Author: Pamela Zembiec
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781478729358
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The Zembiec family was living the American dream. They had a wonderful daughter, a beautiful home and a promising future. All was just as Doug had promised his wife Pamela long before their wedding day in 2005. "If you think it, you will become it." Doug would always say. He, himself, was a much loved and respected Marine Corps Officer, who always turned his dreams into reality. On Friday, May 11, 2007, all those dreams were shattered when Doug was killed in action during a night mission in Badgdad, Iraq. Life would never be the same... Selfless Beyond Service takes you through the eyes and heart of Major Douglas Zembiec's widow, Pamela, as she recalls the days and months following his death while also taking you back in time to celebrate his life. His life, not only as a Marine, but as a husband, son and father.
Selfless Beyond Service
Author: Pamela Zembiec
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781478729358
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The Zembiec family was living the American dream. They had a wonderful daughter, a beautiful home and a promising future. All was just as Doug had promised his wife Pamela long before their wedding day in 2005. "If you think it, you will become it." Doug would always say. He, himself, was a much loved and respected Marine Corps Officer, who always turned his dreams into reality. On Friday, May 11, 2007, all those dreams were shattered when Doug was killed in action during a night mission in Badgdad, Iraq. Life would never be the same... Selfless Beyond Service takes you through the eyes and heart of Major Douglas Zembiec's widow, Pamela, as she recalls the days and months following his death while also taking you back in time to celebrate his life. His life, not only as a Marine, but as a husband, son and father.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781478729358
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The Zembiec family was living the American dream. They had a wonderful daughter, a beautiful home and a promising future. All was just as Doug had promised his wife Pamela long before their wedding day in 2005. "If you think it, you will become it." Doug would always say. He, himself, was a much loved and respected Marine Corps Officer, who always turned his dreams into reality. On Friday, May 11, 2007, all those dreams were shattered when Doug was killed in action during a night mission in Badgdad, Iraq. Life would never be the same... Selfless Beyond Service takes you through the eyes and heart of Major Douglas Zembiec's widow, Pamela, as she recalls the days and months following his death while also taking you back in time to celebrate his life. His life, not only as a Marine, but as a husband, son and father.
Beyond Selflessness
Author: Christopher Janaway
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN: 0191535516
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Christopher Janaway presents a full commentary on Nietzsche's most studied work, On the Genealogy of Morality, and combines close reading of key passages with an overview of Nietzsche's wider aims. Arguing that Nietzsche's goal is to pursue psychological and historical truths concerning the origins of modern moral values, Beyond Selflessness is distinctive in that it also emphasizes the significance of Nietzsches rhetorical methods as an instrument of persuasion. Nietzsche's outlook is broadly naturalist, but he is critical of typical scientific and philosophical methods for their advocacy of impersonality and suppression of the affects. In contrast to his opponents, Schopenhauer and Paul Rée, who both account for morality in terms of selflessness, Nietzsche believes that our allegiance to a post-Christian morality that centres around selflessness, compassion, guilt, and denial of the instincts is not primarily rational but affective: underlying feelings, often ambivalent and poorly grasped in conscious thought, explain our moral beliefs. The Genealogy is designed to detach the reader from his or her allegiance to morality and prepare for the possibility of new values. Janaway shows how, according to Nietzsches perspectivism, one can best understand a topic such as morality through allowing as many of ones feelings as possible to speak about it, and how Nietzsche seeks to enable us to feel differently': his provocation of the reader's affects helps us grasp the affective origins of our attitudes and prepare the way for healthier values such as the affirmation of life (as tested by the thought of eternal return) and the self-satisfaction to be attained by 'giving style to one's character'.
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN: 0191535516
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Christopher Janaway presents a full commentary on Nietzsche's most studied work, On the Genealogy of Morality, and combines close reading of key passages with an overview of Nietzsche's wider aims. Arguing that Nietzsche's goal is to pursue psychological and historical truths concerning the origins of modern moral values, Beyond Selflessness is distinctive in that it also emphasizes the significance of Nietzsches rhetorical methods as an instrument of persuasion. Nietzsche's outlook is broadly naturalist, but he is critical of typical scientific and philosophical methods for their advocacy of impersonality and suppression of the affects. In contrast to his opponents, Schopenhauer and Paul Rée, who both account for morality in terms of selflessness, Nietzsche believes that our allegiance to a post-Christian morality that centres around selflessness, compassion, guilt, and denial of the instincts is not primarily rational but affective: underlying feelings, often ambivalent and poorly grasped in conscious thought, explain our moral beliefs. The Genealogy is designed to detach the reader from his or her allegiance to morality and prepare for the possibility of new values. Janaway shows how, according to Nietzsches perspectivism, one can best understand a topic such as morality through allowing as many of ones feelings as possible to speak about it, and how Nietzsche seeks to enable us to feel differently': his provocation of the reader's affects helps us grasp the affective origins of our attitudes and prepare the way for healthier values such as the affirmation of life (as tested by the thought of eternal return) and the self-satisfaction to be attained by 'giving style to one's character'.
Selfless Love
Author: Ellen Jikai Birx
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1614290946
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Selfless Love shows how meditation can help us realize that we don’t love—we are love. Gentle, elegant, and radically inspiring, Selfless Love presents a holistic, experiential meditative path that enables us to see beyond our preconceived notions of identity, spirituality, and humanity. Drawing equally from Zen parables, her experience as a mental health therapist, and the Gospels, Ellen Birx shows us that through meditation we can recognize that our true selves are not selves at all - that all beings are united in unbounded, infinite awareness and love, beyond words. Recognizing the limitations of language in describing the indescribable, Birx concludes each chapter in the Zen tradition of "turning words" with a verse meant to invite insights.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1614290946
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Selfless Love shows how meditation can help us realize that we don’t love—we are love. Gentle, elegant, and radically inspiring, Selfless Love presents a holistic, experiential meditative path that enables us to see beyond our preconceived notions of identity, spirituality, and humanity. Drawing equally from Zen parables, her experience as a mental health therapist, and the Gospels, Ellen Birx shows us that through meditation we can recognize that our true selves are not selves at all - that all beings are united in unbounded, infinite awareness and love, beyond words. Recognizing the limitations of language in describing the indescribable, Birx concludes each chapter in the Zen tradition of "turning words" with a verse meant to invite insights.
Enough About Me
Author: Richard Lui
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310362466
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
What if your path to a more successful, healthy, and satisfying life is actually not about you? Enough About Me equips you with practical tools to find meaning and compassion in even the smallest of everyday choices. When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Richard Lui made a tough decision. The award-winning news anchor decided to set aside his growing career to care for his family. At first, this new caregiving lifestyle did not come easily for Lui, and what followed was a seven-year exercise in what it really means to be selfless. Enough About Me also takes a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's most difficult moments from a journalist's point of view. From survivors of terrorist attacks to victims of racial strife, Lui shares the lessons he learned from those who rose above the fray to be helpful, self-sacrificing, and generous in the face of monumental tragedy and loss. Lui shares practical tips, tools, and mnemonics learned along the way to help shift the way we think and live, including: Selfless decision methods and practices for work, home, relationships, and community Studies and research that show the personal benefits of being selfless The lasting impact of sharing your story Practical, bite-sized ways to be more engaging and inclusive in your day-to-day life How to train our decision-making muscles to choose others over ourselves Choice by choice, step by step, the path to a more satisfying and fulfilling journey is right here in the people around us. Praise for Enough About Me: "Richard Lui underscores the importance of sharing stories to bring people together through selfless acts for the greater good." Beth Kallmyer, Vice President of Care and Support, Alzheimer's Association "Richard is living a life of service. This is a jewel of a book, a celebration of the best of the human spirit and of the good that emerges from sacrifice. Richard Lui is a beacon of light in these dark times." José Díaz-Balart, Anchor, NBC Nightly News Saturday; Anchor, Noticias Telemundo
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310362466
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
What if your path to a more successful, healthy, and satisfying life is actually not about you? Enough About Me equips you with practical tools to find meaning and compassion in even the smallest of everyday choices. When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Richard Lui made a tough decision. The award-winning news anchor decided to set aside his growing career to care for his family. At first, this new caregiving lifestyle did not come easily for Lui, and what followed was a seven-year exercise in what it really means to be selfless. Enough About Me also takes a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's most difficult moments from a journalist's point of view. From survivors of terrorist attacks to victims of racial strife, Lui shares the lessons he learned from those who rose above the fray to be helpful, self-sacrificing, and generous in the face of monumental tragedy and loss. Lui shares practical tips, tools, and mnemonics learned along the way to help shift the way we think and live, including: Selfless decision methods and practices for work, home, relationships, and community Studies and research that show the personal benefits of being selfless The lasting impact of sharing your story Practical, bite-sized ways to be more engaging and inclusive in your day-to-day life How to train our decision-making muscles to choose others over ourselves Choice by choice, step by step, the path to a more satisfying and fulfilling journey is right here in the people around us. Praise for Enough About Me: "Richard Lui underscores the importance of sharing stories to bring people together through selfless acts for the greater good." Beth Kallmyer, Vice President of Care and Support, Alzheimer's Association "Richard is living a life of service. This is a jewel of a book, a celebration of the best of the human spirit and of the good that emerges from sacrifice. Richard Lui is a beacon of light in these dark times." José Díaz-Balart, Anchor, NBC Nightly News Saturday; Anchor, Noticias Telemundo
The Servant-leader Within
Author: Robert K. Greenleaf
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 0809142198
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Combines in one volume classic works on servant-leadership and its relationship to the art of teaching and the act of learning.
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 0809142198
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Combines in one volume classic works on servant-leadership and its relationship to the art of teaching and the act of learning.
Beyond Service Core Competency
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military education
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military education
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Selfishness and Selflessness
Author: Linda L. Layne
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 1789205506
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
We are said to be suffering a narcissism epidemic when the need for collective action seems more pressing than ever. The traits of Selfishness and selflessness address the ‘proper’ and ‘improper’ relationship between one’s self and others. The work they do during periods of social instability and cultural change is probed in this original, interdisciplinary collection. Contributions range from an examination of how these concepts animated the eighteenth-century anti-slavery campaigners to a dissection of the way middle-class mothers’ experiences illustrate gendered struggles over how much and to whom one is morally obliged to give.
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 1789205506
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
We are said to be suffering a narcissism epidemic when the need for collective action seems more pressing than ever. The traits of Selfishness and selflessness address the ‘proper’ and ‘improper’ relationship between one’s self and others. The work they do during periods of social instability and cultural change is probed in this original, interdisciplinary collection. Contributions range from an examination of how these concepts animated the eighteenth-century anti-slavery campaigners to a dissection of the way middle-class mothers’ experiences illustrate gendered struggles over how much and to whom one is morally obliged to give.
Beyond Sensation
Author: Marlene Tromp
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438422334
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Mary Elizabeth Braddon, journal editor and bestselling author of more than eighty novels during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, was a key figure in the Victorian literary scene. This volume brings together new essays from a variety of perspectives that illuminate both the richness of Braddon's oeuvre and the variety of critical approaches to it. Best known as the author of Lady Audley's Secret and Aurora Floyd, Braddon also wrote penny dreadfuls, realist novels, plays, short stories, reviews, and articles. The contributors move beyond her two most famous works and reflect a range of current issues and approaches, including gender, genre, imperialism, colonial reception, commodity culture, and publishing history. Contributors include Jennifer Carnell, Jeni Curtis, Pamela K. Gilbert, Lauren Goodlad, Aeron Haynie, Heidi Holder, Gail Turley Houston, Heidi H. Johnson, Toni Johnson-Woods, James R. Kincaid, Elizabeth Langland, Eve Lynch, Graham Law, Katherine Montweiler, Lillian Nayder, Lyn Pykett, and Tabitha Sparks, and Marlene Tromp.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438422334
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Mary Elizabeth Braddon, journal editor and bestselling author of more than eighty novels during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, was a key figure in the Victorian literary scene. This volume brings together new essays from a variety of perspectives that illuminate both the richness of Braddon's oeuvre and the variety of critical approaches to it. Best known as the author of Lady Audley's Secret and Aurora Floyd, Braddon also wrote penny dreadfuls, realist novels, plays, short stories, reviews, and articles. The contributors move beyond her two most famous works and reflect a range of current issues and approaches, including gender, genre, imperialism, colonial reception, commodity culture, and publishing history. Contributors include Jennifer Carnell, Jeni Curtis, Pamela K. Gilbert, Lauren Goodlad, Aeron Haynie, Heidi Holder, Gail Turley Houston, Heidi H. Johnson, Toni Johnson-Woods, James R. Kincaid, Elizabeth Langland, Eve Lynch, Graham Law, Katherine Montweiler, Lillian Nayder, Lyn Pykett, and Tabitha Sparks, and Marlene Tromp.
Divine Ascension: A Journey to Enlightenment via Selfless Service
Author: Keith R Parker
Publisher: Keith R Parker
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
"Divine Ascension: A Journey to Enlightenment via Selfless Service" by Keith R. Parker offers a transformative perspective on spiritual practice, drawing from ancient Vedic teachings and presenting them through a modern lens. This work invites readers to move beyond traditional paths that emphasize suppressing desires, restraining actions and detaching from outcomes. Instead, it proposes a vibrant, engaged approach to spirituality through selfless service. Parker's revival of Krishna’s teaching on Karma Yoga highlights the profound spiritual growth from serving others’ desires. By placing the desires of others at the forefront, we align with a divine force, leading to personal and spiritual evolution. This practice of selfless service is not merely an act of kindness but a profound spiritual practice that leads to the renunciation of selfish desires, fostering true spiritual growth and fulfillment. Each chapter of "Divine Ascension" delves into the practical application of these principles. The book emphasizes living a life of ordered harmony and divine increase, where spiritual and material wellbeing are interconnected. Parker draws from the Bhagavad Gita, providing insightful commentary on its teachings and showing how they apply to achieve higher consciousness. The journey towards enlightenment in "Divine Ascension" is framed as an active, integrated practice where the self and service to others merge seamlessly. This approach dissolves the traditional dichotomy between self-interest and self-sacrifice, presenting a path where personal fulfillment and spiritual growth are achieved through selfless service. The practice of Karma Yoga is a powerful tool for transforming one's life, leading to a deeper understanding and experience of one's divine potential. Through the alchemy of gratitude and the practice of Karma Yoga, "Divine Ascension" encourages readers to unlock their divine potential and experience God's presence in the everyday. This book is a call to action, urging readers to participate in their spiritual journey and find fulfillment through dynamic service to others. By embracing these teachings, readers transform their lives and touch the infinite, experiencing a deeper connection with the divine in their daily lives. Key Themes: - Redefining Karma Yoga: Parker challenges traditional Karma Yoga, emphasizing serving others’ desires as the means to innocently renouncing their own. - Active Engagement: The path to spiritual and material wellbeing favors the householder engaged in serving the desires of those they honor and love. - Integration of Physical and Cognitive Realms: The book shows how aligning physical actions with cognitive understanding leads to a harmonious and fulfilling life. - Practical Application of Vedic Teachings: Each chapter provides insights into how ancient teachings apply to active lives, achieving spiritual and material wellbeing. - Self-sacrifice as a Path to Enlightenment: The practice of selfless service dissolves the separation between self and others, leading to personal and spiritual fulfillment. - Gratitude and Divine Potential: The book emphasizes the transformative power of gratitude to God and its role in unlocking one's divine potential. Conclusion: "Divine Ascension" invites readers to transform their lives through selfless service and experience the divine in the everyday. Parker's commentary on the Bhagavad Gita and his modern reinterpretation of ancient Vedic teachings provide a compelling guide for those seeking deeper understanding on their spiritual journey. This book encourages readers to accelerate their spiritual evolution by embracing a life of selfless service, harmonizing their physical and cognitive realms, and unlocking their divine potential through Karma Yoga.
Publisher: Keith R Parker
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
"Divine Ascension: A Journey to Enlightenment via Selfless Service" by Keith R. Parker offers a transformative perspective on spiritual practice, drawing from ancient Vedic teachings and presenting them through a modern lens. This work invites readers to move beyond traditional paths that emphasize suppressing desires, restraining actions and detaching from outcomes. Instead, it proposes a vibrant, engaged approach to spirituality through selfless service. Parker's revival of Krishna’s teaching on Karma Yoga highlights the profound spiritual growth from serving others’ desires. By placing the desires of others at the forefront, we align with a divine force, leading to personal and spiritual evolution. This practice of selfless service is not merely an act of kindness but a profound spiritual practice that leads to the renunciation of selfish desires, fostering true spiritual growth and fulfillment. Each chapter of "Divine Ascension" delves into the practical application of these principles. The book emphasizes living a life of ordered harmony and divine increase, where spiritual and material wellbeing are interconnected. Parker draws from the Bhagavad Gita, providing insightful commentary on its teachings and showing how they apply to achieve higher consciousness. The journey towards enlightenment in "Divine Ascension" is framed as an active, integrated practice where the self and service to others merge seamlessly. This approach dissolves the traditional dichotomy between self-interest and self-sacrifice, presenting a path where personal fulfillment and spiritual growth are achieved through selfless service. The practice of Karma Yoga is a powerful tool for transforming one's life, leading to a deeper understanding and experience of one's divine potential. Through the alchemy of gratitude and the practice of Karma Yoga, "Divine Ascension" encourages readers to unlock their divine potential and experience God's presence in the everyday. This book is a call to action, urging readers to participate in their spiritual journey and find fulfillment through dynamic service to others. By embracing these teachings, readers transform their lives and touch the infinite, experiencing a deeper connection with the divine in their daily lives. Key Themes: - Redefining Karma Yoga: Parker challenges traditional Karma Yoga, emphasizing serving others’ desires as the means to innocently renouncing their own. - Active Engagement: The path to spiritual and material wellbeing favors the householder engaged in serving the desires of those they honor and love. - Integration of Physical and Cognitive Realms: The book shows how aligning physical actions with cognitive understanding leads to a harmonious and fulfilling life. - Practical Application of Vedic Teachings: Each chapter provides insights into how ancient teachings apply to active lives, achieving spiritual and material wellbeing. - Self-sacrifice as a Path to Enlightenment: The practice of selfless service dissolves the separation between self and others, leading to personal and spiritual fulfillment. - Gratitude and Divine Potential: The book emphasizes the transformative power of gratitude to God and its role in unlocking one's divine potential. Conclusion: "Divine Ascension" invites readers to transform their lives through selfless service and experience the divine in the everyday. Parker's commentary on the Bhagavad Gita and his modern reinterpretation of ancient Vedic teachings provide a compelling guide for those seeking deeper understanding on their spiritual journey. This book encourages readers to accelerate their spiritual evolution by embracing a life of selfless service, harmonizing their physical and cognitive realms, and unlocking their divine potential through Karma Yoga.
You Don't Have to Be Ruthless to Win
Author: Jonathan Keyser
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781544504261
Category : Business ethics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Jonathan Keyser entered the cut-throat, dog-eat-dog world of commercial real estate brokerage, he became the worst version of himself and hated himself because of it. Then one day, Jonathan decided he'd had enough. He realized he was sacrificing his values in pursuit of success, and that he needed to stop. He abandoned his ruthless ways and reinvented himself as a selfless leader, which skyrocketed his brokerage firm to eight figures. In this book you'll learn how you can activate selflessness in your life, and see how and why this counterintuitive strategy can create extraordinary, long-term success in your own business.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781544504261
Category : Business ethics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Jonathan Keyser entered the cut-throat, dog-eat-dog world of commercial real estate brokerage, he became the worst version of himself and hated himself because of it. Then one day, Jonathan decided he'd had enough. He realized he was sacrificing his values in pursuit of success, and that he needed to stop. He abandoned his ruthless ways and reinvented himself as a selfless leader, which skyrocketed his brokerage firm to eight figures. In this book you'll learn how you can activate selflessness in your life, and see how and why this counterintuitive strategy can create extraordinary, long-term success in your own business.