Richo, David
Summary: ""Most people think of love as a feeling," says David Richo, "but love is not so much a feeling as a way of being present." Drawing on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, Richo offers a fresh perspective on love and relationships that focuses not on finding an ideal mate but on becoming a more loving and realistic person. Here, he explores five hallmarks of mindful loving and how they play a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shambhala 2021
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Summary: "The distractions of modern life vie for our attention, pulling us in many directions and interfering with our ability to focus. We are losing our capacity to concentrate, and with it our ability to be fully present, to have sovereignty over our life, and to be at our best for ourselves, each other, and the world. In inspiring passages and simple yet profound meditations, Thich Nhat Hanh guides...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Parallax Press 2022
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Summary: Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain development and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry discuss the impact of trauma and adverse experiences and how healing must begin with a shift to asking what happened to a person, rather than what's wrong with them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: Aims to help alcoholics change their relationship with drinking, showing the psychological and cultural aspects of alcoholism.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Summary: ABC News anchor Dan Harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals, play Ultimate Frisbee, and use the word "namaste" without irony. After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange and circuitous journey that ultimately led him to become one of meditation's most vocal public proponents. Here's what he's fixated on now: Science suggests that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spiegel & Grau 2017
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Summary: "Every family has a story. For some of us, our family of origin is a solid foundation that feeds our confidence and helps us navigate life's challenges. For others, it's a source of pain, hurt, and conflict that can feel like a lifelong burden. In this empowering guide, licensed therapist and bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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Summary: Every day, Americans are bombarded with terrifying news about crime, the environment, politics, and the health consequences of the foods we've been enjoying for years. We're judged by social media users, pressured into maintaining a perfect home, and expected to base our self-worth on retweets, faves, likes, and followers. Our collective FOMO (fear of missing out), and the disparity between...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little a 2020
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Summary: You have cancer. Three words no one ever wants to hear, yet each year, over a million people in the United States alone do. But what if there was a way for fewer people to hear these words? One of the biggest myths regarding cancer is that it's mostly genetic--meaning that you have no control over whether you get it. While genetics do have an impact, the truth is that your lifestyle and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Horizon 2021
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Summary: ""It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle." You've probably heard this phrase from any number of people in the wellness space. But as Christy Harrison reveals in her latest book, wellness culture promotes a standard of health that is often both unattainable and deeply harmful. Many people with chronic illness understandably feel dismissed or abandoned by the healthcare system and find solace in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown Spark 2023
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Summary: "Love has the power to wound us...and the power to heal us. And modern love is complicated. Which is why the ability to cultivate healthy relationships is the key to joy, peace, and a meaningful life. In Love Every Day, relationship expert and best-selling author Dr. Alexandra Solomon offers 365 daily practices to cultivate a curious and compassionate approach to your relationships with others,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PESI Publishing, Inc. 2023
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Summary: Our thought lives have incredible power over our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. In fact, our thoughts can either limit us to what we believe we can do or release us to experience abilities well beyond our expectations. When we choose a mindset that extends our abilities rather than placing limits on ourselves, we will experience greater intellectual satisfaction, emotional...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BakerBooks, a division of Baker Publishing Group 2018