Melanie Rigney uses stories of the saints, our sisters in faith, to help readers grow in their spiritual lives. Some of these saints are familiar—Teresa of Avila, Catherine of Siena, Bernadette of Lourdes, Elizabeth Ann Seton—while others are not so well known—Maria Karlowska, Claudine Thevenet, Josephine Bakhita, Elizabeth of Portugal. They come from different places and different times, creating an intimate portrait of the universal Church. Yet the lives of each of these women illustrate the qualities of the Beatitudes—what the Catechism of the Catholic Church calls “the heart of Jesus’s preaching” (1716)—in a down-to-earth and human way. Through the lives of these exemplary women saints and the qualities they espouse—meekness, mourning, poverty of spirit, justice, mercy, purity of heart, peace, righteousness—women will find ways to live more fully the Gospel values of Christian life.
Tag: Inspiration
Poetry Speaks Who I Am: Poems of Discovery, Inspiration, Independence, and Everything Else (A Poetry Speaks Experience)
Poetry Speaks Who I Am is filled with more than 100 remarkable poems about you, who you are, and who you are becoming. Dive in-find the poem you love, the one that makes you angry, the one that makes you laugh, the one that knocks the wind out of you, and become a part of Poetry Speaks Who I Am by adding your own inside the book.
Poetry can be life altering. It can be gritty and difficult. It can be hilarious or heart-breaking. And it’s meant to be experienced, so we’ve included a CD on which you’ll hear 44 poems, 39 of which are original recordings-you’ll only find them here. You’ll hear poets both classic and contemporary, well-known and refreshingly new, including:
–Dana Gioia expresses the hunger of a “Vampire’s Serenade”
–Elizabeth Alexander waits for that second kiss in “Zodiac”
–Langston Hughes flings his arms wide in “Dream Variations”
–Marilyn Nelson reads to her class in “How I Discovered Poetry”
–Paul Muldoon’s poem “Sideman,” brought loudly to life by the band Rackett
–And 39 more poems that are immediate and vibrant
From Lucille Clifton’s “Here Yet Be Dragons” to Edgar Allan Poe’s “Annabel Lee” to “Tia Chucha,” by Luis J. Rodriguez, Poetry Speaks Who I Am is a collection that is dynamic, accessible, challenging, classic, edgy, and ultimately not quite perfect. Just like you. If you’re lucky, it’ll serve as a gateway to a lifetime lived with poetry. At the very least, it’ll be a good time. Dive in, and happy hunting.
Wabi-Sabi Wisdom: Inspiration for an Authentic Life
In a Japanese tea ceremony, when a treasured bowl breaks, it is never discarded. Instead, shards are joined with lacquer and gold, creating beauty from imperfection and splendor from misfortune. This philosophy of finding beauty in life’s rough-earned wisdom the Japanese call “wabi-sabi.”
A tasty tea for the soul, Wabi-Sabi Wisdom: Inspiration for an Authentic Life steeps readers in Eastern concepts infused with author Andrea Jacques’ earnest perspective and charm.
Elegantly designed, each chapter explores a unique theme such as work-life balance, stress, doing the work you love, finding purpose, increasing productivity, achieving mastery, cultivating authentic success and happiness, and much more.
Blending equal parts wit and wisdom, the book is the perfect companion for sipping on enlightenment and immersing oneself in inspiration for a life well-lived.
Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Book: A Coloring Book For Adults Featuring Designs, Patterns, and Motivational Quotes For Relaxation, Inspiration & … and Henna-Inspired Books For Women & Men)
• By the same team that brought you the #1 Amazon Bestseller, Tranquilogy.
• Be inspired by quotes throughout to encourage positivity, mindfulness, and the joys of the present.
• Make a difference by supporting a purpose-driven business committed to donating 10% of all net profits to charity, mental health, and animal advocacy.
• Develop your mind with coloring shown to train the brain to focus while improving fine motor skills and vision.
• Escape to a world of inspiration with hours on end of creative, judgement-free mental relaxation.
• Channel anxiety and stress into artistic fulfillment with designs ranging in complexity from beginner to advanced, perfect for colored pencils, markers, and fine tip.
• This adult coloring book features 40 beautiful, hand drawn stress relieving designs to color including mandala, paisley, henna-inspired patterns, and more.
• Perfect gift for holidays, birthday, recovery, meditation, art therapy, mental health, or special occasions.
• Grab your colored pencils or markers, choose one of your favorite pages and have fun like millions of grown-ups around the world!
Modern Roots – Today’s Quilts from Yesterday’s Inspiration: 12 Projects Inspired by Patchwork from 1840 to 1970
Discover the antique roots of modern quilting, and take a peek inside Bill Volckening’s quilt collection (from the 1840s to 1970s). Patterned for the first time with full instructions, 12 antique and vintage projects invite you to remake them in your own style with modern techniques, rotary cutting tools, and templates. Learn to appreciate the handwork and character of yesterday’s quilts from an expert who has collected and studied them for more than 25 years.
Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspiration
In this beautifully illustrated little book, New York Times bestselling author Simon Sinek inspires readers to seek out a brighter future — and build it together.
Simon Sinek has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers to find their Why and become better leaders with his two classic bestsellers, Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last. Now he’s back with a delightful and inspiring little book that captures some of his best ideas in an entirely new way.
The journey to great leadership and career fulfillment is never easy or quick. Those of us lucky enough to have found meaningful work, in an environment where we feel safe, have a responsibility to share those benefits with as many people as possible.
In this unique combination of inspiring quotes, storytelling, and commentary, Sinek shows us how to take that workplace journey along with our colleagues. A delightfully illustrated fable about a boy who takes a stand for what he believes in on the playground serves as the backdrop for Sinek’s broader message: we are more likely to overcome our struggles to find what we are looking for when we are willing to take others with us on the journey.
Together is Better is filled with profound little lessons including…
“A team is not a group of people that work together. A team is a group of people that trust each other.”
“Fight against something and we focus on the thing we hate. Fight for something and we focus on the thing we love.”
“We’d achieve more if we chased the dream instead of the competition.”
This is the kind of book you’ll give to your friends, family, and colleagues who have started asking their own questions about what a more joyful and purposeful work life could bring.
Marjolein Bastin 2017 Deluxe Wall Calendar: Nature’s Inspiration
Marjolein Bastin’s passion for the natural world is clearly expressed in her artwork. Her beautifully detailed nature paintings are featured in the Marjolein Bastin 2017 Deluxe Wall Calendar, Nature’s Inspiration.
Each full-color spread of this deluxe wall calendar showcases one of the artist’s lovingly rendered paintings. The calendar comes with a matching full-color envelope.
Inspiration of Grace: Adult Coloring Book
Life can be quite the journey. With all of its beautiful moments can also come the moments of stress and moments where we forget to take some time for ourselves. No matter what the moment, you are never alone. Within these pages are not just images for you to pass the time and color, but rather opportunities with each turned page to reflect and take time for YOU. Whether for a few minutes before you go to bed or an afternoon getting lost in one of the scriptures, our hope to our colorists is to get lost in these moments and reflect. It may be your own way of personal worship or it may be a simple moment in time to find inspiration from above and relax your mind. Enrich your faith, uplift your soul, and delight yourself in the grace of the pages.
French Cottage: French-style Homes and Shops for Inspiration
Step into lovely French style homes and shops for inspiration and enchanting ideas. Boutique finds, along with heirloom antiques, provide a true Gallic journey through the pages of this book. Serene color palettes and timeworn artifacts create welcoming spaces that showcase prized family linens and furnishings. Gorgeous photography will invite France into your home and your heart!