Incisive questions can inspire self-reflection, spark ideas, and, best of all, reveal surprising truths. From Flow, the champions of meditating on life’s simple pleasures, here’s a book of 165 creative questions, some sweet, some silly, some unexpectedly provocative, that will open the mind to deeper self-knowledge. There are no “right” answers—the point is simply to stay curious and stay open to learning about oneself or a friend, partner, or roommate. There are questions to prompt memories: How many homes have you lived in? To fuel a fantasy life: Which historical event do you wish you could have seen with your own eyes? To tap into your sense of adventure: What’s the wildest thing you’ve ever done? To remind you to live in the present: What were the three best things that happened today? To celebrate your strength: When have you stood up for yourself? A signature Flow book in its mindful theme and charming, colorful aesthetic with vibrant patterns and hand-lettering, Know Yourself is a pleasure to browse through and share.

Our brains seek order and resist the unexpected, inconsistent, and counterintuitive. But life is more often paradoxical than predictable — which is why formulas for fulfillment and success often fail. Instead of fighting the tide of contradiction and confusion, Marc Lesser asserts, we can learn to understand and even embrace them using the simple tools he presents in these pages. Readers learn to master five core competencies: Know Yourself, Forget Yourself; Be Confident, Question Everything; Fight for Change, Accept What Is; Embrace Emotion, Embody Equanimity; and Benefit Others, Benefit Yourself. The result is balance, a version of Buddhism’s “middle way,” which prompts understanding of what is required in any given moment and actions through which we skillfully “dance” with paradox in enriching and joyful ways. Bolstered by the latest in neuroscience, this guide is nuanced and direct, profound and practical.

Alex Carberry has written a concentrated and powerful new book which breaks fresh ground by drawing on ancient Sufic traditions and other time-honoured sources of wisdom in order to help you discover your true nature and begin the journey to find yourself and to better understand others. For the first time English speaking readers are given direct access to the penetrating insights of Sufi masters into the invisible elements which determine all human personality types and the opportunities they present to unlock the many advantages that come from simply knowing yourself and by understanding the way other people really are. This book is a small hidden doorway to the secret gardens of our own true happiness and the prospect of an emotional life free of destructive tensions and greater professional success.

The book explores ancient interpretations and usages of the famous Delphic maxim “know yourself”. The primary emphasis is on Jewish, Christian and Greco-Roman sources from the first four centuries CE. The individual contributions examine both direct quotations of the maxim as well as more distant echoes. Most of the sources included in the book have never previously been studied in any detail with a view to their use and interpretation of the Delphic maxim. Thus, the book contributes significantly to the origin and different interpretations of the maxim in antiquity as well as to its reception history in ancient philosophical and theological discourses. The chapters of the book are linked to each other by numerous cross-references which makes it possible to compare the different views of the maxim with each other. It also helps readers to notice relationships and trajectories within the material. The explorations of the relevant sources are also set in the context of ongoing debates about the shape and nature of ancient conceptions of self and self-knowledge. The book thus demonstrates the wide variety of philosophical and theological approaches in that the injunction to know oneself could be viewed and how these interpretations provide windows into ancient discourses about self and self-knowledge.

Sri Swami Satchidananda is one of the world's best known and most respected Yoga masters. In this inspiring compilation of teachings and stories, he offers guidance for everyday problems in family life and business, and shows how to realize Universal Consciousness. To Know Your Self outlines the path to peace of mind and a new, more spiritual way of life. Book jacket.

Over the past twenty years, Liisa Kyle, Ph.D. has devised self-discovery questions and activities to help people understand themselves better. She's created this comprehensive workbook so you can: * examine your beliefs, personality, strengths, and challenges* understand how you operate* assess what is important, fulfilling, or meaningful to you* discover new insights about yourself* review your past to understand your present. When you understand yourself better, you can: * do more of what is truly meaningful, healthy, or fun for you - and less of what is not * make effective decisions* get things done* improve your relationships* handle challenges* experience real, personal change and growth* get more out of lifeThis book is designed for use by individuals, couples, and small groups

"Players today are selfish and hard to coach." "It's hard to get good team chemistry these days." "I wish I could just coach and not deal with all the hassles with parents, administrators, and players." Have you muttered such complaints to yourself or even spoken them aloud? If so, Know Yourself as a Coach can help. In Know Yourself as a Coach you will learn how to evaluate yourself as a person to determine what defines you and what motivates you-and how best to put that newfound insight to use; assess your coaching style, analyze where your strengths and weaknesses lie, and decide how to use this knowledge to enhance your skills; hone your people skills and put them to work for you; and develop the mental side of coaching. Whether you are an up-and-coming coach or a longtime veteran, Know Yourself as a Coach will give you new insights into yourself, your players, and your approach to coaching.