Meditations Year

One of America’s most trusted theologians offers spiritual inspiration for every week of the year. This program is read by the author. A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance offers an essay for every week in the seasons of the Christian year: From Advent and...

If you’ve been looking to start meditating, consider this your sign. This collection of 365 short, daily meditations will help you feel calmer, more centered, and in control. Some you’ll do while walking, sitting, or even watching the sunset. And some days you’ll just receive a simple mantra, affirmation, or insightful quote to keep in mind. The variety will keep you engaged and make it easy to tap into those moments of mindfulness and relaxation.

One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 ce). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago. Today, the book stands as one of the great guides and companions—a cornerstone of Western thought.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later. Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way! “Meditations offers a...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This program is read by the author. "Burkeman and his irresistible British accent shifted my paradigm a couple centimeters . . . 'The day will never arrive when you have everything under control,' he calmly whispered in my ear, and I think I believed him." -...

Each day’s reading reveals how the powerful tool of mindfulness can help you to become more grounded, energized, motivated, and satisfied with your life. You’ll discover in these pages how to be attentive and open to the present while calmly acknowledging and accepting your thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

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Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD. Composed during his military campaigns from 170 to 180 AD, this profound work consists of twelve books that delve into Stoic philosophy, offering reflections on duty, resilience, and the human experience. This edition adapts Meditations for today's listeners, making Marcus Aurelius' wisdom relevant and accessible for navigating modern life.

Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and Aurelius's own emotions.

365 Days of Jewish Wisdom: Daily Reflections on Scripture, Faith, and Spiritual Growth Strengthen your faith, find daily inspiration, and deepen your connection to Jewish teachings with this powerful 365-day devotional. Rooted in the wisdom of the Torah, Tanakh, Talmud, and Jewish tradition, this book offers a full year of scripture-based reflections to guide your spiritual journey. Whether you're seeking daily motivation, personal growth, or a deeper understanding of Judaism, this Jewish devotional is your perfect companion. Each daily entry includes: Scripture – A meaningful verse or ...

A year of reading, reflection, and prayer with Jesus, with commentary from one of the world’s most respected theologians and ministers. These 365 daily readings inspire you to remove yourself from the hectic pace of day-to-day life and tune in to the wisdom and guidance found in the Gospels...

From a New York Times bestselling author, a powerful collection of spiritual practices to help you create miracles in your own life. In this exquisite little volume, acclaimed healer Joan Borysenko offers a unique means of drawing personal strength and spiritual succor from the wondrous cycles...

Do you ever feel stuck — repeating the same patterns, unable to move forward? Carl Jung believed that behind our struggles lie hidden forces in the unconscious: shadows we avoid, masks we wear, desires we repress, and dreams we ignore. Left unexamined, these forces hold us back. Faced honestly, they can set us free. A Year of Jung: 365 Daily Meditations for Shadow, Soul, and Self is your companion for this inner journey. Each day gives you: A carefully chosen quote from C.G. Jung A clear, practical reflection that makes his wisdom accessible A simple meditation or practice to bring ...

Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting story. It’s every novelist’s greatest fear: pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into...

These COMMENTARIES ON THE PASSAGES OF THE GOSPELS WE READ ON SUNDAYS AND FEASTS DAYS —originally published in Italian in the collection “Bibbia e preghiera” and re-edited several times by the Apostolato della preghiera in Rome —, are intended primarily to help the readers to listen to the Gospel and understand it. Close to the IGNATIAN METHOD OF SCRIPTURE READING, they highlight essential content of its message and offer stimulation for meditation and prayer. Questions placed at the end of each commentary as starting points for reflection. By centering the attention on some main ...

An inspiring collection of 365 mini-meditations, empowering you to manifest your transformative change, day by day, with just a few minutes of practice. From the author of Dear Universe, this book is your guide to connecting with the Universe’s power and aligning with your true self. Are you...

A year after the publication of his encyclical Dives in Misericordia on the Divine Mercy of God and after his long recuperation from an assassin’s bullet, Pope John Paul II visited the Shrine of Merciful Love in Collevalenza, Italy. It was there, on November 22, 1981, that he delivered this most urgent message: “Merciful love is more powerful than any evil that gathers upon man and upon the world.”

In this “journey of spiritual transformation” (Publishers Weekly) award winning author Rabbi Alan Lew follows the practices and rituals of the Jewish High Holy Days and guides readers through heartbreak, contemplation, and re-birth. There are times in life when we are caught utterly...

In A Year of Miracles, Marianne Williamson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the classic A Return to Love and world-renowned teacher, offers a daily devotional that helps us develop a positive, loving mindset and encourages us to live our best selves to bring miracles into our lives...

This short anthology begins with a meditation on Christmas and the Nativity scene and then dwells on a number of dangers we might encounter on the way. Christian hope is nourished by prayer and daily choices, by the example of Mary under the cross, and by the strength of the saints and martyrs. Cultivating hope means not giving up in the night, not being satisfied with worn-out words of consolation, preferring spring to autumn—as the Pope poetically states—and making all things new.