarities of client questions. What is my life purpose? What is my life lesson? How do I commune with my higher self? For years, across hundreds of clients, these questions were repeated over and over. And, even more curiously, the answers were similar, too! In Finding Purpose: Surprising Wisdom from the Higher Self the answers to these questions are shared along with client session segments and other insights.

The second-century Greek physician Galen—the most famous doctor in antiquity after Hippocrates—is a central figure in Western medicine. A talented doctor, surgeon, writer, philosopher, teacher, pharmacologist, and inventor, Galen attended the court of Marcus Aurelius, living through outbreaks of plague that devastated the Roman Empire. He also served as a physician for professional gladiators. In writings that provided the foundation of Western medicine up to the nineteenth century, Galen created a unified account of health and disease.

A Love Story for the Soul This is not a conventional book, nor story for that matter. It is more a suggestion of something, a whimsical glimpse inside the world of soul. It is a tale of a soul’s journey into life. Colourful landscapes, evocative passages and poetic rests makes each page a pleasure to read and reflect. Its mystery is part of the appeal. The Garden is an elegant spiritual classic that represents wholeness and reminds us of the cosmic model of our relationship to the infinite. Taking up this book is like entering a gateway into a safe refuge of inner reflection. But The ...

An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals—and our vital relationships with them.

The idea of sexual fluidity may seem new, but it is at least as old as the ancient Greeks, who wrote about queer experiences with remarkable frankness, wit, and insight. How to Be Queer is an infatuating collection of these writings about desire, love, and lust between men, between women, and between humans and gods, in lucid and lively new translations.

Did you know that in the United States alone, more than one in four children live in a home without a father? When Alec Lace recognized this crisis and launched his parenting podcast 2018, his mission was simple: to give dads an opportunity to encourage others, by sharing the experiences and wisdom they’ve gained during their respective journeys.

“It is a reality that this path called the Fourth Way Work can fundamentally change the kind of person you are. What you can become is free from the tyranny of external life and of the false self. Your new developed level of understanding gives you the peace that passes understanding. Your new level of Being means you are no longer controlled by self-love and you will know what your purpose is for being born into life on this planet…The Fourth Way Work is not a religious path. It predates and transcends all religions, traditions and their practices and is always the same teaching about ...

In The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus, Charles Manz looks to the New Testament to see what it holds for today's leaders. What he finds are powerful leadership lessons that can enable both leaders and followers to maintain integrity, live on a higher plane, and ultimately, reach personal and professional goals through sound practical principles.

On this inspirational program, best-selling author and lecturer Dr. Wayne W. Dyer brings you a wealth of knowledge, motivational thoughts, and personal observations about life that will take you to a whole new level on your spiritual path.

“THE QUANTUM LIFE” has been compared in scope and depth to: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Untethered Soul by Michael A Singer The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Power of Intention by Dr Wayne W Dyer The Celestine Prophecy by James Redford What if everything you thought you knew about reality was wrong? In her groundbreaking new book “The Quantum Life” challenges conventional thinking and invites you to explore the mind-blowing implications of quantum physics and your spirituality. The book approaches ...

Unlock Your Potential with 'UNLIMITED WISDOM AND POWER OF YOUR HIGHER SELF: Create the Life You Want': This book is more than a guide to personal growth; it's a comprehensive resource for transforming every aspect of your life. Whether navigating the complexities of relationships, chasing your dreams, or discovering your true purpose, this insightful book offers a path to success. It delves into the essence of the soul, equipping you to improve not only your mental and physical health but also your emotional connections with others.

In How to Feel, Maria Heim provides new translations of essential early Buddhist teachings on mindfulness meditation and connects them to recent findings in psychology and neuroscience. A superb meditation manual and insightful exploration of psychology, the book also provides a brief introduction to Buddhism.

This book is a collection of inspirational quotes that have impacted the life of the author and members of his congregation. You may not have to read the quantum of words for the acquisition of wisdom. OASIS OF WISDOM is a repository that will take you to a higher horizon and spectrum of what wisdom is about, This book: "OASIS OF WISDOM" provides a snippet of easy to read materiaol that covers a wide range of subjects witht rich scritpural references.