In The Strong Mind, author Ryuho Okawa presents a self-transformative perspective on life’s hardships and chal-lenges as precious opportunities for our inner growth. No matter what your circumstances or how slow your prog-ress may seem, you will develop the strength of character to rise above the limitations that each stage of life can bring. With this book as your guide, life’s challenges will become treasures that bring lasting and continuous enrichment for your soul. This book will introduce you to the five mental attitudes you need to achieve a strong mind: 1. RESILIENCE: the mental toughness that empowers you to bounce back from adversity 2. STOUTNESS: the courage to stand up for and strive to realize what you believe in your heart 3. INNER MATURITY: a heart that acknowledges the diverse views and perspectives of people 4. INNER RICHNESS: a noble spirit founded on a strong sense of duty, responsibility, fairness, and generosity 5. INNER STRENGTH: an unwavering spirit that lets you remain calm and staunch Author Ryuho Okawa’s approach to true inner strength shows us that while we hold the potential to achieve material accomplishments in this world, we can also cultivate inner strength, achieve personal growth, and develop our souls, no matter what difficulties, misfortunes, or sorrows may come our way. The key to this transfomation is to face each new challenge with a spiritual mindset: we must approach both our negative and our positive life experiences as precious training for our eternal souls. Let Okawa’s positive and constructive view of life’s tragedies and hardships help you open your path to lasting and meaningful triumph for your life and your purpose in this world.

We all go through various kinds of experiences in life: some bring us joy and pleasures, while others bring us pain and suffering. During difficult times, we wish that life was easier and that we could go through life without any hardships or difficulties, misfortunes or tragedies. But in truth, no one can avoid adversities in life because this world is meant to be a training ground for our souls, says author Ryuho Okawa. We are born here so that we can learn lessons and achieve soul growth through various experiences. In this book, Ryuho Okawa shares his personal experiences as examples to show how we can build toughness of the heart, develop richness of the mind, and cultivate the power of perseverance. The strong mind is what we need to rise time and again, and to move forward no matter what difficulties we face in life. This book will inspire and empower you to take courage, develop a mature and cultivated heart, and achieve resilience and hardiness so that you can break through the barriers of your limits and keep winning in the battle of your life.

The Art of Not Giving Up is a book that will speak to anyone who has ever had to confront life's challenges. Whether you are dealing with a difficult situation, feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures, or need an extra boost of motivation, this book will provide the guidance you need to stay focused, motivated and on track to achieving your goals. The book offers practical tips and exercises to help readers develop resilience and grit in adversity. It emphasises the importance of embracing failure as an opportunity for growth and learning. Through personal anecdotes and examples from real-world success stories, the author inspires readers to cultivate a growth mindset and adopt a proactive approach to problem-solving. He encourages readers to take ownership of their lives and find meaning and purpose in even the most difficult circumstances. I hope this book teaches you the power of resilience and the art of not giving up. This book is for anyone who has ever felt like giving up and felt like they were living a life of mediocrity. We all have moments of doubt and fear, and The Art of Not Giving Up will help you move past these feelings and into a life of purpose and success. The book offers essential lessons on how to develop grit and resilience, as well as practical strategies for achieving your goals. With a focus on mindset, motivation, and perseverance, it's the perfect resource for anyone who wants to overcome adversity and live their best life. This book focuses on how to maintain a positive outlook, face your fears, and take the steps necessary for a fulfilling life. The Art of Not Giving Up is filled with stories from real people who have been in situations similar to yours. Through their experiences, you will learn practical strategies to overcome challenges, push through adversity, and ultimately live a life filled with purpose and meaning. This book will inspire and motivate you to make positive changes and never give up on your dreams. Their stories will give you the courage to take the first steps towards a better, more fulfilling life. We will look at the power of positive thinking and how it can help you achieve your goals. By listening to their experiences, overcoming fears and doubts will be more accessible, and you'll also learn to appreciate the beauty of even the most minor accomplishments. You'll be able to apply positive thinking to various aspects of your life, from personal to professional growth. We will also explore different strategies for overcoming the fear of failure and the importance of self-discipline and hard work. This book is not just about being successful but also about feeling fulfilled. It is about creating a meaningful, purposeful life that will make you happy. The book provides actionable steps and insights that help you align your goals with your passions and values. It encourages you to find the intersection between success and personal fulfilment, helping you design a life that is both rewarding and satisfying.

This book ‘Reprogram your Mind’ has been written to help those youngsters who are looking for a high growth trajectory in their careers and personal lives. It is an established fact that most of us are operating below our potential not because of a lack of talent or opportunities but because of our thinking. It is the mind that drives individuals to act and achieve the goal they desire. How this can be done successfully by reprogramming the mind has been explained with practical tips and success stories of exceptional high performers. Are you looking for achieving big goals at the work place or in your personal life? The author trusts that this book will accelerate your growth and help you to achieve professional and personal excellence. Your beautiful journey starts now. Bon Voyage

Unlock Your Inner Creativity and Achieve Peace with Artful Awakening Artful Awakening is more than just a book; it's a gateway to a more prosperous, fulfilling life. Written by award-winning multisensory artist and designer Xinye Lin, this book invites you on a transformative journey to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Discover how multisensory art and meditation can help you rediscover yourself and unleash your potential. About the Book Drawing from her art exhibitions in iconic spaces such as New York’s Times Square, the CHSA Museum, and the Medicine Buddha Temple in Silicon Valley, Xinye Lin reveals how ancient wisdom can resonate in modern contexts. This unique collaboration, focused on immersive art meditation practices, deepens the healing power of her work and offers a peaceful, restorative experience to all involved. In this book, she shares her insights and techniques, showing you how to engage your senses by integrating visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile elements to elevate meditation and creativity. You’ll experience these concepts firsthand through original healing music and visual art pieces designed to enhance your meditation practice, allowing you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of multisensory art fully. Through engaging exercises and inspiring stories, you'll learn how to: Relieve stress and find inner peace Enhance emotional management and focus Unleash your imagination and creativity Explore the connections between colors, chakras, essential oils, and the Wu Xing & Feng Shui Create your own unique multisensory art meditation practices Reconnect with your inner self and discover your true potential Why You’ll Love This Book Artful Awakening is more than just a reading experience—it’s a portable workshop with the potential for profound transformation. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, meditation practitioner, or simply seeking to enhance your well-being, this book will provide a fresh perspective and an enriching journey. Art Enthusiasts: Discover innovative techniques that push the boundaries of traditional art forms. Meditation Practitioners: Deepen your practice with multisensory elements, including original music and visual art. Seekers of Well-being: Improve your mental and emotional health through holistic practices integrating ancient wisdom with modern technology. Self-Explorers: Reconnect with your inner self, discover your true potential, and unleash your creativity. About the Author Xinye Lin is an award-winning multisensory artist and designer who bridges hyper-traditional concepts with hyper-contemporary techniques. A graduate of one of the world’s top art and design schools, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Xinye possesses outstanding artistic and design abilities. She also brings 27 years of rich experience in Guzheng performance and exceptional talent in creating healing music. Her work has been exhibited globally, including at Times Square in New York, the United Nations, the CHSA Museum, the CICA Museum, Digital Graffiti, and more. Xinye’s artistic journey spans five continents and twenty-five countries, providing her with a profound appreciation of cultural diversity and the boundless possibilities of creative expression. Her recent collaboration with the Medicine Buddha Temple in Silicon Valley demonstrates her commitment to fusing spiritual and artistic practices, creating healing spaces that resonate with diverse audiences worldwide.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.

Life can be compared to the construction of a tunnel; we are often obstructed by solid rocks. Invincible thinking works as the powerful drill to break through these rocks. When we practice this thinking, we will never feel defeat in our life. Invincible thinking is based on the practical theories that bridge self-reflection and development, and it exerts a great power. By reading, savoring and practicing the thoughts in this book, and by using the thoughts as your own power, you will be able to declare that there is no such thing as defeat--only victory.

"Whether the goal is advancing your career, getting your voice heard, or balancing the demands of work and home, this book will show you how mentally strong women manage their emotions and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in life. Mental Toughness for Women Leaders: 52 Tips To Recognize and Utilize Your Greatest Strengths empowers women to grow as leaders so they can break down obstacles, make crucial decisions, and find ways to move forward when conditions are not perfect. Most references to mental toughness imply we bulldoze our way through roadblocks that threaten to derail career goals. But mental toughness has little to do with physical strength or aggressive behavior; instead, it is understanding how to control the way your mind thinks. In Mental Toughness for Women Leaders, former FBI undercover and counterintelligence agent LaRae Quy shares how she created a strong mind by overcoming obstacles she encountered while at the FBI Academy, working in a male-dominated environment, and recruiting foreign spies to work for the U.S. Government. As an FBI agent, LaRae believes that while theory is nice, evidence is better when you are serious about looking for ways to achieve goals in life. She relies upon science-based research and real life experiences as she explains how you can clarify your goals, take practical steps to make them happen. and connect with your ultimate purpose. Specifically, you will learn: Use Emotional Intelligence Why mental toughness requires emotional fitness How women leaders can kick butt The art of getting what you want Bullet Proof Your Brain Develop the brain of a leader Upgrade your brain Yes is the most dangerous word in the world Find Your Inner Warrior How to stay cool under pressure Ways to grow stronger from turmoil in your life How to move forward when you feel overwhelmed Predict Your Success Move toward peak performance How to beat the odds How to better juggle work and life If you are looking to reach your full potential, Mental Toughness for Women Leaders will show you how to use mental toughness to be the leader you always knew you could be-in business or life.""--Goodreads.com.

Step through 15 Doors and Unleash Your True Potential! In '15 Doors to Meeting Your Higher Self,' embark on an exhilarating quest toward self-discovery and empowerment. Each door reveals secrets to unlock your inner greatness, guiding you towards purpose, passion and a life of boundless possibilities. Join this transformative journey and witness your true self emerge, ready to conquer challenges and embrace a life of authenticity and fulfillment. Open these doors and step into a remarkable new chapter of your life! ELEVATE: Explore Life Embrace Vision Awaken True Essence

National Book Award Finalist: “This man’s ideas may be the most influential, not to say controversial, of the second half of the twentieth century.”—Columbus Dispatch At the heart of this classic, seminal book is Julian Jaynes's still-controversial thesis that human consciousness did not begin far back in animal evolution but instead is a learned process that came about only three thousand years ago and is still developing. The implications of this revolutionary scientific paradigm extend into virtually every aspect of our psychology, our history and culture, our religion—and indeed our future. “Don’t be put off by the academic title of Julian Jaynes’s The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind. Its prose is always lucid and often lyrical…he unfolds his case with the utmost intellectual rigor.”—The New York Times “When Julian Jaynes . . . speculates that until late in the twentieth millennium BC men had no consciousness but were automatically obeying the voices of the gods, we are astounded but compelled to follow this remarkable thesis.”—John Updike, The New Yorker “He is as startling as Freud was in The Interpretation of Dreams, and Jaynes is equally as adept at forcing a new view of known human behavior.”—American Journal of Psychiatry