The Soul Shattering


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On Disciplining the Soul


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The spiritual life in Islam begins with riyadat al-nafs, the inner warfare against the ego. Distracted and polluted by worldliness, the lower self has a tendency to drag the human creature down into arrogance and vice. Only by a powerful effort of will can the sincere worshipper achieve the purity of soul which enables him to attain God's proximity. This translation of two chapters from The Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din) details the sophisticated spiritual techniques adopted by classical Islam. In the first step, On Disciplining the Soul, which cites copious anecdotes from the Islamic scriptures and biographies of the saints, Ghazali explains how to acquire good character traits, and goes on to describe how the sickness of the heart may be cured. In the second part, Breaking the Two Desires, he focusses on the question of gluttony and sexual desire, concluding, in the words of the Prophet, that 'the best of all matters is the middle way'. The translator has added an introduction and notes which explore Ghazali's ability to make use of Greek as well as Islamic ethics. The work will prove of special interest to those interested in Sufi mysticism, comparative ethics, and the question of sexuality in Islam.




Soul Shattering Sex


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In his only advice on sex to the author, one rainy afternoon, his father commented on a friend's ongoing divorce where the wife contended that she, mother of eight children, had never had an orgasm in 20 years of marriage. His father sadly shook his head and said that if a woman does not achieve an orgasm, it means that sex to her is just another sticky mess. From this rainy afternoon, came the foundation for this book: Sex has to be a two person journey where each partner in the journey should be committed to satisfying the other. Women have always met this commitment. Should not women expect the same commitment from men? And what does this mean practically? In six chapters and six areas the author reveals the techniques, attitudes and behaviors that separate good lovers from poor ones. He contends that these have to extend beyond the orgasm and beyond the bedroom - since how we treat each other out of bed, the other 99% of the time IS tremendously important to sexual satisfaction for both partners. How can you dramatically improve your chances of having mutually satisfying sexual encounters with your spouse, lover, one-night-friend? You will know after reading in this book about the "complete love making" process that provides you with the missing links that enable you to have soul shattering experiences in bed ... every time! On the practical side, the book discusses disease and pregnancy, both of which can result in a woman having an even less satisfying experience than just a sticky mess between her legs. Principally, what is discussed is how to avoid disease and pregnancy, if desired, so that both partners can relax, a prerequisite to having truly satisfying sex, especially for the woman. The main chapter discusses in detail the attitude a man should have when engaging in sex with a woman. The goal should be her sexual enjoyment and ultimately her sexual satisfaction. Placing her needs ahead of ours, ours will not only be satisfied but will be even more enjoyable for us. The following chapter discusses the importance of good hygiene making sex an olfactory pleasant experience ... rather than just two pigs wrestling in the dirt. This is followed by a discussion of how men and women should treat each other, out of the bed. Sex only takes up a brief period of time and between those encounters both partners need to interact with each other, talk, do things. How we men as sensitive lovers treat women during these "off times" will have a huge impact on how satisfying our partner found the sex you just had and if she would want to engage in it again. The last chapter discusses how women can save some time by spotting jerks who will eventually lead to sexual disappointing encounters. In sum, this book is for men who wish to be better lovers, for women who no longer want to feel inadequate or guilty, and for young adults who with this book get a very practical directory into the adventure of a happy sex life - without too many sticky messes.




Healing a Shattered Soul


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In Healing a Shattered Soul, Mindy Corporon invites readers to join her search for inspiration and hope after domestic terrorism took the lives of her father and son. Headlines about the attack circled the world. Now, Mindy takes readers inside her family's struggle, the support of their faith community and her commitment to courageous kindness. A popular speaker, teacher and writer, Mindy has dedicated her life to encouraging kindness, faith and healing in congregations, companies and communities. Among the programs she has co-founded with this vision are the Faith Always Wins Foundation and Workplace Healing, LLC. She has traveled widely to lead workshops and speak at conferences, and also works with online events. She explains that she wrote this book "for those who are seeking inspiration; for those who are searching for a glimmer of hope and faith; and for those in need of necessary, supportive relationships, even in the hardest times." In his Foreword, best-selling author and pastor the Rev. Adam Hamilton writes, "Mindy Corporon's story helps us understand how one survives tragedy, and says to the reader, 'If Mindy can survive this, and can do what she has done, then surely I can survive the adversity I face and can bring something good from it.' " The book's Preface is a heart-felt appeal to readers from another mother who suffered a tragic loss to domestic terrorism in recent years. Susan Bro is the mother of Heather Heyer, killed in Charlottesville, Virginia. In her Preface, Susan writes, "Mothers lose their children to violence every day, and yet many have no time to grieve and receive little to no public support or attention. We must hold space in our hearts and minds for them as we continue to overcome hate with love. People say, 'Love always wins.' I say that is true when we practice that love in meaningful ways that make a difference. I see Mindy Corporon as one of those mothers doing exactly that. We never want other mothers to experience the pain and loss of losing a loved one, especially a child, to hate. I am honored to call Mindy Corporon my friend. Her book offers hope in a time of pain, pointing the way forward with faith and love. Read it and be encouraged to find your own way forward through pain and loss."




Shattered Souls


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Death, love, destiny, and danger! Lenzi knows she must be going crazy. She's hearing voices and having visions--specifically of gravestones, floods, and a gorgeous guy with steely gray eyes. And there's nothing anyone can do to help, not even her handsome musician boyfriend, Zak. Until she meets Alden, the boy from her dreams, and learns she can speak with lost souls. Now Lenzi must choose: destiny or normalcy. Alden or Zak. Life or death. And time is quickly running out.




Breaking Soul Ties


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True and lasting change is possible!There are countless self-help plans that promise to break bad habits. While some are effective at changing harmful patterns, true transformation is more than just avoiding destructive behaviors.What is the key to lasting life-change? The answer lies in your soul... and the things to which your soul...




Soul Stories


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In his bestselling book, THE SEAT OF THE SOUL, Gary Zukav's driving concept was 'multi-sensory perception', an innate sense that allows people to experience the world beyond the five senses, to listen harder to who they are and ultimately to save one's life. Now in SOUL STORIES, Gary Zukav brings this concept and many others vividly alive, with marvellous true stories of how they manifest themselves in individual lives. This book is enormously practical in the way the author builds on each specific story to a discussion of its application to the reader's needs, leading to a deeper understanding of authentic power and inner peace. And best of all, it is wonderfully readable and even more accessible than THE SEAT OF THE SOUL.




For the Broken Soul


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"what are you hiding behind that broken smile?what truths have not been told?don't you know you must love yourself first?"In her first collection of work, "for the broken soul" takes us on a journey through heartbreak, healing, and ultimately loving once again.Fátima writes about the journey through broken lovers and situation-ships, which ultimately lead to a path of self healing, self discovery, and self love.ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Fátima began her writing career at a young age and has always been a lover of writing and journaling. In 2017, she decided to go on a self journey and embark in a writing career, which eventually led to the publishing of this first book in 2019.Outside of writing, Fátima works as an entrepreneur and youtuber and is the CEO and creator of the "Dreams & Degrees" brand, where she motivates and encourages women to obtain education, chase goals, dreams, and degrees. She also holds a master's of science in nursing and is a family nurse practitioner.




He Restoreth My Soul


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Technology has accelerated our fascination with pleasure. Indeed, the power of pleasure has been underestimated, and Internet pornography is changing the world in a fundamental way.In this book, author Donald L. Hilton Jr., MD explores the destructive power of pornography addiction, not just from a moral and spiritual perspective, but with the scrutiny of modern science. Current research tells us that there is little difference in physical or chemical changes in the pleasure and control centers of the brain regardless of whether the addiction is "from a chemical or an experience," as stated in the journal Science. (Constance Holden, "Behavioral Addictions: Do They Exist? Science, 294 (5544) 2 November 2001, 980.)Relying on the latest research on addiction, and merging this knowledge with spiritual aspects of repentance and recovery, the author provides understanding and hope to those who seek healing and restoration of both body and spirit, which are the "soul of man."




Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership


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In this expanded edition of her spiritual formation classic, Ruth Haley Barton invites us to an honest exploration of what happens when spiritual leaders lose track of their souls. Weaving together contemporary illustrations with penetrating insight from the life of Moses, Barton explores topics such as facing the loneliness of leadership, leading from your authentic self, reenvisioning the promised land and more.