Breathwork, Intuition, And Flow State
“When I synthesized what I found, a new, contemporary approach to the therapeutic practice of breathwork and hypnosis was born - a hyperefficient, twenty-two-minute daily process called hypnobreathwork,” writes Sipma. “It unveiled a path to hack a flow state on demand, unlocking optimal levels of consciousness for enhanced clarity, cognition, and decision-making.”
Sipma has been dedicating her life to making the transformative power of hypnobreathwork available to all ever since. She’s developed courses, launched an app called Mastry, and has certified over a hundred teachers around the globe.
Now, in Unblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition, and Flow State, Sipma empowers readers to use the hypnobreathwork methodology, which combines three powerful practices breath work, hypnosis, and visioning - to listen to their intuition, optimize peak performance, and discover their purpose.
“Purpose isn’t some elusive concept or hidden treasure,” writes Sipma. We all have a purpose. It’s ‘the unique mix of our talents, passions, and creativity that, once unleashed, can create a chain reaction of positivity in the world, helping us - and others - find fulfillment.’’
Blending spirituality with the modem business world, science with emotion, logic with intuition, and surrender with discipline, Unblock Your Purpose will help readers:
• unravel the childhood conditioning, cultural brainwashing, and societal
expectations that keep them stuck
• rewire the subconscious blocks, patterns, and behaviors that prevent them from
realizing their true potential’
• tap into a flow state anytime, unlocking creativity and enhancing performance,
problem-solving, and energy ·
“We’ve got a journey to embark on - one that requires facing our past, aligning with our present, and creating our future. It won’t always be easy, but it will be worth it,” writes Sipma. “Let’s redefine success, wealth, and happiness. Let’s merge the spiritual and the modern world. Let’s unblock your purpose.”
About the Author: Francesca Sipma is an author and she is the founder and CEO of Mastry, the creator of HypnoBreathwork®, and an international speaker who offers courses and training programs for C-suite executives, world renowned producers, celebrities, artists, and athletes. She has led sessions for Deloitte, Snap, Upwork, and Athletic Brewing, and her work has been featured by Bloomberg, Forbes, NBC, and ABC. She lives in San Diego. Visit her online at http://www.FrancescaSipma.com
#2 Stoicism has nothing to say about the wider world (nope -lots to say here)
The word stoic has undergone a most interesting transformation over time. Today, we use it to mean someone, who is indifferent to pleasure or pain. The modern meaning of the word also gives some people the impression that Stoicism is cold and inhuman -- the biggest myth to bust!
In What Is’Stoicism?: A Brief and Accessible Overview by Tanner Campbell and Kai Whiting introduce Stoicism to a new generation. Divided into short chapters designed to be read in brief sittings, What Is Stoicism? compresses several hundred years of Stoic thought into simple conversational prose - like having a chat with friends on the porch (see page 2 for that great story), but in a book. With present-day examples and quotes from famous Stoics, this whistlestop tour of Stoicism covers topics such as:
• the three pillars of Stoic philosophy: logic, physics, and ethics (p. 27)
• the ultimate goal of Stoicism (p. 39)
• the Stoic concept of circles of concern; our individual obligations to our family,
community, and world (p. 45)
• the Stoic ideal of living in accordance with nature (p. 71)
• the question of whether belief in God is necessary for practicing Stoicism (p. 63)
During the journey, readers will meet some of the larger-than-life sages who have embodied Stoic ideals: Epictetus, a disabled former slave who became a respected teacher of Stoicism; and the philosopher emperor Marcus Aurelius, whose Meditations have inspired thinkers for nearly two millennia. In the end, you will come to appreciate the vitality of Stoicism and realize how the wisdom of the past can meet the challenges of the future. The authors discuss:
• Why they say that Stoicism is anything but a “dead white man” philosophy?
• What does it mean to become good?
• Stoicism is an ancient philosophy. What does ancient wisdom have to say about
modem life?
• How does Stoicism call us to do our part as world citizens?
• Is a belief in God is necessary for practicing Stoicism?
About the Authors: Tanner Campbell is an American philosopher of Stoicism living in Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom. He is the producer and host of the Practical Stoicism podcast and was named one of the 22 Top Influencers in Podcasting by Podcast magazine. Kai Whiting is a lecturer and researcher and the coauthor of Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In. He has discussed Stoicism in publications such as T he Financial Times, UnHerd, and Vice. He lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. More info. at TannerCampbell.net and StoicKai.com
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January Book Reviews
“Essay writing is personal. Sharing what you think about a certain topic is risky. Especially if what you think is not what everyone else thinks. Writing an essay is like playing strip poker when you didn’t wear enough layers so of course you keep losing.”
“Whether it’s for school or work or because you have a response to something that’s going on in your neighborhood, your town, or the world and you just want to get your take on it out there, you are going to be seen without your skivvies. But revealing yourself in this way is a gift.” she continues.
Everyone has a story, and for Nancy Slonim Aronie, helping people tell their story has been a life mission. In Seven Secrets to the Perfect Personal Essay, she reveals the secrets every aspiring writer - whether writing for fun or for a college application needs to tell their own story as a personal narrative that moves, connects, and, resonates with readers.
Building on the insights and guidance from her acclaimed Memoir as Medicine, this new guide tackles the short personal essay, providing prompts, direction, and wisdom, and using remarkable examples of her own and others’ writing to inspire and spur potential essayists to get their story down. You’ll read about actor Tony Shalhoub’s unlikely canine-savior, Kate Taylor’s collaboration with Peter Asher and Elton John in the musical crucible of Los Angeles in 1970, Nancy and her beloved husband’s adventures in polyamory, and much more. With warmth, humor, and brutal honesty, she gives readers the inspiration and wisdom they need to write a story that readers won’t forget.
Writers will learn how to:
• begin with a compelling hook (“kill ‘em with the first line”) [page 41]
• build structure into a personal narrative [page 65]
• use the words and insights of other writers to illustrate their own story [page 93]
• show honesty and vulnerability in their storytelling [page 121]
Nancy is prepared to discuss:
• What defines a personal essay, and how it differs from other types of essays.
• How to choose themes or topics for compelling personal essays.
• How she suggests beginning writers deal with the vulnerability that comes with sharing personal stories.
• Her top three tips for structuring a personal essay to ensure it flows well and maintains the reader’s interest.
•. How to find your unique voice and the role voice and tone play in a personal essay.
• What she suggests for handling feedback on a personal essay, especially if it’s critical.
• The number 1 piece of advice she would give to someone who is just starting to write personal essays.
About the Author: Nancy Slonim Aronie is the founder of the Chilmark Writing Workshop on Martha’s Vineyard and the author of Memoir as Medicine and Writing from the Heart. More information at ChilmarkWritingWorkshop.com.
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