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The Not so Big Life
- Making Room for What Really Matters
- Narrated by: Sarah Susanka
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
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Have you ever found yourself asking, "Is this all there is to life?" Or wondering if this bigger life you have created is actually a better life? And do you wonder how it all got so out of control?
In her groundbreaking best seller The Not so Big House, architect Sarah Susanka showed us a new way to inhabit our houses by creating homes that were better - not bigger. Now, in The Not so Big Life, Susanka takes her revolutionary philosophy to another dimension by showing us a new way to inhabit our lives.
Most of us have lives that are as cluttered with unwanted obligations as our attics are cluttered with things. The bigger-is-better idea that triggered the explosion of McMansions has spilled over to give us McLives. For many of us, our ability to find the time to do what we want to do has come to a grinding halt. Now, we barely have time to take a breath before making the next call on our cell phone while at the same time messaging someone else on our Blackberry. Our schedules are chaotic and overcommitted, leaving us so stressed that we are numb, yet we wonder why we cannot fall asleep at night.
In The Not so Big Life, Susanka shows us that it is possible to take our finger off the fast-forward button, and to our surprise, we find how effortless and rewarding this change can be. We do not have to lead a monastic life or give up the things we love. In fact, the real joy of leading a not so big life is discovering that the life we love has been there the entire time. Through simple exercises and inspiring stories, Susanka shows us that all we need to do is make small shifts in our day - subtle movements that open our minds as if we were finally opening the windows to let in fresh air.
The Not so Big Life reveals that form and function serve not only architectural aims, but life goals as well. Just as we can tear down interior walls to reveal space, we can tear down our fears and assumptions to open up new possibilities. The result is that we quickly discover that we have all the space and time we need for the things in our lives that really matter. But perhaps the greatest reward is the discovery that small changes can yield enormous results. In her elegant, clear style, Susanka convinces us that less truly is more - much more.
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inspirational and totally useful
- By C. L. Campion on 10-21-15
By: Sharon Salzberg
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Start Here Now
- An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation
- By: Susan Piver
- Narrated by: Susan Piver
- Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
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A concise, jargon-free guide to learning what Buddhist meditation is - and isn't - with advice on how to start a meditation practice. If you want to meditate but have no idea where to begin, this book by best-selling author and Buddhist teacher Susan Piver will help you: It contains everything you need to know to start a meditation practice and, even more important, to continue one.
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Amiable style
- By Lisa90019 on 08-11-21
By: Susan Piver
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Finding the Space to Lead
- A Practical Guide to Mindful Leadership
- By: Janice Marturano
- Narrated by: Janice Marturano
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
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We already know from scientific research that mindfulness practices enhance mental health and improve clarity and focus. Finding the Space to Lead shows how this training has specific value for leaders. This is not a new leadership system to add to the burden of already overworked people. It brings the concepts of mindfulness into the everyday life of anyone in a leadership role, through specific exercises that address practical issues.
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Meant for those wanting to be "good" leaders
- By Patrick on 02-03-17
By: Janice Marturano
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You Be You
- Detox Your Life, Crush Your Limitations, and Own Your Awesome
- By: Drew Canole
- Narrated by: Drew Canole
- Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
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You Be You is designed to empower you to seek more, be more, and do more - from a place of self-love first and foremost. Loving yourself is not selfish; it’s necessary. In this audiobook, transformation specialist Drew Canole shows that no matter where you’ve been or where you are right now, there are tools you can implement to live fully, healthily, and happily.
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Good stuff...
- By Sean Coen on 11-12-18
By: Drew Canole
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Emotional Rescue
- How to Work with Your Emotions to Transform Hurt and Confusion into Energy That Empowers You
- By: Dzogchen Ponlop
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
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In this book, renowned Buddhist teacher Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche leads us through the three steps of his Emotional Rescue Plan. First, Mindful Gap is the practice of creating a safe distance between you and your emotions, which gives you the psychological space to work with their energy. Clear Seeing involves recognizing the bigger picture. Finally, Letting Go is the practice of releasing stressful physical and emotional energy through physical exercise, relaxation, and awareness.
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fresher than a new radiohead lp
- By Bob Sawey on 10-11-16
By: Dzogchen Ponlop
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Make Peace with Your Mind
- How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free You from Your Inner Critic
- By: Mark Coleman
- Narrated by: Mark Coleman
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
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The inner critic is the voice inside our heads reminding us that we are never "good enough". It's behind the insidious thoughts that can make us second-guess our every action and doubt our own value. The inner critic might feel overpowering, but it can be managed effectively. Meditation teacher and therapist Mark Coleman helps listeners understand and free themselves from the inner critic using the tools of mindfulness and compassion.
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Life changing!
- By Lisa Ackerman on 12-28-20
By: Mark Coleman
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Meditations on Intention and Being
- Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Compassion
- By: Rolf Gates
- Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
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Presented in the form of 365 inspirational daily reflections, Gates helps listeners - from experienced yogis to novices seeking a little tranquility - to fundamentally reconsider their relationships with their minds, their bodies, and the universe around them through self-reflection.
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Loved This Book
- By Brittney on 11-24-16
By: Rolf Gates
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Lucid Dreaming
- Gateway to the Inner Self
- By: Robert Waggoner
- Narrated by: Mel Foster
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self is the account of an extraordinarily talented lucid dreamer who goes beyond the boundaries of both psychology and religion. In the process, he stumbles upon the Inner Self. While lucid (consciously aware) in the dream state and able to act and interact with dream figures, objects, and settings, dream expert Robert Waggoner experienced something transformative and unexpected. He was able to interact consciously with the dream observer.
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Imaging Through is the Key ...
- By Mr. R. Coldman on 01-17-16
By: Robert Waggoner
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Living in Flow
- The Science of Synchronicity and How Your Choices Shape Your World
- By: Sky Nelson-Isaacs, Joseph Jaworski - foreword
- Narrated by: John Mark Bowman
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
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When we align with circumstance, circumstance aligns with us. Using a cutting-edge scientific theory of synchronicity, Sky Nelson-Isaacs presents a model for living "in the flow" - a state of optimal functioning, creative thinking, and seemingly effortless productivity. Nelson-Isaacs explains how our choices create meaning, translating current and original ideas from theoretical physics and quantum mechanics into accessible, actionable steps that we can all take to live lives in better alignment with who we are and who we want to be.
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Excellent Narration, Heady Concept
- By Geoff Bowman on 08-11-20
By: Sky Nelson-Isaacs, and others
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Dreaming on Both Sides of the Brain
- Discover the Secret Language of the Night
- By: Doris E. Cohen PhD
- Narrated by: Marge Sudheimer
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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So often when we awake we find that our dreams have either evaporated like mist or seem to be just on the edge of our memory. Many people cannot recall their dreams at all. But Dr. Doris Cohen has developed a seven-step process to let you tap into the rich repository of your subconscious. Drawing on years of clinical experience and her familiarity with Freud, myth, and sacred writings, Cohen presents a program that results in a life of abundance, texture, and self-awareness that will teach you how to unlock the secrets of your personal dream language.
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The narrator’s annoying voice
- By Lunar1 on 08-16-24
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Unlocking Greatness
- The Unexpected Journey from the Life You Have to the Life You Want
- By: Charlie Harary, Mark Dagostino
- Narrated by: Charlie Harary
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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More often than not, our own mental obstacles are holding us back from the joy, fulfillment, and meaning that we all crave, but by retooling our perspectives, we gain the ability to see the path toward the life we truly desire. Charlie Harary, business executive, professor, speaker, and radio host, combines the wisdom of science, spirituality, and personal growth in practical and understandable terms so you can take the life you have and make it the life you want.
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A great reminder of what's important
- By Amazon Customer on 07-25-21
By: Charlie Harary, and others
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- Amy C. Spaulding
- 12-09-19
Intense Self-Examination or Fun Read? Up to you!
I listened to this book without really paying attention and I found the anecdotes and insights interesting and enjoyable. Then I bought the print version of this book and started reading it, and I, as a reader, went deeper, doing some of the exercises. Then I listened to the audiobook again (as a companion to the print version) -- and it seemed that I was able to take in the information the author presents at a deeper level.
If you have time, I recommend you try some of the exercises at the end of each chapter (included in the print book -- not sure if they are included in this shorter version of the audiobook). This book seems light and anecdotal, but it is really quite dense (in a good way), with lots to think about and work on. It's really up to how the reader wants to engage with the text. I found that taking one of Susanka's "Not So Big Life" workshops, when it was offered in my area, was also helpful in my getting more mileage out of this book. I recommend it. However a reader chooses to engage with this book, I believe they will find something of value.
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- Genny
- 01-24-10
Interesting but...
I did listen to this entire book and it held my interest throughout. However, at the end I had to ask myself, what did I get out of this? Near the end the author states, "If you've heard anything from this book, it's you listening to you." Someone else described the book as "very New-Agey." I agree.
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