Catalog Search Results
1) Meditations
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Dive into a collection of thought-provoking essays from one of the most remarkable figures in history, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. In Meditations, Marcus Aurelius lays out his personal philosophy of stoicism, which involves honing one's discipline and eschewing base or excessive sensual pleasures. A must-read for fans of ancient history and philosophy.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Arguably the most celebrated and revered writer of our time now gives us a new nonfiction collection--a rich gathering of her essays, speeches, and meditations on society, culture, and art, spanning four decades.00The Source of Self-Regard is brimming with all the elegance of mind and style, the literary prowess and moral compass that are Toni Morrison's inimitable hallmark. It is divided into three parts: the first is introduced by a powerful prayer...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Life sometimes is hard. There are challenges. There are difficulties. There is pain. As a younger man I sought to avoid them and only ever caused myself more of the same. These days I choose to face life head on—and I have become a comet. I arc across the sky of my life and the harder times are the friction that lets the worn and tired bits drop away. It's a good way to travel; eventually I will wear away all resistance until all there is left...
Publisher
Acacia
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Quiet the thoughts and renew the spirit under the reassuring direction of Shiva Rea. A collection of meditations provide a calming oasis where viewers can leave behind life₂s stresses while being transported to tranquil settings such as a Greek island and New Mexico₂s White Sands National Park. Unwind and rejuvenate with meditations in Shiva₂s Yoga Matrix, which allows viewers to customize their practice for a calming and restorative experience....
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the bestselling author of Women Rowing North and Reviving Ophelia-a memoir in essays reflecting on radiance, resilience, and the constantly changing nature of reality. In her luminous new memoir in essays, Mary Pipher-as she did in her New York Times bestseller Women Rowing North-taps into a cultural moment, to offer wisdom, hope, and insight into loss and change. Drawing from her own experiences and expertise as a psychologist specializing in...
12) Meditations
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE) was the sixteenth emperor of Rome-and by far the most powerful man in the world. Yet he was also an intensely private person, with a rich interior life and one of the wisest minds of his generation. He collected his thoughts in notebooks, gems that have come to be called his Meditations. Never intended for publication, the work has proved an inexhaustible source of wisdom and one of the most important Stoic texts...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Real Happiness at Work brings the profound benefits of meditation to an area where people could use it most--the workplace. And it's written by one of the world's leading meditation teachers. A follow-up to Real Happiness, the New York Times bestseller, Sharon Salzberg's Real Happiness at Work is a practical guide to improving work life through mindfulness, compassion, and ingenuity. It's about being committed without being consumed, competitive without...
Author
Language
English
Description
From internationally renowned writer and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie, a searing, deeply personal account of enduring--and surviving--an attempt on his life thirty years after the fatwa that was ordered against him. Speaking out for the first time, and in unforgettable detail, about the traumatic events of August 12, 2022, Salman Rushdie answers violence with art, and reminds us of the power of words to make sense of the unthinkable. Knife is...
Author
Publisher
The New Press
Pub. Date
[[2021]
Language
English
Description
A book of spiritual ruminations with a progressive political edge, from the Pulitzer Prize-winner who has devoted her life to befriending the earth. Walker has long been a force for sanity in a chaotic world. Here she draws on her deep spiritual grounding, her political conviction and experience, and her literary gifts to offer a series of meditations filled with wisdom, hope, encouragement, and, at times, serenity to a world in need of all these...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Ethos
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The labyrinth is a beautiful metaphor for spiritual and personal transformation. Unlike mazes, which try to trick you into taking the wrong route, labyrinths lead you along one continuous path to the center-they offer a spiritual journey away from your normal everyday life towards introspection and understanding. With more than 35 stunning, serene plant-inspired designs, Madonna Gauding provides guided meditations to use with the labyrinths to help...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Ethos
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Good sleep--the kind that leaves you with increased mental clarity, steady energy, and excitement for the day ahead--can be elusive. But it's within reach: vibrational energy healer and meditation instructor Valerie Oula has put together over fifty rituals for winding down, drifting off, and improving the quality of your rest. Her practice includes: guided meditations and visualizations to help you center yourself; breathwork for calming an anxious...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request