The imagery of a sculptor chipping away to free an angel from the stone suggests the idea that children have "miraculous human" qualities that can be released if a sculptor takes the time to free the child. In this book Doug Whitener asserts that parents and teachers are the lead sculptors who can help free children to live meaningful and responsible lives. Mr. Whitener draws upon forty-five years of experience as a parent and as an educator to outline key child guidance ideas. The reader is treated to over forty stories that illustrate principles from real life events in homes and schools. The near death experiences Mr. Whitener has had with cancer have caused him to celebrate every moment he has had as an educator of children. In each chapter the reader is invited to pause and reflect about his or her opportunities to appreciate childhood and to help children "Strengthen their Wings." Key child development concepts in the book include the following:* unconditional love* critical learning activities* empathy development and relationship building* responsibilities, empowerment, and child uniqueness* family mission statement Key child discipline concepts in the book include the following:* understanding yourself as an adult, positive modeling, and support systems* defining discipline as a teaching-learning process focused upon the development of inner discipline* determining expectations, teaching expectations, and building competencies* understanding the purpose of misbehavior* meaningful logical consequences* restorative justice* the intensive-care child This book is a must-read for parents, teachers, guidance counselors, school psychologists, family therapists, and school principals. "This amazing resource not only supports parents and teachers with numerous fantastic strategies to effectively provide discipline and love to students; it is written through Doug's remarkable life experiences. You will learn how to successfully incorporate respectful, solution-oriented approaches to challenges faced in the classroom and home. You'll discover the power of fundamental principles of child discipline through frequent real-world examples—ready for immediate application. You'll finish the book feeling like you have just gained valuable advice from a parent and educator who knows exactly how it feels to be the Dad, Mom, and or teacher in today's world."--Rick Harris, Director, Northern Nevada/Tahoe Leadership AcademyFormer Deputy Superintendent of Washoe County School District "Every page of this book expresses the author's optimism, belief in and appreciation for the good all children possess, and the importance of discipline as a teaching/learning process. I encourage parents, teachers, guidance counselors, school psychologists, family therapists and school counselors to invest the time to read this vital book. We can be hopeful that the kindness, wisdom, and sensibility of his words are embodied in schools and homes across the country."--Meggin McIntosh, PhDThe PhD of ProductivityEmphasis on Excellence, Inc.Reno, NV https://meggin.com

In today’s anxiety-ridden, stress-infused world, even a moment of quiet reflection has become a time- consuming luxury most of us just can’t afford. How did we reach this point? How did we lose our direction and sense of control? And, most important, how can we reclaim our lives? Linda Kavelin Popov asked herself these same questions, after the pressures of her own workaholic lifestyle nearly destroyed her. Now, as cofounder of the International Virtues Project she helps others achieve a pace of grace—a pace for our lives that can balance and sustain us physically and spiritually. Through a four-part program that teaches you how to purify your life, pace yourself, practice the presence, and plan a sustainable life, A Pace of Grace offers simple ways to rediscover the essential elements of a life well lived. Complete with Linda’s ten rules for health, this comprehensive guide is the first step in recapturing the joy and vibrancy inherent in each of us.

“Mysticism in Newburyport” is a seven-book series revealing ancient secrets from masters of all cultures along with modern-day breakthroughs by scientists and quantum physicists of our times. These tales began flowing after Peter’s powerful spiritual awakening in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Newburyport is a quaint little, historic seaport on the coast of Massachusetts heading toward New Hampshire. Peter had been sober in the 12-step recovery program for many years and had recovered from his alcoholism. Peter’s love of Nature had brought him to the Newburyport area. This area is rich with Nature’s treasures, Native American Heritage, and many tales from the tall cargo ships of olden days. High Street was lined with homes of these Sea Captains. Peter’s awakening had given him new eyes and new highly evolved senses. Peter was to have powerful past-life experiences with his Mystery Woman guide named Layne. Layne was a mystic who would tell people things about themselves that there was no way she could know. She would look you in the eyes and tell you your deepest secrets. She also knew about the Earth’s electromagnetic grids and helped Peter understand what he was experiencing in Newburyport. Peter’s new heightened senses could feel the electromagnet flow of energy and the convergence right below Market Square in Newburyport. Market Square was one of the crossroads for these powerful electromagnet energies that give life to our planet. Peter was to share the secrets that were revealed to him in his writings.

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Do you ever feel like your emotions are working against you? Though we may find ourselves stuffing down emotions, exploding with emotions, or reacting somewhere in between, Lysa TerKeurst assures us it’s possible to make our emotions work for us. Lysa admits that she, like most women, has had experiences where others bump into her happy and she comes emotionally unglued. But the good news is, God gave us emotions to experience life, not destroy it. With gut-honest personal examples and biblical teaching, Lysa shows us how to use our emotions for good. Unglued will equip you to: Know with confidence how to resolve conflict in your important relationships. Find peace in your most difficult relationships as you learn to be honest but kind when offended. Identify what type of reactor you are and how to significantly improve your communication. Respond with no regrets by managing your tendencies to stuff, explode, or react somewhere in between. Gain a deep sense of calm by responding to situations out of your control without acting out of control.

Chris Lynam left a passion for screenwriting to pursue a summer job as a dance teacher. More than two decades later, he found a way to combine both passions as the co-owner of seven of the top Arthur Murray Dance Studios in the world with his wife and dance partner, Daisey. Chris firmly believes that behind the atmosphere of glitter, Tango dancing, and spray tans lies one of the greatest customer service organizations in the world. The close proximity to the clients creates a level of service where the help desk lies within a dance frame and the connection is impossible to fake. That is high touch service. In a business landscape that has been hit with hardship, wouldn’t it be crazy if the answers were right there, dancing in the background? In the past, customer service might have been the difference between a good online review and a bad one. Today, it might be the difference between staying in business and shutting down. With five customer service components, you and your business can become masters of high touch service, even in a touch free environment. Learn how to make a lasting connection with your customers; speak with clarity, conviction, and confidence; and never again leave the customer experience up to chance.

“SHADOW RIDERS” is the third book in this seven-book series under the title “MYSTICISM IN NEWBURYPORT.” It is the continuing unfolding story of just another soul’s re-awakening in this lifetime to the truth of his divinity. After Peter’s younger wild years growing up in Lynn, Massachusetts with heavy alcohol use and abusing all the drugs of the sixties, along with his love of riding motorcycles and physical training, he found himself crawling into the 12-step recovery program for alcoholics. Peter abused alcohol for seven years and he drank alcoholically right from his first drink. He used all the drugs of the sixties and combined both alcohol and drugs, which brought him to his knees at a very young age. He was to be involved in endless trouble with police, car and motorcycle crashes, high speed chases, arrests, and many broken bones. Peter’s journey in the recovery program began with a spiritual awakening and he began his education about the spiritual principles and the ancient wisdom from the past. While Peter was living in the Newburyport area and reading ancient writings from meditation masters, Peter was to have a profound spiritual experience and his journey back to his true self really began. Through the grace of a mediation master, Peter’s own inner spiritual energy (called kundalini) burst wide open and this energy flowed up his spine and chakras and caused incredible insights and experiences. It was later that Peter learned about ‘Kundalini Yoga’ and what had happened to him. Peter was to have profound experiences in long nights of meditation down by the Merrimac River and to have numerous past life experiences. To honor his spiritual awakening while in this historic seaport, he decided to use the name “MYSTICISM IN NEWBURYPORT” for the title. Peter’s first book was introduced at the Miami International Book Fair as a modern-day version of the Herman Hesse classic novel “SIDDHARTHA.” These tales are about all the great people from this time in Peter’s life and all the gifts and blessings that have flowed and continue to flow to this silly, Irish seeker. Peter hopes that his writings will be of some use to others or at least bring a smile to the reader’s face, about the unique life of just another seeker. This book is dedicated to Barbara Eleanor Parton. She is in the below pictures on our bikes...