Dalai Lama XIV
Summary: Two leading spiritual masters share their wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity, sharing personal stories and teachings about the science of profound happiness and the daily practices that anchor their emotional and spiritual lives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avery 2016
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Summary: Presents twelve Zen Buddhist affirmational sayings on happiness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2019
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Summary: A collection of homilies, speeches, and "messages of the day" that brings together Pope Francis's wisdom on finding happiness in the here and now.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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Summary: The excitement you feel after hearing good news or achieving a goal is fleeting, but true happiness-that is, the warm feeling of deep contentment and joy-is lasting, and it can be yours in every moment. The Buddha's Way of Happiness is a guide to putting aside your anxieties about the future, regrets about the past, and constant longing to change your life for the better, and awakening to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2010
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Summary: Positive psychology's primary focus is on what makes people happy. Emet believes that this field of inquiry can find its roots in the age-old wisdom of Buddhism. He shows readers how to replace negative thinking with positive thinking, in order to fulfill the duty we have to others to live a happy life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: TarcherPerigee, LLC 2016
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Summary: "Find your Inner Crunchy without becoming that person with this helpful guide from social media star Really Very Crunchy. Are you tired of being bombarded by toxins at every turn? Do you want a more natural, "crunchy" approach to the world (with or without the beige aesthetic)? Well, grab your kombucha and join Emily Morrow on a journey to a more wholesome existence with Really Very Crunchy: A...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan Books 2024
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Summary: "In the bestselling tradition of The Four Agreements, learn how to access the hidden power of consciousness, shed anxiety, and cultivate a life of wealth and happiness with this eye-opening and accessible guide outlining the four keys to success--from the founders of the revolutionary O&O Academy"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Summary: "YouTube star, podcaster, and Bible teacher Jeanine Amapola helps young women navigate the complex worlds of dating, friendship, body image, career choices, faith- and more. Sharing real-world advice and tips from her own struggles and poor choices, she helps women overcome any challenge and live the full, fruitful, and free lives they were created for"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group 2024
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Summary: "You can create lasting change. Lauren and Tony Dungy have impacted countless people through the years with their generosity and care for others. Tony even made NFL history as the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. But the Dungys' influence isn't the result of their achievements, fame, or finances. Instead, it stems from the proactive, intentional choices they make every...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale House Publishers 2022
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Publisher / Publication Date: Word Books 1985
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Summary: "Pastor Joel Osteen writes how we can generate the level of contentment and joy that most people feel on Fridays every day of the week"--Provided by the publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: FaithWords 2011
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 241.4 OSTMeyer, Joyce
Summary: Encourages readers to shift their perspectives on their day-to-day experiences so that they can learn to love every moment in life and accept the happiness that is promised by God.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Faith Words 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248 MEYBstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho
Summary: Discusses how to understand the nature of work, the correlation between productivity and happiness, and the fulfillment potential of a career.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 294.3 BSTDalai Lama XIV
Summary: Two leading spiritual masters share their wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity, sharing personal stories and teachings about the science of profound happiness and the daily practices that anchor their emotional and spiritual lives. --Publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Large Print 2016
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Summary: The iconic performing artist provides spiritual tools and advice for self-empowerment and fulfillment while examining the role of her enduring Buddhist faith in helping her overcome poverty, loss, and other personal and professional obstacles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2020
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Summary: "We live in soul-scorching times. The mad pace of life, the number of demands on our time and energy, and the overwhelming torrent of information coming at us 24-7 have left us ragged, wrung-out, and emptied. By practicing a few wonder­fully simple practices--or what John Eldredge calls "graces"--you can begin to recover your soul, disentangle from the tragedies of this broken world, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nelson Books 2020
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.86 ELDWright, Paul A.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ave Maria Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.48 WRIDalai Lama XIV
Summary: Dr. Howard Cutler walks readers through the Dalai Lama's philosphy on how to achieve peace of mind and come to terms with life's inherent suffering. Together the two examine the roots of many of the problems facing the world and show us how we can approach these calamities in a way that alleviates suffering and helps us along in our personal quests to be happy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2009
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Summary: One of the world's greatest spiritual leaders teams up with a psychiatrist to share, for the first time, how he achieved his hard-won serenity and how readers can attain the same inner peace.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 294.3444 BSTRicard, Matthieu.
Summary: In this groundbreaking book, Matthieu Ricard makes a passionate case for happiness as a goal that deserves at least as much energy as any other in our lives. Wealth? Fitness? Career success? How can we possibly place these above true and lasting well-being? Drawing from works of fiction and poetry, Western philosophy, Buddhist beliefs, scientific research, and personal experience, Ricard weaves...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 2007
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Summary: Only one-third of Americans surveyed said they were happy. How can this be? Education is accessible to most. We've made advancements in everything from medicine to technology, yet 66 percent of Americans can't find an adequate reason to check the "yes" box on the happiness questionnaire. In this audiobook, Max Lucado shares the unexpected path to lasting happiness, one that produces reliable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Nelson Inc. 2019
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Summary: "Romance novels, Hallmark movies, the immense demand for romantic stories reveals a deep, unsatisfied longing found in many marriages, but does it have to be that way? Is it possible that the best marriages have to offer can grow, rather than fade after saying "I do"? Popular Christian voices Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer say, "Absolutely yes!" So what is the secret to a happy,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W Publishing Group 2021
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Summary: "Habits of the Household by award-winning author Justin Whitmel Earley equips you with simple habits for mealtimes, bedtimes, and other daily routines to shape your home in the rhythms of God's love"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: "In this book that offers relief to anyone moving though intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, comforting words of wisdom on how to transform our suffering in the face of death"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Parallax Press 2021