Self Joy

Have the Scriptures been twisted to keep you in bondage? The real Jesus wants to set you free. Addressing some of the controversial teachings about “striving,” “daily dying to self,” and more, Rebecca Davis untwists Scriptures by looking at word meaning, context, and the heart of God for His people. You can learn what the Bible really says about striving, what the Bible really teaches instead of dying to self, and what the Bible has to say about life, knowing that if you follow and love the Lord He does not require you to try to engage in ongoing death.

Discover Your Ikigai and Transform Your Life Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life? Do you find yourself wondering if there’s more to your existence than juggling responsibilities, meeting expectations, and running on autopilot? This book is your guide to rediscovering joy, balance, and purpose—all through the lens of ikigai, the Japanese philosophy of living a life of meaning. Written specifically for women navigating the complexities of modern life, this book offers practical insights and inspiring stories to help you uncover your ikigai—the unique blend of what ...

Poetry Rx presents 50 great poems as seen through the eyes of a renowned psychiatrist and New York Times best seller. In this book, you will find insights into love, sorrow, ecstasy, and everything in between: love in the moment or for a lifetime; love that is fulfilling or addictive; when to break up and how to survive when someone breaks up with you.

Break free from the cycle of perfectionism and anxiety that has shrouded your life for years, embracing change even if you believe it's impossible. This is not just an audiobook; it's your guide to transformation, shedding light on the behaviors that link these two oppressive forces and offering strategies to finally set yourself free.

Oliver Burkeman explores why people are often more successful - as are organisations, armies and governments - when they focus on reasons they are likely to fail; asks where happiness comes from, and whether we look for it in the wrong places; explores a phenomenon that has come to be called 'fungineering' – attempts to boost happiness in the workplace; and confronts what many of us see as the most negative of all experiences: death.

Want to enrich your life with more beauty? Sweeten it with greater love? Soften it with deeper compassion? Brighten it with increased joy? Bolster it with boosted courage? Refresh it with renewed hope? Start each day by opening these natural gifts in you with the help of a message from Today’s Touchstone. Like a miniature box of chocolates, this exquisite little book offers a sampling of Today’s Touchstone messages for you to try. Read a few. Then a few more. Get a taste of them. Notice how you feel. Before you’ve tested them all, you’ll know if you want to receive a full assortment...

Comedian and broadcaster Susan Calman danced her way across our screens and into our hearts for 10 weeks on Strictly Come Dancing 2017, but how did this ability to find joy change her life? Susan Calman's enthusiasm at being on Strictly Come Dancing was an inspiration to all of us. Cheer Up Love, Susan's first book, had a clear aim: to help people understand depression. Sunny Side Up has a similarly clear path: to persuade people to be kinder to each other and spread more joy.

The Year of Yes: Saying Yes to the Life You Deserve Are you ready to unlock a life filled with growth, joy, and endless possibilities? The Year of Yes: Saying Yes to the Life You Deserve is your ultimate guide to embracing opportunities, conquering fears, and creating the life you’ve always dreamed of. Through practical advice, inspiring stories, and actionable exercises, this book helps you shift your mindset, break free from limitations, and say yes to what truly matters. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Recognize and overcome the fears holding you back. Cultivate a positive, ...

Are you searching for lasting happiness and a deeper sense of joy? "The Secret to Joy & Happiness" offers a refreshing and practical guide to help you discover the true essence of fulfillment. Through simple yet powerful steps, Marie Campbell explores how cultivating a positive mindset, practicing gratitude, and embracing life’s natural rhythms can bring more peace, joy, and happiness into your everyday life. "The Secret to Joy & Happiness" is the third book in the Personal Empowerment Series. Drawing from personal experience and timeless wisdom, this book takes you on a journey to ...

This is an amazing anthology! Each chapter is amazing and inspirational! You will be encouraged and uplifted! Each author is sharing from her heart and soul! As you read each chapter, connect with the author. As you go through this book you will be inspired and changed! So open up this book and be ready!

How would your life change if you could tap into feelings of authentic gratitude every day? A growing body of research tells us that this is the key to becoming happier and healthier through all of life’s ups and downs. With Gratitude Daily, world-renowned happiness expert Nataly Kogan presents a 21-day journey full of short, fun, evidence-based practices to help you make gratitude a regular part of your life. Start experiencing more joy and less stress right away with Gratitude Daily.

Vol. 5 of More Angel Love continues with the spiritual quatrain poetry of Mary Magdalene as conveyed through jmmlove. These poems of wisdom as given by jmmlove's guardian angel Mary Magdalene touch on a myriad of success principles that can help the reader navigate this seemingly chaotic and confusing world we live in. The intent of the author and his guardian angel is to help readers be more successful by showing ways to help live with their wounds and begin living lives full of meaning, significance and joy. This book is full of love and the author hopes it helps readers find purpose in ...

Chock-full of essays and true tales by some of America's most famous authors and thought leaders, these great listens inspire, uplift, open the door to new possibilities, and connect us emotionally. Organized around timeless American values - joy, miracles, giving, gratitude, holidays, and healing - listeners will laugh, cry, cheer, sigh, and renew their faith as they enjoy the powerful impact of a well-told story.

Undertake an exhilarating odyssey with 'Master the Science of a Joyful Life,' as the author skillfully navigates the paradox of abundance in our existence. Through compelling revelations, envision individuals possessing numerous bedrooms, residences, or software left dormant—an eloquent challenge to the conventional belief that material abundance equates to bliss. The author fervently champions resourcefulness, propelling the narrative beyond possession to assert that authentic triumph and enduring joy spring forth from the adept utilization of available assets. This powerful guide not ...

Some people do not want to think for them serves; rather they look toward others to do it for them, even to the point of determining their success of failure. The Sensation of waiting for the next game of sports, the next movie, video, or book to happen is what fulfills the hearts of far too many. However, when men and women know why they were created and that they will be returned to life after death, their way of living should change to refit positive growth and development, Insha’Allah (God willing). Allah said in the Qur’an that men and jinn were created solely to praise Him. Why we...

You spend your days going after some future “good life”—that place where you’ll have the right house, career, vacations, and relationships that we’re told are the prime ingredients. Once you get there, you think you’ll find the satisfaction and fulfillment you’ve been looking for. You won’t feel so disconnected, distracted, and restless once you achieve those things. Then your life will really begin.

In Laugh Again and Hope Again, Chuck Swindoll points the way to the joyful, abundant life you long for...using the epistles of Paul and Peter to illustrate the hope and joy that come from knowing Christ. Let's face it, it's a big, bad world out there—suffering, temptation, stress, and discontent bring us down and darken our days. But hope and joy are gifts from God, and you can learn how to tap into them to make every day a brighter one, no matter what happens!

Discover how making art—even as a beginner—can bring more happiness, healing, and meaning into your life. In Make Art, Find Joy, you’ll learn how to use creative expression as a powerful tool for emotional well-being, personal growth, and everyday joy. Whether you're an experienced artist or haven’t picked up a paintbrush since childhood, this uplifting guide will help you reconnect with your inner creativity in a way that feels playful, pressure-free, and deeply fulfilling. Through practical tips, daily art rituals, and inspiring encouragement, this book explores how to: Overcome ...

You brush your teeth twice a day. Simple. Done. Easy. What about ... working out, creating, hobbies? Or work wise: advertising, sharing on social media, researching? How often should you be doing what? And why? What if there were a frequency where you were your most powerful self? Like when the radio signal is just right and it all comes in loud and clear. I'm going to be talking to people to find out what frequency they best do what--and why. Tune in to find out more. Get it? Tune in? I know, I'm hilarious.

The world knows Candace Payne as "Chewbacca Mom", whose Facebook video captured the hearts of millions with nothing but a toy Chewbacca mask and infectious laughter. But what the video doesn't show is Candace's storied journey of overcoming daunting obstacles on the way to a joy-filled life. Laugh It Up! tells the rest of the story behind the woman in the mask. Like many, Candace Payne has often felt overlooked, undervalued, and insignificant. But she has also discovered the secrets to unshakable joy.