Wisdom Philosophy

If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you're needing is not to be in a different place, but to be a different person. Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are. We've been using them not because we needed them, but because we had them. Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.

For many years Josephine Moon struggled with the question of eating meat, fervently wishing to live as a vegetarian yet requiring meat in her diet. From Josephine’s philosophical, spiritual and physical battle with eating meat came, Buddhism for Meat Eaters - a book for animal lovers, the environmentally and ethically conscious, and generally thoughtful people who eat meat but perhaps aren’t entirely comfortable doing so.

If you've wanted to read Ralph Waldo Emerson but find his 19th-century prose too daunting, help is here.... In Everyday Emerson, best-selling author Sam Torode (The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Novel) rephrases the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson in contemporary language. The goal is to make Emerson's wisdom applicable to our daily lives, proving that transcendentalism isn't a relic of the past - it's a way of thinking and seeing the world that's still valid and vital.

If you're ready to learn to walk the true path of success and allow your body, mind, and soul to dream bigger than you ever thought possible, then step into The Dojo.

Do you find yourself confronted with the nagging feeling that you should be doing more, making better decisions, being a better person, and wanting more out of your life? Once upon a time in Ancient China, there was a farmer with a brand-new horse. One day, his horse ran away. His neighbors gathered around him and said “It is so unfortunate for your horse to run away.”

A Tao De Ching for Beginners: Applying its Wisdom to Your Life by Steven Humphries is an audiobook that delivers an accessible, modern translation of the ancient Tao Te Ching, one of the oldest and most beloved pieces of Chinese poetry. It offers listeners a timeless path to self-mastery, as well as an in-depth look at the philosophy that is fundamental to Chinese culture.

In The New Dawn on Planet Earth the reader is drawn into Lanti's surreal journey as she first reconnects with her grandfather, Bear Hawk, for the first time since childhood. The heartfelt and emotional reunion between Lanti Unti and Bear Hawk draws the listener toward the incredible revelations shared as they explore life's philosophies through phenomenal experiences that change everything.

This compelling examination of the life and sayings of Muhammad offers the modern reader both a historical context for and a spiritual guide to the principals at the heart of the world’s second-largest religion. Drawing on the Koran and the Sunnah, this collection of quotes is organized by topic from A to Z and provides a window into the eloquence, practicality, and ethical fortitude with which Muhammad preached to his followers. Covering a diverse range of topics, from marriage and civic charity to the individual’s relationship to God and the afterlife, the Prophet’s words dispel misconceptions about the history of the faith, its leader, and its core beliefs.

This book features many of Gulen's ideas that have guided this extraordinary venture since its inception. They have inspired millions of ordinary people to do what they normally might never consider doing: helping people they don't know for the sole purpose of earning the pleasure of God by helping a fellow human being.

Whether you farm or garden, live in the country or long to move there, or simply enjoy an occasional rural retreat, you will be delighted by this cornucopia of writings about living and working on the land, harvested from the fertile fields of ancient Greek and Roman literature. An inspiring antidote to the digital age, How to Be a Farmer evokes the beauty and bounty of nature with a rich mixture of philosophy, practical advice, history, and humor.

In this audiobook, Maya Bennett shared inspiring stories of titans (Stoicism practitioners) who integrate Stoicism into their decision-making and daily life and are happily reaping the success and happiness that everyone yearns. You can too. It is not about intelligence or smarts. It is about actively following the insights and principles shared in this audiobook. Maya Bennett shared 23 Stoic techniques for building your better and happier life.

Hace más de dos mil años, el estoicismo reveló una forma de vivir con menos sufrimiento y más felicidad. A pesar de que los antiguos estoicos vivieron hace mucho tiempo, tuvieron ideas sorprendentes sobre la condición humana que han perdurado hasta nuestros días. El estoicismo buscaba respuestas a preguntas como "¿cómo puedo ser más feliz?" o "¿cuál es el propósito de la vida?" y muchas más...

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Life in Ancient Greece and Rome was tough. Violent wars and terrible diseases were much more common. And yet, some philosophers - and even one emperor - have found a way to stay resilient and reasonably happy in those hard, unpredictable times! Their ideas, known as Stoicism, have stood the test of time. And they'll make you stronger and wiser than most modern-day popular psychology.

This audiobook is Your Guide to A Good Life: Stoic Secrets to Bring Wisdom, Happiness and Freedom in This Modern Era. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Stoicism: Your Guide to a Good Life and learn about how to live like a Stoic in modern day life.

The Stoic Handbook: Practical Wisdom for Modern Living is an inspiring and transformative guide to mastering the ancient philosophy of stoicism and applying its timeless teachings to your life today. Whether you're seeking more peace, resilience, and happiness, or simply want to become the best version of yourself, this audiobook will provide you with practical tools, wisdom, and guidance to help you succeed.

Is meditation an escape from - or a solution to - our psychological problems? Is the use of antidepressants counter to spiritual practice? Does a psychological approach to meditation reduce spirituality to "self-help"? What can Zen and psychoanalysis teach us about the problems of the mind and suffering?

The second-century Greek physician Galen—the most famous doctor in antiquity after Hippocrates—is a central figure in Western medicine. A talented doctor, surgeon, writer, philosopher, teacher, pharmacologist, and inventor, Galen attended the court of Marcus Aurelius, living through outbreaks of plague that devastated the Roman Empire. He also served as a physician for professional gladiators. In writings that provided the foundation of Western medicine up to the nineteenth century, Galen created a unified account of health and disease.

El autor anima a establecer prioridades, a desdramatizar y ver los inconvenientes de forma positiva, pero recuerda la estrecha vinculación que existe entre serenidad y felicidad: la persona feliz, con una vida afectiva equilibrada, mantendrá más establemente una actitud serena. Para ello se apoya en los últimos conocimientos de la neurobiología, que aportan pautas certeras para aprender a vivir con serenidad.

This valuable book is produced to nourish the fundamental attitude of an avid listener to stand up and face challenges by positively establishing the essential will to reap tangible rewards waiting to be discovered in the active process.