Modern Self

This essay-style short story, published in 1943, is a sequel to the earlier work Going Home (1943). The protagonist, who his family has disowned, receives news that his mother is dying and heads back to his family home with his wife and child. He is the sixth son of a wealthy family from Aomori. He went to Tokyo Imperial University with the hopes of his family, but became involved in left-wing movements, was arrested by the police, became addicted to drugs, and repeatedly attempted suicide. Dazai is aware that he has been a bad son to his mother and that her death is imminent. He also has ...

Magic has always been the undervalued sister of mainstream spirituality. It is hard to find a religious or spiritual movement that accepts that magic is a fundamental pillar of its philosophy. For thousands of years, magic and magic formulas have been considered dangerous by many religious elites. Many have tried to eliminate or adapt it, but these attempts have failed. Magic is, after all, a practice that predates any established religion. Unfortunately, thousands if not millions of books of magic formulas have been destroyed, but popular forces and beliefs have prevented them from ...

Do you feel overwhelmed by the chaos of modern life? You’re not alone — but you don’t have to live in fear. In Not Afraid: A Rational Guide to Modern Resilience, Janelle Simons delivers a calm, clear, and empowering approach to preparing for uncertainty — without panic, paranoia, or conspiracy theories. This is modern-day prepping for real people living real lives. Whether you're concerned about economic instability, digital burnout, climate disruption, or the rise of AI, this book offers practical strategies, minimalist systems, and mental clarity to help you stay ready and ...

This book isn’t a self-help manual. It’s a mirror—sharpened into a blade. Being Social Is Making You Dumber is a ruthless dissection of the smiling, nodding, performative version of modern life. Rooted in the cold precision of Machiavellian philosophy, it doesn’t plead for your attention. It challenges your need for it. You’ve been taught that being liked is a virtue. That fitting in is maturity. That playing well with others is wisdom. It’s not. It’s erosion. Every handshake you fake, every opinion you echo, every party you endure in silence builds the invisible prison you ...

The year is 1919. The horror of the First World War is fresh for the protagonists of Time of the Magicians, each of whom finds himself at a crucial juncture. Benjamin is trying to flee his overbearing father and floundering in his academic career, living hand to mouth as a critic. Wittgenstein, by contrast, has dramatically decided to divest himself of the monumental fortune he stands to inherit, in search of spiritual clarity.

After dipping her toes into the world of swinging, Skylar is ready to dive deeper. In book two of the thrilling “Skylar’s Swinger Stories Series," Skylar plunges headfirst into the exhilarating world of swinging, where passion knows no bounds and self-discovery awaits around every corner. After her eye-opening first experiences at an upscale swingers' club, Skylar and her husband more fully commit to the lifestyle. With unflinching honesty, she chronicles what happens when the excitement of first encounters evolves into a deliberate choice that reshapes their marriage. In this steamy ...

AMAZON TOP 100 BEST SELLER IN TIBETAN BUDDHISM ALL THAT APPEARS AND EXISTS: The Buddha's Teachings to Awaken the Heart and Turn Suffering Into Joy by Ani Lodro Palmo Do you find yourself lost in an endless recycling of thoughts, worries, and fears, with each day slipping away as the mind’s chatter drowns out the joy of living? In the hustle of daily life, do you wonder whether the things that matter most are neglected, buried under the weight of mental noise and self-criticism? It’s time to reclaim your life by learning to let go, transforming your mental clutter into a spacious, joyful...

Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old dating patterns? Do you want to cultivate a more mindful, intentional approach to your dating life? Look no further than 30 Days to a Better Dating Experience. This comprehensive workbook offers a practical and effective mindfulness program designed to help you transform your dating life and find greater happiness and fulfillment in your relationships. With 30 unique mindfulness exercises, each accompanied by a corresponding hashtag that allows you to connect with others and share your insights online, this workbook provides a step-by-step ...

Jas’ fantasy is Mr. Darcy, elegant balls, and amusing assemblies. So romantic. Jas’ reality? Rory, boring work, and painting the hall. Not romantic … at all. An accidental purchase of a lover’s locket enables Jas to time travel back to its origins: the Regency era. Her excitement is short-lived, however, when she realizes she is not just an observer but is inhabiting the real lives of real, living people; people never mentioned in any of Jane Austen’s novels; people whose lives are neither romantic nor elegant. So much for fantasy. Seeking romance in the Regency era seems like a ...

Unleash the Power Within. In Principles of Inner Power, embark on a transformative journey through seven universal laws that reveal the secrets to mastering your mind, harmonizing your inner energies, and creating a life aligned with your highest potential. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of The Kybalion, this guide brings ancient teachings into a modern context, making them practical, relatable, and deeply empowering. With each chapter, you’ll uncover actionable insights, guided exercises, and reflective practices designed to help you integrate these principles into your everyday life. ...

The word “crystal" in Wiccan and distinct “New Age" circles often refers to a massive type of strong minerals, no more all of which are actual crystals. But all of them fall under the crystal umbrella. There is A mineral called an inorganic substance that's engineered obviously inside the underground approaches of the Earth. Each vitamin has its chemical makeup, combined with--as Witches, shamans, and healers that are distinct know --its energy signature. Minerals possess a shape that contrasts a routine, developing the fascinating and surfaces geometric bureaucracy of if we pay ...

Why are you so tired—even after a full night’s sleep? Why does life feel like an endless to-do list, even when you're technically “free”? This incisive and darkly insightful book uncovers the root cause behind modern exhaustion: a culture that masks coercion as choice and self-worth as productivity. Why You're Exhausted dismantles the illusions of motivation culture, toxic positivity, and relentless self-optimization. Drawing from philosophy, social psychology, and cultural critique, it reveals how we've become both boss and worker in our own lives—chained not by others, but by ...

Unwittingly, we weave the fabric of our lives to perfection, like the spider mindlessly spins the perfect web. There is great beauty in the process, a beauty which is only perceived in retrospect; towards life's end. Way of the Wise follows one man's journey from youth's blinding impetuousness to the enveloping clarity of maturity's hindsight, only to arrive at the inescapable: The realization that each of us has but one course to follow, a course that we alone must navigate. Soon there will come upon that incessant wave of experience an encroaching weight of awareness...

The world has gone overboard with toxic positivity. Every time we scroll through social media, watch a talk show, or browse the latest self-help books, we're inundated with feel-good messages that oversimplify life’s challenges. It’s time to get real. It’s time to embrace imperfection and humanity instead of chasing unattainable ideals. This book takes a satirical and rational approach to debunking the endless stream of unrealistic motivational messages and memes we’re bombarded with daily. Rational Responses to Motivational Memes and Other Positive Bullsh*t will enlighten you with ...

Have you ever asked “What’s it all for?” or “Is my life enough?” Jack finds himself back at the local pub after another monotonous day at work asking himself these very questions. From an outside perspective, Jack has a good job and a supportive family, but somehow it’s not fulfilling his true desires, which has created a deep sadness. Seeing Jack’s hopelessness, the bartender, Lloyd, suggests a short story for him to read about a cowboy going through similar struggles in wanting better for his family and his life. Jack is not much of a reader, but finds some solace in ...

MILLENNIAL MILLIONAIRE IS THE BOOK THAT WILL MAKE YOU RICH, REGARDLESS OF YOUR FINANCIAL STARTING POINT. In this refreshingly straightforward how-to guide, 29-year-old author and self-made millionaire Blake Konrardy delivers the step-by-step process to quickly accumulate wealth in the modern age. You have the power to get rich. It’s time to unlock that power. Millennial Millionaire will show you: How to take immediate control of your financial life, making small changes to go from zero to $1 million net worth How to increase your income by 50% or more, with precise steps and scripts to ...

An urgently needed guide for managing the anxiety and ambiguity in our daily lives, this book will help listeners thrive in challenging situations. Through this memorable story, you'll learn: how to embrace uncertainty in all parts of life; why no single response to uncertainty works for every situation; how various personality types typically respond differently to uncertainty; why it's crucial to resist responding negatively to uncertainty; and why it's important to take action, no matter how uncertain you feel.

How many romantic dates, job promotions, or hidden dreams have you missed and wasted the opportunity to act on because you were afraid of failing? How many times have you watched someone achieve what you’ve always wanted and felt that terrible pang of jealousy and self-pity? No man is born confident, assertive, and fearless. But anyone can become confident.

It is an apocryphal of modern times that reports a hypothetical conversation where Seth, the third son of Adam, instructs Enós, his son, about the mysteries he had allegedly learned from his father, Adam.

A Modern Guide to Homesteading is your audio companion for creating a more self-sufficient, sustainable life—right where you are. Whether you’re on a city balcony or a rural plot, this guide shows you how to take practical steps toward a lifestyle that feeds your family, your values, and your sense of purpose. Even with limited time, space, or budget, you’ll learn how to transform your home into a productive homestead—one manageable step at a time.