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Ignite empathy as a superpower for transformative personal healing, deeper relationships, and more potent work in the world.Empathy is so much more than feeling deeply-it holds transformative power to heal ourselves, strengthen our relationships, and amplify our purpose. Dr. Judith Orloff, known for landmark works like The Empath's Survival Guide, introduces empathy as a daily healing practice and form of emotional intelligence. It is not only for highly sensitive people but for all deep feelers and those who want to develop empathy as a new skill. Drawing on insights from neuroscience, psychology, and energy medicine, Dr. Orloff shows us how to access our sensitivities, soothe our nervous system, and stop absorbing the emotions of others. She begins with the magic of empathy to find greater self-love and healing-including from trauma. Subsequent chapters apply empathy to our relationships, communities, and the world. Exploring each chapter's practices, you'll learn the art of empathic listening, how to stop overthinking, and the importance of setting healthy boundaries and loving detachment to prevent overwhelm, burnout, and more.This practical, action-driven guide helps us connect our minds and hearts to embody our most authentic, fierce, and compassionate selves. "Cultivating empathy is a kind of peaceful warrior training," says Dr. Orloff. "You will learn to be both strong and loving, neither a pushover nor rigid. Wherever you are in your life, this book can meet you there and lift you higher."

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We perform ceremonies to mark important events and celebrate holidays-yet our modern approach to ceremony only scratches the surface of its true potential. With The Book of Ceremony, shamanic teacher Sandra Ingerman presents a rich and practical resource for creating ceremonies filled with joy, purpose, and magic. "We are hungry to connect with more than what we experience with our ordinary senses in the material world," writes Sandra. "By performing ceremonies, you will find yourself stepping into a beautiful and creative power you might never have imagined." Weaving shamanic teachings together with stories, examples, and guiding insights, The Book of Ceremony explores: . The elements of a powerful ceremony-including setting strong intentions, choosing your space, preparing ceremonial items, and dealing gracefully with the unexpected . Stepping into the sacred-key practices for leaving behind your everyday concerns and creating a space where magic can happen . Guidance for working alone, in community, and across distances with virtual ceremonies . Invoking spiritual allies-the power of working with the elements, the natural world, ancestor spirits, and the creative energy of the divine . Sacred transitions-including ceremonies for weddings, births, rites of passage to adulthood, funerals, honorable closure, and new beginnings . Ceremonies for energetic balance-healing and blessing, resolving sacred contracts, getting rid of limiting beliefs, creating Prayer Trees, and more . Life as a ceremony-how to infuse your entire life with ceremonial practice, from planting a garden to revitalizing your home or office to helping heal our planetThe Book of Ceremony is more than a "how-to" guide-it will inspire you to create original ceremonies tailored to your own needs and the needs of your community. When you invoke the sacred power of ceremony, you tap into one of the oldest and most effective tools for transforming both yourself and the world. As Sandra writes, "If you perform one powerful and successful ceremony for yourself, the principle of oneness ensures that all of life heals and evolves."

Break Free From Over-Functioning, Over-Delivering, People-Pleasing, and Ignoring Your Own Needs So You Can Finally Live the Life You Deserve!Most of us were never taught how to effectively express our preferences, desires or deal-breakers. Instead, we hide our feelings behind passive-aggressive behavior, deny our own truths, or push our emotions down until we get depressed or so frustrated that we explode, potentially destroying hard-won trust and relationships.The most successful and satisfied people on the planet have one thing in common: the ability to create and communicate clear, healthy boundaries. This ability is, hands down, the biggest game changer when it comes to creating a healthy, happy, self-determined life.In Boundary Boss, psychotherapist Terri Cole reveals a specific set of skills that can help you stop abandoning yourself for the sake of others (without guilt or drama) and get empowered to consciously take control of every aspect of your emotional, spiritual, physical, personal, and professional life.Since becoming a Boundary Boss is a process, Cole also offers actionable strategies, scripts, and techniques that can be used in the moment, whenever you need them. You will learn:. How to recognize when your boundaries have been violated and what to do next. How your unique "Boundary Blueprint" is unconsciously driving your boundary behaviors, and strategies to redesign it. Powerful boundary scripts so in the moment you will know what to say. How to manage "Boundary Destroyers"-including emotional manipulators, narcissists, and other toxic personalities. Where you fall on the spectrum of codependency and how to create healthy, balanced relationshipsThis book is for women who are exhausted from over-giving, overdoing, and even over-feeling. If you're getting it all done but at the expense of yourself, give yourself the gift of Boundary Boss.

A practical guide for activating the sacred feminine energy within usthrough the goddesses of yoga.

The secret to enlightenment and great sex is revealed to be one and the same in this groundbreaking manual for adventurous lovers. David Deida was trained for decades in the art of spiritual and sexual awakening. Now he presents the ultimate collection of skills for opening to the physical, emotional, and spiritual rewards of intimate embrace. Provocative and direct, The Enlightened Sex Manual teaches you how to transform simple "skin friction" into the depths and embodiment of ecstasy; how to develop sexual abilities as gifts of heart rapture and bodily surrender; how to achieve the principal types of orgasm and all their varieties; and much more.For men and women, singles and couples of every sexual orientation, The Enlightened Sex Manual provides a complete program for sustaining "whole-body recognition of love's light" in the wild play of sexuality.

Join renowned spiritual teacher Adyashanti for a practice-based journey out of the thinking mind and into the awakened awareness beyond perceptual reality.For renowned teacher Adyashanti, every single moment contains a doorway into spiritual awakening. But what does it actually mean to "wake up" to the truth of reality? And what does it take to recognize these opportunities?In The Direct Way, Adya (as his students call him) offers a sequence of 30 practices intended to connect with and cultivate ever-greater awareness of the unseen dimensions of your being. From the simple expression of "I am," to an exploration of the Spiritual Heart, and all the way into the fundamental ground of being, these exercises emphasize that the process of awakening takes "many small glimpses, experienced many times." Adya concludes with practical pointers on how to integrate transcendent experiences into the everyday fabric of life-including your career, personal goals, and intimate relationships.Here you will discover:· How to dis-identify from conceptual, ego-based thinking· Perceiving the ego as a tool to navigate consciousness rather than an obstacle· The "knowing yet empty" quality of foundational awareness· The surprising route to realizing awareness of the Spiritual Heart· Feeling through the Spiritual Heart as a way to experience true interconnection· The meaning of the Zen teaching phrase, "This very body is the Buddha"· Exploring the exhilarating paradox of Being and Becoming· How to establish anchor points to stabilize your journey into the Ground of Being· What it means to live each day with "enlightened relativity"· How awakening puts control of your experience in your hands-but also the responsibility for itNo one experiences awakening quite the same. With The Direct Way, join Adya to discover pathways toward an awareness as wide as the sky and as personal as your innermost heart.

Discover your body's neural pathways to calmness, safety, and connection.An intense conversation, a spat with a partner, or even an obnoxious tweet-these situations aren't life-or-death, yet we often react as if they are. That's because our bodies treat most perceived threats the same way. Yet one approach has proven to be incredibly effective in training our nervous system to stop overreacting and start responding to the world with greater safety and ease: Polyvagal Theory.In Anchored, expert teacher Deb Dana shares a down-to-earth presentation of Polyvagal Theory, then brings the science to life with practical, everyday ways to transform your relationship with your body. Using field-tested techniques, Dana helps you master the skills to become more aware of your nervous system moment to moment-and change the way you respond to the great and small challenges of life.Here, you'll explore:. Polyvagal Theory-get to know the biology and function of your vagus nerve, the highway of the nervous system. Befriending Your Nervous System-attune to what's going on in your body by developing your "neuroception". Using Your Vagal Brake-discover key techniques to consciously regulate the intensity of your emotions. Connection and Protection-learn to recognize and influence your internal cues for safety and danger. Your Social Engagement System-find ways to create nourishing relationships with others and the world around you. Practices and guidance to gently shape your nervous system for greater resilience, intuition, safety, and wonder Through guided imagery, meditation, self-inquiry, and more, Anchored offers a practical user's manual for moving from a place of fear and panic into a grounded space of balance and confidence. "Once we know how our nervous system works, we can work with it," teaches Deb Dana. "We can learn to access an embodied, biological resource that is always present, available, and there to guide us toward well-being."

A respected leader in men's work shares a practical guide to redefine, heal, and re-embrace masculinity in our world.Men today face a crisis of identity. While we can see how the old paradigm of patriarchal dominance needs to go, is the solution really to deconstruct the very idea of masculinity out of existence? No-that's not the answer. As John Wineland writes, "We need a generation of conscious men who can provide guidance and direction in their communities, just as we need to support and encourage women to do the same." With From the Core, Wineland sets out a clear roadmap for men who want to live, love, and lead from the most profound places within them.The techniques in From the Core will help you adapt to a changing world while staying in touch with your masculine essence. If you're willing to spend at least 30 minutes a day in practice, you can transform your entire approach to love, success, and relationships. Here you'll learn how to:. Get strong-go beyond building your muscles to strengthening your nervous system, awareness, and ability to conduct energy. Become masterful in the art of sexual and energetic polarity. Align with the Sacred Feminine-operate in harmony and trust with the feminine forces within you and in others . Take responsibility for the life you've created, the legacy of manhood, and your personal role in healing our damaged world. Prioritize depth over comfort-becoming highly attuned to the truth of your heart and the power of your intention. Use the Eleven Precepts of Conscious Warriorhood as your life's compass"Despite all of the flak men have received," writes Wineland, "I see brothers every day who are hungrier than ever to step into their lives more powerfully, nobly honor and protect their feminine partners, and be a source of healing and liberation in their communities." From the Core is an inspirational guide and a call to action for men who are ready to embody conscious awareness, unflinching accountability, and true leadership.

Join a respected Jungian analyst for a deep dive into the emotional and symbolic journey of motherhood.Motherhood is the true hero's journey-which is to say that it can be as harrowing as it is joyful, and enlightening as it is exhausting. For Jungian psychoanalyst Lisa Marchiano, this journey is not just an adventure of diaper bags and parent-teacher conferences, but one of intense self-discovery.In Motherhood, Marchiano draws from a deep well of Jungian analysis and symbolic research to present a collection of fairy tales, myths, and fables that evoke the spiritual arc of raising a child from infancy through adulthood. After all, this kind of storytelling has always been one of the most important conduits of humanity's collective wisdom-and Marchiano provides each tale alongside keen insights into the timeless archetypes they represent.Balanced with real-life case stories from Lisa's own practice and in-depth questions for personal reflection, Motherhood explores how events like pregnancy, the calamities of childhood, and the empty-nest experience are invitations to an adventure into the wild frontier of your own soul. Here you will discover:. How the challenges of motherhood send you on journeys into your innermost source. Seeing the value of conflict with your child even while working to solve it. "The dark passage" of confronting and dispelling the energy of childhood wounds. "The thirteenth fairy"-how to recognize when we are resisting inconvenient or uncomfortable truths. Understanding how anger, rage, and aggression arise in parental relationships. Recognizing the ways that you have been taught to ignore your deepest instincts. How to navigate the inevitable periods of grief that accompany your child's many life changes. Why much of successful mothering requires surrendering your sense of controlWith Lisa's gentle but straightforward guidance, you'll return from this inner journey in possession of the treasured knowledge needed to clarify your values, embrace your disowned parts, and claim the mantle of motherhood in the full bloom of your empowerment.

The Way of Rest gathers nearly 200 of Jeff Foster's most inspiring essays, poems, and reflections on restoring and reviving ourselves when we feel exhausted or defeated. Drawing from his personal journey--including his own struggles with illness and depression--Jeff invites us to contemplate "the Way of Rest" and its potential to transform o

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Healing Shared TraumaWhat can you do when you carry scars not on your body, but within your soul? And what happens when those spiritual wounds exist not just in you, but in everyone in your family, community, and even beyond?Spiritual teacher Thomas Hübl has spent years investigating why it is that old and seemingly disconnected traumas can seed their way through communities and across generations. His work culminates in Healing Collective Trauma, a new perspective on trauma that addresses both its visible effects and its most hidden roots. Thomas combines deep knowledge of mystical traditions with the latest scientific research. "In this way," writes Thomas, "we are weaving a double helix between ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding."Thomas details the Collective Trauma Integration Process, a group-based modality for evoking and eventually dissolving stuck traumatic energies. Providing structured practices for both students and group facilitators, Healing Collective Trauma is intended to build a practical tool kit for integration. Here, you will learn:. The innumerable ways trauma shapes our world-from identity and health to economy, geopolitics, and the state of the environment. The concept of "trauma loyalty"-unconscious group bonds based in a pain narrative. How the climate crisis is both a manifestation of humanity's collective trauma and an opportunity to heal . "Retrocausality"-how the power of presence can reshape the past and make new futures possibleIncluding essays contributed by experts such as Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Otto Scharmer, Dr. Christina Bethell, and Ken Wilber, Healing Collective Trauma offers not just an advanced look at community trauma but also a hopeful glimpse of the future. As Thomas declares, "Together, I believe we can and must heal the 'soul wound' that marks us all. In so doing, we will awaken to the luminous possibility and profound potential of our true, mutual nature as humankind."

From boundary expert Terri Cole comes an empowering workbook featuring a wide variety of new practices, exercises, and encouragement.Our culture is finally recognizing the importance of having and maintaining strong personal boundaries. But were you ever taught exactly how to set healthy boundaries? Fortunately, you don't have to figure it out for yourself. Following on the runaway success of her book Boundary Boss, Terri Cole presents a practice-packed guide to help you establish the robust boundaries that are essential for an empowered and deeply satisfying life.The Boundary Boss Workbook greatly expands on the transformational tools Cole introduced in her debut book. You'll start with the essential truths about boundaries and how they operate, then dive straight into potent exercises-including assessments, scripts, mindfulness, embodiment, gratitude, celebration, and more. Here you'll explore:. The importance of boundaries and how they affect every part of your life. Self-assessment quizzes to identify your preferences, desires, limits, and deal-breakers. Your self-care tool kit-meditations, reflections, and empowering practices. Getting proactive-how to anticipate and prepare for boundary-setting situations. Boundary scripts-creating the right words in your own voice for asserting boundaries . Internal boundary practices to shift your self-talk, habits, and unconscious behavior. Establishing and upholding new rules for healthy, authentic, and lasting relationshipsBoundary work takes intention and commitment-but the results are worth it. "Drawing healthy boundaries is one of the highest expressions of self-love," says Cole. "When you do, every part of your life will blossom. You'll become more empowered in all your relationships-especially the one you have with yourself."

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Poems for accepting all that you are - including those parts of yourself that you wish you could disown.

Bestselling author Pedram Shojai, "The Urban Monk," presents a comprehensive guide on how Taoist alchemical practices can help you release stress, harness life force energy, and awaken your true self. "We have fallen asleep to the knowledge of our true nature, and now it is time to wake up." ΓÇöPedram Shojai There is a way to break free from trance of modern life and awaken to your true, limitless nature. The path lies in an ancient system of Taoist alchemy, and with Inner Alchemy, qi gong master, physician, and former monk Pedram Shojai presents an in-depth guide for harnessing the transformational power of this wisdom in your own life: Part 1 lays out Taoist principles and philosophy for understanding the bodyΓÇÖs energy matrix and the nature of our current challengesΓÇöall in down-to-earth languageΓÇó Part 2 covers specific exercises and techniques for mastering your energy and awakening your true powerΓÇöincluding diet, meditation, exercise, sleep, lifestyle tips, and traditional qi gong setsΓÇó Part 3 provides an advanced exploration of traditional Taoism for modern times, along with a 100-day practice formula to help you regulate your energy, wake up from the hypnotic daze of daily life, and make the world we live in a better place "The process of turning the material ΓÇÿleadΓÇÖ of our human experience into the ΓÇÿgoldΓÇÖ of awakening is the essence of this ancient science of spirituality," writes Shojai. "My promise is that if you practice what you learn in this book, your life will change in ways that you have never imagined."

Discover the Magick that lives within you. A Box of Magick will connect you with herbalism, rituals, and spells through the guidance of two priestesses, one from beyond the veil.A Box of Magick is a call to adventure, an invitation to awaken and activate the deepest part of your most mystical, powerful self. Traditionally, Magick has been taught with close, one-on-one guidance that is rarely available to practitioners of all levels today. This book invites us to practice with two magickal guides, author Jamie Della and her Elder Wiccan High Priestess and mentor Connie DeMasters. Fifteen years after Connie's passing, Jamie received a literal box of Magick on her doorstep, 23 pounds of Connie's rituals, hymns, spells, charts, astrology, and more. Through this unexpected gift, Connie is still teaching Jamie¿and now they are both teaching us! With the warmth of female mentorship, A Box of Magick offers a path of personal growth and empowerment and shares:. Inspiration to recognize the magickal lessons, universal messages, and helpful signs that exist all around us¿from cycles of the sun, moon, and planets to herbs. Rituals that help us face and integrate the shadow self, develop abiding self-love, and stand with a sword of personal truth held ready. Lessons in how to foster a relationship with crystals, herbs, living creatures, and elemental spirits, as well as our own stories, and write your own spells. Storytelling and parables that teach discernment as we connect magickal insights with our own experiences As Jamie shares, this guide offers "a mentor to help you live the craft of the wise and deepen your ability to manifest, intuit, and connect with the language of our alive world and its limitless possibilities." A Box of Magick shares seeds of magickal wisdom and shows us how to turn them into a blossoming, evolving magickal life, spiced with the essence of our own unique spirit.

A rallying cry for women everywhere to break free from the shackles of patriarchy and awaken their true nature, brought to life through India's primary goddess archetypes"Roar Like a Goddess is a portal to the power of the three wisdom goddesses that lie within each of us. This book is a transmission that will awaken and empower you." -Tracee Stanley, author of Radiant Rest and Empowered Life Self-Inquiry Oracle DeckWithin you is a wellspring of strength and resilience, the ability to create and enjoy abundance, and an expansive sense of inner freedom and divinity. Yet after centuries of living in patriarchal societies, many women don't realize how powerful they are-or how much they've been enculturated to keep their true nature hidden. In Roar Like a Goddess, trailblazing Vedic spiritual teacher Acharya Shunya empowers women everywhere to step into their divine immensity and lead powerful, abundant, and wise lives through her revolutionary revisioning of ancient India's primary goddess archetypes: . Part 1 features the Goddess Durga-A role model who vanquishes internalized oppression, Durga teaches you how to take back your full feminine power. . Part 2 introduces the Goddess Lakshmi-Known for her beauty and generous spirit, Lakshmi guides you to cultivate unshakable inner contentment and soul-aligned abundance.. Part 3 celebrates the Goddess Saraswati-The ultimate teacher of our deepest journey to Self, Saraswati illuminates the gifts of wisdom, peace, and inner freedom.Throughout Roar Like a Goddess, Shunya honors her progressive Vedic roots while breaking the shackles of tradition to bring modern-day women an inclusive, feminist spirituality. Sharing classic myths, original insights, and empowering practices, Shunya offers a profound process for awakening the many faces of goddess within. "It is time for all women to come out of the closet and roar with all their spiritual power," she writes, "because that is our true sound."

This is a counterculture call to gentleness, from a contemporary and accessible sage.What happens when you begin to identify as Love--as the Soul beyond your personality constructs? What changes when you see yourself--and others, through a Loving gaze? Everything.Love is universal, but how we learn about it and express it is incredibly personal. Being Loving doesn't necessarily mean feeling more. It means feeling everything with more Love. It's the ultimate inclusiveness. Because in the heart, it's ALL IN-your light and your shadows-and everyone else's. We do not need to focus on "fixing" ourselves. As we focus on living from our heart center-from Love-anything that's not in alignment with that Light falls away. This message is so liberating. And practical.You'll learn that progress is more about letting go than learning new tricks. And.... You can choose higher quality thoughts more consistently (without spiritual bypassing) and interrupt lifelong patterns of rejecting our shadow side. We can unlearn the dogma that perpetuates perfectionism. . Your ego, which is just an exaggerated sense of a separate self, will begin to calm down. You can't life hack your way through fear-that only creates more fear. Instead, you can invite every part of yourself into the heart to rest in Love.. You'll stop talking yourself out of your natural inclination to Forgive. The heart is for... giving. It's such sweet relief to opt for the power of Love and move on. . You repeatedly choose higher-quality thoughts. Our thinking is magnetic. We can use the intelligence of Love to calm our nervous systems and experience real peace.. You will create conditions for healing in your life. Accepting yourself and situations as is will free up so much of your life force-energy you can use to grow in new directions.Here it is. Heart centered, soul powered, and divinely timed. A place for nuance and Compassion, where profound acceptance has room to grow.This is How to Be Loving.

Transcend fear and rediscover hope with this step-by-step process for intuition development and spiritual attunement.Imagine having an inner faith and trust so magnificent that you are fully aligned with your true self and confident with every choice. No more worry, self-doubt, judgment, fear, or insecurities. A wonderful goal, but is it even possible?As someone who was diagnosed with clinical depression and anxiety for years, Shannon Kaiser knows that it is. Through her own spiritual journey, she cured herself by awakening her faith and intuitionΓÇöand since then has helped so many like herself. In Return to You, this acclaimed life coach and visionary shares her 11 spiritual lessons for finding unshakable inner peaceΓÇöa complete guide to her most effective strategies for tapping your innate wisdom and stepping into your true power. Here youΓÇÖll find the exact lessons she used to remain grounded during one of the most disruptive times weΓÇÖve faced as a culture. Lessons Include: ΓÇó You Are in a School Called Planet EarthΓÇöLift the veils of illusion, see the truth of all, and discover your reason for beingΓÇó Your Soul Has SeasonsΓÇöGracefully navigate change and embrace reinvention ΓÇó If You DonΓÇÖt Go Within, You Go WithoutΓÇöDevelop and strengthen your own connection with self, spirit, and the source of all things through intuitionΓÇó Everyone Is on Their Own JourneyΓÇöUnderstand your emotions and how those emotions can guide you to personal breakthroughsBy using the lessons laid out in this book, you will come back into alignment with who you really are. From this place of wholeness, everything that does not serve youΓÇöwhether it is added body weight, self-sabotaging patterns or addictions, toxic relationships, drama-filled days, or anxious tendenciesΓÇöwill naturally give way to peace and love.You are here to enjoy your life, not worry yourself through it. No matter what you are going through, peace can be your priority. Whether youΓÇÖre longing for a more fulfilling career, stronger relationships, a healthier body, or more abundance, it can and will happenΓÇösimply by opening the way with these powerful keys for letting go of fear and frustration and connecting to limitless freedom and love.

Damien Echols and Lorri Davis share a beginner-friendly treasury of their most valuable practices for weaving magick into your everyday life.The promise of magick is both simple and extraordinary: it is that magick can support you in any aspect of life, from helping you succeed in everyday tasks to enabling you to achieve your most cherished dreams. WhatΓÇÖs more, you donΓÇÖt even have to believe in magick to make it work. The only thing thatΓÇÖs required is regular practiceΓÇöand the easiest way to practice is to make magickal rituals part of your daily life.With Ritual: An Essential Grimoire, magicians Damien Echols and Lorri Davis share a broad selection of their most effective rituals, meditations, and prayersΓÇöpresented in terms accessible to all. ΓÇ£You wonΓÇÖt find a lot of arcane terminology or lengthy ceremonies here,ΓÇ¥ says Damien. ΓÇ£What you will find are simple practices to develop your own connection to the energy and intelligence of the universe.ΓÇ¥ Here youΓÇÖll discover:ΓÇó Essential breath and concentration techniques for working with subtle energyΓÇó Grounding practices to cleanse your body and environment from stagnant energies or thoughtsΓÇó Everyday meditations for improving sleep and dreams, blessing food, inviting abundance, and moreΓÇó On-the-spot practices that include invoking protection, relieving pain and anxiety, and seeing goodness in difficult situationsΓÇó Methods to amplify and reinforce your ritual work with talismans, celestial forces, and angel magick ΓÇó How ritual work can advance your spiritual evolution and openness to divine guidanceΓÇó Moving stories from Damien and Lorri about how magick changed their livesΓÇöand how it can change yoursDamien and Lorri learned magick to help them get through the most trying timesΓÇöto help free Damien from his wrongful incarceration, then to help both of them heal from the traumatic aftereffects of his imprisonment. ΓÇ£Many of these rituals are the very same we used to rebuild our lives,ΓÇ¥ Lorri says. ΓÇ£We share these practices in the hopes that you will use them to survive, thrive, and create the life you desire.ΓÇ¥

Apolo Ohno shares his most valuable lessons for overcoming challenges with resilience, creativity, and purpose.In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive shift of direction that requires courage, practice, and split-second timing. For Apolo Ohno, the most frightening hard pivot of his life didn't happen on the ice-but rather, when he had to hang up his skates for good. "After my final Olympics, I felt confused, vulnerable, and adrift without purpose," he says. "Yet that's when I realized my experiences had given me something much more valuable than medals and memories. I had tools I could use to shift my life in a new direction-and most importantly, these were tools anyone could benefit from."With Hard Pivot, Apolo combines practical guidance, personal stories, and deep insights from the psychology of success into a resource to help you through challenging times. Here he shares his most valuable lessons and tools, condensed into the Five Golden Principles:. Gratitude: A daily practice to help you maintain perspective, cultivate empathy, and alleviate stress. Giving: How to elevate your life's purpose by offering your time, attention, and resources to others. Grit: Exercises to build mental stamina, resilience, and toughness to persevere through hard times . Gearing Up: Ways to prepare yourself to meet the unknown with flexibility and grace. Go: Develop the courage to take risks, learn from success and failure, and come back strongerWhen life drastically changes-whether by choice or circumstance-the hardest part is often letting go of what was familiar and stable. Yet in Hard Pivot, Apolo provides the tools and inspiration to create a new life filled with greater purpose, wisdom, and joy. "You can trust yourself," he writes. "You can lean into the curve, pick up momentum, and speed down the track to success. In that pivotal moment, you might even find that you're having the most fun you've ever had. You're in flow. You're enjoying your precious life. And you're winning."

The American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun presents her first book that explores in-depth what she considers the essentials for an evolving practice that helps people live in a wholehearted way. Meditation, Chodron explains, gives people a golden key to address this yearning.