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Herbs have been used for medicine, magic, and ritual for centuries. The ancient arts of herbal alchemy and herbal magick combine the healing and energizing effects of herbs (roots, leaves, flowers, resins, and essential oils) with the cycles of the natural world - the astrological movement of the stars and planets, and the cycles of the earth's seasons. In this easy-to-use compendium of herbs and their energy associations, master herbalist and magick practitioner Karen Harrison offers formulas anyone can use to obtain courage, creativity, lasting health, prosperity, and more.

This audiobook will help you deepen your connection to the natural world as you explore the magical, mystical world of the faerie folk.

The Art of Lucid Dreaming is a quick and easy guide to help you get lucid fast. Dr. Clare Johnson, world-leading expert on lucid dreaming, shares her best practical tips and a unique Lucidity Quiz that identifies your personal sleeper-dreamer type so you can fast-track to the techniques that work best for you. When you are lucid in a dream, you can choose to ask your unconscious mind for guidance, perform healing magic, seek creative solutions to problems, and explore the dream realm more profoundly than ever before.

Dive into the mystical heart of Jewish wisdom with "The Esoteric Wisdom of the Zohar – A Beginner’s Guide." This book is your key to unlocking the ancient secrets of Kabbalah, presented in a way that's both profound and accessible. Whether you're a spiritual seeker, a lover of mysticism, or someone curious about the hidden dimensions of life, this guide offers you a journey into the soul of Jewish mysticism like no other. Discover the timeless teachings of the Zohar, the foundational work of Kabbalistic thought, interpreted for the modern mind. Explore deep spiritual concepts such as ...

"All knowledge that the world has ever received comes from the mind...” in the quest for understanding one’s own mind, body, and soul, and to attain liberation, each man seeks spirituality as per his own means and understanding. Yoga, with its origin dating back to ancient India, has always been considered a pathway of achieving moksha. This edition combines the four paths of yoga as expounded by Swami Vivekananda in the nineteenth century.

Picture this: you and your partner, butt naked, trying to achieve spiritual enlightenment while navigating poses that make your limbs feel like pretzels. It’s a blend of deep intimacy, spiritual exploration, and a whole lot of laughter. So, why Naked Tantra? Well, because why not? Who needs clothes when you’re trying to connect on a soul-deep level, am I right? It’s like stripping away everything—literally—to get to the core of your relationship. Plus, let’s face it, doing yoga or meditating in the buff adds a whole new level of challenge and hilarity. Ever tried to hold a ...

Carrying only basic camping equipment and a collection of the world's great spiritual writings, Belden C. Lane embarks on solitary spiritual treks through the Ozarks and across the American Southwest. For companions, he has only such teachers as Rumi, John of the Cross, Hildegard of Bingen, Dag Hammarskjöld, and Thomas Merton, and as he walks, he engages their writings with the natural wonders he encounters, demonstrating how being alone in the wild opens a rare view onto one's interior landscape, and how the saints' writings reveal the divine in nature.

Horned gods have influenced the development of many magical traditions. This book explores the deep spiritual and historical roots of these gods, and shares rituals and activities designed to help you get closer to them. From Ancient Greece to the Renaissance, to the contemporary age of witchcraft and ritual magick, horned deities have been honored as gods of nature, sex, fertility, passion, sacrifice, death, and rebirth. The Horned God of the Witches reveals the origins and features of their most common guises.

Leadership in Christian Perspective brings the best of leadership theory and research together with biblical reflection and examples of leadership in action. Organized around "nine empowering practices," it integrates solid research in leadership studies with biblical and theological reflection on the leadership ideas that are most compatible with Christian faith, making it an important resource for professors and students in leadership and pastoral theology courses, pastors and church leaders, and Christian business leaders.

Boundaries of the Soul has become recognized as the classic introduction to Jung and the practice of Jung’s psychology. Now, in a completely revised edition of Boundaries of the Soul, Dr. Singer incorporates the latest developments in Jungian psychology over the last two decades, particularly in the areas of masculine/feminine relationships, the use of psychotherapeutic drugs, and the evolution of Jung’s concept and personality types and its application both clinically and in the world of business and industry.

Launch your dream career as a Family Nurse Practitioner with this hands-on study blueprint for earning your AANP & ANCC certification! Are you looking for seasoned insider strategies for achieving FNP certification? Do you need an in-depth study resource to familiarize you with abstract nursing knowledge, hands-on skills, and real-world clinical care? Or do you want to discover essential techniques to eliminate feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, or burnout? Then this book is for you. Carefully crafted as the complete study blueprint for experienced healthcare professionals who want gain vital ...

There is a prevalent belief that feng shui is something that only rich people can practice, a belief that is promoted by many "experts". In fact, anybody can practice feng shui if they understand its basic principles. You don't need to buy expensive cures or other special equipment to practice feng shui in your home. In Feng Shui for Wellness and Wealth you'll learn The simple rules of feng shui, which can be applied inexpensively, even if you live in a small apartment; feng shui tricks for your office; and more.

In this helpful and encouraging book, Elizabeth Liebert introduces the practice of discernment and guides listeners through the process of faithful decision making. Following the way of discernment means becoming increasingly able to notice where God is at work in the world and in one's own life - and becoming increasingly generous with one's own life in response.

From elementary schools to psychotherapy offices, mindfulness meditation is an increasingly mainstream practice. At the same time, trauma remains a fact of life. Drawing on a decade of research and clinical experience, psychotherapist and educator David Treleaven shows that mindfulness meditation - practiced without an awareness of trauma - can exacerbate symptoms of traumatic stress. This raises a crucial question: How can we minimize the potential dangers of mindfulness for survivors while leveraging its powerful benefits?

Your Key to Passing the HESI A2: 🌟 Ready to Start Your Nursing Career? 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed by the breadth of topics on the HESI A2 exam? 🌟 Worried about where to focus your study efforts? HESI A2 Exam Prep 2025 is the guide you’ve been looking for! Why this book is your ultimate ally: 🌟 Everything you need in one place: A comprehensive guide covering every section of the test, including Math, Reading Comprehension, Biology, Chemistry, Grammar, and more. 🌟 Strategic approach: Learn the best strategies to organize your study routine, manage time, and tackle your weak areas ...

For the first time, the great depth and diversity of Taoist spirituality is introduced in a single, accessible manual. Taoism, known widely today through the teachings of the classic Tao Te Ching and the practices of t'ai chi and feng-shui, is less known for its unique traditions of meditation, physical training, magical practice, and internal alchemy. Covering all of the most important texts, figures, and events, this essential guide illuminates Taoism's extraordinarily rich history and remarkable variety of practice.

Jan Chozen Bays, MD - physician and Zen teacher - has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing and adjusting your posture throughout the day, eating mindfully, and leaving no trace of yourself after using the kitchen or bathroom. Each exercise is presented with tips on how to remind yourself and a short life lesson connected with it.

"I remained, lost in oblivion; My face I reclined on the Beloved. All ceased and I abandoned myself, Leaving my cares forgotten among the lillies." Thus writes 16th century Spanish poet and mystic, St. John of the Cross. In this, his third work, the author reflects on the nature of a personal union with Christ, found in the abandonment of self.

Discovering timeless Japanese Wabi Sabi to cultivate peace, joy and balance in a perfectly imperfect life Including exercises and daily practices Wondering how to find peace and joy in a fast-paced, perfection-driven world? Tired of feeling overwhelmed by life's imperfections? Imagine finding beauty in everyday imperfections, where the pressure to be perfect is replaced by the serenity of embracing things as they are, while also having the wisdom to improve what you can. Embrace the transformative power of Wabi Sabi, a timeless Japanese philosophy that teaches us to appreciate the beauty in...

Ace your next system design interview! Get tips, tricks, and practice interviews with a former hiring manager from Amazon, who interviewed thousands of software engineers and hired hundreds. Frank Kane will share the secrets of what your interviewer is looking for and the technologies you’re expected to know. Practice makes perfect, so you’ll also get six mock system design interviews with real-world interview questions from the biggest tech employers. A technical interview loop is a demanding process, and the system design part is often the most challenging. This course gets you ...