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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor, the last of the Five Good Emperors, and one of the most important Stoic philosophers, along with the slave Epictetus. Marcus Aurelius wrote the Meditations while in a military campaign; it was a series of notes written for no one but himself in his quest for self-improvement. Stoicism is the attitude allowing one to free oneself from the unnecessary suffering that arises from anxiety about events that are beyond our control; therefore, it can be of tremendous importance in one's life.

Esta pequeña, pero profunda obra, de la gran maestra en Metafísica, Florence Scovel Shinn, nos enseñará cómo cada uno de nosotros puede cambiar sus condiciones y circunstancias si pone atención en lo que se desea y que tanto lo quiere. La vida, tomada como un juego, sigue las reglas de las enseñanzas metafísicas, con las cuales alcanzaremos la victoria, reconociendo los triunfos que nos llevan a la victoria final, convirtiendo el resentimiento en amor, la carencia en prosperidad...

"How to Meditate for Beginners" contains some practical exercises to achieve perfects moments of meditation: 20 practical tips for quieting the mind, meditation practices with walking meditation, chakra meditation, preparation for great guided meditation, mantra meditation, an exercise to concentrate on a simple visual object, practice visualization exercise, practice mindfulness, some exercises to practice a body scan, five more things to know for meditation, ten tips for meditation, a step-by-step guideline for successful meditation, exercises for breathing and relaxing, and a practical exercise for visualization of the pyramid of colors.

James Allen's most famous book, "As a Man Thinketh", was originally published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person. Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement.

Lao Tsu, also known as Lao Tzu or Laozi, is an ancient Chinese philosopher and sage, and an absolutely central figure in Asiatic culture. He is known as the author of the "Tao Te Ching" or "Daodejing" and the founder of Taoism. In traditional China, Taoism is a way of living in harmony with the Tao, "way", "path", or "principle", something that is both the source of, and the force behind, everything that exists. Throughout history, Laozi's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements, because his style is designed to elicit critical thinking through ambiguousness.

Gautama Buddha is also known as Siddharta Gautama, or simply the Buddha, which means "Awakened" or "Enlightened". Born a prince, he chose a path of ascetism only to realize that it was as profound an illusion as self-indulgence. He achieved Enlightenment after 49 days of meditation; his awakening led him to discover the cause of suffering and the ways to eliminate it. These discoveries founded Buddhism, and his "Four Noble Truths" still form the heart of its teachings.

Self-hypnosis or autohypnosis is a form, process or result of hypnosis which is self-induced, and normally makes use of self-suggestion. Self-hypnosis can make a person more yielding than normal. Self-Hypnosis requires four distinct steps.

The philosophy of Confucius was so powerful that it dominated intellectual life in ancient China for centuries. It even came to be considered a religion, and there are still temples where Confucius is worshipped as the God of Culture. His writings were transmitted as aphorisms, each one of them one concentrated teaching about philosophy, ethics, or society.

Nietzsche is a major figure in Western philosophy. His work is radical, sometimes violent, often ironic; it fascinates anyone bold enough to delve into it, exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history, and covers a wide range of subjects. Nietzsche's writings border on the poetic; his aphorisms are particularly well-known for conveying all the radicality of his thinking in a intense but light, sometimes amusing manner.

Epictetus was born a slave, and became one of the most influent Stoic philosophers. Stoicism is the attitude allowing one to free oneself from the unnecessary suffering that arises from anxiety about events that are beyond our control; therefore, it can be of tremendous importance in one's life. According to Epictetus, our own actions and attitudes are the only thing in our control; whatever else happens, we should examine calmly and dispassionately, because no amount of suffering will change the impact of external events.

Supporting a young person who is self-harming feels like a minefield. Why are they doing it? And why can’t they just stop? Self-harm goes against every innate instinct of self-protection and survival, and remains a distressing and difficult issue for parents and carers. Uncovering the wide and varied reasons and ways young people self-harm, this book offers fresh insights into how to prevent, understand and respond to self-harm. Michelle Mitchell provides parents and carers with the practical help and comfort they need.

Socrates is an enigmatic figure, known chiefly through the accounts of others like Plato and Aristophanes. He was one of the most brilliant intellects ever, and devised what would later be called the Socratic method, which is a way of leading one's interlocutor to see his errors and contradictions through clever questioning before leading him to the truth. In ancient Athens, Socrates was widely known as a "gadfly", that is, an annoying insect buzzing at people's ears, because he kept questioning prejudices and contradictions; he was eventually tried and executed for "corrupting the minds of the youth".

Your cocaine addiction will weaken when you find better ways to get your essential emotional needs met and understand exactly how the brain manufactures and maintains your coke dependency. In this download you will learn of the common causes of all addictions including cocaine - and of course the consequences too - which broadly speaking are that your cocaine addiction will be easily maintained and at times strengthened. And you will see that there is a path out of coke and a return to emotional health and balance.

Oscar Wilde is remembered as one of the wittiest minds ever, thanks to his provocative style and humor. In the 1890s, he was one of London's most popular playwrights; his masterpieces are The Importance of Being Earnest and the dark and fantastical Picture of Dorian Gray. His writings entwine themes of beauty, decadence and duplicity, which made him a more than colorful agent provocateur in the Victorian society. This would eventually lead to a very public trial after he was accused of sodomy. His defense, punctuated with witticism, often left the court roaring with laughter, but the evidence was against him, and he was eventually sent to prison.

Do you have a personality that attracts or repels people? Do you ever wonder why some people who are far less physically attractive than you get swarmed by members of the opposite sex while you are not? Can you attract wealth, power and fame with a super personality? This audiobook can change the way you feel about yourself and very importantly, other people's perceptions of you. It will boost your confidence and help you achieve "Great Personal Magnetism" to gain wealth, fame, love or power.

Voltaire was a French writer famous for his wit and irony. They were his tools for launching vitriolic attacks on the established Catholic church, the adversaries of freedom of religion and expression, and on separation of church and state. His prolific writing took almost every possible literary form: plays, novels, essays, but also poems, historical and scientific works.

Søren Kierkegaard, a name meaning "church's garden", is a Christian philosopher whose work had a considerable influence on western philosophy and theology. His thoughts focused primarly on what it means to become a subject of one's existence, what feelings arise when faced with life choices, and the relation with God through faith. He is credited with numerous reflections on the three stages of life; he also questioned existential despair, absurdity and anxiety.

Unser Leben ist komplex geworden. Wir werden von Erwartungen und Informationen überflutet. Wir werden gelebt und sehnen uns danach, auszubrechen. An dieser tiefen Sehnsucht setzt Bestsellerautor Johannes Hartl an. Er analysiert den Zustand unserer Gesellschaft und zeigt glasklar auf, was uns verloren gegangen ist, psychologisch, soziologisch, aber auch spirituell. Hartl erkennt drei Grunddimensionen, die unser Leben ausmachen, aus machen könnten. Sie wieder zu entdecken, ist die große Aufgabe, für die dieses Hörbuch vorbereitet.

Die Ehe ist in unserer Gesellschaft unantastbar. Trotz ihrer Institutionalisierung wird sie als Inbegriff der Liebe romantisiert und mythisch verklärt. Dabei verschärft eine Heirat für Frauen oft die Ungleichheit, und sie führt zu finanzieller Abhängigkeit. Die Bestseller-Autorin Emilia Roig blickt hinter die Fassade eines patriarchalen Konstrukts und weist Wege zu einer Revolution der Liebe. Die Ehe normiert Beziehungen und Familie, kontrolliert Sexualität, den Besitz und die Arbeitskraft. Sie ist eine wichtige Stütze des Kapitalismus und lässt uns in binären Geschlechterrollen verharren.

Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military figures ever. He rose to prominence during the French Revolution, after which he kept on soaring higher and higher until he was crowned Emperor of the French. He then moved on to gain control of the whole of continental Europe, before the ultimate defeat of 1815. Today, his campaigns are studied in every military school, his liberal politics have had a strong legacy worldwide, and he remains one of the most celebrated and controversial political figures in Western history.