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Comprised of four weeks of extended reflections on inspiring quotations — drawn from philosophy, religion, literature, psychology, and self-help — this audiobook is the perfect companion during a time of turbulence and pervasive anxiety: a source of solace and enlightenment, inspiration and insight, and humour and provocation. The result is a winking challenge to the usual self-help platitudes — a surprising and entertaining crash course in living meaningfully.

For longer than recorded history there have been tales of spirits and of places where our hackles rise and our skin turns cold. Bestselling historian Neil Oliver travels the British Isles on a deliciously spine-chilling tour that spans several centuries and explores more than 20 sites - castles, vicarages and towers, lonely shorelines and forgotten battlefields - to unpick their stories..

Often, much of what is misunderstood about Islam is the result of a lack of information - and some dangerous and prolific myths. To combat these myths and better understand the complex Islamic tradition, Dr. Martyn Oliver, a senior professorial lecturer at American University, presents 12 in-depth lectures to provide you with a multifaceted approach to Muhammad, Islam, and the revelation known today as the Qur'an.

Acclaimed travel writer Oliver Smith sets out to radically reframe our idea of ‘pilgrimage’ in Britain by retracing sacred travel made across time, from murmurs of ritual journeys in the depths of Ice Age to new pilgrimages of the 21st century. He embarks on an epic adventure across sacred British landscapes – climbing into remote sea caves, sleeping inside Neolithic tombs, scaling forgotten holy mountains and once marooning himself at sea.

Renowned energy healer and spiritual activation expert, Oliver Nino shares his 5-step energy reset that eliminates the toxins that hold you back from being in your healthiest state.

Many people understand that at the end of all things, when Christ returns, God will create a new heaven and a new earth where those who have trusted in Christ will live with him forever. But what about those who have “passed on” well before this? Where are they now? What does heaven look like? What will occupy us there? When David Oliver faced the death of his son Joel, at the age of thirty-eight, following a short and brutal fight with cancer, he set about researching and writing this powerful short book on heaven and committed to write whatever he discovered.

In der zweiten Staffel lernen Sie, wie man länger als zwei Minuten meditiert und wirklich zur inneren Stille kommt. Oliver Wunderlich erklärt Ihnen außerdem, welche Dinge bei der Meditation helfen, von welchen Vorurteilen man sich befreien sollte und dass man nicht alles glauben muss, was einem so über das Zen erzählt wird. Außerdem bereitet er Sie auf die dritte Staffel vor.

How is it that we have so lost sight of the meaning of the human person that our very biological sex is seen as just another medical problem to be solved by technique? In a society that has rejected all moral norms, that refuses to honor God as Creator, what hope do we have of stemming the tide of scientific intervention into even the most sacred dimensions of our humanity? In this prescient volume, originally published in 1984, the eminent theological ethicist Oliver O’Donovan offers a penetrating analysis of our confusion over human nature and the proper boundaries of medical science.

"Die schönste Erfahrung ist es, genau jetzt das zu tun, was man gerade tut!", sagt Oliver Wunderlich nach dreißig Jahren Erfahrung mit Meditation. Sein Podcast "Impetus - Einfach meditieren lernen" ist eine sanfte Einführung in die Kunst, sich nicht vom eigenen Leben ablenken zu lassen. Mit unterhaltsamen Tipps und Tricks, mit Anekdoten und Augenzwinkern vermittelt er in drei Monaten einen lang bewährten Weg, wie jeder etwas mehr Entspannung und Ruhe in seinen Alltag bringen kann. Probieren Sie es einfach aus - genau jetzt!

Exploring the history, archaeology, geography, and cultures of the Bible.

Listen to this collection of a hundred inspirational Buddhist quotations to uplift and motivate you through the day. Each is followed by either a meditation or a reflection to help release negative thoughts and find your own inner peace.

Welcome to Whiskey and the Writings – Your Unique Guide to Reading the Bible! Whiskey and the Writings is your go-to source for engaging and insightful discussions on the Bible. Whether you're reading the Bible for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding, our series offers a unique and enjoyable way to learn about the Bible. Join the Community: Become part of our growing community of enthusiasts who appreciate the finer things in life—both in spirit and in thought. Subscribe to our channel, share your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to hit the notification bell so...

Written with the beginner in mind, this comprehensive book offers a profound exploration into the world of Reiki, the ancient healing wisdom which has been used to cure countless ailments for thousands of years. Covering everything from the history and origins of Reiki to how you can develop your Reiki practice and understand the Reiki symbols, this book arms you with the knowledge you need to become a Reiki practitioner and begin harnessing healing energy.

¡Levántate cada día con una dosis de Mindfulness, motivación y humor! Bienvenid@ a un club de personas que queremos vivir con calma, sin estrés, sin ansiedad. En este viaje a tu nueva vida mindful y feliz, déjate guiar por Oliver Oliva, experto en mindfulness y humorista, y por los mejores expertos en mindfulness, meditación, psicología, desarrollo personal y neurociencia del mundo. Apúntate a la revolución mindful. ¡Apúntate a escuchar cada día El Club de los Buenos Días!

Buddhism: An Introduction to the Buddha’s Life, Teachings, and Practices is an indispensable guide to a 2,600-year-old wisdom tradition that has transformed the lives of millions across centuries and around the world. Listeners will learn how Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of all time, and discover how they, too, can follow his revolutionary methods to attain happiness and inner freedom.

"Raymond; or, Life and Death" by Sir Oliver Lodge is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the boundaries of existence, taking listeners on a profound spiritual journey that delves into life, death, and the realms beyond. The book is rooted in the World War One death of the great physicist's son, and how the dead young man apparently gets back in touch with his living family. A true-life event, "Raymond" is a gripping masterpiece.

Imagined by one of the world's leading experts on Buddhism, this fictionalized conversation presents the essential biography of its famously wise founder. A relaxed chat with the Buddha tells us what he thought about impermanence, karma, mindfulness, compassion, love, and everything else that leads us toward a true understanding of ourselves and the cosmos.

Over twenty years later, Dee was still in love with her charming Southern gentleman when he passed away suddenly in 2007. Determined to carry on Johnnie’s work, Dee earned her mortuary science degree, only to find herself no longer needed in the family business. So Dee crossed the racial divide in the most segregated industry in America and joined the staff of an African-American funeral home as a single white woman. In The Undertaker’s Wife, Oliver draws from her experience to provide candid advice on dying well and surviving the loss of those who have gone before.

A second collection of a hundred inspirational Buddhist quotations, to uplift and motivate you through the day. Each is followed by either a meditation or a reflection, to help release negative thoughts and find your own inner peace. Whether you listen to one a day, several at once, or jump around randomly, their beauty is that you can return to them time and again, as they gradually reveal new insights. They are also uplifting. At a time when we seem to be increasingly stressed and rushed, let them remind you of the hope and love in the world.

Every believer knows that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who died on the cross for our sins. After three days in the tomb, he was resurrected. Every person who believes this has eternal life, as promised by Jesus, himself. As believers in Jesus Christ, we are commanded to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). Increased knowledge of him always leads to increased appreciation and love for him. The purpose of this book is to explore what the scripture teaches about Jesus’ death and resurrection.