We can be happy in spite of hardship, heartbreak, or a job we hate. Pie-in-the-sky? This down-to-earth guy shows us how. When personal tragedy struck, Howard Cushnir already knew the Zen practice of staying in the moment. But he wasn't prepared for the gift of grace he received. One day, all but lost, he was suddenly suffused with a complete sense of well-being---not a passing experience, but one available from then on. Paying close attention to the changes in his own inner states, Howard soon realized that feeling blissful is a choice we can always make, regardless of our circumstances.

Presents advice on overcoming depression, anxiety, and stress and recommends a series of practices which foster a deeper spirituality and promote peace of mind and harmony.

As a new year rounds the corner, Dahlia Sen Oberoi, a hotshot lawyer whose life revolves around court appearances, client meetings and trotting around the globe, finds herself yearning for something more. With a lifelong passion for fitness, Yoga was something that she had dabbled in as an amateur enthusiast. And when she discovers a Yoga teacher's training course offered by an ashram, she forces herself to face the question: If not now, when? And so she sets off on her quest to move away from her uncompromising life as a lawyer and find some calm. Living sans her precious laptop, attending lectures on the Gita, learning and perfecting new asanas, and spending her days washing bartans and cleaning dormitories, is at first a struggle. But gradually, her self-doubt and restlessness wash away. Emotions are kept in rein, arrogance gives way to acceptance, and as Dahlia gets used to this new existence, she rediscovers herself in surprisingly new ways. At once profound and humorous, this delightfully candid account of her 30-day-long transformational sojourn will take readers on a joyous and emotionally rich journey. Ashramed is sprinkled with laughter and wisdom, and the assurance that in life, there are no timestamps, that it is always a good idea to take chances and embark on a journey of self-transformation, and most importantly, that it is never too late to do what you love.

'Being Bliss is a strong, clear, and inspiring testimonial of one woman's power to live from her spirit. Indigo Ocean has woven her experiences, both painful and ecstatic, into a tapestry that will move you to make your life more worthwhile. I am touched by her dynamic model of realness and spiritual authority.'?Alan Cohen, author of The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore "Being Bliss has the power to inspire many to discover spiritual awakening, because it comes not merely from the author's intellect, but from her heart, which is enriched with wisdom and love. It is pure and moving."?Tulku Thubten Rinpoche ?If you have experienced Indigo's powerful transmission directly, you know, as I do, that she is the genuine embodiment of bliss, and therefore potently qualified to initiate us into being bliss through this fantastic book.'?Kathryn Masters Darling, founder, Motherwavework and Soulwave Institute Author Indigo Ocean takes you on a joyful journey to find your true nature in the inspiring and thought-provoking Being Bliss. Through her loving yet persuasive guidance, you'll discover how to do the following: Live with clarity, vitality, and inner peace Create a life of achievement and make a contribution to the world Feel the confidence of being at home within yourself, wherever you may be Be the joy, peace, and love you seek and attract the same Release a lifetime of failure programming and open to a new world of possibility Don't wait another moment?Isn't it time you revealed your true nature?

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This translation combines Western scholarship with an insider's perspective, based on the author's 37 years of spiritual practice in the Hindu tradition.

"I hate you, Mom !" "You made my life miserable." "Why did you do those things to me? Sitting by her weak, helpless body, I started feeling ashamed for harboring so much hate. In the end, I learned a few principles, a few ideas; I grew some more. Two weeks before she passed, Mom told me that she abused me because her brothers abused her. At that moment, I began to understand that her abusing me had nothing to do with me. She simply couldn't find a way to heal her childhood wounds. Forgiveness is a path less traveled, and it all begins with the recognition that, few things anyone does to us, individually, has anything to do with us, specifically. A whole new world of possibilities opened once I learned to forgive and take responsibility for healing me. A fascination with the source of pain led me to dissecting myself to the core of my being. I began to ask questions, reading hundreds of books, going to seminars, and experimenting on my body. I discovered the beautiful world within, which is a million times more beautiful than the physical world. I was given a body to find my purpose and learn how to trek my own path in order to co-create my reality. I was given this body to understand I'm a limitless being, learn to love, respect, and cherish my body. We are all given this gift of life to discover our full potential, fully immerse ourselves in spirit, and allow our creative juices to flow. We were given our bodies to understand suffering and to embrace joy that we might grow. When I learned to trust and attract into my life what I wanted, the impossible became possible, effortlessly. If we open our minds and hearts and see the world the way it is meant to be seen, then we will dance in the arms of the unexplainable, exciting, future - doing what we love - for the sake of personal growth. Take responsibility and don't look outside for answers, they are found within. Remember, we are not alone, so don't be afraid to speak or ask questions. All of our "issues" are not our own; we are all in this together, we are all here to help each other grow.