Difficult Times

How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart—when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect. Here, in her most beloved and acclaimed work, Pema shows that moving toward painful situations and becoming intimate with them can open up our hearts in ways we never before imagined. Drawing from traditional Buddhist wisdom, she offers life-changing tools for transforming suffering and negative patterns into habitual ease and boundless joy.

Here Pema provides the tools to deal with the problems and difficulties that life throws our way. This wisdom is always available to us, she teaches, but we usually block it with habitual patterns rooted in fear. Beyond that fear lies a state of openheartedness and tenderness. This audiobook teaches us how to awaken our basic goodness and connect with others, to accept ourselves and others complete with faults and imperfections, and to stay in the present moment by seeing through the strategies of ego that cause us to resist life as it is.

Have you ever felt like life has thrown you a curveball? Are you struggling to overcome unexpected challenges and setbacks? While loss, heartbreak, and loneliness are all part of the human experience, in this warm guide, internationally bestselling author Haemin Sunim shows us that these moments can actually be rare opportunities for self-discovery, serving as stepping stones to greater things in life.

Lylah and her friends can't wait to spend a night out together. Partying is the perfect way to let loose from the stress of life and school, and Lylah hopes that hitting the dance floor with Chace, her best friend, will bring them closer. She's been crushing on him since they met. If only he thought of her the same way.... The girls are touching up their makeup, and the guys are sliding on their coats when the doorbell rings. No one is there. An envelope sits on the doormat. It's an anonymous note addressed to their friend Sonny. A secret admirer? Maybe. They all laugh it off.

Whether you’re having a moment of minor overwhelm or find yourself in a state of panic, you can turn to this Audible Original for solutions and support. These six messages are simple, reliable, spiritual solutions that will free you from fear and inner turmoil. In order to show up for life and all its challenges, we must be able to regulate our nervous system, calm our mind, and trust our inner wisdom to give us clear direction.

In this beautifully written guide, scholar and teacher Stephen Cope shows that crises don't have to derail us from our purpose-they can actually help us to find our purpose and step forward as our best selves.

Dillon has the terrifying power to create massive amounts of destruction with the slightest tweak of his will. Deanna is so consumed by fear, it has become like a black hole, drawing to her the very things that terrify her. Then, when the glare of a supernova 16 light-years away illuminates the night sky, they have a vision: There are six of them out there, all teenagers, and all suffering from supernatural afflictions that disfigure their bodies and souls.

The book highlights the importance of setting realistic boundaries and consistency, showing how to involve your child in setting these limits to promote ownership and cooperation. Positive discipline techniques, such as natural consequences and reward systems, are explored in depth to help you guide your child's behavior constructively. The key to the approach is empathy. You'll learn how to see the world through your child's eyes, validate their feelings, and build an emotional vocabulary that helps them express their complex emotions. Effective communication strategies, such as active ...

Wars. Famine. Betrayal. Uncertainty. Fear. Everywhere you look, chaos is unfolding. What do you do when everything around you feels unstable? In What to Do in Times Like This, Prayer Madueke gives you a clear, Bible-based guide to standing strong when everything around you feels uncertain. This book will help you: Understand what’s happening in the world through the lens of Scripture. Stay firm in faith even when facing fear, trials, and spiritual battles. Pray powerful prayers to overcome hardship and find peace. Learn from biblical heroes like Noah, Joseph, and Ruth, who survived ...

In publishing-speak, here's what we at the LQ office sometimes describe as the Queer lovechild of Sholem Aleichem and Philip Roth: Uriel the angel and Little Ash (short for Ashmedai) are the only two supernatural creatures in their shtetl (which is so tiny, it doesn't have a name other than Shtetl). The angel and the demon have been studying together for centuries, but pogroms and the search for a new life have drawn all the young people from their village to America. When one of those young emigrants goes missing, Uriel and Little Ash set off to find her.

Sometimes in life when a person needs some help, it may be for a minor issue we feel a friend or a family member can handle, or a major problem requiring the help of a higher power. Whatever the life challenges, God can address them all. When we turn to God for help or guidance, we need to know what to say and how to say it. In this book of Daily Prayers, you will find a prayer solution to your problem. Prayers provided, including prayers for such things as protection, healing, repentance, and guidance. It will open your mind to receive God’s intervention and have a glorious victory ...

Seventeen-year-old Peter Blankman is a math genius. He also suffers from devastating panic attacks. Pete gets through each day with the help of his mother - a famous scientist - and his beloved twin sister, Bel. But when his mom is nearly assassinated in front of his eyes and Bel disappears, Pete finds himself on the run. Dragged into a world where state and family secrets intertwine, Pete must use his extraordinary analytical skills to find his missing sister and track down the people who attacked his mother. But his greatest battle will be with the enemy he's fought his entire life: the constant terror that threatens to overwhelm him.

Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola.

Are you living in chaos because you keep putting off important tasks until the last minute? Do you feel disorganized at home and at work? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, frustration, and helplessness because of all your unfinished projects? If so, it's time to break the procrastination habit and rewire your difficult work habits.

In the tumultuous seas of life, where storms rage and darkness looms, there is a beacon of hope shining brightly—a book that promises to uplift, inspire, and empower you to overcome any obstacle that stands in your way. Introducing "God Has Your Back: This Storm Will Not Defeat You. You Will Come Out Victorious." Dive into the depths of faith and discover the unwavering love of a God who stands ready to guide you through life's fiercest tempests. With poignant storytelling and profound insights, this book will equip you with the tools you need to navigate the storms of life with grace, ...

STRUGGLING WITH GRIEF AND DON’T KNOW THE WAY OUT OF THE FOG? Achieve healing and resilience with “Coping With Loss”! Have you felt lost and alone in your grief, yearning for understanding and support? Do you experience physical and emotional exhaustion, unable to find relief from the pain? Are you searching for practical ways to build resilience and transform your grief into personal growth? Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job, or any significant life change, the pain can leave you feeling adrift. Good thing “Coping With Loss: Nurturing Resilience Through...

Kyle and Kimberly have been the perfect couple all through high school, but when Kimberly breaks up with him on the night of their graduation party, Kyle’s entire world upends - literally. Their car crashes, and when he awakes, he has a brain injury. Kimberly is dead. And no one in his life could possibly understand. Until Marley. Marley is suffering from her own loss, a loss she thinks was her fault. And when their paths cross, Kyle sees in her all the unspoken things he’s feeling.

Sometimes you slip through the cracks: unforeseen circumstances like an abrupt illness, the death of a loved one, a breakup, or a job loss can derail a life. These periods of dislocation can be lonely and unexpected. For May, her husband fell ill, her son stopped attending school, and her own medical issues led her to leave a demanding job. Wintering explores how she not only endured this painful time, but embraced the singular opportunities it offered. Ultimately Wintering invites us to change how we relate to our own fallow times.

After a lifetime of being bullied, Daelyn is broken beyond repair. She has tried to kill herself before, and is determined to get it right this time. Though her parents think they can protect her, she finds a Web site for "completers" that seems made just for her. She blogs on its forums, purging her harrowing history. At her private Catholic school, the only person who interacts with her is a boy named Santana. No matter how poorly she treats him, he just won’t leave her alone. And it's too late for Daelyn to be letting people into her life...isn’t it?

When life feels shattered, where can we turn? In his new book, The Prayer of Suffering, author and pastor, Kevin Bryan explores how to cry out to God in our darkest moments. Using Psalm 102 as a guide, Bryan examines how we can follow the psalmist’s example of boldly confessing our pain before God while also clinging to the hope of His eternal love. This short, easy-to-read book draws on Scripture, hymns, and personal stories to offer practical ways to pray through seasons of affliction. It reminds us we are not alone in our anguish. For those feeling crushed by grief or loss, The Prayer ...