Direct Practice

Being a family doctor isn’t easy. Why? Because you’re either an employed physician or a doctor trying to survive on your own. Both are making doctors quit their profession every day. You have heard about direct primary care as an option, but you have been bombarded with misleading advertising, confusing recommendations, and bad information from those who fear taking the leap.

We all know that our current healthcare system is broken, especially for primary care doctors and their patients. Primary care physicians have to see more and more patients in less and less time in order to keep up with declining reimbursement from insurance companies. This leads to rushed office visits, missed opportunities for genuine connections between doctors and their patients, frustrated patients, and burned out doctors. But it doesn't have to be this way. Direct primary care offers a real opportunity at a fulfilling practice of medicine. It’s a golden opportunity to restructure ...

This modern spiritual classic, presented as a 30-day meditation retreat taught by Joseph Goldstein, offers timeless practical instructions and real-world advice for practicing meditation - whether walking or sitting in formal practice or engaging in everyday life. Goldstein uses the retreat format to explain various basic Buddhist teachings including karma, selflessness, and the four noble truths, while also drawing connections to many different spiritual traditions.

In the words of the Buddha, the four foundations of mindfulness (the four satipatthanas) are "the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of dukkha (suffering) and discontent, for acquiring the true method, for the...

Things are not what they seem to be. Nor are they otherwise. –Lama Surya Das You don’t need to spend a lifetime purifying and perfecting yourself in order to touch the bliss of enlightenment. Your essential state of being is already one of pure awareness and incorruptible, innate wakefulness...

Explore the many dimensions of awakened consciousness under the guidance of respected spiritual teacher Adyashanti What does “awakening” mean to you? Perhaps it's about disconnecting from day-to-day concerns and living apart from the stresses of the world. Maybe you think awakening is about...

The Final Volume in Joseph Goldstein’s Satipatthana Sutta Series In the words of the Buddha, the four foundations of mindfulness (the four satipatthanas) are “the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of dukkha...

In the words of the Buddha, the four foundations of mindfulness (the four satipat­t­hana) are "the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of dukkha (suffering) and discontent, for acquiring the true method, for the...

Freedom. Truth. Discovery. It’s Who You Are. Have you ever felt that you’ve yet to be fully and truly alive? That just beyond reach, there might be something far more vast, immediate, and real? “What you’ve sensed was the ‘absolute You’ beckoning,” teaches Gangaji, “the boundless...

Today, practicing shamanism doesn't mean you have to live in a rain forest or a desert. Thanks to a modern renaissance of shamanic spirituality, practitioners from all walks of life now use powerful indigenous techniques for healing, insight, and spiritual growth. With Awakening to the Spirit World, teachers Sandra Ingerman and Hank Wesselman bring together a circle of renowned Western shamanic elders - Tom Cowan, Carol Proudfoot-Edgar, Jose Stevens, and Alberto Villoldo - to present a comprehensive manual for making these practices accessible and available in our daily lives.

Start Your Own House-Call Practice A Step-by-Step Guide for Nurse Practitioners and Holistic Providers Are you a nurse practitioner, holistic provider, or healthcare professional ready to escape burnout and build a business that aligns with your purpose, schedule, and values? This guide is your blueprint to launching a profitable and impactful house-call practice—without the overwhelm of traditional clinics or red tape of insurance billing. Whether you're dreaming of a faith-based mobile clinic, a functional medicine concierge model, or a wellness practice that serves your community on ...

By the author of The Science Delusion, a detailed account of how science can authenticate spirituality. In this pioneering audiobook, Rupert Sheldrake shows how science helps validate seven practices on which all religions are built and which are part of our common human heritage. The effects of spiritual practices are now being investigated scientifically as never before, and many studies have shown that religious and spiritual practices generally make people happier and healthier.

Discover the ultimate guide to mastering email marketing in the modern age. The Agile Brand Guide: Email Marketing delivers everything you need to know about creating impactful email campaigns that captivate audiences, drive engagement, and deliver measurable results. Whether you’re an experienced marketer or just starting out, this book provides actionable strategies to help you build and grow an effective email marketing program. Inside, you’ll learn: The Foundations of Email Marketing: Understand why email remains one of the most effective tools in digital marketing and how to ...

Step into "Verdant Pastures," the comprehensive guide to transforming dreams of owning a lush dairy farm into a thriving reality. Whether you're captivated by the picturesque landscapes of Vermont or drawn to the enduring charm of dairy farming, this guide is the supreme companion for your agricultural ambitions. Embark on an enlightening journey through the verdant dairy landscapes of Vermont and unravel the secrets behind successful milk farming in the heart of America's northeastern gem. This immersive tome delivers more than insights; it hands you a strategic blueprint to cultivate and ...

Axiom Award Gold Medalist for Business Theory Finance expert, law professor, and fellow overwhelmed consumer Kathryn Judge investigates the surprising ways that middlemen have taken control of the economy at the expense of the rest of us, and provides practical guidance about how to regain...

The work we do with our clients and patients requires the use of two precious limited resources: time and energy. Many music therapists experience compassion fatigue, physical exhaustion, and burnout as a result of overextending themselves in the clinical setting. How can we apply our music therapy expertise in ways that not only help us to conserve those resources, but are also profitable?

The Enlightenment Technique for the Direct Discovery of Who You Are For centuries spiritual seekers have asked the profound question: Who am I? This question appears in the teachings of sages, mystics, and philosophers throughout history. In the Advaita tradition of India, it was used by teachers such as Ramana Maharshi as a method of self-inquiry. In Zen Buddhism, similar questions were used as koans to break through the limitations of conceptual thinking. The purpose of such inquiries has always been the same: to discover the truth of one’s own nature directly. Yet for most people this ...