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.

We always have a choice, Pema Chödrön teaches: We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us and make us increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us and make us kinder. Here Pema provides the tools to deal with the problems and difficulties that life throws our way...

THE RUNAWAY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Katherine May opens up exactly what I and so many need to hear but haven't known how to name.” —Krista Tippett, On Being “Every bit as beautiful and healing as the season itself. . . . This is truly a beautiful book.” —Elizabeth Gilbert "Proves...

“This enjoyable, inspiring book gives you a series of practical ideas you can use to bounce back from any adversity, and become unstoppable.” ~ Brian Tracy Your life will be a series of ups and downs, successes and failures, no matter what you do to guard against them. Peter Drucker, the management guru, said that the one thing that is inevitable in the life of the leader is the crisis. The only thing that matters is how you respond to the unavoidable crises that you will have on a regular basis. The great historian, Arnold Toynbee, after studying the twenty-six great civilizations of ...

"In When Things Don’t Go Your Way, Haemin Sunim offers readers a warm and reassuring path through the most challenging moments of our lives. By sharing his hard-won wisdom, he guides us from hardship to self-discovery, helping us to stay centered and feel whole." -Lori Gottlieb, New York Times...

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.

How do we make sense of our lives when our world seems to be falling apart?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.The Dharma...

Do you find yourself praying for good health and a long life? When health struggles hit, it can often feel like you're caught in a storm, tossed around by waves of pain and uncertainty. You're not alone in facing these challenges. The exhaustion and doubt can sometimes dampen our hope and faith. That's where "Anchor: Hold Fast to Your Faith During Difficult Times" comes in. This heartfelt guide is crafted just for you—offering not only comfort but also practical wisdom to reignite your spirit. As you dive into this book, you'll learn to: - Declare your healing with confidence and ...

A complete series boxset that contains, arguably, Tim Heath's greatest character creations to date because of the unique and interesting character arc that you just won't see coming! The four titles in this boxset collection are: The Curse, The Rebel, The Victim, and The Beast. Fans of The 26th Protocol will love the author's return to the dystopian genre, while fans of his debut Cherry Picking will certainly enjoy his return to similar themes that crop up in this series (no spoilers)... Originally published under his pen-name (which is why they have perhaps snuck under the radar), Tim ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This inspiring guide to healing and growth illuminates the richness and potential of every life, even in the face of loss and adversity. In the more than twenty-five years since she co-founded Omega Institute—now the world’s largest center for spiritual retreat...

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.

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 ...

The inspiring true story of a young man born in the deep south, reared in extreme poverty, shackled by the obstacles of low self-esteem, lack of opportunity, and the racial tension of the 1960s. Despite crippling family setbacks, low expectations, and the sudden tragic death of his teenage son, he eventually discovers the revelation of who he was meant to be through a personal encounter with God--strong, brave, and resilient.

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 ...

“Positive Vibration: Navigating Difficult Times” by Nicholas Robdon Robertson is an ideal book geared towards Christians. The topics of the book’s chapters, with their accompanying content, are carefully chosen and written to highlight how God has been delivering his people in their challenging situations and how they see light at the end of a dark tunnel. Turn the pages of this volume and be amazed at how the testimonies have brought about life changing results. The book encapsulates encouraging thoughts which are not time-bound, to help you when you feel discouraged; its words are ...

Read by the author. Bestselling author Robert Morgan offers ten strategies for dealing with hard times and discouragements in order to move from fear to faith—a divine protocol for handling life. The Red Sea Rules has been updated with new study questions. Life is hard, especially for...

Difficult Conversations made Easy! If getting good results in high-stakes (vital) conversations is important to you. And you want the: Self-confidence, to speak up in the face of intimidation and conflict Self-control, to keep your cool and not injure your relationships and reputation Influence, to get people on side Then, Get this book today! Learn the sneaky tactics people use when stakes are high in conversation. Find out how to counter them to get a desired outcome… and much more. Emotional Judo® is a set of 10 Easy to Learn and Memorable Communication Skills. The tools help you ...

Fully revised and updated—the national bestselling communication skills guide that will help you achieve personal and professional success one conversation at a time. The master teacher of positive change through powerful communication, Susan Scott wants you to succeed. To do that, she...

In Finding Faith In God, you will find Bible Verses that will strengthen and encourage you in your faith in God during your times of trials and tribulations to give you the hope, strength, boldness and courage to resist and overcome the enemy! To remind you that you are never alone, especially in your times of need.

Through the eyes of a distinctly non-athletic protagonist - a fat high school journalist named Mitch - veteran sports novelist Deuker reveals the surprising truth behind a mysterious football player named Angel. When Angel shows up at Lincoln High, he seems to have no past - or at least not one he is willing to discuss. Though Mitch gets a glimpse of Angel's incredible talent off the field, Angel rarely allows himself to shine on the field. Is he an undercover cop, wonders Mitch? Or an ineligible player? In pursuit of a killer story, Mitch decides to find out just who this player is.