The New York Times Bestseller, acclaimed by author such as Freakonomics co-author Steven D. Levitt, Black Swan author Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Nudge co-author Richard Thaler, Thinking Fast and Slow offers a whole new look at the way our minds work, and how we make decisions. Why is there more chance we'll believe something if it's in a bold type face? Why are judges more likely to deny parole before lunch? Why do we assume a good-looking person will be more competent? The answer lies in the two ways we make choices: fast, intuitive thinking, and slow, rational thinking. This book reveals how our minds are tripped up by error and prejudice (even when we think we are being logical), and gives you practical techniques for slower, smarter thinking. It will enable to you make better decisions at work, at home, and in everything you do. ,

The mysterious world of dreams revealed Dreams are secret messages from your unconscious that can be yourgreatest tool for understanding yourself and your life. Yet fewpeople recognize how to access this tremendous source of guidanceand wisdom. Denise Linn, healer and author of Sacred Space and The SecretLanguage of Signs, calls upon her Cherokee heritage and herknowledge of native cultures around the world to presentlittle-known information regarding dreams. In The Hidden Power ofDreams she presents simple ways to utilize dreams and dreaming forspiritual transformation. Denise herself has journeyed into thespace between two worlds through a near-death experience, and hasbrought back invaluable perceptions from the amazing realm ofdreams. This comprehensive book uncovers the power of dreams so that youcan: Remember your dreams and recognize their meaning Harness the life-changing qualities of dreams Develop the skill of astral projection Heal yourself, your chi

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Reiki for Common Ailments is a comprehensive guide to treatingover eighty common health problems from eczema, fatigue andanxiety, to back ache, arthritis and high blood pressure. DedicatedReiki Master teacher Mari Hall explains the principles of ReikiHealing and illustrates the key healing hand positions. For eachailment she provides an overview of symptoms, advice on emotionalaspects of the complaint, describes the chakras and glands whichshould be focused on and recommends other therapies which canassist the healing process.

Spiritual bypassing—the use of spiritual beliefs to avoiddealing with painful feelings, unresolved wounds, and developmentalneeds—is so pervasive that it goes largely unnoticed. The spiritualideals of any tradition, whether Christian commandments or Buddhistprecepts, can provide easy justification for practitioners to duckuncomfortable feelings in favor of more seemingly enlightenedactivity. When split off from fundamental psychological needs, suchactions often do much more harm than good. While other authors have touched on the subject, this is thefirst book fully devoted to spiritual bypassing. In the lineage ofCh?gyam Trungpa’s landmark Cutting Through SpiritualMaterialism , Spiritual Bypassing provides an in-depthlook at the unresolved or ignored psychological issues often maskedas spirituality, including self-judgment, excessive niceness, andemotional dissociation. A longtime psychotherapist with anengaging writing style, Masters furthers the body of psychologicalinsight into how w

The ever-increasing popularity of Yoga and related practicesmakes a desktop reference like this indispensible. With overtwenty-five hundred entries and extensive illustrations, itcombines comprehensiveness with accessibility. The book is arrangedand written in a manner that will inform rather than overwhelm thelay reader, while at the same time offering valuable references forthe professional researcher and the historian of religion. This newedition includes information about contemporary Yoga teachers. Italso provides fuller de*ions and illustrations of Yoga poses,and features additional cross references.

In the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with thepeace that is available in each moment. World-renowned Zen master,spiritual leader, and author Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to makepositive use of the very situations that usually pressure andantagonize us. For him a ringing telephone can be a signal to callus back to our true selves. Dirty dishes, red lights, and trafficjams are spiritual friends on the path to "mindfulness" -- theprocess of keeping our consciousness alive to our presentexperience and reality. The most profound satisfactions, thedeepest feelings of joy and completeness lie as close at hand asour next aware breath and the smile we can form right now.

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH WITH THE LIVER AND GALLBLADDER MIRACLE CLEANSE Most people unknowingly suffer from a dangerous buildup of gallstones in the liver and gallbladder. These stones clog up the body's cleansing organs, creating a toxic environment incapable of maintaining good health. You become fatigued, your tissues inflame, you gain weight, and your immune system stops fighting off illness and disease. Now, The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse teaches you how to easily and painlessly remove gallstones in the comfort of your own home. Ridding your body of these disease-causing stones allows you to reclaim your health and vitality while relieving your suffering from symptoms of toxic gallstone buildup, including: Constipation Cirrhosis High Cholesterol Depression Heart Disease Back Pain Asthma Headaches About the Author Andreas Moritz has lectured widely on the subjects of health, mind/body medicine and spirituality. His popular Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation workshops assist pe