True Self

Are you controlled by fear? Does anxiety have you paralyzed? A life free of fear and anxiety is not only possible, it is your birthright. This is the brave and brutally honest story of one woman’s journey from surviving a lonely and perilous childhood to awakening to the truth of who she is and who we all are: the power, the creativity, and the loving essence that exists in each of us.

At age 54, Chris Monnette is diagnosed with neovascular macular degeneration, an incurable retinal disease that slowly robs him of his eyesight. As each cell in his macula dies and his vision diminishes, he is forced, literally and figuratively, to see the world through different eyes. Raised in the shadow of an emotionally stifled father, Chris learns early on to mirror the belief that vulnerability equals weakness. A piercingly honest meditation on the emotional legacy of stoicism, Seeing Clearly is much-needed proof that being a man and being vulnerable are one and the same.

Having our flaws picked on in our childhood years is something that you hope to leave in the past and make peace with. When we find as adults that we are still - and maybe even more so - expected to hide these imperfections and pretend they don’t exist, we feel lost. This book is about finally coming to terms with the ultimate truth that we are not and will never be perfect. It walks you through self-discovery and acceptance, while exploring what it means to love yourself.

Not just your average self-help book. Learning how to let go of being "perfect" can be one of your biggest breakthroughs and discoveries in your lifetime! Embracing your imperfections and getting more accomplished in the process is the foundation of this book. Fast track yourself to being your best version of yourself ironically through imperfection.

There is no better time than now to enhance your physique to the standard that you desire. This book will help guide you on your endeavors to a more healthy and fit lifestyle while highlighting some of the intricacies that you may have to maneuver to achieve your set goals. Gaining a deeper comprehension is just the beginning steps of starting your journey to a more enriched lifestyle.

Flight attendant Taylor Tippett had just finished beverage service and was sitting in the back of a Boeing 737 when she had a revelation: How can I show kindness to these passengers if I can’t show it to myself? She grabbed a tiny notepad and a Sharpie and wrote: “Be kind to yourself.” Before she had time to think about it, Taylor taped the note to a window, posted a picture, and then left the slip of paper in a seat-back pocket for someone on the next flight to find. And soon what started as a personal project to encourage herself and others became a viral sensation.

If you can't bear to watch the news lately, you're not alone. Luckily, Ione Butler is here to offer you some respite. As the founder of Uplifting Content, a social media platform followed by more than 1.5 million people, she understands the power of inspirational true stories - the kind we don't see covered enough these days. Here, she presents an eclectic group of narratives - some from people she's met in her own travels; others crowdsourced from the uplifting content community or taken from the headlines.

Are you feeling stuck, stagnant, or like you are spinning in a toxic cycle of behavior that impedes you from living a joyous, fulfilled life? If you are finding it difficult to move forward, ponder this: Is your way in your way? In Cassandra Crawley Mayo's debut book, she knows about all of those things all too well. She depicts decades of letting her way of behaving, thinking, and attracting get in the way of living her best life time and time again, until she fully submits to God's plan and purpose for her.

Have you ever worn something and said: "Wow, I look good; I feel like I can do anything!” A personal style can do that for you. This book will give you an introductory to style. It will also show the effect it can have on our lives and how we live them. Our choice of clothing can be a form of self-expression as well as a tool of empowerment to do and achieve the things we want in life. You will learn ways to understand yourself and use that to find the style that suites you or even to make one of your own!

Richard Simmons has spent many years effectively counseling and leading men, and he understands what they need. In this book, he reminds us that every man, at some point in life, suffers misfortune and disappointment. No man is immune. However, the challenges of life offer men the possibility of change. In the midst of struggles, there is the opportunity to see our lives transformed and be truly set free. The True Measure of a Man is encouraging and empowering. It gives you the proper perspective to identify and know your true value and worth.

The spiritual evolution and consciousness expansion will continue on our planet, and it is also a time to celebrate ourselves, our lives, our essences, and our journey as each component has culminated in the experience of now. As your awakening journey unfolds, new parts of yourself come forth to greet you and this inspiring guide reminds you to stay in your power, integrity, and highest intentions as you greet each day.

For three nerve-wracking years, Naveed Jamali spied on America for the Russians, trading thumb drives of sensitive technical data for envelopes of cash, selling out his own beloved country across noisy restaurant tables and in quiet parking lots. Or so the Russians believed. In fact this young American civilian was a covert double agent working with the FBI. The Cold War wasn't really over. It had just gone high tech.

Imagine standing in front of a room full of strangers - and feeling absolutely at ease with yourself and in command of what you have to say. Yes, you can end your fear of public speaking, teaches Lee Glickstein, and become a powerfully effective speaker at the same time. In Be Heard Now!, you won't learn any mechanical techniques or oratorical tricks. What you will learn is how to stop "performing" to audiences and how to start connecting with them.

Have you ever wondered what astrology, horoscopes, and the Zodiac are really all about? Have you found yourself being curious as to what your astrological sign and birth chart really mean? If so, then this beginner’s book of astrology secrets could open your eyes to what astrology really is and how deep it goes beyond just your Sun Sign. You will truly get to grips with the building blocks and obtain an in-depth understanding of your natal chart, soul, personality and destiny.

¿Cómo te recuperas cuando estás lastimado, cuando no tienes fuerza ni confianza? ¿Alguna vez te ha dolido la mentira, algo que no puedes cambiar? ¿Cierta ruptura de corazón? ¿Un fraude que no puedes ni mencionar? ¿Qué tal todas estas cosas juntas? En estas páginas te contaré parte de mi historia. Te aviso que no encontrarás una víctima, encontrarás a alguien que supo RenaSer. Es tu elección. Te comparto mi experiencia interior, las herramientas que aprendí, cómo recuperar la confianza en el futuro y en ti.

“I am married to an amazing woman, and we have great kids. I also carry a huge secret deep inside: I am gay.” Accepting truth about sexual identity after living outwardly as straight is terrifying and incredibly difficult to maneuver. Some fool themselves that this will be just fine, some have been caught exploring their sexuality, and some consider drastic steps to spare themselves and their loved ones from this truth.

After Zaila Avant-garde became the first African American student to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021, she turned into an overnight sensation. People wanted to know who she was and how she'd achieved so much while so young. Zaila shares about her family, her accomplishments, her experience of being homeschooled, and so much more in order to motivate and uplift other kids who have small-, medium-, and even big-sized dreams.

Sharpen your confidence with powerful mental strategies. Discover how to easily increase your influence on others. Learn how to view the glass, not as half-empty or half-full, but as refillable. Discover your personal strengths and learn how to utilize them to your advantage. What I’m offering you in this audiobook is the results of my own experience, the best of what has worked for me and what seems to work the best for most people.

Ready for some GOOD news? Or wanna just laugh and scratch your head a little? As a podcaster and media personality, Joshua P. Warren asked everyone, around the world, to send him true stories.

Authentic Hearts offers insightful teachings that help YOU become your most authentic self and build healthy relationships. Lohan Bruguera offers straightforward guidance, and firsthand experience, about clearing the space between two people, to heal the emotional reactivity, resentment, and pain. In other words, we must create a space that fosters LOVE, connection, and true healing. All we need is perspective. It gives us a new way to process our connection to others.