Author: Zhang Jianfeng
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602201507
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In China, the tradition of living as a hermit has existed for 5,000 years and is one of the mysteries of its culture. In the age of the internet hermits still dwell in the mountain ranges south of Xi'an living life as it was thousands of years ago. Drawn to the hermetic life, the author spent three years in the depths of the Zhongnan Mountains visiting and staying with over 100 hermits. In their midst, high amongst the clouds he practiced with the hermits, achieved enlightenment and learned their secret traditions. Seated above the clouds he looked down on the mundane world below as he refined his spirit and reformed his soul in the experience of a different mode of existence. As contemporary man busied himself with the creation of his own networks, and searched for knowledge, wealth and love, the author took the opposite route and sought out the hermits of legend. As we close the book, his efforts allow us, for a moment, to transcend the chaos of life, achieve detachment and an inner contemplation and turn and enter our own inner being.
A Journey to Inner Peace and Joy
Author: Zhang Jianfeng
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602201507
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In China, the tradition of living as a hermit has existed for 5,000 years and is one of the mysteries of its culture. In the age of the internet hermits still dwell in the mountain ranges south of Xi'an living life as it was thousands of years ago. Drawn to the hermetic life, the author spent three years in the depths of the Zhongnan Mountains visiting and staying with over 100 hermits. In their midst, high amongst the clouds he practiced with the hermits, achieved enlightenment and learned their secret traditions. Seated above the clouds he looked down on the mundane world below as he refined his spirit and reformed his soul in the experience of a different mode of existence. As contemporary man busied himself with the creation of his own networks, and searched for knowledge, wealth and love, the author took the opposite route and sought out the hermits of legend. As we close the book, his efforts allow us, for a moment, to transcend the chaos of life, achieve detachment and an inner contemplation and turn and enter our own inner being.
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602201507
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In China, the tradition of living as a hermit has existed for 5,000 years and is one of the mysteries of its culture. In the age of the internet hermits still dwell in the mountain ranges south of Xi'an living life as it was thousands of years ago. Drawn to the hermetic life, the author spent three years in the depths of the Zhongnan Mountains visiting and staying with over 100 hermits. In their midst, high amongst the clouds he practiced with the hermits, achieved enlightenment and learned their secret traditions. Seated above the clouds he looked down on the mundane world below as he refined his spirit and reformed his soul in the experience of a different mode of existence. As contemporary man busied himself with the creation of his own networks, and searched for knowledge, wealth and love, the author took the opposite route and sought out the hermits of legend. As we close the book, his efforts allow us, for a moment, to transcend the chaos of life, achieve detachment and an inner contemplation and turn and enter our own inner being.
Yoga for Life
Author: Colleen Saidman Yee
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476776784
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
From a rebellious young woman with a dangerous heroin habit to a globe-trotting fashion model to “First Lady of Yoga” (The New York Times), Colleen Saidman Yee tells the remarkable story of how she found herself through the healing power of yoga—and then inspired others to do the same. I’ve learned how to extract the beauty of an ordinary day. I’ve learned that the best high exists in the joy—or the sadness—of the present moment. Yoga allows me to surf the ripples and sit with the mud, while catching glimpses of the clarity of my home at the bottom of the lake: my true self. The very first time Saidman Yee took a yoga class, she left feeling inexplicably different—something inside had shifted. She felt alive—so alive that yoga became the center of her life, helping her come to terms with her insecurities and find her true identity and voice. From learning to cope with a frightening seizure disorder to navigating marriages and divorces to becoming a mother, finding the right life partner, and grieving a beloved parent, Saidman Yee has been through it all—and has found that yoga holds the answers to life’s greatest challenges. Approachable, sympathetic, funny, and candid, Saidman Yee shares personal anecdotes along with her compassionate insights and practical instructions for applying yoga to everyday issues and anxieties. Specific yoga sequences accompany each chapter and address everything from hormonal mood swings to detoxing, depression, stress, and increased confidence and energy. Step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate her signature flow of poses so you can follow them effortlessly. Yoga for Life offers techniques to bring awareness to every part of your physical and spiritual being, allowing you to feel truly alive and to embody the peace of the present moment.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476776784
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
From a rebellious young woman with a dangerous heroin habit to a globe-trotting fashion model to “First Lady of Yoga” (The New York Times), Colleen Saidman Yee tells the remarkable story of how she found herself through the healing power of yoga—and then inspired others to do the same. I’ve learned how to extract the beauty of an ordinary day. I’ve learned that the best high exists in the joy—or the sadness—of the present moment. Yoga allows me to surf the ripples and sit with the mud, while catching glimpses of the clarity of my home at the bottom of the lake: my true self. The very first time Saidman Yee took a yoga class, she left feeling inexplicably different—something inside had shifted. She felt alive—so alive that yoga became the center of her life, helping her come to terms with her insecurities and find her true identity and voice. From learning to cope with a frightening seizure disorder to navigating marriages and divorces to becoming a mother, finding the right life partner, and grieving a beloved parent, Saidman Yee has been through it all—and has found that yoga holds the answers to life’s greatest challenges. Approachable, sympathetic, funny, and candid, Saidman Yee shares personal anecdotes along with her compassionate insights and practical instructions for applying yoga to everyday issues and anxieties. Specific yoga sequences accompany each chapter and address everything from hormonal mood swings to detoxing, depression, stress, and increased confidence and energy. Step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate her signature flow of poses so you can follow them effortlessly. Yoga for Life offers techniques to bring awareness to every part of your physical and spiritual being, allowing you to feel truly alive and to embody the peace of the present moment.
Finding Our Sacred Center
Author: Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
ISBN: 9781585958474
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
It was January 1990, the dawn of a new decade and Henri Nouwen, world-renoweded spiritual writer, was in France but his writing wasn't going well. Frustrated and discouraged, he decided to go to Lourdes, even though it was the "off season," to give his "anxious heart a rest." This profoundly inspiring journal is the result of his three-day stay. Lourdes restored Nouwen's inner peace and helped him return to his sacred center. He realized, of course, that he did not need to be at Lourdes to find peace and joy. The purity, simplicity, and freedom he experienced "belong to the heart and can be lived anywhere." Whether we have been to Lourdes or not, does not matter. This small journal is bound to touch our own restless and searching hearts and help us to find again our own sacred center, the living Christ within us.
Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
ISBN: 9781585958474
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
It was January 1990, the dawn of a new decade and Henri Nouwen, world-renoweded spiritual writer, was in France but his writing wasn't going well. Frustrated and discouraged, he decided to go to Lourdes, even though it was the "off season," to give his "anxious heart a rest." This profoundly inspiring journal is the result of his three-day stay. Lourdes restored Nouwen's inner peace and helped him return to his sacred center. He realized, of course, that he did not need to be at Lourdes to find peace and joy. The purity, simplicity, and freedom he experienced "belong to the heart and can be lived anywhere." Whether we have been to Lourdes or not, does not matter. This small journal is bound to touch our own restless and searching hearts and help us to find again our own sacred center, the living Christ within us.
Road to Heaven
Author: Red Pine
Publisher: Catapult
ISBN: 1582439427
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
In 1989, Bill Porter, having spent much of his life studying and translating Chinese religious and philosophical texts, began to wonder if the Buddhist hermit tradition still existed in China. At the time, it was believed that the Cultural Revolution had dealt a lethal blow to all religions in China, destroying countless temples and shrines, and forcibly returning thousands of monks and nuns to a lay life. But when Porter travels to the Chungnan mountains — the historical refuge of ancient hermits — he discovers that the hermit tradition is very much alive, as dozens of monks and nuns continue to lead solitary lives in quiet contemplation of their faith deep in the mountains. Part travelogue, part history, part sociology, and part religious study, this record of extraordinary journeys to an unknown China sheds light on a phenomenon unparalleled in the West. Porter's discovery is more than a revelation, and uncovers the glimmer of hope for the future of religion in China.
Publisher: Catapult
ISBN: 1582439427
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
In 1989, Bill Porter, having spent much of his life studying and translating Chinese religious and philosophical texts, began to wonder if the Buddhist hermit tradition still existed in China. At the time, it was believed that the Cultural Revolution had dealt a lethal blow to all religions in China, destroying countless temples and shrines, and forcibly returning thousands of monks and nuns to a lay life. But when Porter travels to the Chungnan mountains — the historical refuge of ancient hermits — he discovers that the hermit tradition is very much alive, as dozens of monks and nuns continue to lead solitary lives in quiet contemplation of their faith deep in the mountains. Part travelogue, part history, part sociology, and part religious study, this record of extraordinary journeys to an unknown China sheds light on a phenomenon unparalleled in the West. Porter's discovery is more than a revelation, and uncovers the glimmer of hope for the future of religion in China.
Awakening to One Love: Uncover the Inner Peace and Joy Hidden Within You
Author: Beth Geer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780925776488
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
An insightful, mind-expanding guide that will lead you from fears and limiting beliefs, to the Truth that eternal peace, love and joy is merely a perception shift away.In 2004 Beth Geer had a wakening experience that changed her life forever. While standing in a bookstore holding a dark-blue book titled A Course in Miracles in her hands she suddenly heard an Inner Voice speak to her, saying "Read this. Do exactly as it says. Do not miss my message for the second time...." And so she bought the book, and over the next 12 years the Inner Voice guided her in her studies of the Course, during which she found the answers she was looking for about God, life, and the reason for our very existence. This has led to the writing of this powerful guide that will resonate with those who are looking for a better way.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780925776488
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
An insightful, mind-expanding guide that will lead you from fears and limiting beliefs, to the Truth that eternal peace, love and joy is merely a perception shift away.In 2004 Beth Geer had a wakening experience that changed her life forever. While standing in a bookstore holding a dark-blue book titled A Course in Miracles in her hands she suddenly heard an Inner Voice speak to her, saying "Read this. Do exactly as it says. Do not miss my message for the second time...." And so she bought the book, and over the next 12 years the Inner Voice guided her in her studies of the Course, during which she found the answers she was looking for about God, life, and the reason for our very existence. This has led to the writing of this powerful guide that will resonate with those who are looking for a better way.
Peace and Joy
Author: Francesco Iacona
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Peace. Joy. Both are qualities we crave but that often seem terribly out of reach, especially when life is threatened or when the hustle and bustle of modern lives leave little room for self-reflection--let alone reflection on things bigger than ourselves, beyond our understanding.Yet, it is only in making interior space, in reflecting and contemplation, that we have any hope of discovering peace, joy, and their ultimate source. With stories, songs, poetry, and convictions borrowed from a variety of traditions, this book explores the themes of fulfillment, purpose, and meaning. As one step on a journey, it aims to help readers understand the importance of serving others by recognizing their own inherent worth, and extending their own boundaries of comfort to find true Peace and Joy.---Rev. Francesco Iacona leads retreats and preaches full-time for Cross Catholic Outreach, raising funds for food, water, shelter, spiritual nourishment, medical care, education, economic empowerment and hope for the poorest of the poor, transforming their lives and our world, and awakening the Christ in those in the pews through opening their hearts to the plight of the poor. He is a priest of the Diocese of St. George's in Grenada. A missionary of peace and joy, he loves to affirm and bring out the best in others and himself.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Peace. Joy. Both are qualities we crave but that often seem terribly out of reach, especially when life is threatened or when the hustle and bustle of modern lives leave little room for self-reflection--let alone reflection on things bigger than ourselves, beyond our understanding.Yet, it is only in making interior space, in reflecting and contemplation, that we have any hope of discovering peace, joy, and their ultimate source. With stories, songs, poetry, and convictions borrowed from a variety of traditions, this book explores the themes of fulfillment, purpose, and meaning. As one step on a journey, it aims to help readers understand the importance of serving others by recognizing their own inherent worth, and extending their own boundaries of comfort to find true Peace and Joy.---Rev. Francesco Iacona leads retreats and preaches full-time for Cross Catholic Outreach, raising funds for food, water, shelter, spiritual nourishment, medical care, education, economic empowerment and hope for the poorest of the poor, transforming their lives and our world, and awakening the Christ in those in the pews through opening their hearts to the plight of the poor. He is a priest of the Diocese of St. George's in Grenada. A missionary of peace and joy, he loves to affirm and bring out the best in others and himself.
Steps to Finding Inner Peace and Happiness
Author: Mike McCallister
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781637540848
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
You Are About To Discover How To Find Inner Peace And Happiness Even In The Midst Of The Chaos In Today's Hectic Life!Are you tired of living with a bleak heart? Here's how you can achieve lasting happiness and inner peace in simple steps!Why is it so difficult to find inner peace and happiness?Most of us ask ourselves this question every single day, tired and angered by the difficulty we have to go through day after day to slow down and lighten up our emotional burden (before failing to do so- yet again). We walk around with negative energy and struggle to understand why we're so miserable, and to some of us, that's the kind of life we consider "normal".No matter what you've been through, or what pile of mess you're in right now, there are steps you can take to get there, and these are covered quite impeccably in this book.It will teach you:+ The essence of inner peace; what it means to be in an active state of contentment+ How the racing mind is disrupting your quality of life+ How inner peace improves your life+ How to know and embrace who you are; accept yourself and find your core values+ How to find your genuine desires and set meaningful goals; how to find your vision and mission in life+ How to set and achieve goals+ The importance of decluttering your space, your mind, and getting rid of toxic people+ How to nurture gratitude, live life and seize the moment, practice accountability, positivity, forgiveness, live for yourself and spread kindness and happiness...And so much more!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781637540848
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
You Are About To Discover How To Find Inner Peace And Happiness Even In The Midst Of The Chaos In Today's Hectic Life!Are you tired of living with a bleak heart? Here's how you can achieve lasting happiness and inner peace in simple steps!Why is it so difficult to find inner peace and happiness?Most of us ask ourselves this question every single day, tired and angered by the difficulty we have to go through day after day to slow down and lighten up our emotional burden (before failing to do so- yet again). We walk around with negative energy and struggle to understand why we're so miserable, and to some of us, that's the kind of life we consider "normal".No matter what you've been through, or what pile of mess you're in right now, there are steps you can take to get there, and these are covered quite impeccably in this book.It will teach you:+ The essence of inner peace; what it means to be in an active state of contentment+ How the racing mind is disrupting your quality of life+ How inner peace improves your life+ How to know and embrace who you are; accept yourself and find your core values+ How to find your genuine desires and set meaningful goals; how to find your vision and mission in life+ How to set and achieve goals+ The importance of decluttering your space, your mind, and getting rid of toxic people+ How to nurture gratitude, live life and seize the moment, practice accountability, positivity, forgiveness, live for yourself and spread kindness and happiness...And so much more!
A Journey to Remember
Author: Joy Truscott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781500157104
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
A Journey to Remember: Recapturing our Unique Codes of Magnificence Our Life Journey is filled with experiences that often press us into a mind space that is filled with fear, sadness, depression and anger. Somehow we seem to have forgotten who we really are. The challenges and frustrations of daily living are like tight ropes that strangle and choke us. This book reveals the connection between our painful carrying of these cords and our ability to release them. Joy Truscott received a Vision that brought the clarity of our Life Journey into exquisite perfection. The Guidance is shared so that we may all find our Higher and Magnificent Self while we experience the Unfolding of this Life Journey. There is one Life Purpose and that is to Release all pain and suffering to Light and Love. May you Remember your Divine Life Journey.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781500157104
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
A Journey to Remember: Recapturing our Unique Codes of Magnificence Our Life Journey is filled with experiences that often press us into a mind space that is filled with fear, sadness, depression and anger. Somehow we seem to have forgotten who we really are. The challenges and frustrations of daily living are like tight ropes that strangle and choke us. This book reveals the connection between our painful carrying of these cords and our ability to release them. Joy Truscott received a Vision that brought the clarity of our Life Journey into exquisite perfection. The Guidance is shared so that we may all find our Higher and Magnificent Self while we experience the Unfolding of this Life Journey. There is one Life Purpose and that is to Release all pain and suffering to Light and Love. May you Remember your Divine Life Journey.
21 Ways to Finding Peace and Happiness
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780446585927
Category : Happiness
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Maintaining peace is a choice, says Joyce Meyer, as she discusses how to be at peace with yourself, the importance of having peace with God, and the paradox that peace equals power. Joyce says peace is one of the greates gifts God has given us, and is the only way to true happiness.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780446585927
Category : Happiness
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Maintaining peace is a choice, says Joyce Meyer, as she discusses how to be at peace with yourself, the importance of having peace with God, and the paradox that peace equals power. Joyce says peace is one of the greates gifts God has given us, and is the only way to true happiness.
The Storm Within: A Journey to Finding Peace and Strength in Life's Challenges
Author: Ava Arin
Publisher: Ava Arin and Holly Arin
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
The Storm Within: A Journey to Finding Peace and Strength in Life's Challenges Life throws curveballs. Are you ready to weather the storm? Within each of us lies an inner strength, a resilience that can guide us through even the most challenging times. The Storm Within is your empowering companion on this journey of self-discovery. This book offers: Practical tools and strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Inspiring stories and insights from individuals who have overcome adversity. Guidance on cultivating inner peace and emotional well-being. Techniques for building resilience and navigating life's uncertainties. Discover how to: Find calm amidst chaos. Tap into your inner strength. Transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Embrace the journey and emerge stronger. The Storm Within is your guide to finding peace and strength within yourself, no matter what life throws your way. Start your journey today.
Publisher: Ava Arin and Holly Arin
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
The Storm Within: A Journey to Finding Peace and Strength in Life's Challenges Life throws curveballs. Are you ready to weather the storm? Within each of us lies an inner strength, a resilience that can guide us through even the most challenging times. The Storm Within is your empowering companion on this journey of self-discovery. This book offers: Practical tools and strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Inspiring stories and insights from individuals who have overcome adversity. Guidance on cultivating inner peace and emotional well-being. Techniques for building resilience and navigating life's uncertainties. Discover how to: Find calm amidst chaos. Tap into your inner strength. Transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Embrace the journey and emerge stronger. The Storm Within is your guide to finding peace and strength within yourself, no matter what life throws your way. Start your journey today.