Personal Philosophy

The 2014 Lok Sabha elections saw the involvement of India's youth like never before. They were debating inside classrooms, sitting for dharnas on the street, having conversations in offices and on social media. The election in 2014 saw 150 million young voters---and the highest number of...

In ancient times, most people believed that if you travelled to the horizon, you would fall over the edge. This was a mirage that limited their lives. Today, the mirage that we all live by is the idea that "I will be happy when..."- I will be happy when I am married!- I will be happy when I...

An exploration into the lives of people who embrace two or more religious traditions, and what this growing community tells us about change in our society Named a best book of 2018 by Library Journal In the United States, we often assume religious and spiritual identity are pure, static, and...

A no-nonsense guide to the evolution of meditation, mindfulness, and enlightenment in modern-day society—from their religious origins in the East to their more secular incarnations in the West Evolving Dharma is the definitive guide to the meditation revolution. Fearless, unorthodox, and...

On the heels of her family’s beloved dog’s death, one woman returns to the canines of her past in order to imagine the human she hopes to become in the future in her memoir, What Is a Dog? Chloe Shaw is in a dog house of her own choosing. A married mother with kids, the death of Booker, her...

Del mismo modo en que las nubes oscurecen por momentos la capacidad iluminadora del sol, las emociones y aflicciones del cuerpo y de la mente —la ofuscación, el deseo ansioso, la insatisfacción, el rencor, el miedo o la envidia— pueden alterar temporalmente la esencia de lo que somos en realidad.

Ikigai und japanische Philosophie möchte Sie in die Weisheiten der aufgehenden Sonne einführen.

Sebbene le tecniche di sviluppo personale si siano diffuse negli ultimi anni, le specificità della cultura giapponese sono rimaste poco conosciute. Eppure hanno dimostrato la loro validità, visto che Okinawa è uno dei pochi luoghi del pianeta con un tasso di longevità così elevato. Ikigai, Kaizen e Shinrin-Yoku sono senza dubbio gli strumenti di cui avete bisogno. Scopriteli ora acquistando subito la vostra copia!

Life is a constant tug-of-war between opposing forces—work and family, ambition and balance, logic and emotion. In Tug-of-War: The Philosophy of T.O.W, Leo Swift reimagines this childhood game as a metaphor for resolving life’s conflicts. Through personal stories, vivid anecdotes, and practical strategies, Swift presents a transformative framework for turning struggle into collaboration. The journey begins by exploring the core concept of T.O.W., illustrating how conflicts, both internal and external, shape our decisions and relationships.

Can and Will Do guides listener sthrough the four pillars of Eric Leo’s proven framework—Can, Will, Do, and Cumulative Will—showing how imagining what’s possible, committing to disciplined action, executing plans, and harnessing collective momentum can reshape every area of life.

Дети – наше счастье! Сколько радости и счастливых моментов дарят нам эти шалопаи и шалуньи! Но воспитание – сложный и сбалансированный процесс, где каждому родителю надо умело находить подход к ребенку в любом возрасте, будь это период кризиса 3-х лет или первые подростковые сложности. В этой книге собраны советы от Ларисы Сурковой для детей всех возрастов – от младенцев до подростков. Все тексты дополнены новыми главами и материалами, которые помогут вам еще лучше понять своего ребенка.

For the last decade, decorated Navy SEAL, accomplished athlete, and bestselling author Don Mann has been traveling across the country giving motivational talks and in the process inspiring hundreds with the secrets behind his awe-inspiring achievements. In Reaching beyond Boundaries, Mann brings his much sought-after wisdom to the audiobook. As an elite Navy SEAL, Mann performed seemingly impossible tasks on a regular basis. Here he details the lessons he learned from his training and shows how the rest of us can apply those teachings to our daily lives.

We can shift our perspective and change our world. Life can be exceptionally gratifying when we realize that our thoughts create our interactions, and our interactions create our relationships. To truly relate is what living is all about. This book is meant as a seed. Its message offers inspiration for living an authentic and transparent life. As a resource for life, it unites what is seen as separate and heals what is wounded.

Nunchi – a strange word for us with an abstract meaning. Nunchi is a Korean spiritual concept that promises to help master the challenges of everyday life. So it might be exactly what you’ve been looking for – a mindset that ensures you’re grounded in your being, face challenges with confidence, and understand your social surroundings.

Der große Zen-Meister erklärt die Kunst wahrer Liebe. Wie können wir unsere Beziehungen liebevoller und ehrlicher gestalten und mit Konflikten konstruktiver umgehen? Thich Nhat Hanh vermittelt anhand der großen buddhistischen Weisheitstexte, wie wir die Kunst erlernen können, wirklich zu lieben. Ein zentraler Stellenwert kommt dabei der Liebe zu, die wir für uns selbst entwickeln, denn nur, wer sich selbst annehmen kann, besitzt die Fähigkeit, auch für andere da zu sein.

Exploring the meanings and powers of love from ancient Greece to the present day, Richard Gilman-Opalsky argues that what is called “love” by the best thinkers who have approached the subject is in fact the beating heart of communism - understood as a way of living, not as a form of government. Along the way, he reveals with clarity that the capitalist way of assigning value to things is incapable of appreciating what humans value most.

Die legendäre Montessori-Methode, die die frühkindliche Erziehung revolutioniert und das Kind als Individuum in den Mittelpunkt gestellt hat. Simone Davies' großes Montessori-Buch bietet einen Schritt-für-Schritt-Plan, der Familien hilft, Ruhe, Schönheit und Achtsamkeit in den Alltag zu bringen. Die Autorin eröffnet eine positive Sicht auf das Kind, auch bei Wutanfällen, Kita-Problemen und anderen Herausforderungen.

A journey of self-discovery to set and achieve dreams in your life that are totally in line with what you want to do. These nine steps will guide you to a place deep inside, allowing you to change your life forever. Find out the secrets to turn your life inside out and achieve those big results that you have always wanted.

Los más pequeños son filósofos excepcionales, pues se cuestionan constantemente aquello que los rodea e intentan descifrar el funcionamiento del mundo. Con sus dos hijos Rex y Hank como guías, el profesor de filosofía Scott Hershovitz lleva al oyente en un viaje a través de la filosofía clásica y contemporánea mediante cuestiones tan importantes como «¿Tiene Hank derecho a beber Fanta?», «¿En qué situaciones está permitido decir palabrotas?» o «¿Existe el número seis?».

Marcus Aurelius's timeless insights into human behaviour show that 2000 years on, not much has changed in the workplace and we could all do well if we focus on what we can control and worry less about things we can't. As head of the Roman empire, he encountered his fair share of difficult people, frustrating situations and political infighting. In Meditations, Marcus Aurelius encouraged us to accept other people's inevitable shortcomings, make the most of our short life, resist the temptations of fame and flattery and, when things get too much, take a cosmic perspective of our existence.