Collection: Spirituality & Religion

Is joy the icing on the cake of life--or the fuel on which it runs?

Are some people just born happy? Most of us grew up thinking that joy is random and fleeting, instead of something we can actually count on or build our life around. But brain science has revealed that joy is the perfect word to describe the fuel on which our brains run. So how do we live a joy-filled life?

Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey show us how to build habits that fill our lives with greater joy and satisfaction. Based on the latest neuroscience and attachment theory--but written in everyday language--The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People is practical and easy to comprehend. The authors provide exercises and tools you can put into practice immediately.

Joy is possible. It doesn't have to be a random experience that catches you off guard now and then. Some of the most joyful people have endured unbelievable trauma.

Joy-filled living expands our world. It makes life an adventure and teaches us to live for what is truly satisfying. Discover the skills and habits you can develop that will enhance your very quality of life.

This beautiful compilation contains contemplative readings and prayers for many different moments of spiritual need, including illness, surgery, treatment, chronic illness, hearing good news, transitions, addiction, infertility, end-of-life, and more.

Reveals for the first time the ancient tradition of bee shamanism and its secret practices and teachings

- Examines the healing and ceremonial powers of the honeybee and the hive

- Reveals bee shamanism's system of acupuncture, which predates the Chinese systems

- Imparts teachings from the female tradition and explores the transformative powers of the magico-sexual elixirs they produce

Bee shamanism may well be the most ancient and enigmatic branch of shamanism. It exists throughout the world--wherever in fact the honeybee exists. Its medicinal tools--such as honey, pollen, propolis, and royal jelly--are now in common usage, and even the origins of Chinese acupuncture can be traced back to the ancient practice of applying bee stings to the body's meridians.

In this authoritative ethnography and spiritual memoir, Simon Buxton, an elder of the Path of Pollen, reveals for the first time the richness of this tradition: its subtle intelligence; its sights, sounds, and smells; and its unique ceremonies, which until now have been known only to initiates. Buxton unknowingly took his first steps on the Path of Pollen at age nine, when a neighbor--an Austrian bee shaman--cured him of a near-fatal bout of encephalitis. This early contact prepared him for his later meeting with an elder of the tradition who took him on as an apprentice. Following an intense initiation that opened him to the mysteries of the hive mind, Buxton learned over the next 13 years the practices, rituals, and tools of bee shamanism. He experienced the healing and spiritual powers of honey and other bee products, including the "flying ointment" once used by medieval witches, as well as ritual initiations with the female members of the tradition--the Mellisae--and the application of magico-sexual "nektars" that promote longevity and ecstasy. The Shamanic Way of the Bee is a rare view into the secret wisdom of this age-old tradition.

Howard Thurman writes here about the "meaning of the religious experience as it involves the individual totally, which means inclusive of feelings and emotions."

At the beginning of World War II, people turned to Nostradamus for clues as to how and when that conflict would be resolved and to look for indications that somehow he had prophesized it. Some used Nostradamus for propaganda, or profit, or publicity. Of course, this was also the case after the attacks of September 11th, 2001.
Now with the worldwide COVID19 pandemic, people are looking to see if Nostradamus predicted this calamity. This edition is annotated and attempts to answer this very question.

What is the gospel? It seems like a simple question, yet it has been known to incite some heated responses, even in the church. How are we to formulate a clear, biblical understanding of the gospel? Tradition, reason, and experience all leave us ultimately disappointed. If we want answers, we must turn to the Word of God.

Greg Gilbert does so in What Is the Gospel? Beginning with Paul's systematic presentation of the gospel in Romans and moving through the sermons in Acts, Gilbert argues that the central structure of the gospel consists of four main subjects: God, man, Christ, and a response. The book carefully examines each and then explores the effects the gospel can have in individuals, churches, and the world. Both Christian and non-Christian readers will gain a clearer understanding of the gospel in this valuable resource.

The Michelsen Book of Tables combines two prior books, The American Book of Tables and The Koch Book of Tables, into one volume that contains tables for both Placidus and Koch house systems, Tables of Diurnal Motion to minimize math calculations, Time Zones of the World (names and hours from Greenwich), Solar-Sidereal Time Correction, Time Correction for Longitude log tables, Universal to Ephemeris Time Correction (Delta T), various interpolation tables and more. Also included is an extensive list of major USA and international cities with longitudes and latitudes, such that with this book and your ephemeris you can calculate precise planetary positions and correct house cusps for a great many locations. Add The American Atlas or The International Atlas plus your American Ephemeris or New American Ephemeris for the years needed, and you're equipped to do accurate charts for anywhere in the world. A special bonus section "How to Cast a Natal Horoscope," by Rob Hand and Joshua Brackett, offers complete step-by-step instructions on erecting a horoscope, painlessly and accurately, plus explanations of tables and of the Koch and Placidus house systems and how each is derived. An understanding of horoscope calculation is highly useful even for those who use computer software to produce charts because one is then aware when a chart is wrong though that occasional error in data entry. Also, chart calculation is an essential skill for those seeking professional certification in astrology.

Discover the complex mythology of the legendary Nordic people who inspired Hollywood films, epic novels, and more.

Beautiful goddesses, fierce warriors, formidable beasts, and Ragnarök itself--these magical tales have enthralled audiences for centuries. This classic collection of tales offers fascinating insights into Nordic cultures. Stunningly illustrated and depicting Sámi, Finnish, and Norse myths, this captivating book dives deep into the rich history of the region and recalls both the most popular and little-known tales of the north.

Inside you'll find:

• An in-depth introduction to Scandinavian and Nordic folklore
• Extensive profiles of deities, magical beings, monsters, giants, and more
• A vast array of stories across northern European traditions

This phenomenal compendium of northern European folklore is informed by archaeology and literature. Celebrating the intricacies of a long-lost world, Northern Mythology breathes new life into the tales of the distant past.

Live the life of an artist, with a commitment of just 5-minutes a day!

This book will be a companion for life for anyone who wants to begin or keep going on a creative journey. A daily splash of inspiration to

help you get started and keep going, show up for yourself, work through challenges, befriend your inner critic, embrace the blank page of creating, and celebrate your own unique creative path. Supportive readings with ideas for you to do each day to grow your creative life. Whether you choose to show up daily or regularly on your own timetable, allow yourself to receive the gifts of devotion to yourself through a Creative Practice. What is the creative dream or longing that lives inside you? Visual art, writing, dance, acting, music, singing, cooking, gardening, or any other projects or creative acts?

About a week before her mother died author Tish McAllise Sjoberg asked her if she had any regrets. The answer was yes, her mother had

always wanted to become an artist. After 73 years, that was her regret. Not that she had done something terrible or wronged someone, but that she wronged herself in an almost invisible way. Always putting others' needs and wants first, she never became who she wanted to be.

Her mother's regret became fuel for her own creative path. Tish thought she too could die without realizing her dream of becoming an artist. In a commitment to honor her mother's life and regret, and to not let a single day go by where she didn't honor her own desire to be an

artist Tish embarked on her first 365 Days of Art project. She committed to make art every day for a year and McAllise Sjoberg never stopped. At publication of this book she celebrates of 20 years of making art daily.

"Artist is a verb. We don't become an artist and then do art, we do art and then begin to feel like an artist."-Tish McAllise Sjoberg

"Delicate and tough, a crafted danger, full of wit as well as abandon, Hafiz's lyric is one of the rare mysteries of world literature."
--Coleman Barks, author and translator of The Essential Rumi

I have this gem and it's looking for a beholder

Hafiz of Shiraz (also known as Hafez) remains the most beloved name in all of Persian literature. Indeed, his mystic, lyric poetry is cherished as one of the great achievements of world literature, on a par with Dante, Goethe, and Shakespeare.

Hafiz's Little Book of Life is a lush collection of more than 250 selections from his lifework. Also included is a vivid portrait of his life and times, translators' notes, an extensive glossary, a bibliography, and an appendix on Hafiz as an oracle. Here are classic soaring flights of fancy and solid life lessons--made new by two award-winning translators.

This is the perfect introduction to Hafiz for all lovers of poetry and seekers of love, spirituality, and wisdom. Let the unforgettable words of Hafiz shine through you with their love, profundity, wit, and celebration of life.

"This is translation as a real 'carrying-across, ' as art, not artifact . . . this one drops the reader/listener directly into their own soul-struggle. Immerse yourself and be transformed!" --Neil Douglas-Klotz, author of The Sufi Book of Life and A Little Book of Sufi Stories

"From the first page, you are invited to settle into a sublime sanctuary and partake in enchantment until you feel the Beloved inside your beating heart and running through your veins." --Ari Honarvar, author of A Girl Called Rumi

Children can celebrate and learn about Eid with this new title in the Bright Baby Touch & Feel series from Priddy Books.

With a mixture of interesting photographs and charming illustrations, this book is a first introduction to the Islamic holiday of Eid. Babies will love to explore the touch and feel tactiles on every spread, like the silky soft present ribbon and glittering crescent moon.

Each page features a word and image associated with Eid, making this the perfect gift for any young child celebrating with their family.

★Fairies Grayscale Coloring Book★

A wonderful coloring book with beautiful fairies. But they are not only cute and happy all the time -

just like us they are sometimes sad or bored. Thats why they are so adorable.

The coloring book includes

• 58 pp.
• A4
• white backs (no pushing through, ideal for framing)
• Fairies on tree branches
• Fairies in little boats
• Fairies sitting on mushrooms and flowers
• Fairies on swings and between trees
• and with a lot of butterflies
• and many more

A perfect gift for all nature spirit and fairy fans.

"Morning altars" are colorful mandalas that combine nature, art, and meditation. Incorporating the natural world into the everyday encourages positive well- being, even with the simplest of the earth's gifts, such as leaves, flowers, berries, feathers, and stones. These stunning pieces of art are a peaceful and creative avenue to express gratitude for nature, to practice mindfulness, and to add meaning to daily life. In this book, Day Schildkret guides readers through the creation of morning altars, a seven- step process that includes wondering and wandering, place meditation, clearing space, creating, gifting, walking away, and sharing his art with others.

Since his first morning altar, Schildkret has built hundreds more. His work has been warmly received on social media and he teaches workshops on altar building, all with the intention of sharing the positivity and beauty they have brought to his life.

"Jeffrey Segal is an agent of change and a true alchemist. The Tiny Book of Big Manifesting is a must-read for anyone who is looking to enhance their creative expression and bring in a powerful awareness into their life." --Shaman Durek, bestselling author of Spirit Hacking

You Can Make Your Dreams Come True! Let this powerful little book guide you to the life you want to lead.

You create every waking minute of every day--in fact, every second. Even more specifically, with every word you utter, you create. Once you realize and internalize this fact you will be on the path to fulfillment.

The Tiny Book of Big Manifesting is for anyone looking to create the life they want. It provides easy to understand manifestation techniques, along with a Code of Life by which to live. When the techniques and the Code are combined and put into practice, life-changing events can start to occur that will help turn dreams into reality.

While many books have been written on how to manifest and create a better life, The Tiny Book of Big Manifesting differs because its author, Jeffrey Segal, brings forth new esoteric manifestation techniques and incorporates a set of values to live by that together catalyze the manifestation process in a way never before possible. Jeffrey put these methods and his Code into practice personally to create the life he truly wanted, moving from being a highly successful attorney, to living his passion and serving others by founding Mystic Journey Bookstore and Mystic Journey Crystals.

If you are looking for a book to help you create the life of your dreams, The Tiny Book of Big Manifesting is the book for you!

This brand new, exciting information was channeled directly from Archangel Metatron by Kristin Taylor. It is particularly important for lightworkers, wayshowers, healers, sensitive people, and those on the spiritual path.

In this book, the Angel of the Presence provides practical guidance, exercises and meditations to assist with the global awakening known as "ascension," which has been largely misunderstood. It is essential reading for anyone who wants a common-sense explanation of this process.

You were born to be free, and not to suffer. Archangel Metatron seeks to help you reclaim that which is already yours - a light, clear energy, and a happy, joyful life.

As you read, you will feel positive energy changes, and the loving presence of a wise being and patient teacher.

This book outlines a strategy for your "personal ascension," helping you understand how to do the following:

• release your painful past
• remove "heavy" energy from your energy field
• forgive those who have hurt you
• open to energy upgrades from Archangel Metatron
• develop a new awareness of your life and of your feelings
• make decisions for your highest good
• align and cleanse your energy with daily practices

Included in the book is a channeled glossary of terms and guided audio meditations, which can be found online.

You also will read personal stories from those whose lives have been profoundly touched by Archangel Metatron.

PLEASE NOTE: IF BUYING ON AMAZON, MAKE SURE TO BUY A BOOK THAT IS SOLD BY AMAZON.COM AND NOT ANOTHER SELLER. IN THE RARE CASE YOU RECEIVE A BOOK THAT HAS A CORRECT COVER BUT CONTENT OF A DIFFERENT BOOK PLEASE RETURN DIRECTLY TO AMAZON FOR A REPLACEMENT. The content of this book, compared to the other books in the Prayer Legacy Book titles, intentionally overlaps. These books are not intended to sequel each other instead, similar verse and prayer content is modified to fit specific life seasons. However, the reflection writing prompts throughout each book are unique. Some people choose to purchase different Prayer Legacy Books for different seasons. For example, someone may purchase the book for their developing grandbaby then a couple years later purchase this book for their growing grandchild. In this case, the unborn baby has been born, years have passed and the grandparents now want to pray for their 4 year old grandchild so they purchased that different version with more relevant reflection prompts. If you have any questions whatsoever or need more clarity, please feel free to email prayerlegacybooks@gmail.com.

(If you don't see this book listed on Amazon for $26.50, email me at prayerlegacybooks@gmail.com and I will send it to you at that price). Congratulations, there is a new grandchild coming into your life! This is such an exciting season of anticipation and joy. With the busy days that fly by, sometimes it may be hard to do devotions, but that is the most important thing that can be accomplished. God does not ask that we pray long drawn out prayers all the time, He just wants us to talk and connect with him, even in short bursts. It is my hope that this devotional will be an encouragement to you during this special time. If you can take a moment to say a short prayer every day for your developing grandbaby, you will give them a gift, a prayer legacy, that will stay with them for years to come!

This 194 page book contains 40 different themes to pray for representing each of the 40 weeks of pregnancy. Each week consists of a short verse and prayer that corresponds to the weekly topic. Feel free to start the book at any week of the baby's gestation then continue praying until you have finished all 40 weeks. It is highly encouraged, if applicable that both grandparents pray and contribute to the book. There are many opportunities to jot down notes and include some pictures as well. This is a prayer legacy book, meaning that it can be given to your grandchild when they are older as it holds the prayers you prayed with special memories leading up to and celebrating their birth.

Take a look and peek inside at www.prayerlegacybooks.com!

Examples of personalized note prompts, as you pray for your grandbaby through gestation, include:

"When I heard the news about this pregnancy..."

"God, some of your promises I'm trusting in now are..."

"I want you to know how much God loves you..."

"This week I'm thinking about..."

"I'm praying specifically for..."

"Some people who want to meet you include..."

"All about the delivery..."

"You are my special grandbaby..."

and many more!

Check out these other similar titles!

A Pregnancy Devotional- I'm Praying for You: 40 Weeks of Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for Your Developing Baby

A Grandparent's Devotional- Close to My Heart: 40 Weeks of Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for Your Grandchild

Daughter, You are Treasured and Loved: 40 Weeks of Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for My Cherished Daughter

Son, You are Esteemed and Loved: 40 Weeks of Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for My Incredible Son