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Optimistic Wisdom

Author : Srisuda Dhamwichukorn
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1412008255
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Optimistic Wisdom written by Srisuda Dhamwichukorn and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wisdom requires clear vision-the ability to see the things that matter, to pass over the things that don't, and the discernment to know the difference. In a fast-paced world, wisdom is also sometimes not equated with optimism. But is this pessimism about the future wise? Not according to the new book, Optimistic Wisdom: Living in Peace without Worry, by Dr. Srisuda Dhamwichukorn. The waves of wisdom that travel from East to West have a peaceful swell; the ocean of Pacific is peaceful. The tradition of wisdom taught from the Far East has much to do with discernment. While Western traditions often examine one's place in the world by looking outside first, the Eastern traditions teach the opposite: look first inside, then prepare for whatever adventures the outside may offer. Dr. Dhamwichukorn hints at this complementary view of the two traditions, along with the places where they peacefully interact. A native of Thailand, she grew up in a land of contrasts: sprawling, urban Bangkok has its islands of peace, the havens of shelter from worry that have traditionally housed the most clear-eyed of monks and buddhas. So how do these teachings find wisdom without worry? A fundamental tenet that often raises questions is the realization that life is suffering. If the future is a path away from worry and towards peace, then many teachers have taught what amounts to a startling starting point. As Dr. Dhamwichukorn writes in easily understandable affirmations, the first shore relieving this ocean of suffering is the knowledge that the path exists in the first place. The path, the discipline, the peaceful mind-these are the refuges of those free from worry. Therein lies the excitement of peace: freedom. Even as adventures present what may appear to be evidence of selfishness, a shortage of love and compassion, and the unforgiving failure to forget those things that don't matter, the freedom of peace persists. That is this book's discerning quality-to balance selfishness with sharing, to meet hate with love, to find peace without worry. Written in a modern, but simple style, the beautiful book Optimistic Wisdom: Living in Peace Without Worry offers rest and reflection in a troubled ocean. This is a guide filled with optimism. The author, having flown across the Pacific from Thailand to America, refreshingly describes why that ocean between East and West is named for peace itself. Reviewed by David Noever Dr. David Noever serves as the executive vice-president and chief technology officer and is responsible for overall development and implementation of the Mobular Technologies' technology. Dr. Noever received his Ph.D. from Oxford University, as a Rhodes Scholar, in theoretical physics and B.Sc. from Princeton University, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He was named 1998 Discover Magazine's "Inventor of the Year," for novel development of computational biology software and internet-search robots, culminating in co-founding the startup company cited by Nature Biotechnology[v. 15, October 1997, p. 1035] as first in its technology class. He has authored more than 80 scientific research articles and book chapters. He also received the Silver Medal of the Royal Society, London, UK and is a former Chevron Scholar, San Francisco. ___________________________________________ OTHER READER COMMENTS "I really like the good peaceful energy that the book spreads. As soon as I opened the book, I felt its peaceful energy spreading A book that spreads positive vibrations Hope it could help to develop peace in the whole world. My best regards," By Carlotta Segre, UN-Geneva "Today, when many values are relative and vague,Optimistic Wisdom gives a thoughtful, universal guide to discerning good from evil. Although I liked many things about the book, two ideas especially caught my eye. The idea in chapter 7

Outrageous Optimism

Author : Jack Roseman
Publisher : Corbett Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780974513515
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book Outrageous Optimism written by Jack Roseman and published by Corbett Pub. This book was released on 2004 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Art of Optimism

Author : Jim Stovall
Publisher : Sound Wisdom
ISBN 13 : 1640950222
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Optimism written by Jim Stovall and published by Sound Wisdom. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optimism is your secret weapon in business and in life. It is custom-designed specifically for you, and it is capable of bringing you everything you want. Optimism can overcome financial problems, physical disabilities, and personal challenges. In Jim Stovall’s latest book, The Art of Optimism, he uses stories, studies, and personal experience to illustrate how adopting an attitude of optimism can change your life. Read this book and learn: How to fuel optimism How to find opportunity through optimism How to overcome negative circumstances How to maintain optimism in business and in life How optimism is your most important asset And much more! “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” -Winston Churchill

Learned Optimism

Author : Martin E.P. Seligman
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307803341
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Learned Optimism written by Martin E.P. Seligman and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-08-10 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The father of positive psychology draws on more than twenty years of clinical research to show you how to overcome depression, boost your immune system, and make yourself happier. "Vaulted me out of my funk.... So, fellow moderate pessimists, go buy this book." —The New York Times Book Review Offering many simple techniques anyone can practice, Dr. Seligman explains how to break an “I–give–up” habit, develop a more constructive explanatory style for interpreting your behavior, and experience the benefits of a more positive interior dialogue. With generous additional advice on how to encourage optimistic behavior at school, at work and in children, Learned Optimism is both profound and practical—and valuable for every phase of life.

Words of Wisdom: Powerful Quotes to Inspire and Bring Positive Change to Your Life

Author : Leinad Menelec, Ph.D.
Publisher : Leinad Menelec, Ph.D.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Words of Wisdom: Powerful Quotes to Inspire and Bring Positive Change to Your Life written by Leinad Menelec, Ph.D. and published by Leinad Menelec, Ph.D.. This book was released on 2023-03-24 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and uncertain about the future. We all experience moments of doubt and fear, and it's during these times that we need a little extra inspiration and guidance. That's where "Words of Wisdom" comes in. This book is a carefully curated collection of some of the most powerful and inspiring quotes from some of the world's greatest thinkers and visionaries. Each quote has been handpicked for its ability to inspire and bring about positive change in your life. From the wisdom of ancient philosophers to the insights of modern-day thinkers, "Words of Wisdom" covers a wide range of topics that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're looking for advice on how to succeed, how to overcome failure, or how to find happiness and fulfillment in life, you'll find it in this book. But "Words of Wisdom" isn't just a collection of quotes. It's a guidebook for life, filled with practical advice and insights on how to live a happier, more fulfilling life. It's a source of inspiration and motivation that you can turn to again and again, whenever you need a little extra encouragement. So, if you're ready to be inspired, motivated, and empowered, join us on this journey. Let the words of wisdom in this book guide you towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.

The Optimistic Manifesto

Author : James M. Rankin
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 096417295X
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (641 download)

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Download or read book The Optimistic Manifesto written by James M. Rankin and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2018 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Optimistic Manifesto is a life changing book that explores Optimism as a legitimate philosophy to live your life by. James Rankin has spent a quarter of a century writing and teaching on the power of this topic. You will learn the many dimensions to this philosophy including the principles, and strategies to get the most out of life. You will discover the health benefits and relationship enhancements from adopting Optimism. This book will inspire and motivate you to experience your unlimited joy that only you can generate for yourself. James has written over ten books that includes two novels.

Forever Optimistic

Author : Robert S. Brams
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510766170
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Forever Optimistic written by Robert S. Brams and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join a high-powered lawyer on his fight for life against brain cancer and his continuing efforts to remain Forever Optimistic. At age fifty-five, Robert S. Brams, a former college athlete, was in perfect health. Bob was blessed with a beautiful family, including his wife and two children. He had a circle of close friends and a hard-driving international law practice as partner at one of the most prestigious firms in Washington, DC. But after a fateful car accident, an MRI scan revealed a shadow on his brain that suddenly shattered his carefully constructed life. Brams was diagnosed with brain cancer—one of the most overwhelming challenges a person can face. What would the future hold for Brams and his family? Brams has been through six extraordinary years—four hospitals, two brain surgeries, a seizure, a stroke, a coma, life support, ICUs, radiation, chemotherapy, various rehab regimens, a hemophilia diagnosis, and countless MRIs. With all this, Brams’s insurers categorized him as a “Catastrophic Loss.” Despite all that’s happened, Brams is still in the fight, and he is determined to achieve an important purpose—to help beat brain cancer. While his legal career has ended, his continuing struggles have caused him to reprioritize his values and change his perspective on what really matters in life. Having stood at death’s door and now confronted with an uncertain prognosis, Brams’s insights on life, love, family, education, business, and finding your passion take on a distinctive power and clarity. Readers from every walk of life looking for inspiration and motivation will find it in Brams’s remarkable story. Struggles, setbacks, and failures in his youth were “no fun,” but with optimism and determination, Brams found his best path and ultimately succeeded. He reminds us that it’s not where you start, but rather where you finish. Inspiring, powerful, and eminently readable, Forever Optimistic: Fighting Brain Cancer, Finding Your Best Path, and Leading a Life With Purpose is by turns moving, humorous, and brimming with hard-won wisdom. Brams’s story is one of remarkable courage in the face of tragedy. Please support the brain cancer fight at www.1MBBC.com.

Women: Wise, Optimistic, Motivating, Empowering & Nurturing

Author : Letlhokwa George Mpedi
Publisher : UJ Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Women: Wise, Optimistic, Motivating, Empowering & Nurturing written by Letlhokwa George Mpedi and published by UJ Press. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women’s Day, celebrated annually on the 9th of August, commemorates the 1956 women’s march against the discriminatory pass laws during the apartheid era. It was on this day that women from across the nation were led by Helen Joseph, Lillian Ngoyi, Rahima Moosa and Sophia Williams-De Bruyn to the Union Buildings to protest against the oppressive pass laws. As SA History describes it, “The 1956 Women’s March played a vital role in women becoming more visible participants in the anti-apartheid struggle.” That is not to say that women were not already playing an instrumental role in the struggle. But as history has long demonstrated, this is often a forgotten aspect of our narrative. This unfortunate omission underscores the importance of reclaiming and preserving these stories, weaving them into the broader narrative of societal progress. As we reflect on their fight and the impact of their war cry, “wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo, uza kufa” which translates to “when you strike the women, you strike a rock, you will be crushed you will die”, we are given pause to reflect on the progress made in the fight for equality since then. We now live in a democratic society where many of our aspirations have been realised. Yet, there is much we have not managed to achieve. To say that South Africa has achieved equality would be a fallacy. A grim reality is that in many aspects we have failed women. Pay parity, underrepresentation in industries, unequal access to opportunities, disturbing levels of violence, sexism and misogyny persist unabated. These issues cast a long shadow over our aspirations as a nation. This book aims to shed light on these issues while honouring the progress made and highlighting the road ahead.

Wise Up!

Author : Alyce M. McKenzie
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1498207049
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (982 download)

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Download or read book Wise Up! written by Alyce M. McKenzie and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wise Up! invites the reader to step up to the divine customer service desk and exchange self-sufficiency, self-absorption, self-indulgence, and self-protection for the four virtues of biblical wisdom: the fear of the Lord (faith), the listening heart (compassion), the cool spirit (self-discipline), and the subversive voice (moral courage). An invaluable resource for personal devotion, small group study, and sermon series, Wise Up! is a spiritual manual for navigating the twists and turns of an unpredictable life. The author mines the riches of the Bible's wisdom literature from Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and the short sayings of the synoptic Jesus. The result is four guiding virtues that can keep our feet from stumbling on the journey to wisdom through the thorniest of paths. McKenzie, the author of several popular books for both clergy and laity, places her profound knowledge of biblical wisdom in conversation with the absurdities, pains, and joys of our everyday lives. She invites wisdom down from the pedestal to accompany the reader on his or her daily rounds. Reading this book, at the same time, soothes the soul and troubles the conscience. It deepens faith, fires compassion, cools destructive desires, and nudges the sleeping conscience awake.

Wisdom, Consciousness, and the Future

Author : Thomas Lombardo
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1462883621
Total Pages : 461 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book Wisdom, Consciousness, and the Future written by Thomas Lombardo and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-06-17 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wisdom, Consciousness, and the Future: Collected Essays Thomas Lombardo, Ph. D. Center for Future Consciousness Wisdom, Consciousness, and the Future is a profound, deeply important, and timely book that concerned people and change agents everywhere will want to read. Copthorne Macdonald The Wisdom Page As a college professor and teacher of psychology, philosophy, and the future, Tom Lombardos mind has been drawn toward such questions as: How will the human mind evolve in the future? In fact, how should the human mind evolve and improve itself? What might be the standards and ideals that guide this evolution? And what role does ethical development (or evolution) play in this process? The twenty previously published articles collected together in Wisdom, Consciousness, and the Future chronicle the development of Dr. Lombardos ideas on these related questions and topics, and together constitute a theoretical perspective on the nature of the human mind, on how to best educate and evolve the human mind in the future, and how to integrate into this vision the central importance of both future consciousness (as a key dimension of human consciousness) and ethical character virtues. True to its title, three key themes emerge in this collection: wisdom, consciousness, and the future, and all three concepts tie into the authors main contribution to the field of futures studies, future consciousness. Numerous essays (for example, Evolving Future Consciousness through the Pursuit of Virtue and The Evolution and Psychology of Future Consciousness) address the nature of future consciousness, a term Dr. Lombardo defines as the complex set of mental capacities all humans possess for imagining, conceptualizing, and approaching the future. Aside from describing the psychological make-up of future consciousness, which includes emotional, motivational, cognitive, and personal dimensions, the author also explains in numerous essays (such as Developing Constructive and Creative Attitudes about the Future) how to proactively enhance ones future consciousness. Other essays deal directly with consciousness and the human mind in the broadest sense (as in The Future Evolution of the Ecology of Mind) and connect this general area of inquiry with the futurist question of how consciousness and mind might evolve in the future. Dr. Lombardo proposes that the progressive emergence of cosmic consciousness is the central evolutionary trajectory of the human mind. Hence, this book contains essays on both consciousness of the future and consciousness in the future. While the discussion of consciousness and the future fascinates in its own right, Dr. Lombardo is a holistic and deep thinker who searches for connections among myriad philosophical topics. A number of essays address the question of ethics and virtue and how such concepts connect with both future consciousness and the evolution of consciousness in the future. He then expands on this theme to explore how virtue applies to the goals of higher education in essays such as Ethical Character Development and Personal and Academic Excellence. In thinking through the concept of virtue and how it applies to consciousness, education, and the future, Dr. Lombardo emphasizes the one key virtuewisdomthat provides the center of gravity around which all other character virtues revolve. Indeed, if any one concept unites the majority of essays in this collection, it is wisdom. In The Wisdom of Future Consciousness, the author argues that wisdom is the highest expression of future consciousness, and systematically describes the numerous connections between wisdom and heightened future consciousness. Further, according to the author, wisdom is the key ideal that we should model and teach within education, now and in the future. This argume

Optimism

Author : Helen Keller
Publisher : The Floating Press
ISBN 13 : 1775562271
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (755 download)

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Download or read book Optimism written by Helen Keller and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stuck in a rut? Need an attitude adjustment? This inspirational classic from American author Helen Keller is bound to fit the bill. Rendered deaf and blind by scarlet fever in her infancy in a time when the disabled were often shunned and ignored, Keller managed to learn to read, write, and speak, not in only in her native English, but in several other languages, as well. Keller regards optimism as "the faith that leads to achievement," and this treatise lays out her views on making the best of even the direst of circumstances.

The Structure and Ethos of the Wisdom Admonitions in Proverbs

Author : Philip Johannes Nel
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110858223
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Structure and Ethos of the Wisdom Admonitions in Proverbs written by Philip Johannes Nel and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The series Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft (BZAW) covers all areas of research into the Old Testament, focusing on the Hebrew Bible, its early and later forms in Ancient Judaism, as well as its branching into many neighboring cultures of the Ancient Near East and the Greco-Roman world.

Poetically Speaking

Author : Darrin Thomas
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 147975384X
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (797 download)

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Download or read book Poetically Speaking written by Darrin Thomas and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I developed my artistic talent at the age of 9. I started to write poems for my older brother and his friends. Over the years, as I continued writing, I learned to use my words more wisely and intelligently. Realizing that words can be powerful statements if they are used correctly and meaningfully. I embarked on developing my own style of communicating my feelings and aspirations in poetry and songwriting. My content, basically, is structured through my heart, soul and experiences.To build on something you love doing, and you feel inside its a GOD given gift, all your rewards will fall into place. Not to mention the true happiness you get out of speaking on a level thats positive. Because to me, Positive thinking, brings Positive out comes, and Negative thinking brings Negative Outcomes.

Hear and Be Wise

Author : Alyce M. McKenzie
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426721048
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Hear and Be Wise written by Alyce M. McKenzie and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empowers the preacher to understand the role of wise leader to which he or she has been called, and to claim that role with conviction and joy. Pastors are called to an exciting ministry of proclamation and leadership. That excitement, however, often turns to demoralization and burnout as pastors become increasingly uncertain of what their role is supposed to be. Competing claims by the congregation, the denomination, and society about who and what the pastor is supposed to be breed confusion and disappointment. Are they primarily managers? Therapists? Fundraisers? A way out of this confusion lies in reclaiming the biblical understanding of who the pastor is. One of the biblical roles within the pastoral vocation that often goes neglected is that of wise teacher or sage. Scripture presents as a model of pastoral leadership those who interpret the word and will of God for daily living. Especially in their preaching, pastors are called to help the congregation understand their place in God’s world. In this book, Alyce McKenzie lays out the four qualities of the wise teacher–the bended knee, the listening heart, the cool head, and the courageous voice–and encourages pastors to make each of these integral to their ministry and vocation. She goes on to demonstrate that the sermon is the prime opportunity to function in the role of wise teacher. She offers strategies for applying biblical wisdom to all areas of everyday life. The strategies include: (1) Preaching that is as sensory as life is; using imagery, metaphor, simile, and story to connect with people’s emotions as well as their intellect. (2) Preaching that uses first-person experiences without being narcissistic. (3) Preaching that teaches without boring. (4) Preaching on public, often controversial issues that minimizes defensiveness and maximizes dialogue.

Courage Is Calling

Author : Ryan Holiday
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593191676
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (931 download)

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Download or read book Courage Is Calling written by Ryan Holiday and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Ryan Holiday’s bestselling trilogy—The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and Stillness is the Key—captivated professional athletes, CEOs, politicians, and entrepreneurs and helped bring Stoicism to millions of readers. Now, in the first book of an exciting new series on the cardinal virtues of ancient philosophy, Holiday explores the most foundational virtue of all: Courage. Almost every religion, spiritual practice, philosophy and person grapples with fear. The most repeated phrase in the Bible is “Be not afraid.” The ancient Greeks spoke of phobos, panic and terror. It is natural to feel fear, the Stoics believed, but it cannot rule you. Courage, then, is the ability to rise above fear, to do what’s right, to do what’s needed, to do what is true. And so it rests at the heart of the works of Marcus Aurelius, Aristotle, and CS Lewis, alongside temperance, justice, and wisdom. In Courage Is Calling, Ryan Holiday breaks down the elements of fear, an expression of cowardice, the elements of courage, an expression of bravery, and lastly, the elements of heroism, an expression of valor. Through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders, including Charles De Gaulle, Florence Nightingale, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Holiday shows you how to conquer fear and practice courage in your daily life. You’ll also delve deep into the moral dilemmas and courageous acts of lesser-known, but equally as important, figures from ancient and modern history, such as Helvidius Priscus, a Roman Senator who stood his ground against emperor Vespasian, even in the face of death; Frank Serpico, a former New York City Police Department Detective who exposed police corruption; and Frederick Douglass and a slave named Nelly, whose fierce resistance against her captors inspired his own crusade to end slavery. In a world in which fear runs rampant—when people would rather stand on the sidelines than speak out against injustice, go along with convention than bet on themselves, and turn a blind eye to the ugly realities of modern life—we need courage more than ever. We need the courage of whistleblowers and risk takers. We need the courage of activists and adventurers. We need the courage of writers who speak the truth—and the courage of leaders to listen. We need you to step into the arena and fight.

Contradiction in the Book of Proverbs

Author : Peter Hatton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317160088
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Contradiction in the Book of Proverbs written by Peter Hatton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-17 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the welcome revival of scholarly interest in Biblical Wisdom, the Book of Proverbs remains neglected. It continues to be seen as a disorganised repository of traditional banalities, while Job and Qohelet are viewed as more exciting texts, in revolt against Proverbs' conventional wisdom. Contradiction in the Book of Proverbs argues that this misleading consensus owes more to scholarly presuppositions than to the content of Proverbs; it sees Proverbs as a challenging work, one that aims to provoke a critical appropriation of wisdom and in which diverse sources have been skilfully brought together by a creative final editor to form a complex unity. Many divergences from the Hebrew in the Greek witness to the translator's discomfort with his spikey, provocative original. Peter Hatton challenges many existing scholarly assumptions and calls for a re-evaluation of the role and significance of Proverbs in relation to the other biblical wisdom books and the whole canon.

A Year of Positive Thinking

Author : Cyndie Spiegel
Publisher : Althea Press
ISBN 13 : 9781641522410
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (224 download)

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Download or read book A Year of Positive Thinking written by Cyndie Spiegel and published by Althea Press. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform your life with daily inspiration, affirmations, and meditations from A Year of Positive Thinking. Yes, you can change your life by changing your thoughts. In A Year of Positive Thinking, you'll transform your mindset and motivate positive life changes one thought, one day, and one year at a time. From day one, this book teaches you the power of positive thinking through quick and digestible affirmations based in positive psychology, neuroscience, and personal development. Spanning one full year, from January to December, these daily meditations guide you towards visualizing and living your best life. A Year of Positive Thinking includes: 365 days of positive thinking with exercises, mantras, and reflections for self-respect, kindness, and love. A flexible structure around the calendar year (January-December) that can be started any time, any day, and any moment that you're ready. Inspiration for personal development that draws on positive psychology, neuroscience, and other secular schools of thought for motivating positive thinking. Choose to see the good over the bad. Choose optimism over pessimism. Choose positive over negative thinking with A Year of Positive Thinking.