I think during my lifetime … i’ve been annoyed one million times. I was annoyed of lots of people and the circumstances created by them … and many times … my reactions were really ugly. I’ve blamed everyone. On and on and on. And even if i knew that it was all a reflection … when it came about my own life … i was blind and could not accept such a theory. I was living 2 parallel lives … one where i was a theoretician that is analyzing and defining life …. and one living on the scene of my real life … where i was ignoring all i was doing in the first life. It was a total nonsense to have 2 lives in the same time … instead of mixing them .. and trying to create a hybrid version for my existence. There were moments when i was laughing of myself … of how silly i was … but … Well … i was blind. I count not connect the 2 realities. I could not be … just one. It was like i had … 2 souls inside of me … which was probably the most ridiculous idea i could come with. But …. time was passing … and i was starting to understand… what was wrong. I had indeed … 2 souls. One was the self … the real one, the one connected with the Universe … and the other one was …. my ego … my fake self … which looked all the time … so damn real. I continued my life … balancing. On and on …. and on. In fact i was not applying my spiritual knowledge to my own life … and i kept being annoyed. No matter how good the curent reality was … i always found a reason … not to be satisfied … or even continue being unhappy. It was like i was ignoring … even perfect case scenarios. Well … in both of my parallel lives … i was analyzing a lot …. all around myself … but as a thinker i was looking at everything with detachment … and on the scene of reality … i was treating everything … as real. There was no … detachment. I had to mix my 2 personalities … and become just one. It was ok that i was analyzing everything and everyone … but i had to stop judging and most important to ignore … or at least to pretend i don’t see the dark side of all was going on. I had to stop being annoyed. I had this freedom of exploring souls … but i had to learn to practice … the acceptance. Being annoyed … was so, so stupid of me … cause i was annoyed of … my own reflection. … of what i disliked on myself. Exploring deeply the world and all the souls i was seeing on the scene of reality … was ok. But … the wisest thing i could do … was to let my 2 parallel lives to interfere. Apply the spiritual principles into the real life. Forget about the illusion … of myself.

"Exploring the Soul's Journey" is a profound exploration into the depths of human existence and the timeless quest for self-discovery. In this enlightening non-fiction work, the author delves into spirituality, psychology, and philosophy to unravel the mysteries of the soul's evolution. Drawing on ancient wisdom and contemporary insights, the book guides readers on a transformative journey, offering profound reflections on purpose, resilience, and the interconnectedness of all life. Through a tapestry of narratives, wisdom traditions, and practical exercises, this compelling book serves as a compass for those seeking a deeper understanding of their soul's path, inviting introspection and inspiring a meaningful, purpose-driven life.

In this book, John Hanwell Riker develops and expands the conceptual framework of self psychology in order to offer contemporary readers a naturalistic ground for adopting an ethical way of being in the world. Riker stresses the need to find a balance between mature narcissism and ethics, to address and understand differences among people, and to reconceive social justice as based on the development of individual self. This book is recommend for readers interested in psychology and philosophy, and for those who wonder what it means to be human in the modern age.

Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying: Classical and Contemporary Perspectives is the first book to offer students the full breadth of philosophical issues that are raised by the end of life. Included are many of the essential voices that have contributed to the philosophy of death and dying throughout history and in contemporary research. The 38 chapters in its nine sections contain classic texts (by authors such as Epicurus, Hume, Nietzsche, and Schopenhauer) and new short argumentative essays, specially commissioned for this volume, by world-leading contemporary experts. Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying introduces students to both theoretical issues (whether we can survive death, whether death is truly bad for us, whether immortality would be desirable, etc.) and urgent practical issues (the ethics of suicide, the value of grief, the appropriate medical criteria for declaring death, etc.) raised by human mortality, enabling instructors to adapt it to a wide array of institutions and student audiences. As a pedagogical benefit, PowerPoints, discussion questions, and test questions for each chapter are included as online ancillary materials.

Exploring Gregory of Nyssa: Philosophical, Theological, and Historical Studies brings together an interdisciplinary team of historians, classicists, philosophers, and theologians to offer a holistic exploration of the thought of Gregory of Nyssa. The volume considers Gregory's role in the main philosophical and religious controversies of his era, such as his ecclesiastical involvement in the Neo-Nicene apologetical movement. It looks at his complex relationships-for example with his brother Basil of Caesarea and with Gregory of Nazianzus. Contributors highlight Gregory's debt to Origen, but also the divergence between the two thinkers, and their relationships to Platonism. They also examine Gregory of Nyssa's wider philosophy and metaphysics; deep questions in philosophy of language such as the nature of predication and singular terms that inform our understanding of Gregory's thought; and the role of metaphysical concepts such as the nature of powers and identity. The study paints a picture of Gregory as a ground-breaking philosopher-theologian. It analyses the nature of the soul, and connection to theological issues such as resurrection; questions that are still of interest in the philosophy of religion today, such as divine impassibility and the nature of the Trinity; and returning to more immediately humane concerns, Gregory also has profound thoughts on topics such as vulnerability and self-direction. The volume will be of primary interest to researchers, lecturers, and postgraduate students in philosophy, classics, history, and theology, and can be recommended as secondary reading for undergraduates, especially those studying classics and theology.

Conscious Exploration for the Advanced Soul shows us that we are much more than our physical bodies. We are multidimensional beings with the ability to explore these non-physical dimensions. Using organic doorways such as ayahuasca and conscious out-of-body experiences (OBEs), we are shown how to access these alternative realities to gain wisdom and understanding of what truly lies beyond the veil.

Creating an amalgamation of nursing, education and philosophy is one of the distinctive features of this book. While each of these disciplines is well established in their academic endeavors, the book provides a unique voice of nursing in the analysis of philosophy’s role in education. To that end, the book features nurses’ critiques of leading philosophers who have very valuable lessons for health care education. Each chapter has been written to capture aspects of the heart, mind and soul of nursing as appreciated through an exploration of a foremost philosopher. The contributors investigate their scholar’s history, the essential features and examination of their work and offer pragmatic discussion questions based upon their work. Personal transcendence of the authors occurred as an unexpected byproduct of their immersion with the philosophers. This book provides philosophical underpinnings of health care education that nurses, nursing educators, clinical specialists and general healthcare educators as well as academic faculty will appreciate.

Soul Excavation: An Exploration and Discovery of Self Through Fear, Failure, and Quantum Physics is about one woman’s transformational journey of living from fear, anger, and pain to discovering and choosing to live as the Infinite Power, Creativity, and Love she is at her core. Lesia Kohut begins with her story of fear—a brave, candid exploration into how the turbulent relationship with her dad and confusing relationship with God early on in life lay the groundwork for three main limiting beliefs. These beliefs were the foundation for several decades of living in fear, anger, pain, and self-doubt, leading to attempted suicide, alcoholism, and believing there was something inherently wrong or broken with her. In the second story, she focuses on the failure, grief, and loss of identity felt during the painful, emotional, and financially crushing experience of closing down her “dream turned nightmare” organic, sustainably-minded, gluten-free bakery. By the leap of faith story, Lesia illustrates how her steadfast commitment to her Spiritual/Consciousness Studies inspired and empowered her to anchor herself in knowing that, no matter what personal, financial, and emotional challenges she and her family faced while moving across the country a few years ago, she was always at choice as to how to move forward in life—that she was the one creating her reality. In the next part of the book, Lesia explores the concept and impact of limiting beliefs, focusing on the three main beliefs from her life, “You’re not good enough,” “You’re not smart enough,” and “You don’t have what it takes.” She tells us how her Spiritual Studies, including the more recent plunge into Quantum Physics, helped her to become aware of her relationship with those long-standing beliefs, and to better understand and accept how and why they’d kept her feeling stuck for so long. This awareness and understanding led to the profound realization that she was actually not her beliefs, but that she was infinitely bigger and more powerful than the fear, anger, and pain she’d felt and the failures she’d experienced for most of her life. Lesia explains how this renewed sense of faith, and exciting understanding of reality from a quantum perspective has become the new foundation for how she now perceives and values her relationship with her dad and with God, how she looks back on circumstances around the closing of her beloved bakery, and how she moves forward in life today. By sharing her journey from fear and failure to infinite possibilities, Lesia shows us that just because life has been a certain way up until now, doesn’t mean it has to be that way going forward. The stories, nuggets, and aha’s in this book open the door for others to realize that we can all choose to live from love rather than fear, at any time; that we are all creators of our reality; and, that we are all infinitely more

Entering medicine was not something I contemplated from the beginning. I wanted to be a scientist... until I became disillusioned with that enterprise. Currently I’m a physician executive recently retired. Following medical school, I trained in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine. It’s the latter that I practiced clinically. Through an exploration of great thinkers and philosophers, coupled with my own interactions with patients and colleagues, I’ve come to understand that medicine is a social, moral, philosophical, and existential enterprise, of which science is only one aspect.

Are you an old soul, someone who has always felt a deep sense of understanding and empathy for the world around you? Or are you simply interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this unique perspective? In Journey of the Old Soul: Navigating Life with Empathy, Wisdom, and Purpose, I invite you to join me on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. Drawing on my own experiences as an old soul, as well as the wisdom of spiritual leaders and thinkers throughout history, I offer insights and strategies for navigating life with empathy, wisdom, and purpose. From understanding your purpose in life to developing self-care practices that help you stay centered and grounded, this book covers a wide range of topics that are relevant to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. In this book, you will discover: The unique traits and perspectives of old souls, and how they impact our lives and society as a whole. Strategies for cultivating empathy, self-awareness, and self-acceptance, which are essential for living a fulfilling and purposeful life. Tips for maintaining healthy boundaries, developing effective communication skills, and dealing with the challenges that arise when navigating life as an old soul. Guidance on developing spiritual practices that help you stay centered and grounded, and connect with your higher self and the world around you. Whether you are an old soul yourself or simply interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this fascinating perspective, Journey of the Old Soul: Navigating Life with Empathy, Wisdom, and Purpose is an invaluable resource. Join me on this journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, and discover the wisdom and insights that will help you live a more fulfilling, purposeful life.