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My Great Wake-Up Call

By Jordan Lally — 2018

Five years ago, my father fell into a deep bout of depression. Twelve months later his depression culminated in suicide. I’m careful not to say he “committed” suicide, because it was clear to me, having spent his final year on this earth close by his side, that he was no longer in the driver’s seat.

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Meditations on Intention and Being: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Compassion

Gates draws on twenty years of teaching experience to help readers—from experienced yogis to novices seeking a little tranquility—fundamentally reconsider their relationships with their minds, bodies, and the universe around them through self-reflection.

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Be Kind to Yourself: Releasing Frustrations and Embracing Joy

When we experience frustrations in daily life, many of us hold ourselves to blame. Self-criticism is often our default setting. But we can have a more gracious posture toward ourselves. We can practice disciplines of self-kindness.

Cindy Bunch, Ruth Haley Barton (foreword)

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Deepak Chopra: What Is Meditation and Why Should I Do It? | Super Soul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

Spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra says meditation made such a positive impact on his life that he hasn't missed a day in 40 years. Now, he's demystifying the commonly misunderstood practice.

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Dr. Maria Sirois and Dr. Randy Kamen: Finding Fulfillment and Joy in Midlife

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Awakening Joy: James Baraz on “What Is Mindfulness?”

“Joy is not for just the lucky few–it’s a choice anyone can make.” Awakening Joy is an internationally recognized Internet course created by noted teacher, author, and co-founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, James Baraz.

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It’s Great to Suck at Something: The Unexpected Joy of Wiping Out and What It Can Teach Us About Patience, Resilience, and the Stuff that Really Matters

What if the secret to resilience and joy is the one thing we’ve been taught to avoid? When was the last time you tried something new? Something that won’t make you more productive, make you more money, or check anything off your to-do list? Something you’re really, really bad at, but that...

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Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness + Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity + Joy

Many of us yearn to feel a greater sense of inner calm, ease, joy, and purpose. We have tried meditation and found it too difficult. We judge ourselves for being no good at emptying our minds (as if one ever could) or compare ourselves with yogis who seem to have it all together.

Shauna Shapiro, Daniel J. Siegel (foreword)

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Emotional Intimacy: A Comprehensive Guide for Connecting with the Power of Your Emotions

Emotions link our feelings, thoughts, and conditioning at multiple levels, but they may remain a largely untapped source of strength, freedom, and connection.

Robert Augustus Masters

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Awakening Joy: 10 Steps to Happiness

Awakening Joy is more than just another book about happiness. More than simply offering suggested strategies to change our behavior, it uses time-tested practices to train the mind to learn new ways of thinking.

James Baraz, Shoshana Alexander, Jack Kornfield (foreword), Ram Dass (preface)

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Meditation