This partial autobiography, written with prose and poetry, concerns a 17 year old, 195 pound, athletic senior class president. He awoke from a 4 month coma, after 4 craniotomies, as a 3 year old mentally, in a 120 pound body. It tells of his struggles and trials this young man endured in his desire to achieve his goals before brain surgery and coma. It continues as he relives many of the same type of experiences of his pre-accident days. Graduation from high school, attempting/succeeding in completing college, driving, looking for work and dating, were many of the steps he took in order to find himself. This all led to his meeting the girl of his dreams, proposing, and finally tying the knot.

What would happen if you made gratitude your focal point for one full year? With Living in Gratitude, Angeles Arrien invites you to find out. Integrating the latest teachings from social science with stories, prayers, and practices from cultures and traditions spanning the globe, she presents a 12-month plan for making gratitude your foundation for daily living. Opening with themes such as “Beginning Anew” and “The Power of Equanimity” and progressing to “Letting Be and Letting Go,” “The Mystic Heart,” and more, readers will steep themselves in “the parent of all virtues,” exploring: How to overcome habitual tendencies toward envy, comparison, and narcissismBlessings, learnings, mercies, and protections—the four portals to the grateful heart, and how to cultivate these key entryways in our work, relationships, health, finances, and personal growthJournaling and reflection exercises, perennial and indigenous wisdoms, and universal practices for every season and situation “The practice of gratitude bestows many benefits,” writes Angeles Arrien. “Anger, arrogance, and jealousy melt in its embrace. Fear and defensiveness dissolve. Gratitude diminishes barriers to love and evokes happiness, keeping alive what has meaning for us.” Living in Gratitude is a dependable resource for making this cherished virtue your guiding light along life’s journey.

"The third entry in National Geographic's popular daily inspiration series combines uplifting words of wisdom and stunning photographs into a yearlong celebration of life's blessings, large and small. Filled with striking, natural-world photographs and insightful quotations, National Geographic's latest inspirational book takes on the most timeless and universal of topics: gratitude. Illuminating the diverse elements that make life precious, this book invites readers to savor what's really important--from friends and family to adventure and success to the simple comforts of home. Targeted to anyone interested in celebrating, reflecting on, and sharing the gift of appreciation, this beautiful book will be a keepsake to treasure every day of the year"--

Provides a plan for universal voluntary national service for men and women eighteen years and older.

Includes excerpt from Murder on an Irish Farm.

Center your life around positive thoughts with this guided gratitude journal! Celebrate each moment, big or small, and preserve important memories with everyday mindfulness. This 90-day reflection journal gives you a path to developing a habit of daily gratitude that you can carry throughout your life. Cultivating thankfulness is a potent exercise, proven to have a positive effect on a person's mental health and general well-being. Each spread of this positivity journal includes space to record expressions of gratitude, personal affirmations, memories of positive interactions, and commentary on the significance of it all. The perfect self-care or mindfulness gift for women and men, this happiness log creates a personal diary of positive experiences and wonderful reflections that can be a source of inspiration for years to come. Additional details: Ideal 5.75” x 8.25” size and durable flexibound format offer plenty of writing space while being small enough to travel easily Easy to write on archival paper takes pen and pencil nicely with 184 lined, acid-free pages Deluxe design with vegan leather cover, foil accents, removable cover band, and helpful ribbon marker make for a lasting keepsake Beautiful illustrations encourage a calming mindset and lovely backdrop for deep reflection Journal simply with guided prompts and lists that make it easy to check in with yourself morning and night, relieve stress, and promote mindfulness Build your collection: Gratitude is part of Insight Editions’ successful line of Inner World guided journals, including Mindfulness, Meditation, Calm, Self-Care, Recharge, Connection, and more

One dozen true inspirational stories of grace & gratitude from a beloved mother/daughter writing team.