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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A timely and important new book that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true belonging in our communities, organizations, and culture, from the #1 bestselling author of Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection
 
“True belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are. It requires us to bewho we are.” Social scientist Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives—experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, and empathy. In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarization. With her trademark mix of research, storytelling, and honesty, Brown will again change the cultural conversation while mapping a clear path to true belonging.

Brown argues that we’re experiencing a spiritual crisis of disconnection, and introduces four practices of true belonging that challenge everything we believe about ourselves and each other. She writes, “True belonging requires us to believe in and belong to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in being a part of something and in standing alone when necessary. But in a culture that’s rife with perfectionism and pleasing, and with the erosion of civility, it’s easy to stay quiet, hide in our ideological bunkers, or fit in rather than show up as our true selves and brave the wilderness of uncertainty and criticism. But true belonging is not something we negotiate or accomplish with others; it’s a daily practice that demands integrity and authenticity. It’s a personal commitment that we carry in our hearts.” Brown offers us the clarity and courage we need to find our way back to ourselves and to each other. And that path cuts right through the wilderness. Brown writes, “The wilderness is an untamed, unpredictable place of solitude and searching. It is a place as dangerous as it is breathtaking, a place as sought after as it is feared. But it turns out to be the place of true belonging, and it’s the bravest and most sacred place you will ever stand.”

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Invitation to Meditation

How to Find Peace Wherever You Are

By Howard Cohn, Foreword by Jack Kornfield

Meditation has gained widespread popularity as an effective tool for living peacefully and mindfully in the moment. But what is it exactly, and how does it work? Invitation to Meditation provides simple answers in a beginner-friendly format that weaves the experience of meditation directly into the reading—proving just how easy and enjoyable it can be. The artfully-designed package features a jacket embellished with gold foil and a spaciously laid-out interior with light illustrations that evoke calm and serenity; while the text presents timeless wisdom that is perfectly suited to modern life. As accessible as it is deeply resonant, Invitation to Meditation is for fans of meditation and newcomers alike, and makes a meaningful gift for anyone interested in exploring the present moment.

Size: 5 x 7 in;
Pages: 120 pp;
Format: Hardcover 
Publication: March 2016
ISBN: 9781452144344
Howard Cohn is a meditation instructor, senior teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and founder of Mission Dharma, San Francisco's 30-year-old weekly meditation gathering. He lives in Sausalito, California.

Jack Kornfield is the author of more than 15 books and one of the leaders of the Western mindfulness movement. He lives in Woodacre, California.

From the best freestyle surfer in the world, an inspiring and moving memoir about his ascendance to the top of the surfing world while struggling for most of his young life with undiagnosed Asperger’s syndrome

Clay Marzo has an almost preternatural gift with a surfboard. From his first moments underwater (he learned to swim at two months old) to his first ventures atop his father’s surfboard as a toddler, it was obvious that Marzo’s single-minded focus on all things surfing was unique. But not until late in his teens, when this surfing phenom was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, did the deeper reasons for his obsession—and his astonishing gift for surfing—become clear.

Just Add Water is the remarkable story of Marzo’s rise to the top of the pro surfing world—and the personal trials he overcame in making it there. Marzo endured a difficult childhood. He was a colicky baby who his mother found could be soothed only with water. Later, as he entered school, his undiagnosed Asperger’s made it tough for him to relate to his peers and fit in, but his relationship with the wave was elemental. Marzo could always turn to surfing, the only place where he truly felt at peace.

Unflinching and inspiring, Just Add Water is a brave memoir from a one-of-a-kind surfing savant who has electrified fans around the world with his gift and whose story speaks boldly to the hope and ultimate triumph of the human spirit.

ISBN 10:  0544705343 ISBN 13:  9780544705340 
Publisher: Mariner Books, 2016 
Hardcover

By Rohan Gunatillake

50+ Prompts and Exercises for the Mind and Body

An easy way to cultivate mindful moments—anytime and anywhere: This engaging deck makes it easy to bring awareness, calm, and joy to everyday life. Each card includes an inspiring phrase on the front and a bite-size mindfulness exercise on the back. Users can draw one card to form an intention for the day, pull several for a more complex reading, or display around the home or office as inspiring mantras.

• Featuring more than 50 accessible and enlightening practices (plus eight blank cards for personalization)
• Cards are divided into four color-coded mindfulness categories: Rest & Balance, Insight & Awareness, Curiosity & Joy, and Kindness

Those interested in beginning or nurturing a daily mindfulness and gratitude practice will love working with Mindfulness Cards.

Filled with more than 50 prompts and exercises for the mind and body

• An inspiring way to begin the day, a meditation practice, or reflection
• Packaged in an eye-catching box with foil stamping that makes a wonderful gift

The Healing Yoga Deck

60 Poses and Meditations to Alleviate Pain and Support Well-Being

By Olivia Miller

Yoga can help prevent and alleviate a number of conditions, from back pain and digestive issues to bone loss, anxiety, and more. From the author of the bestselling The Yoga Deck, this new deck features 60 poses and meditations designed to enhance well-being. Cards are organized into six sections: Energy; Neck, Shoulders & Back; Digestion; Hips & Legs; Bones & Balance; Anxiety & Stress. Each illustrated card includes step-by-step instructions, a list of benefits, and an affirmation. Complete with recommended sequences, this portable deck allows yoga enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to create personalized routines to target their needs, helping them to feel happier, healthier, and stronger.

Pages: 60 pp;

Format: Deck 
Publication: October 2018
ISBN: 9781452171357
Olivia H. Miller is a registered yoga teacher and the author of several wellness and exercise decks. She lives on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

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The Yoga Deck

50 Poses & Meditations for Body, Mind, & Spirit

By Olivia H. Miller

Now beginners, experts, and teachers alike can make rejuvenating meditations part of daily life with this beautifully illustrated deck of fifty yoga poses and meditations. Each easy-to-use card gives detailed instructions, benefits, and affirmation. If you're short on time, you can pick just a single card, or for a more guided experience, follow one of the sequences provided. Create an exercise routine that focuses on your specific needs. In the park or at the office, these portable cards are perfect for stress relief, promoting strength and energy, and relaxation--anytime, anywhere.

Olivia H. Miller is a freelance writer and has been a student of yoga for twenty-five years. She lives on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.