Self Philosophy

On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror - when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that we need not feel "doomed" when these experiences surface. In fact, such experiences are not a problem if we are able to simply let them arise without judging them or investing them with so much meaning. This approach to experience is what Kongtrül calls self-reflection.

Manifestation success requires something more intense and powerful than simply repeating affirmations. You need to acquire the mind-set of a true, successful manifester. This audiobook will help you get the required mind-set and understand the universal law of attraction and help you use it to transform your dreams into reality. It will help you understand the power of your mind to change your life for the better. Manifesting will also help you realize that you are the master of your life, and you have the creative power to map out your destiny.

“Everybody has got to die, but I have always believed an exception would be made in my case. Now what?” - Last words of William Saroyan But there are no exceptions. Now what? James Scott Bell spent a good chunk of 2015 thinking and writing about that. Some famous people died that year. So did others not so famous. It doesn't matter, because each life is a story. And if we look deeply enough they all have something to say. In Some People Are Dead, Bell weaves his musings on the departed into a form of essay combining memoir and reflection, thoughts on how to live and how to die, and an ...

For more than half a century, in such books as The Art of Happiness and The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Inner Peace, the Dalai Lama has guided us along the path to compassion and taught us how to improve our inner lives. In A Force for Good, with the help of his longtime friend Daniel Goleman, the New York Times best-selling author of Emotional Intelligence, the Dalai Lama explains how to turn our compassionate energy outward. This revelatory and inspiring work provides a singular vision for transforming the world in practical and positive ways.

This 2015 release was prophetic concerning divide and conquer tactics used against the general public. Think of this book as a software update to get the public up to speed. After reading, seemingly impossible problems become edible. As cult-classic writer Charles Bukowski once stated, "If you let them kill you, they will." Instead of allowing ourselves to become victims of circumstances, we will instead survive. Piece by piece, this book removes the Emperor's clothing. Enjoy!

This audiobook is a plea for self-trust and a gentle guide to self-awareness. Instead of helping you become who you think you should be, The Art of Talking to Yourself hopes to introduce you to someone more interesting: who you are.

Robert Crumb’s genius, according to author David Stephen Calonne, lies in his ability to absorb a variety of literary, artistic, and spiritual traditions and incorporate them within an original, American mode of discourse. R. Crumb: Literature, Autobiography, and the Quest for Self charts Crumb’s intellectual trajectory and explores the recurring philosophical themes that permeate his depictions of literary and biographical works.

In a world of iPhones and connectivity to social media and email, we are all in constant connection with one another. Then why are so many people feeling burned out, distant from colleagues, and abandoned by family and friends? In this new book from the best-selling author of Running with the Mind of Meditation, the Sakyong uses the basic principles of the Shambhala tradition - meditation and a sincere belief in the inherent wisdom, compassion, and courage of all beings - to help listeners to listen and speak more mindfully.

Many of us speak to ourselves in demeaning and hurtful ways, using language we would never use with anyone else. To make matters worse, we often don't even realize when we are doing this, as these old mental tapes play in repeating loops without our awareness. In Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist, certified mindfulness and meditation instructor Cynthia Kane introduces the Middle Path of Self-Communication, which consists of five mindful tools - Listen, Explore, Question, Release, and Balance - all of which are grounded in Buddhist principles.

The Upanishads are all composed in Sanskrit and every word in Sanskrit has multiple meanings and translators and commentators have interpreted the words and terms differently. One can read and study the Upanishads for many reasons. It could be to complete one’s understanding of Vedic literature from a historical or intellectual standpoint, or to understand Brahman and gain liberation. Which Upanishad should one begin with, or should one proceed directly to the Brahma Sutra and their innumerable commentaries? Here, we introduce the reader to several compilations of the Upanishads, many of ...

What if everything you’ve been told about separateness is wrong? What if you, the people around you, and the entire universe are not many things—but one? Science is catching up to what mystics have known for centuries. Quantum physics, neuroscience, and philosophy are all pointing to the same radical truth: reality is not a collection of isolated parts, but a single, unified whole. This book breaks it down in a way that anyone can understand. A mind-expanding journey into oneness. From ancient spiritual traditions to cutting-edge scientific discoveries, explore how monism reshapes ...

As a cultural critic and social commentator, Kevin Samuels sparked dialogues that resonated worldwide, influencing and provoking thought on numerous societal issues. This book captures the essence of his impactful philosophy, presenting it through a lens that encourages deep reflection and rigorous discussion, much like the Socratic dialogues that have shaped intellectual thought for centuries. Structured in a dialogical format reminiscent of Socratic teaching, this work explores the nuanced views Samuels held on topics from interpersonal relationships to self-improvement, and economic ...

What if the answers you seek are already within you, waiting for the right questions to unlock them? Following the success of his acclaimed first book, Daniel Chechick returns with Existential Dialogues II: Conversations That Transform. This sequel deepens the journey of self-reflection, offering fresh perspectives and wisdom for life’s most pressing questions. Through compelling dialogues between your younger and older selves, Chechick tackles themes like love, regret, resilience, and the nature of success. Each page challenges you to think differently, encouraging transformative growth ...

Two experienced educators offer an up-to-date introduction to philosophy from a Christian perspective that covers the four major areas of philosophical thought: epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and ethics. Written from an analytic perspective, the book introduces key concepts and issues within the main areas of philosophical inquiry in a comprehensive yet accessible way, inviting listeners on a quest for goodness, truth, and beauty that ultimately points to Jesus as the source of all.

Happiness is the twelfth title in the Osho bestselling Insights for a New Way of Living series, and the first new title in the series since 2017.

"It’s not what happens to you that matters, but how you react to it." Epictetus "There is a place for heroism even on the sick bed." Seneca "You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength." Aurelius When you lose your whole body you just want your mind to step up. Cassandra Brandt was paralyzed from the shoulders down at age 32. Grappling with grief, sorrow, anxiety and trauma in the acute days, Cassandra found Marcus Aurelius. In turning to the ancient school of Greco Roman Stoic philosophy in her darkest hours and with her deepest inquiries, ...

Every day we are confronted with hundreds of choices that either make us feel confident and strong or rob us of the things we desire the most. When we lack confidence, we feel unworthy of having what we want, of speaking the truth, of making decisions that improve our lives. When we feel weak, helpless, or powerless, we lack the strength to ward off the thoughts of defeat, negativity, and fear that fill our minds and prevent us from moving forward and living in harmony with our deepest desires.

Deepak Chopra and Kimberly Snyder offer an exciting and practical program to help transform you from the inside out. Through six pillars of healthy living that focus on internal and external nourishment, sleep, living naturally, avoiding excessive stress, and better understanding the relationship between emotions and inflammatory foods, the authors offer practical tips, tools, innovative routines, and foods that will allow you to achieve your highest potential of beauty and health.

The Upanishads are a vital thread in the evolution of Indian philosophy. Hindu philosophical thinking predates the Upanishads, dating back to the period of the Rig Veda. Even in the Rig Veda, issues about the genesis of the world and the origins of life are expressed. The sanctity of the Vedas is upheld by all six early orthodox traditions and philosophical schools. Despite the fact that Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, and Yoga did not explicitly remark on them, they did absorb certain parts of the Vedic Samhitas. In this book, we provide the reader with an overview of the major Upanishadic ...

In 2001, Quamé, the author of the book The Power of Letting Go, made a huge life decision to leave his Ph.D. program to start a music recording company in Los Angeles. He returned to his former neighborhood located in the Crenshaw District, where he reunited with neighborhood friends as well as making new connections from Hollywood to Calabasas. Falling on hard times from homelessness to a health crisis, Quamé learned priceless lessons from people he interacted with, self-help books and the "do or die" environment of Crenshaw. Upon realizing that the path he was on did not reflect the "...