Light Personal Development

Imagine possessing the knowledge and confidence to navigate the dating scene in God-approved ways that lead to less comedy or horror - and more character development and happily-ever-after. There’s a lot of confusion and heartache surrounding the process of finding the love of your life. Do you feel like you are just stumbling around in the dark, hoping to find the right answers and the right person? Is there really someone out there for you, and if so, how will you know?

By refusing to let other people's opinions about you influence your outlook on life, you reclaim power and learn to carve your path through the hurdles that might be thrown in your way. You may think right now that your existence is transient. You may believe with all certainty that you are unlovable and too flawed and too much or too less and too small or too big! What you don't realize is that this world was created solely for you to see among billions of beating hearts and blinking eyes!

When their only child was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at the age of two, Maryanne O'Hara and her husband were told that Caitlin could live a long life or be dead in a matter of months. Thirty-one years later, Caitlin lost her battle with this devastating disease following an excruciating two-year wait on the transplant list and a last-minute race to locate a pair of healthy lungs. The sudden spiral of events left Maryanne in an existential crisis, searching to find an answer to the eternal question: Why we are here?

Raising a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In Parenting Your Child with ADHD, Kay Degras combines over a decade of expertise with compassionate, practical advice to guide you through every step of the journey. From understanding the ADHD brain to mastering proven strategies that work, this book is your go-to resource for transforming challenges into opportunities.

Hope Beyond the Edge: Finding Light in Your Darkest Hour is a compassionate and comprehensive guide for anyone wrestling with suicidal thoughts or deep emotional despair. Drawing on evidence-based strategies, personal anecdotes, and the wisdom of mental health professionals, this book helps readers understand the roots of their anguish while equipping them with tools to manage crises, reframe negative thinking, and regain a sense of purpose.

Discover the transformative power of optimism in "Optimism 2033" by Nicholas Svaikauskas. This captivating book explores how optimism can shape a brighter future, offering practical strategies to cultivate positivity and navigate challenges. Through scientific research, inspiring anecdotes, and practical exercises, Svaikauskas shows how embracing an optimistic mindset unlocks boundless opportunities, enhances well-being, and fosters resilience.

"Love and Light" by Brenda Monteith Smith is an uplifting journey into the boundless power of love in our lives. With unwavering positivity and boundless enthusiasm, Smith invites listeners to embrace love as the ultimate solution to life's challenges. Through heartfelt anecdotes, insightful reflections, and practical advice, she illuminates the myriad ways love manifests itself from the profound bonds of friendship to the healing embrace of self-acceptance.

This riveting memoir by Laura Davis, author of The Courage to Heal, examines the endurance of mother-daughter love, how memory protects and betrays us, and the determination it takes to fulfill a promise when ghosts from the past come knocking. When she published The Courage to Heal in 1988, Laura Davis helped more than a million women work through the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. But her decision to go public with her grandfather’s incest deepened an already painful estrangement with her mother, Temme.

These events are my recollection of my time during a physically abusive relationship, and due to the nature of the theme, there are some graphic descriptions of what I went through. This book is for people who are currently in, or have been in, an abusive relationship. It can also be a useful tool for people who have a loved one who are in an abusive relationship, as I feel it can help them understand the situation more and therefore be a better source of support.

Written with empathy and practical insight by H.L. Nakamura, this workbook transforms abstract concepts into tangible actions, offering a structured approach to overcoming people-pleasing behaviors while nurturing self-trust and authenticity.

Embark Rising from Darkness: A Guide to Conquering Depression by John Harrison on a life-changing adventure. Harrison skillfully interweaves personal tales, knowledgeable analysis, and helpful advice into this deep examination of the human spirit to create a tapestry of resiliency, optimism, and self-discovery.

The Lightbulb Moment is your guide to navigating the complex world of personal growth and resilience. This book compiles profound insights and practical advice from ten seasoned experts across diverse fields of self-help, each sharing their unique strategies for overcoming life’s obstacles and achieving personal excellence. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your mental health, boost your financial situation, or cultivate a robust entrepreneurial spirit, The Lightbulb Moment empowers you with the tools to thrive in every aspect of life.

Immerse yourself in a transformative journey that leads you deeper into the experience of oneness. These spiritual teachings illuminate the interconnectedness of all beings, fostering a profound sense of unity and peace within yourself and with the world around you. Experience a powerful shift in perspective as you engage with Waters’ thought-provoking concepts.

When Helen Ellis and her lifelong friends arrive for a reunion on the Redneck Riviera, they unpack more than their suitcases: stories of husbands and kids; lost parents and lost jobs; powdered onion dip and photographs you have to hold by the edges; dirty jokes and sunscreen with SPF higher than they hair-sprayed their bangs senior year; and a bad mammogram. It's a diagnosis that scares them, but could never break their bond. Because women pushing fifty won't be pushed around.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant flow of negative news, toxic politics, and everyday stress? Stepping Into the Light is your guide to breaking free from this cycle and rediscovering the joy and beauty all around you. This book offers more than just advice on reducing stress—it’s a roadmap to transforming your perspective. You’ll gain practical tools to cut through the noise, think critically, and engage in meaningful conversations, even with those who challenge your views. You’ll explore ways to appreciate beauty in unexpected places, from nature and art to simple everyday moments.

Joyfully Single invites us to embark on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, wellness, growth, and the brave pursuit of joy. In this groundbreaking book, Pamela Larde PhD draws from a decade of her research to encourage a radical departure from traditional views of singlehood. She proposes an alternative: Revolutionary Joy, a powerful blend of enlightenment, wholeness, and change that transforms our experience of being single.

Take a quick glance over your shoulder. Odds are, at least one of those women standing behind you has been brokenhearted for years—raising kids, running businesses, even playing the field—all with the burden of the past still hanging on their shoulders. Or is that woman you? Letters to the Brokenhearted speaks passionately to the woman in need of a strategy to finally heal, stay strong, and take her life to the next level by refocusing on the strengths in her life, rebuilding what has been damaged, and reloving with a new purpose.

Dive into this heartwarming guide, sprinkled with wit and wisdom, as Daniella Marlin navigates the post-pandemic landscape of healing and hope. Combining professional psychological insights with personal anecdotes, this book is more than just a reflection—it's a roadmap. Marlin’s unique voice, equal parts humor and heart, steers listeners through the challenges, the triumphs, and the oh-so-relatable moments in between.

If you ever wonder about how to think like an expert, the difference between your inner critic and the actor within, your ability to be heard, the value of being a musician, how to protect yourself from liars or how to overcome fears, you will find answers in this book.

No child grows up too quickly. Children who regularly experience trauma are exposed to more than they are capable of processing. As a result, they often present a facade which falsely conveys that they are more secure and mature than they really are. The consequences of such assumptions are potentially harmful to their health, development, and well-being. Just Enough Light is much more than a story chronicling the impact of divorce on a child raised by a parent suffering from mental illness, incapable of providing the necessary material and emotional support for her children.