Harness a Calm Focus to Create the Life You Want Gain a greater awareness of self, learn how to solve problems, and achieve the life conditions you desire. Showing you how to employ calm focus—an alert, relaxed, optimal state of mind—The Serenity Solution helps you face difficulties with ease. This clear and effective guide utilizes the strategies that great thinkers, meditators, and problem solvers have worked with for centuries. Discover a variety of easy-to-follow concepts, simple illustrations, and step-by-step exercises to develop insight and concentration. Do away with your negative outlook, and bring better health and relationships into your life. Praise: “This book provides readers with an excellent and gentle entryway into a life of greater inner awareness.”—Amy L. Lansky, PhD, author of Active Consciousness “[The Serenity Solution] teaches how to have a calm mind for observing, evaluating, and solving problems one encounters in daily living.”—Neil W. Crenshaw, PhD, author of You Can Develop Pure Awareness

Unlock the Secrets to Lasting Happiness through Meditation! Are you seeking a refuge of calm in the chaos of life? Yearning for inner peace and clarity in an ever-demanding world? Look no further. " The Serenity Solution: Mastering Happiness through Meditation " is your passport to a journey of self-discovery and transformation, where happiness is not just a fleeting moment but a way of life. Embark on a Journey of Inner Transformation In this captivating guide, you'll explore the ancient art and modern science of meditation, demystifying its practice one step at a time. Whether you're a complete novice or have dabbled in meditation before, this book is your trusted companion on the path to mindfulness, compassion, and mental clarity. Why Meditate? The Answer is Profound Discover why meditation is not just a practice but a life-altering experience. Uncover the power of mindfulness meditation, the healing potential of loving-kindness meditation, and the transformative nature of mantra meditation. Each chapter offers you a new dimension of self-awareness and personal growth. Overcome Common Challenges with Ease No more wandering minds or endless distractions. We tackle the common obstacles that may have thwarted your meditation journey in the past. With expert guidance, you'll stay committed to your practice, no matter what life throws your way. A Lifelong Adventure Awaits " The Serenity Solution: Mastering Happiness through Meditation " is your invitation to a lifelong adventure. Whether you desire stress reduction, improved concentration, emotional balance, or simply wish to explore the depths of your consciousness, meditation is the path to a world of inner peace, clarity, and joy. The Key to Happiness Lies Within You Turn the page, take a deep breath, and unlock the door to a world where happiness is not a destination but a way of life. Join countless others who have found solace, serenity, and lasting happiness through the transformative power of meditation. Begin your journey today. Your path to happiness starts here.

Security and Dependability for Ambient Intelligence is the primary publication of the SERENITY approach, which provides security and dependability (S&D) solutions for dynamic, highly distributed, heterogeneous systems. The objective of SERENITY is to enhance the security and dependability of ambient intelligence systems by providing a framework supporting the automated integration, configuration, monitoring and adaptation of security and dependability mechanisms. An edited volume contributed by world leaders in the field, this book covers the problems that the highly dynamic and heterogeneous nature of ambient intelligence systems poses to security and dependability and presents solutions to these problems. Security and Dependability for Ambient Intelligence is designed for researchers and practitioners focusing on the dynamic integration, deployment and verification of security and dependability solutions in highly distributed systems incorporating ambient intelligence features. It is also suitable as a reference or secondary text for advanced-level students in computer science and computer or electrical engineering.

"This book's main objective is to present some of the key approaches, research lines, and challenges that exist in the field of security in SOA systems"--Provided by publisher.

With the increasing reliance on digital means to transact goods that are retail and communication based, e-services continue to develop as key applications for business, finance, industry and innovation.Electronic Services: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications is an all-inclusive research collection covering the latest studies on the consumption, delivery and availability of e-services. This multi-volume book contains over 100 articles, making it an essential reference for the evolving e-services discipline.

Open up to more satisfaction in your life, from career and relationships to your own self-expression. With Karmic Choices, you'll release the blocks that keep you immobilized and create an exciting and productive life you’ll love. By connecting with your soul awareness through exercises, questionnaires, and the three-step karmic pattern formula, this book will help you: Heal old issues and go beyond self-imposed limitations Design new strategies and goals for a fulfilling future Get support from friends, family, and professionals Develop your intuition and access soul wisdom Take actions that positively impact the world By sharing her new perspective on the laws of karma and attraction, Djuna Wojton helps you to fully manifest the life you desire. Discover how you can incorporate a variety of helpful modalities, including yoga sutras, meditation, energy work, and more. When you follow the three steps—clarify, clear, and create—you’ll be more satisfied with your life than you ever imagined possible. Praise: “Karmic Choices is a must-read for those on the path to self-knowledge, personal change, healing, and inner peace.”—Philip H. Friedman, PhD, author of The Forgiveness Solution “This book is well worth reading not just once, but over and over again as your life unfolds.”—Alan Steinfeld, host of the radio and television program New Realities

Experience a profound engagement with life through the transformational power of spiritual awakenings. Presenting a simple and safe system that can be applied to daily living, Radical Awareness shows you how to achieve the mystical state of oneness. Join author Catherine Dowling as she offers meditation techniques, hands-on exercises, and breathwork methods for enlightenment and expanded awareness. Exploring five practices for turning everyday experiences into opportunities for spiritual growth, you will learn to move past fear and self-sabotage, break the bonds of anger, understand the expectations of others, honor your own values, and more. Grounded in the knowledge of ancient and contemporary world wisdom traditions, Radical Awareness is a down-to-earth, workable guide for living with passion, abundance, and serenity. Praise: “There is much learned and practiced wisdom here!”—Fr. Richard Rohr, author of Falling Upward and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation “When you’ve read this book you will understand what mysticism and spirituality are . . . Everyone will grow with [Radical Awareness], even the most experienced. It is a truly excellent book.”—Joy Manne, PhD, author of Conscious Breathing in Everyday Life