Sitting in the middle of my bed was a pale, hairless creature... The abnormally long fingers of its hands tapered to fine points at the ends. Instead of legs, its lower body formed into a snake-like tail that trailed off the end of the bed. It had small, black, beady eyes and a large black mouth with black teeth. It wasn't until it started laughing at me that I truly started to panic.Carl Miller saw a demon. His life had been one big party. The drugs were a lark, a high that he never wanted to live without. But that night, the night he almost OD'd, he saw the true reflection of his inner demon. This is a unique story about a boy's journey into the horrific life of addiction. Chances are you probably know someone just like him. Someone lost in addiction. Someone who, no matter what the consequences, can't find his or her way out of the grip of their chosen substance. Drugs aren't simply something they don't want to live without—they can't live without them. Author Carl Miller was that person for over twenty years, and this is the story of how he spiraled down into addiction and what delivered him from his demons. This is a story of, 'What if?' What if there is more to addiction than just some baffling disease that afflicts some people. What if there is a spiritual battle taking place all around us, all the time? What if there are forces inRelentless Pursuit of a Soul?

"Popular author uses stories from the Bible and his own life to teach about God's love for those who feel like outsiders"--Provided by publisher.

Sitting in the middle of my bed was a pale hairless creature, with skin that looked twisted and mauled, as if it was once on fire. The abnormally long fingers of its hands tapered to fine points at the ends. Instead of legs, its lower body formed into a snake-like tail that trailed off the end of the bed. It had small, black, beady eyes and a large black mouth with jagged black teeth. It wasn't until it started laughing at me that I truly started to panic. Carl Miller saw a demon, but who would believe him? Who would believe it was anything other than a hallucination brought on by a near-death overdose? The drugs were a lark, a high he never wanted to live without. But that night, the night he almost OD'd, he saw a true reflection of his personal demon. This is a story of, "Hope", a story of, "What if?" What if there is more to addiction than it being some baffling disease that randomly afflicts people? What if there is a spiritual battle taking place all around us, all the time? What if there are forces in Relentless Pursuit of a Soul?

Outlines a process for tapping the power of the soul for positive change, providing meditations and self-guided practices for exploring subjects ranging from fear and the ego to love and healing.

"Exploring the Soul's Journey" is a profound exploration into the depths of human existence and the timeless quest for self-discovery. In this enlightening non-fiction work, the author delves into spirituality, psychology, and philosophy to unravel the mysteries of the soul's evolution. Drawing on ancient wisdom and contemporary insights, the book guides readers on a transformative journey, offering profound reflections on purpose, resilience, and the interconnectedness of all life. Through a tapestry of narratives, wisdom traditions, and practical exercises, this compelling book serves as a compass for those seeking a deeper understanding of their soul's path, inviting introspection and inspiring a meaningful, purpose-driven life.

When her husband was diagnosed with a serious brain tumor, Marianne Tauber turned to art-painting and poetry-to cope with the situation. Years later, she explicates what was behind the drive to create, presenting seventeen paintings and poems alongside a narrative of the time of crisis in journal form and then delving into the concepts of Jungian psychology and alchemy to make sense of the images and their healing effect. "This is a gripping and powerful book, catalyzed by crisis and personal tragedy, but born of an imaginative and courageous spirit. Through her meditative discipline, painting, and poetry, Tauber looks unflinchingly into the darkest depths of her soul. Creatively developing an alchemical active imagination, she follows an arduous path, not only to psychological survival, but to redemption, greater wholeness, and wisdom. Replete with archetypal and symbolic amplifications, The Soul's Ministrations is a significant and scholarly contribution to Jungian literature and a valuable guide to anyone who must struggle with the tragic aspects of life or wishes to learn about the creative depths of the psyche." -Stanton Marlan, Ph.D., ABPP

Examines what great thinkers of the past have had to say about the meaning of life. Offers ways to shape your life into something beautiful and unique.

Drawing on the work of psychologist Helene Deutsch and the writer Germaine de Stael. Kristeva turns her attention in the second half of New Maladies of the Soul to women's experience and contributions within the broader context of contemporary history. Delving into art, literature, autobiography, and theories of language, she continues with an exploration of cultural products ranging from the Bible to the work of Leonardo da Vinci.

When was the last time you looked inside yourself and asked this question “Who Am I?”, “Do I Know Myself?”, “What Am I doing to Myself?”, “Why Am I unable to achieve my Goals and Success?”, “What Do I Do to take charge of Myself?”. There are endless questions like these, which just keep hovering around us, leaving us baffled and puzzled. This state of being unaware of our own self, takes us to the darkness with no hope of dawn. Our souls are being cremated deep inside us with no hope of re-birth. Ever wondered Why?Why is this darkness just taking me to the ashes? The sole reason behind this is the kind of toxic habits and attitudes we carry within us, never realising their lethal impacts. They are bad habits, demeaning attitudes, doubts and resistances that are just capturing your soul and not letting you to reach the level of self-awareness and self-actualisation. You’re dying at the mercy of these evils. Do you wish to curtail them and free yourself from their claws? The purpose of this book is to make you more self-aware, become a better version of yourself everyday and live a life of abundance, prosperity and contentment.