True Self

An Italian memoir. Laine gave up her job as a nurse, sold her home and gave away most of her belongings. She has three desires bubbling at the heart of her choice: to write a book, paint a picture and climb a mountain before she died. A man with a van took most of her remaining belongings, along with her basset hound Basil, down to the heel of Italy over 1,500 miles away, where she would spend the next four years. If it all seemed like a folly, then she was willing to take the risk. She moved to a house that she had only spent a week in the year before. She knew no one and yet she had ...

Gerry Hussey is Ireland's leading health and performance coach and founder of the incredible movement Soul Space. Here in his first book, Awaken Your Power Within, he brings us on an open, honest and mind-blowing human encounter that takes us inside the heart and mind of a young boy who dared to ask deeper questions about the mind and soul.

The increasing pace of change during the last decade has made it even more difficult to stay connected to ourselves and experience our truer nature.... In these unpredictable times, rife with environmental, political, societal, and cultural upheavals, the energy of the external world has become so intense that we may absorb it unintentionally.

Success doesn’t always come with a silver spoon. I know because I started at the bottom — overcoming challenges, breaking stereotypes, and redefining what success really means. This story isn’t just about my personal triumph. It’s about paving the way for others to thrive, inspire by example, and share knowledge that changes lives.

You are loved and worthy simply because you exist. You need not do anything to earn it—you were simply born worthy. Pause and breathe that in. If the dominant culture has you people-pleasing, playing it small, and repressing the wild woman within, it’s time to stop hiding your light and start to shine. In I Am Worthy, licensed therapist Christine Gutierrez blends modern psychology with ancient wisdom to help you untangle the web of unworthiness.

WRITERS NEED TO WRITE. PURE AND SIMPLE.An article about:Learning how to write more efficiently, well, by writing! Learning to be mindful of what you wish to accomplish. Learning to set your priorities. Figuring out how to be creative when you truly are at your best. Deciding what is truly best for you, the writer. Knowing what is standing in your way, and figuring out how to get through your obstacles is paramount. Be accountable, to yourself.

The only way to survive the agony of a broken heart, is to express your dissatisfaction. The author attempts to put her finger on what exactly has driven her sacred relationship apart. She writes the poems to her soon to be ex-lover, attempting to make sense of the nonsense. Rationalization can only go so far, before you break. Discovering truths about someone you trusted, is not always enlightening. Words help de-clutter the mind, and expressing dissent can only help one surpass emotions not easy to deal with.

You are a multitude of stories. Every joy and heartbreak, every disappointment and dizzying high, has the makings of an unforgettable story. Whether your goal is to deliver the perfect wedding toast, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview or simply connect more deeply to those around you, The Moth is here to help. In this book, the Moth team reveal the secrets of their time-honed process and use examples from beloved storytellers like Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Nikesh Shukla, Sarfraz Manzoor and more.

We all have a spiritual side, but for many of us, it's something we don't quite understand. We may feel drawn to certain spiritual concepts, but have no idea how to incorporate them into our lives. That's where the importance of having a spiritual practice comes in. A spiritual practice is any activity that helps us connect with our higher selves and find meaning in life.

Every great artist started out as a kid. Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world’s most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Jackson Pollock’s family moved constantly - he lived in eight different cities before he was 16 years old. Georgia O’Keeffe lived in the shadow of her “perfect” older brother Francis. And Jean-Michel Basquiat triumphed over poverty to become one of the world’s most influential artists.

TEENAGER ADVICE.Autobiographical piece from person in search of a career, only to discover the writer she has been, all along. A story of education, discipline, failed attempts, and triumphs. A motivational piece about looking within, trials and errors and tribulations. Willing to reach out, willing to attempt, searching for answers, the author shares her insights into the journey of life, and guides the reader with suggestions as to how to navigate. A very inspiring piece, for anyone who has stopped to ask his or herself, where am I going, how to I get there, and why do I want to embark on...

In Enjoy the Ride, author Steve Gilliland shares from his heart How to Experience the True Joy of Life. A popular national speaker, Steve has changed the lives of thousands who have heard him. Translated to book form, his philosophy centers on the simple premise that true success is not a thing you acquire or achieve. Rather, it is a journey you take your whole life long. Beginning with the compelling challenge to "Check Your Passion", Steve ignites people's ability to choose what they do, why they do it, and who they do it with.

We know that hope is a powerful ally in challenging times - but can we consciously "practice" hope and learn to rely on it as a constant guide? In Navigating Hope, Caroline Myss helps us to turn life's difficulties into a voyage of transformation. With her trademark blend of down-to-earth practicality and inspired mysticism, she offers an "itinerary for the soul" to help us thrive of uncertainty and transition.

Your Journey to Freedom Begins with Self-Discovery. A Powerful Guide to Embrace Change, Find Purpose, and Live Your True Self. In the latest installment of the A Journey of Riches series, The Power of Self-Discovery, you'll encounter 11 transformative stories of individuals who discovered the resilience to overcome life's most challenging lessons and embark on new beginnings. Here are some of the stories that you’ll find inside this book: My Journey to Freedom through Self-Discovery. Learn how to uncover the shadow of generations past lurking in the corners of your consciousness. The ...

For everyone who dreads going to work on Monday mornings, inspiring advice on how to find fulfilling work in an uncertain age. Do you hate Mondays? If so, what's keeping you at your current job? If you said a steady paycheck and the promise of a secure retirement, then you're in for a big disappointment. In today's volatile economy, there is nothing safe about punching the clock for a job you hate.

Dr. Gordon Livingston's national bestseller, Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart, has drawn tens of thousands of readers who have embraced its thirty bedrock truths about life and how best to live it. Now, in And Never Stop Dancing, Dr. Livingston, a Vietnam War veteran, psychiatrist, and parent twice bereaved, offers thirty more true things we need to know now.

"A Witty Guide to Growth Mindset for Teens" is your essential road-map to navigating these crucial years with confidence, resilience, and a positive outlook. Backed by research and psychological principles, this guide offers teens practical strategies to transform their thinking and unleash their true potential. Inside, you'll discover: Understanding the Growth Mindset: Learn about the fundamental principles of a growth mindset and how adopting this perspective can dramatically improve academic performance and emotional well-being.

Seen in The New York Times, on CNN, FOX, VICE, and more–Social skills and relationship coach Anthony Recenello’s brash approach to life transforms the ever-present media narrative that says that you must be extroverted and dominating to achieve romantic success and find fulfillment. Characterized as “the balanced introvert”, Recenello seeks to revitalize the seemingly lost art of soft spoken charm.

If you have found yourself in multiple marriages throughout your life, you aren't alone. This book follows the life of Sally, who has been in monogamistic relationships since the eighth grade to the present time. Moving from one relationship to the next in quick fashion with very little time being single in between. This is one woman's journey of how she became a serial monogamist. This story will take you through the happenstance, heartache, and trials from beginning to the end. She struggles to break the cycle, but finally finds a way in realizing her worth. Based loosely on true events.

Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker that his family sent him to reform school. Race-car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive”. And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play.