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BEAUTIFUL AFFIRMATION CARDS FOR DAILY INSPIRATION AND WISDOM TO ENCOURAGE SELF-LOVE AND PERSONAL GROWTHLike Louise Hay’s perennial best-sellers, Power Thought Cards and Wisdom Cards, the LIFE LOVES YOU CARDS contain affirmations and exercises that plant seeds for true transformation And encourage inquiry into who you are and how you relate to the world.Created by The New York Times bestselling authors Louise Hay and Robert Holden, co-authors of Life Loves You: 7 Spiritual Practices to Heal Your Life, the LIFE LOVES YOU CARDS, like their book, explore the deeper meaning and practical application of Louise’s signature affirmation, LIFE LOVES YOU. Each of the 52 cards contains an affirmation to practice on one side and on the other, an inspiring message to encourage self-inquiry and positive action.Some positive affirmations include:I dedicate today to loveI live in a friendly universeI trust that life wants the best for meI listen to the wisdom of my bodyI choose to live with easeI follow my joyAs an example, the card for the affirmation "Life loves you" contains the following explanatory text on the reverse side: Life loves us all. Look at yourself in a mirror. Breathe in and say, "Life loves me." As you breathe out, smile. Repeat ten times.The card deck is designed to be consulted indifferent ways: as an oracle, perhaps, or a focus for the day or week, or to provide guidance on a specific issue. However you use these self-love cards, they will help you work miracles in your life.

Central America is a region defined primarily by its geographical configuration as a canal-friendly isthmus, and its three-century history as the Spanish Kingdom of Guatemala. Having gained independence in 1821, the Kingdom broke up into the nations of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica after two turbulent decades as a federated republic. Political instability and violence, poverty and inequality, ethnic strife, military rule, and a historic economic dependence on the export of coffee and bananas marked the region's history. Owing to its isthmian geography and political strife, Central America became a frequent target of US government intervention. Intense US political, economic, and military action both preceded and accompanied the revolutionary civil wars of the 1970s and 1980s. With British Honduras's independence from Great Britain in 1981 as Belize, and the acquisition by Panama of full sovereignty over its territory in 1999, Central America increasingly defined itself as a region of seven countries.The Oxford Handbook of Central American History analyzes major themes in the historiography of this seven-nation region of Latin America. Individual chapters interpret the histories of each of the seven countries. Most concentrate on themes that cut across national boundaries, beginning with the history of the region's diverse natural environment, and continuing with the Indigenous peoples, the Spanish conquest and colonial rule, and the independence process. Nine chapters focus on region-wide problems that emerged with great salience after independence, including the economy, US relations, the armed forces, the Cold War, religion, and literature, among others. Together, the book's twenty-five chapters illuminate Central America's coherence as a region of Latin America while emphasizing its diversity within and across national boundaries.

In shaping modern Mexico, few events have been more crucial than the division of public lands. Drawing on previously untapped sources, Holden offers the first systematic study of prerevolutionary Mexico's public land surveys. He examines the role of private survey companies hired by the governments of Manuel Gonzalez and Porfirio Diaz, demonstrating that the companies were both the agents and the beneficiaries of the greatest single movement of public property in Mexico's history.In a controversial process involving land holders, judges, lawyers, and politicians, survey companies reaped in compensation one-third of all the land they surveyed. Holden reports that in one decade, from 1883 to 1893 up to fifty private companies received 18.4 million hectares of land, approximately one-tenth the total area of Mexico.Basing his study on official archival records, Holden details the conflicts between private and public interests, challenging long-held impressions about the surveying companies. He shows how the state used private surveyors to insulate itself from the politically risky consequences of the surveys. Rejecting the view that the companies were the instruments of a land-hungry elite that worked along-side a corrupt government to plunder the peasantry, he concludes that the federal government generally respected land holders' claims in disputes with the surveyors.Arguing that the Mexican government acted more flexibly and autonomously than has been recognized, Holden explores the state's management of such conflicting interests as maintaining peace in the countryside and furnishing clear titles to property. He interprets government attempts to "recover" survey-company land grants after 1920 mainly as efforts to strengthen state authority in the countryside.

Landscape history is changing in content and style to address the issues of today. Experienced teachers and authors on the history of gardens and landscapes come together in this new volume to share ideas on the future of teaching history in departments of landscape architecture, archaeology, geography and allied subjects. Design history remains important, but this volume brings to the fore the increasing importance of environmental history, economic history, landscape history, cultural landscapes, environmental justice and decolonisation, ideas of sustainability and climate change amelioration, which may all be useful in serving the needs of a widening range of students in an increasingly complex world. The main themes include: what history should we narrate in the education of landscape architects?how can we recognise counter-narratives and our own bias?how should we engage the students in the history of their chosen profession? how can designers and researchers be persuaded of the relevance of history teaching to theory and practice? andwhat resources do we need to develop teaching of landscape histories? This book will be of interest to anyone teaching courses on landscape architecture, urban design, horticulture, garden design, architectural history, cultural geography and more.

Landscape history is changing in content and style to address the issues of today. Experienced teachers and authors on the history of gardens and landscapes come together in this new volume to share ideas on the future of teaching history in departments of landscape architecture, archaeology, geography and allied subjects. Design history remains important, but this volume brings to the fore the increasing importance of environmental history, economic history, landscape history, cultural landscapes, environmental justice and decolonisation, ideas of sustainability and climate change amelioration, which may all be useful in serving the needs of a widening range of students in an increasingly complex world. The main themes include: what history should we narrate in the education of landscape architects?how can we recognise counter-narratives and our own bias?how should we engage the students in the history of their chosen profession? how can designers and researchers be persuaded of the relevance of history teaching to theory and practice? andwhat resources do we need to develop teaching of landscape histories? This book will be of interest to anyone teaching courses on landscape architecture, urban design, horticulture, garden design, architectural history, cultural geography and more.

A Course in Miracles teaches that the way to remembering God - the path of inner peace - is through love and forgiveness. The unique curriculum it offers has resonated with millions of people around the world and has been translated into over a dozen languages. Each of the 50 beautifully designed cards in this deck draws from a lesson in A Course In Miracles, explained by two world-renowned teachers of the course.

"Love is your destiny. It is the purpose of your life. It is the key to your happiness andto the evolution of the world."Loveability is a meditation on love. It addresses the most important thing you will ever learn. All the happiness, health and abundance you experience in life comes from your ability to love and be loved. This ability is innate, not acquired.Robert Holden is the creator of a unique programme on love called Loveability, which he teaches worldwide. Using this three-day public programme, he has helped thousands of people to transform their experience of love. 'Love is the real work of your life,' says Robert. 'As you release the blocks to love you flourish even more in your relationships, work, and life.'In Loveability, Robert weaves a beautiful mix of timeless principles and helpful practices about the nature of true love. With great intimacy and warmth, he shares stories, conversations, meditations and poetry that have inspired him in his personal inquiry on love. Key themes include:• Your destiny is not just to find love; it is to be the most loving person you can be.• Self-love is how you are meant to feel about yourself. It is the key to loving others.• When you think something is missing in a relationship, it is probably you.• Forgiveness helps you to see that love has never hurt you; it is only your misperceptions of love that hurt.• The greatest influence you can have in any situation is to be the presence of love.

Are You Living a Successful Life? Do you have a vision? Do you enjoy your work? Are your relationships thriving? Authentic Success - which was formerly published under the title Success Intelligence - examines how to enjoy real, soulful success while living in a manic, busy and hyped-up world. Robert Holden is the creator of a unique program - called Success Intelligence - used worldwide by artists and writers, entrepreneurs and leaders; and also global companies and brands such as Dove, the Body Shop, the BBC and Virgin. This landmark book is an invaluable guide to genuine success and happiness.KEY THEMES INCLUDE:Authentic Success: Create a vision in your life, work and relationships that doesn't get lost in a sick hurry. The Real More: Identify what the REAL YOU really wants and discover the real purpose of your life. Your Success Contract: Free your mind, liberate your talent and attract more effortless success.Unblock Yourself: Conduct a Busyness Audit, give up Destination Addiction, release dysfunctional independence and overcome your fear of success.Follow Your Joy: Learn why happiness is the key to greater inspiration, creativity and meaningful success.

A Course in Miracles is a modern psycho-spiritual text that has inspired teachers like Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, Jerry Jampolsky, Sondra Ray, and Gabrielle Bernstein. With more than two million copies in print, in over thirty languages, individual students and study groups study it daily around the world. Robert Holden has studied the daily lessons offered in A Course in Miracles for twenty years. In Holy Shift, Robert has selected 365 of his favorite passages from A Course in Miracles to serve as daily meditations throughout the year. Students who are already familiar with the Course will enjoy this portable edition of miracles, and those new to the Course will appreciate the friendly and accessible introduction. Holy Shift will help everyone to practice the universal tenets of this profound teaching and to experience a year of miracles.

'Life loves you' is one of Louise Hay's best-loved affirmations. It is the heart thought that represents her life and her work. Together, Louise and Robert Holden look at what 'life loves you' really means - that life doesn't just happen to you; it happens for you. In a series of intimate and candid conversations, they dig deep into the power of love, the benevolent nature of reality, the friendly universe and the heart of who we really are. Life Loves You is filled with inspiring stories and helpful meditations, prayers and exercises. Louise and Robert present a practical philosophy based on seven spiritual practices. Key themes cover:The Mirror Principle - practising the 'how' of self-loveAffirming Your Life - healing the ego's basic fearFollowing Your Joy - trusting your inner guidanceForgiving the Past - reclaiming your original innocenceBeing Grateful Now - cultivating basic trustLearning to Receive - being undefended and openHealing the Future - choosing love over fear

Why are you here? What is life for? What are you meant to do? New York Times best-selling author Robert Holden helps you go from looking for your purpose to living it. (Hint: It’s not just about you.)“How do I find my life’s purpose?” In the 10-year run of Robert Holden’s call-in radio show, Shift Happens!, his listeners asked that question more often than any other, by far. It seems everybody is looking for their purpose, and yet we all struggle to recognize it and live it. In Higher Purpose, Holden takes readers on an epic journey of self-discovery that includes the hero’s journey with Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung’s work on true vocation, Victor Frankl’s search for meaning, a pilgrimage with St. Francis of Assisi, the poetry of Wordsworth and Rilke, and much more. The journey has four stages: “The Call” explores “the calling” inside you to live a more meaningful life.“The Path” helps you to realize what inspires you, what brings you alive, to follow your joy, and to do more of what you love.“The Ordeal” tackles the inner blocks, the road of trials, and challenges you must overcome to live your higher purpose.“The Victory” encourages you to not betray yourself, to “sing your whole song,” and to keep on saying YES to your soul’s high adventure.In Higher Purpose, Holden explores three distinct levels of purpose: your unique purpose, a shared purpose, and the greater purpose of life. He offers inquiries, meditations, and journaling exercises to help you live your purpose every day. And he shares stories from his own life and conversations with a host of remarkable people—Maya Angelou, Louise Hay, Jean Houston, Matthew Fox, Robert Thurman, Caroline Myss, Andrew Harvey, Wayne Dyer, Oprah Winfrey, and more.

Know yourself better—and understand the people around you more fully—with a fresh, practical approach to the wisdom of the Enneagram from a top author in the field.“If you think something is missing in your life, it is probably more of the real you.”The Enneagram is one of the most powerful self-awareness tools we can access for greater happiness, success, and fulfillment. But if we just identify our own “Ennea-Type” and its most overt characteristics—and we stop there—we're not tapping this powerful thought system’s full potential.Enneagram expert Robert Holden wants us to have a fuller picture: not just to understand what our own Type means for us personally, but to see the people around us through the Enneagram’s lens and navigate our lives by its light. Becoming Yourself is inviting and exciting, a rich and reader-friendly deep dive full of timeless wisdom and practical insight you can put to use in your life right now.In Becoming Yourself, you'll start by pinpointing your Enneagram Type, then you'll explore all 9 of the types in detail—since all their energies are present in all of us. Robert illuminates the essential characteristics of each Type: their core strengths and innate gifts; their ego drivers, fixations, and basic fears; the path of growth that connects them to the virtues of other Types; and more.On every page, you'll find insight and guidance to help you:· Thrive in your personal relationships· Excel at work· Improve your mental health· Walk your spiritual path· Live your purpose“My aim with this book is to help you use the Enneagram to become yourself,” Robert writes. “The Enneagram doesn’t try to fix you or change you; it helps you to grow. It recognizes that your essential self is already whole, complete, and perfectly made.”

Scientifically tested and proven, Robert Holden's training to improve wellbeing and mental health is finally available in this workbook of 50 principles and exercises to radically change a negative thought pattern to a positive mindset.Encapsulating Dr. Holden's world famous techniques, this book shows you how to stop chasing happiness and start enjoying your life as it happens, create a happiness contract to undo mental and emotional blocks to happiness and success, learn to forgive old mistakes, accept the past cannot be changed and focus on being happy now, and use the power of happiness to bless your life and benefit others.

Are You Living a Successful Life? Do you have a vision? Do you enjoy your work? Are your relationships thriving? Success Intelligence examines how to enjoy real, soulful success while living in a manic, busy and hyped-up world. Robert Holden is the creator of a unique program - called Success Intelligence - used worldwide by artists and writers, entrepreneurs and leaders; and also global companies and brands such as Dove, the Body Shop, the BBC and Virgin. This landmark book is an invaluable guide to genuine success and happiness.KEY THEMES INCLUDE:Authentic Success: Create a vision in your life, work and relationships that doesn't get lost in a sick hurry. The Real More: Identify what the REAL YOU really wants and discover the real purpose of your life. Your Success Contract: Free your mind, liberate your talent and attract more effortless success.Unblock Yourself: Conduct a Busyness Audit, give up Destination Addiction, release dysfunctional independence and overcome your fear of success.Follow Your Joy: Learn why happiness is the key to greater inspiration, creativity and meaningful success.

Shift Happens! is about "more" - more happiness, more success, more love, more peace, more prosperity and more joy.Packed full of wisdom, Shift Happens!, tackles the fundamental everyday concerns that can undermine true joy and fulfilment. Written in a short essay style, Dr Robert Holden offers you a powerful mix of inspiring principles and proven methods that help to unblock yourself, release fears, drop the struggle, transform relationships and embrace a new level of creativity and joy.Dr Robert Holden draws on his inspirational practice teaching the psychology of success and happiness and reveals real life stories of people radically changing their lives for the better. With an easy wit and clear style, Dr Holden offers reflections from the full spectrum of human experience to help you manifest change in every aspect of your life. Discover:- How to choose happiness and allow yourself to relax - The route to forgiveness and releasing yourself from past traumas- Harness stress to take you to new heights of success- How to develop trust and let go of your fearKickstart change in your life today!

Happiness NOW! is a truly powerful and radical exploration of one of life's most treasured goals. Packed with rich insights and practical wisdom, it offers a message of profound hope and healing for a generation that is often too busy chasing happiness to be truly happy.Robert Holden, PhD, presents a personal, warm and entertaining account of how he developed his pioneering work with The Happiness Project. Using a highly creative mix of stories, exercises, meditations, poetry and prayer, Robert shares his distinctive philosophy and practice of 'the how of happiness'.Visionary and practical, challenging and compassionate, Happiness NOW! gives you valuable keys to true self-acceptance, everyday abundance, loving relationships, inner success and lasting joy - starting NOW!