Self Care Wisdom

What does aging mean to you? We often look at aging through the lens of what is lost, not what is gained. But as we grow older, we can find the freedom to cultivate a deeper, more meaningful experience of life. “The journey through midlife and beyond,” says Cheryl Richardson, “is when we make the shift from less ego to more soul.” With Self-Care for the Wisdom Years, this bestselling author shares her most valuable insights for helping you age consciously, so you can flourish as a wise and compassionate elder.

Ayurveda teaches us that true health is our birthright - and that by artfully adapting to the rhythms of nature, we can bring ourselves back into balance and experience optimal well-being. Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom is a groundbreaking work within the field of holistic health and traditional yoga, written by internationally renowned Ayurvedic healer, teacher, and scholar Acharya Shunya.

Beneath Candice Kumai’s polished image as a wellness icon, she was tormented by anxiety, competitiveness and deep inner suffering. It wasn’t until she re-embraced the Buddhist principles she’d been taught in childhood that she began to change her life for the better—even making a pilgrimage to her mother’s home country of Japan to study in the mountains with Buddhist monks. Full of wisdom and raw honesty, Spirited recounts her journey and shares the Buddhist practices that transformed her life so you can, too.

Before clocks, seasons were the original calendar that cultures would use to survive and thrive! The essential magic of the natural world is available to us all, if we are open to living back in alignment with nature's flow. And experiencing this meaningful shift doesn’t require a huge life overhaul—simple little daily changes and rituals honoring the turn of the seasons will make a huge difference in how we lead our lives. In Sacred Seasons bestselling author and moon mentor Kirsty Gallagher teaches us to embrace these moments of pause and ritual with nature.

We could all learn a thing or two about living in balance from our friends in the plant and animal kingdom. Take, for example, the jellyfish, one of the most energy-efficient animals in the world, moving through the ocean by contracting and relaxing, with frequent breaks in between. Or the avocado tree, which can credit its existence to a mutually beneficial relationship with the prehistoric sloth, followed by some hungry, hungry humans and the advent of agriculture.

First Lady Barbara Bush was famous for handing out advice. From friends and family to heads of state and Supreme Court justices, and certainly to her staff, her advice ranged from what to wear, what to say or not say, and how to live your life. She especially loved visiting with students of all ages, from kindergartners to college graduates. Full of Barbara Bush's trademark wit and thoughtfulness, Pearls of Wisdom is a poignant reflection on life, love, family, and the world by one of America's most iconic - and beloved - public figures.

There are hidden lessons in your life holding the key to your happiness.As girls, the emotional patterns we learn from our mothers establish the blueprint for our lives. While some lessons uplift us, others diminish our spirits in subtle ways we carry into adulthood. In Women, Rice, and Beans, Brazilian-American author, transformational teacher, and coach dedicated to empowering women to live their best lives, Ana Barreto, shares how a life-changing trip home to care for her aging mother led to powerful revelations about the mother-daughter bond. Once back in her childhood home, Ana began ...

Inspired by a podcast conversation between Nathalie Biermanns and Heather Sanderson, this short book explores the energy healing modality of Reiki on a micro and macro level. Nathalie takes us on her personal journey with Reiki, talks about what Reiki is, and offers real-life examples of how and why it works. She tells us about the work she’s been called to do with bringing Reiki to corporations, in particular, and her inspired vision for the future of our world. A future that is no longer senselessly destructive, but nourishing. From this foundation she shares how deeply Reiki can ...

Dive into the essence of nature's nurturing power with "Earth's Embrace," an enchanting eBook that weaves together the ancient wisdom of the Earth with modern healing practices to guide you on a transformative journey towards holistic well-being. Embark on an exploration of elemental healing beginning with the whispers of the wind and the warmth of fire—elements that can energize and inspire. Uncover the therapeutic potential of water, from soothing hydrotherapy to the mesmerizing lullabies of the waves. Embrace the grounding stability of the Earth itself, and connect with the mysterious ...

We live such busy lives and have completely lost touch with nature. This is a handbook for reconnecting back with nature's energy, wisdom and a natural way of living. It will make you more observant, pausing to take stock of each season and how it's making you feel so you can take care of yourself all year round. Packed with nourishing rituals, practices and Kirsty's trademark wisdom, Sacred Seasons will show you how to draw on inspiration from nature's events, including the spring equinox, the summer solstice, the autumn equinox and Imbolc.