The spiritually penetrating essays in this volume were written for the expressed purpose of shedding the pristine light of universal Theosophy on the path of spiritual self-regeneration in the service of humanity. The Theosophical philosophy is predicated on the ageless truth that divine wisdom exists, and that wise beings exist who dynamically embody it in world history; that sages and seers still grace the globe and continually oversee the spiritual, mental and physical evolution of man and nature. The secret Society of Sages that guides human progress periodically sends forth one of their own to sound afresh the Divine Philosophy and exemplify the spiritual life in all its richness and mystery. Such an enlightened spiritual teacher articulates eternal but forgotten truths in ingenious ways, adopting modes that inspire the mind, release soul perception, and cut through the miasma of an age. The wide-ranging articles in this volume span the spectrum of human thought from the metaphysical to the mystical, the ethical to the psychological, the spiritual to the material. They reveal the fundamental basis of religion, philosophy and science. The assimilation of these essays turns us back upon ourselves and releases that laser-like insight that allows us to increasingly discern the true, the good, and the beautiful in all religious teachings, philosophical musings, and scientific discoveries. When carefully meditated upon and skillfully applied to the realm of self-chosen duties, they purify the mind, cleanse the heart, and uplift the human condition.

Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.

This beautifully illustrated book explores the legends, rituals, and magic surrounding 70 of our most beloved animals.

From the Pacific Northwest forests to the rugged coastal shores of California, Dawn Again: Tracking the Wisdom of the Wild is a remarkable memoir of exploration and survival. As a young girl, Doniga Markegard was thrown from her horse and knocked unconscious. She remembers an out of body experience that revealed to her the great mystery at the heart of life. In Dawn Again she writes of a young woman's immersion in nature in search of herself and her passions. Her search takes her hitchhiking across the West and to Alaska where she discovers and falls deeply in love with tracking wolves and the rigors of surviving in the wilderness. At a wilderness immersion school, medicine people and wildlife trackers train her in indigenous ways. Doniga seeks a vision and discovers her purpose, only to find herself on a cattle ranch falling in love and starting a family, while finding a new way to use all she has learned about the wilderness and what it has to teach us.

This book is a unique collection of eighteen beautiful poems brimming with wits, wisdom, metaphors, inspiring thoughts, precious advice, tender human emotions and our deepest yearning and longing. It’s an exclusive compilation of reflection on a remarkable journey and appreciation of beauty, love, light and life in myriad miraculous forms, hues and grandeur. The words are exquisite and delightful, and the verses ring with truth and beauty. The subjects covered are wide-ranged and includes the essence of our mind (A Miracle Prone to Becoming a Mess), all about meditation, our life journey elegantly captured by different phases of a day (Journey Through Dawn to Dusk), our most intense longing, appreciation for the author’s dog, Khushi, (the collection has a lovely poem written exclusively for the author’s cute and cuddly Golden Retriever which is sure to bring a smile to everyone) and a loving message for Kashmiri people. The pictures in the book capture some of the awe-inspiring moments the nature displays every now and then. Sublime, mystical, uplifting, inspiring and a pleasure to read and browse for everyone!

What's the good of the Path of Spirit if I am not going to get what I want?What good is it if there are no guarantees, no salvation, no special exemptions?The promise of the Path of Spirit is that you will find- the Sacred Life within you and others.You will find that you are never alone.You will find true love, true joy, and true peace.Through meditations-you will discover a Great Being within you.Through mantras-you will find peace and faith.Through ceremonies-Through love you will find Great Spirit's Grace.This is a book for those wishing to explore the spiritual path in a new and interactive way. It is a prayer book, a journal, and a set of instructions for deepening your inner journey with Great Spirit.It provides a dawning of wisdom in your mind, heart, and soul