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How do I live a
happy, meaningful and flourishing life? How can I
be both a noble and effective person? Answering
these bedrock questions was the single-minded
passion of Epictetus, the venerable philosopher who
was born a slave about A.D. 55 in the eastern
outreaches of the Roman Empire. Both of his works,
The
Art of Living
and A
Manual for
Living
(a condensed version) provide a day-by-day,
down-to-earth life of virtue. "Excitement wears
orange socks, faith lives in the same apartment
building as doubt…" The
Book of
Qualities
challenges you to look at your emotions and unique
character in new and inspiring ways. Do you need a
whack on the side of the head... or maybe just a
kick in the pants? Then indulge in Roger von Oech's
Creative
Whack Pack,
a deck of cards that provide a brief story,
hint, or insight that will keep your mind spinning
for days to come. How many times
have you talked yourself out of something because
of self-sabotaging fears? Feel
the Fear and Do It
Anyway
will teach you to push past the negative chatter in
your head, risk a little everyday, and turn every
decision into a "no-lose" situation. Based on the
Myers-Briggs personality test, Lifetypes
gives you the tools to develop your psychological
self-portrait. After completing a series of
questions (which is great fun with a group of
friends), your "lifetype" emerges. The book then
provides you with examples of each personality type
as it relates to careers, relationships, and
recreational activities that you should choose or
avoid—and how to get the most out of your
life by gaining a better understanding of
yourself. Wouldn't it be
nice to live a happier, more successful, and more
peaceful life? Happiness
is a Choice
is about believing in ourselves, having a positive
attitude, and being hopeful about the events that
shape our lives. And after reading Barry Kaufman's
book, you might also want to take part in one of
the many educational programs he (and his "happy"
staff) offer through The
Option
Institute.
Whether you want to improve the quality of your
life or overcome a challenging adversity, the
program will help you actively explore a new way to
live your life. Stroll down the
path of life with SARK and learn about her 250
jobs, how to relax about money, making friends with
freedom and uncertainty, living juicy, drawing on
the walls, and making your life an adventure.
SARK's Inspiration
Sandwich
will inspire your creative freedom and
Living
Juicy: Daily Morsels for Your Creative
Soul
will challenge the way you look at your life and
bring a refreshing new approach to "daily
meditation." Planet
SARK,
her companion website, provides all the details—with
information ranging from subscribing to her monthly
eLetter to tips on getting your own book published.
For those who need a quick dose of inspiration,
call her Inspiration Hotline at (415) 546-3742 for
a three-minute recorded message. Leo Buscaglia has
to be one of my all-time favorite authors. His
writings teach us to be human - to be who we are
and what we feel; and how we can learn to be loving
individuals and get the most out of life through
love. Known for getting his students to hug trees
(and each other) at the University of Southern
California while teaching a class on love, Dr.
Buscaglia will guide you to new levels of happiness
(on this fantastic journey we're all on).
Love
and Living,
Loving, and
Learning
are my favorites. Self-doubt and
negative thoughts seems to be the most devastating
handicap for many. But it doesn't have to be this
way—and The
Power of Positive
Thinking
will help you to climb above those old habits and
unleash your true potential. Dr. Vincent Peale
offers powerful tips, prayerful exercises, and
"filling your mind full of God" each day to
positively master those challenges of everyday
living. For positive thinking "tune-ups," turn to
Guideposts
or get in touch with The Peale Center for Positive
Thinking at (845) 855-5000. The
7 Habits of Highly Effective
People
provides a step-by-step pathway for living,
principles that give us the security to adapt to
change, and the wisdom and power to take advantage
of the opportunities that change
creates. |
