New Insights about Old Age In every phase of the human journey, we are in the process of aging. Yet our youth-fixated society considers aging a medical problem, and death a failure. Conscious Aging was the first conference ever conducted to define a new understanding of aging – one based on the practical issues of health, finances, and family, as well as the creative possibilities and spiritual dimensions that come with maturity. Conscious Aging is a one-of-a-kind celebration composed of practical lectures, stories, and exercises. Includes six information-packed sessions with Bernie Siegel, M.D., Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Maggie Kuhn, Ram Dass, and Marion Woodman. Conscious Aging Conference Highlights: 1 Life Harvest: The Missing Piece to Wholeness – Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. A new vision of aging; the Spiritual Eldering Project; archetype of the cosmic elder; facing mortality; the fruits of contemplation and prayer; setting goals in late life; the legacy of wisdom; "aging" into "saging"; mentoring; more. 2 King Lear as Image in Eldering – Marion Woodman. The elder in the mirror; returning to childhood; breathing and visualization exercise; Lear as the elder archetype; core identity after retirement and ego surrender; the Hecate archetype; dream of "going home"; more. 3 When History and Biography Intersect – Maggie Kuhn. The joys of old age; medical technology and quality of life in the final years; the six myths of old age; young and old: the common bonds; the four essential roles of older Americans; goal-setting for elders; more. 4 How to Never Grow Old and Die Young at Heart – Bernie Siegel, M.D. Is life fair?; Gaining Insight exercise; the power of listening; 12 advantages to senior living; risk-taking skills; overcoming depression; the permission to die; many real-life, humorous stories; more. 5 Aging and the Awakening Potential of Change – Ram Dass. Our culture’s fear of aging as a pathology; the elder’s vision of life; awareness, focus, change, and fear; enjoying change; the inner world of the old; the nine steps to a more fruitful old age; more. 6 Conference Overview Panel – Mary Catherine Bateson, Ram Dass, Marion Woodman, Harry Moody, and Rabbi Schachter-Shalomi. Lessons for dying parents; the intergenerational dialog; new myths; working with dream imagery; accessing inner wisdom; healing the dysfunctional view of aging in our culture;and more.

Conscious Aging

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Given the undeniable reality of a cancer diagnosis, how can you create joy, health, and hope? On Cancer as a Turning Point Volume II, 11 inspiring authors, many of whom are thriving after cancer diagnoses, reframe the healing process in a positive, creative, and spiritual light. Central to this collection is a re-visioning of cancer as the wisdom disease; the illness that can teach us how to live.This information-filled anthology of real-world wisdom includes:Lawrence LeShan, PhDCancer as a Turning Point A researcher and clinical psychologist who has worked with people with cancer for more than 40 years, Dr. LeShan has found that illness can be the turning point that allows you to discover your own individual ways of being, creating, and relating.Jeanne Achterberg, PhDThe Power of Human Relationships A cancer survivor and pioneer in the use of healing imagery, Dr. Achterberg shows that our relationships with other people are vital to our physical and emotional well-being, particularly in the face of illness.Wayne MullerHow Then Shall We Live? Ordained minister, therapist, and author Wayne Muller uses poetry and true stories of transformation to answer the questions that confront us in times of trouble: "Who am I?" "Why me?" "How shall I live?" and "What is my gift to the family of the earth?" Susan Chernak McElroy Cancer: A Gift That Keeps on Giving A long-term survivor of metastatic head and neck cancer, Susan McElroy connects the quality of our relationships with animals and the natural world to the state of our health and well-being.Martin L. Rossman, MDMobilizing Your Healing Abilities The award-winning author of Fighting Cancer from Within teaches you how to harness the power of your imagination to boost your immune system, speed healing, and simply feel better.Oriah Mountain DreamerThe Call: Discovering Why You Are Here This bestselling poet and teacher illuminates the value of learning to live with not knowing, and the importance of story and poetry to a life fully lived.Jeanne Wallace, PhD, CNCHow Diet and Nutrition Can Help Control Cancer This clinical nutrition consultant and authority on integrative cancer care takes the focus off of the illness and puts it on the person, teaching how foods and nutrients can enhance your body's ability to be healthy.Rachel Naomi Remen, MDThe Will to Live With 50 years of experience fighting a life-threatening disease, the cofounder and medical director of the Commonwealth Cancer Help Program and bestselling author of Kitchen Table Wisdom uses inspiring stories from her own and others' lives to explore the mysteries of relationship, anger, death, life, and the will to live.Jean Shinoda Bolen, MDCancer: The Wisdom Disease The renowned Jungian analyst and bestselling author of Close to the Bone talks about the meaning and purpose of life, and how a cancer diagnosis can lead to increased wisdom about why we are here.Elaine WhitefeatherFrom Trauma to Triumph A survivor of cancer as well as childhood abuse, parental alcoholism, racism, and sexual assault, Whitefeather is a living example of how you can turn any obstacle into an opportunity to grow in health, wholeness, and personal power.Terri Tate, RN, MSShopping as a Spiritual Path A 10-year survivor of an extensive battle with oral cancer, Tate, in a hilarious recap of her journey to recovery, proves that you can—and must—find your own unique path to healing.Course objectives:Identify social and emotional factors contributing to cancerAnalyze alternative health and wellness studies on cancer treatmentDiscuss how the cancer experience can be an opportunity for growth and transformationList progressive therapies and resources for people dealing with cancerUtilize the stories and teachings of those who specialize in the field of cancer therapy

Cancer as a Turning Point Volume II: From Surviving to Thriving

Health, Fitness & Dieting

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Alternative Medicine

It began with the Mayan calendar - a startling astrological artifact that reaches its end point in the year 2012. As major spiritual traditions, independent researchers, and archaeological findings all point toward this date as a critical moment in human history, readers everywhere are starting to ask the same question: What will happen in 2012? For the first time, the leading authorities on the 2012 phenomenon are all given voice in a single book: 2012 - An invaluable resource for readers who want to learn more about this time of change, this fascinating book features essays from dozens of prominent thinkers, including: Gregg Braden's examination of the scientific evidence for a shift in the earth's magnetic field - and how it will affect all life; Barbara Marx Hubbard's and Peter Russell's explorations of the "accelerating pace of evolution" - why we may literally be transforming into a new species; John Major Jenkins' journey to the source for answers: the original Mayan calendar.

The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities

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Amber Lotus is proud to partner with Sounds True to publish The Present Moment wall calendar. For more than 25 years, Sounds True has been a leader in transmitting the life-changing insights of the world's spiritual and wisdom traditions. This new calendar brings together the teachings of twelve of Sounds True's most popular authors - including Pema Chödrön, Ram Dass, Mark Nepo, Shiva Rea, Eckhart Tolle, Howard Thurman, and Jon Kabat-Zinn - with beautiful images meant to draw us into the power and the depths of this very moment, now and throughout the year.  The insights and inspiration of these wise teachers encourage us to see through the illusion of past and future and enter into the only moment there is, the present. Each month provides insight in the practice of mindfulness and meditation, supporting a year of personal growth and healthy living.   Amber Lotus calendars have been illuminating spirit in the world for 25 years.

The Present Moment: Embracing the Fullness of Life 2014 Wall Calendarr

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Where can we find beauty, fulfillment, peace, and the ultimate riches life has to offer? In the present moment  the only one moment there is or ever will be. With The Present Moment wall calendar, evocative photographs and the inspirational words of from 12 Sounds True authors  including Adyashanti, Coleman Barks, Pema Chödrön, Jack Kornfield, Caroline Myss, Eckhart Tolle, and Jon Kabat-Zinn  help us turn the mind toward the fullness of our experience, now and throughout the year. Every month offers meditation and guidance for mindful, healthy living.    A year of wisdom and inspiration on your wall. Frameable artbook-quality printing. The perfect inspirational photography gift. Published in partnership with Sounds True. Printed on FSC Certified Mixed Source Paper with soy-based inks. Published by Amber Lotus, a carbon-negative US publishing company that has planted more than 330,000 trees since 2008. This calendar features US and Canadian legal holidays, phases of the moon, and important observances of the world's major religions.    Sounds True is a multimedia publishing company founded in 1985 by Tami Simon, with the mission of disseminating spiritual wisdom.  The company is based in Louisville, Colorado.

Present Moment: Embracing the Fullness of Life 2015 Wall Calendar

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Where can we find beauty, fulfillment, peace, and the ultimate riches life has to offer? In the present moment — the only one moment there is and ever will be. With The Present Moment wall calendar, evocative photographs and the inspirational words of twelve Sounds True authors — including Mark Nepo, Tara Brach, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Dominique Christina, and David Whyte — help us turn the mind toward the fullness of our experience, now and throughout the year. Every month offers meditation and guidance for mindful, healthy living. <ul>
<li>A year of wisdom and inspiration on your wall.</li> <li>Frameable artbook-quality printing.</li> <li>The perfect inspirational photography gift.</li> <li>Published in partnership with Sounds True.</li> <li>Printed on FSC® Certified Mixed Source Paper with soy-based inks.</li> <li>Published by Amber Lotus, an independent carbon-negative US company that has planted more than half a million trees since 2008.</li> <li>This calendar features US and Canadian legal holidays, phases of the moon, and important observances of the world's major religions.</li> </ul>
Sounds True is a multimedia publishing company founded in 1985 by Tami Simon, with the mission of disseminating spiritual wisdom. The company is based in Louisville, Colorado.

Present Moment 2017 Calendar: A Year of Mindful Living

Where can we find beauty, fulfillment, peace, and the ultimate riches life has to offer? In the present moment — the only one moment there is and ever will be. With The Present Moment wall calendar, evocative photographs and the inspirational words of twelve Sounds True authors — including Mark Nepo, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Elena Brower, Adyashanti, and Alan Watts — help us turn the mind toward the fullness of our experience, now and throughout the year. Every month offers meditation and guidance for mindful, healthy living.  12" x 12" wall calendar (12" x 24" open). A year of wisdom and inspiration on your wall. Frameable artbook-quality printing. The perfect inspirational photography gift. Published in partnership with Sounds True. Printed on paper sourced from a combination of sustainably managed forests and recycled materials. Published by Amber Lotus, an independent carbon-negative US company that has planted more than half a million trees since 2008. This calendar features US and Canadian legal holidays, phases of the moon, and important observances of the world's major religions.  Sounds True is a multimedia publishing company founded in 1985 by Tami Simon, with the mission of disseminating spiritual wisdom. The company is based in Louisville, Colorado.

Present Moment 2018 Calendar: A Year of Mindful Living

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