How to use a journal to communicate with your deepest self Step-by-step advice on keeping every type of journal--from a personal diary to a dream chronicle Simple exercises that bring out the poet /journalist/profiler/narrator in everyone The Omega Institute, the nation's largest holistic education and retreat center, has helped tens of thousands of people in their search for well-being, personal growth, and spiritual development through its world-renowned workshops and retreats. Now the experts at the Omega Institute share their wisdom with you in a unique series of books that provide the guidance, the inspiration, and the skills you need to bring increased meaning and vitality into your life. . . . Scripting a record of your internal life consistently and over a period of time allows you to give voice to your subconscious, commit otherwise fleeting thoughts to paper, and liberate your dreams. But where does a nonwriter begin? Writing Your Authentic Self is the beginner's guide to crafting an intimate, enlightening, and, most of all, genuine memoir. Whether your interests are spiritual, artistic, or historical (a genealogical journal is a gift for the generations to come!), there is a type of journal that will bring out the writer in you. Written by one of the top creativity experts at the Omega Institute--and containing advice and inspiration from dozens of experts in the field--Writing Your Authentic Self shows you: How to capture experiences, record your dreams, embrace your memories, and free your muse--even if you have never written for pleasure How to find the best journal format to express your true self How to have your journal teach you . . . about your goals, your challenges, your strengths, and perhaps your real calling Don't miss these other outstanding Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit books: Vitality and Wellness The Essentials of Yoga And coming soon . . . Contemplative Living The Power of Ritual Bodywork Basics

Embrace your authentic self and let your soul's light shine forth with guidance from 150 lessons meant to inspire, motivate, and teach. This empowering book helps you shed what is false and come to know, accept, and express your true self. With essays to uplift and engage you through personal stories, meditations, exercises, affirmations, and question prompts, Discover Your Authentic Self shows you how to live according to your passions and purpose. Explore a range of topics for self-discovery, including intuition, spirit animals, recognizing personal abilities as related to archetypes, living your purpose, spirit essence and energy (chakras and auras), and more. With this remarkable book, you'll unlock your truth and set yourself free.

You can step into your own power by expressing the truth of who you really are. When you are being authentic, you are free to express yourself without fear of judgment, assumptions or opinions of others. What do you choose? Do you want to stay the same or become fully aligned at your source-the universe-and begin co-creating your life path? This book guides you on your personal journey of self-discovery towards self-realization at the core of your being. Along this journey to authenticity, you come to realise that you are much more than you think you are. As you gain self-awareness, you become inspired to move out of your current comfort zone in order to grow and evolve. You can set yourself free from your struggles and pain by expressing your authentic self. It is time to take a stand in your own life now. Speaking your truth empowers you from within, as you forge a path for yourself with limitless opportunities and abundance. As you gain insight and clarity on this journey to self-actualization, you become aware that you are co-creator with the universe for anything your heart desires. The intention of this book is to give you the courage, belief and inspiration to empower yourself from within in living your authentic life. By speaking your truth, you set yourself free. By living your truth, you are free. By expressing your authentic self, you inspire others to free themselves also. Unleash Your Authentic Self! is essential for every person whose goal is freedom. In this journey to self-actualization, youll discover how to express your truth by being more of who you really are. Dr. Joe E. Keaney, PhD, BA, DHP, DPsych, MICHP Director of the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy, Cork City, Ireland.

FOR ALL THOSE SURVIVORS who wonder when they will finally feel good, the answer is now. One Small Step reminds us that living well is the best revenge and provides the knowledge and tools to fully embrace life. Organized into easy-to-follow sections, readers will find help in: * Moving Beyond Survivorhood * Enjoying the Gifts of the Present * Creating a Joyous Future * Responding to Life's Challenges * How to Start a Small Steps Support Group "The demands of fate can thwart one's journey. The exercises in One Small Step reclaim the ascendant path—the road to the real self. An internationally renowned expert, Yvonne Dolan provides a map to find the way home.”—Jeffrey K. Zeig, PhD, Director, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation “This book has a groundbreaking message: people can truly move beyond the identity of a ‘survivor’!”—Jill Freedman, MSW, coauthor of Narrative Therapy: The Social Construction of Preferred Realities “A manual for living and an absolute must for anyone who has survived the effects of trauma or loss and is ready to begin a rich and joyful life. Read it, reread it, and share it with a friend!”—Jim Duvall, Director, Brief Therapy Training Centres-InternationalTM A division of C.M. Hincks Institute) “Filled with helpful tips on how to reshape your future in spite of your past suffering.”—Insoo Kim Berg, coauthor of Interviewing for Solutions

Relating stories of the angels from the Old and New Testaments to Medieval Europe to the present, this book explains the forms angels take, illuminates the many roles angels play, and shows readers how invoke angels whenever they need warmth, encouragement, spiritual growth, or a helping hand. 2-color illustrations.

"Dennis Palumbo has great insight into a writer's psyche.... Every writer should have a shrink or this book. The book is cheaper." —Gary Shandling, actor, comic, and writer "...wise, compassionate, and funny..." —Aram Saroyan, poet and novelist "Dennis Palumbo provides a sense of community in the isolation of writing, of knowing that we are not alone on this uncharted and privileged journey. He shows us that our shared struggles, fears, and triumphs are the very soul of the art and craft of writing." —Bruce Joel Rubin, screenwriter, GhostandDeepImpact Writer's block. Procrastination. Loneliness. Doubt. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Just plain...fear. What does it mean if you struggle with these feelings on a daily basis? It means you're a writer. Written with a unique empathy and deep insight by someone who is both a fellow writer and a noted psychotherapist, Writing from the Inside Out sheds light on the inner life of the writer and shows you positive new ways of thinking about your art—and yourself. Palumbo touches on subjects ranging from writer's envy to rejection, from the loneliness of solitude to the joy of craft. Most of all, he leads you to the most empowering revelation of all?that you are enough. Everything you need to navigate the often tumultuous terrain of the writer?s path and create your best work is right there inside you.

Originally published as a groundbreaking three-part Vertigo miniseries, DEVIN GRAYSON's USER explores sexual identity and online role-playing in the text-based MUDs of the nineties. Featuring breathtaking art by SEAN PHILLIPS and JOHN BOLTON, USER„which was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for its authentic portrayal of gender fluidity is as relevant and powerful today as it was when first created.