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"Reading Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart is like eavesdropping on a conversation between Lao Tzu and Joseph Campbell--a pure pleasure to read!"--Deepak Chopra, M.D., coauthor of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and author of The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire"Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart is an enchanting piece of wisdom that combines ancient insights with practical solutions to the stress epidemic that permeates our culture. Brian Luke Seaward is a master teacher, skillful guide, and true healer."--Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Healing Words and Reinventing Medicine"The perfect antidote for these acceleratingly stressful post-9/11 times with fearmongers accosting us everywhere, Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart artfully and wisely blends stress relief with spirituality. Keeping us constantly uplifted and engaged, this book is filled with witty sayings, practical, powerful exercises, and personal stories that ring with heartfelt authenticity."--Candace B. Pert, Ph.D., author of Molecules of EmotionWith graceful wisdom and gentle humor, Dr. Brian Luke Seaward helps you see past the limitations of the ego to the highest potential of the human spirit at the core of your very being. Through a unique alchemy of the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism and the timeless insights of the visionary Joseph Campbell, Seaward shows you how to harness this potential so that you may find the courage to be a victor, not a victim of life''s problems. Through the realization of this alchemy you will become the hero at the center of your own mythical life journey.Using simple but powerful exercises, meditations, and self-exploration techniques, you will learn to reconnect and harmonize with the universal spirit energy, or Tao, that flows through you to achieve inner balance, the joy of life, and optimal health. This book gives you the tools and skills to overcome adversity, resolve the emotional and psychological obstacles keeping you from realizing your potential, and vanquish stress, bringing peace to your heart and soul. Featuring the insights of renowned spiritual luminaries and philosophers from around the world and throughout the ages as well as many inspirational stories from women and men just like you, this powerful motivational guide shows you how to cope with everyday stress, embrace your divinity, and find true harmony in your life.

Self-Help/Spirituality “Every now and then you come across an author whose words transform your life and inspire you forever. The wisdom, insight, stories, and gentle guidance within the pages of Stand Like Mountain proved to be a blessing in my life. I am eternally grateful. This tenth anniversary edition not only reinvigorates the human spirit, it''s a celebration of life. Timeless and ageless wisdom is never out of style on the human journey.” --Joan Lunden, Author of Joan Lunden''s Wake-up calls Times of stress may bring feelings of panic and mayhem, but when we call upon our inner resources, stress also provides the opportunity for spiritual growth. However, o ur path to our ultimate purpose is often blocked by guilt, greed, laziness, worry, and most destructive of all: fear and anger. In his inspiring and insightful book Stand Like Mountain , Flow Like Water , renowned expert on stress management, Brian Luke Seaward, Ph.D., teaches you how to maneuver around these troublesome roadblocks and outlines the key to life: Balance--to stand secure and grounded like a mountain, but to flow like water. To help you reach your goals and destinations, Seaward points out that the mind, body, and spirit must be in harmony during our journey from the tumultuous sea of stress to the unfaltering rock of our spirituality. We can do so by relying on our natural-born inner resources (muscles of the soul) as our guides. This Tenth Anniversary Edition is filled with the most up-to-date insights and compelling stories regarding the mind-body-spirit connection and includes Dr. Seaward''s latest stress-busting and healing strategies to help you: • Identify your innate resources to cope effectively to stressors • Strengthen the muscles of your soul for life''s challenges • Deepen your soul-searching process to gain personal insights • Maintain a sense of balance and inner peace in a stressed-filled world • Identify and transition peacefully through the Seasons of the Soul Dr. Seaward''s extensive research and teachings on the connection between stress and spirituality will soothe and harmonize your spirit and give you the tools to enhance and sustain connectedness with yourself, your purpose, and nature around you.

Achieving the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection: A Stress Management Workbook is a self-help workbook for individuals seeking guidance in managing personal stress. It contains a combination of insightful content and original self-assessment exercises with the overall purpose of creating a sound and successful stress management program. Features of this workbook include Brian Luke Seaward's unique holistic perspective on uniting mind, body, spirit and emotions and a writing style acclaimed for being very user friendly, often described as if one is having a conversation with the author.

This journal allows students to identify common causes of stress in their lives and develop skills to manage them. Writing in this journal for a period of weeks or months, and then reading over the passages, will help students sort through personal, social, or even global issues.This journal is the perfect companion to any stress management course or workshop.

Every new print copy of Essentials of Managing Stress, Fifth Edition includes access to the Navigate Student Companion Website.Written for the one-term or shorter course, Essentials of Managing Stress, Fifth Edition teaches practical skills and techniques to handle the daily stressors in life. As one of the fastest growing health crises worldwide, award-winning author Brian Luke Seaward explores stress management from a holistic framework, involving all aspects of mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Using simple, down to earth concepts, the text uncovers both the theory and effective application of stress management techniques and various aspects of personal wellness.The integrated workbook includes numerous exercises in each chapter which urge students to assess their personal stressors and overall wellness. All workbook exercises are also included on the Navigate Student Companion Site as writable PDFs.The Navigate Student Companion Site also includes audio introductions by Brian Luke Seaward, audio relaxation files, practice quizzes, an interactive glossary, and web exercises.

Offering a greater focus on anxiety reduction and self-care, Managing Stress: Skills for Anxiety Reduction, Self-Care, and Personal Resiliency, Eleventh Edition provides a comprehensive approach to stress management, honoring the balance and harmony of the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Referred to as the "authority on stress management" by students and professionals, this book equips readers with the tools needed to identify and manage stress while also coaching on how to strive for health and balance in these changing times. The holistic approach taken by internationally acclaimed lecturer and author Brian Luke Seaward gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection.Key Features:- New Chapter (1) on Living in an Upside-Down World- New Learning Objectives open each chapter offering direction to students in the learning ahead- New Self-Care Toolboxes within each chapter provide helpful suggestions for taking care of oneself- New Chapter (27) on Getting a Good Night's Sleep- Updates throughout, including new studies and updated statistics that align with current literature- Added coverage of newer social media platforms, such as Instagram and TikTok- New final chapter (28) provides "Additional Relaxation Techniques", combining and revising content from chapter, 24, 25, and 26 of prior edition- Unparalleled student resources, including "The Art of Peace and Relaxation" digital workbook, interactive eBook with audio introduction, knowledge check questions, eBook quizzes, relaxation media, flashcards, and more