Spirituality and Religion March 2019 Recent Releases Silence : a social history of one of the least understood elements of our lives by Jane Brox Original, intertwined histories of the penitentiary and the monastery explore the ways silence affects those who seek it and those who have it imposed upon them, sharing insights into its healthy modern applications and transformative potential. The Happiness Paradox / The Happiness Paradigm : The Very Things We Thought Would Bring Us Joy Actually Steal It Away / How A New View Can Turn Things Right-Side Up by Richard Eyre A New York Times best-selling author contends that the three things today's society desires the most—control, ownership and independence—are, paradoxically, the three things that bring the most challenges and unhappiness in our lives. Mantras in motion : manifesting what you want through mindful movement by Erin Stutland A holistic, mind-body wellness and fitness expert combines the power of movement, mantra and self-reflection into an easy-to-follow 14-day plan for designing and obtaining the life you want along with inspiring stories from her own life. The leap : the psychology of spiritual awakening by Steve Taylor What does it mean to be enlightened or spiritually awakened? In The Leap, Steve Taylor shows that this state is much more common than is generally believed. He shows that ordinary people ― from all walks of life ― can and do regularly “wake up” to a more intense reality, even if they know nothing about spiritual practices and paths. Drawing on his years of research as a psychologist and on his own experiences, Taylor provides what is perhaps the clearest psychological study of the state of wakefulness ever published. Aristotle's way : how ancient wisdom can change your life by Edith Hall The renowned classicist and author of Introducing the Ancient Greeks explores Aristotle's inquiries into subjective happiness and the lasting, achievable state of contentment that he believed should be the ultimate goal of human life. The source of self-regard : selected essays, speeches, and meditations by Toni Morrison An anthology of the Nobel Prize-winning writer's essays, speeches and commentary on society, culture and art includes her powerful prayer for the dead of 9/11, her searching meditation on Martin Luther King, Jr. and her poignant eulogy for James Baldwin. The art of dying well : a practical guide to a good end of life by Katy Butler The best-selling author of Knocking on Heaven's Door draws on patient insights to counsel readers on how to navigate the health-care system for best-possible life quality and how to achieve an optimal end-of-life experience. Brave love : making space for you to be you by Lisa Leonard Citing the factors that pressure women into impossible standards of perfection, often at the expense of their identities, the founder of Lisa Leonard Designs shares inspirational counsel on how to live authentically amid the competing demands of real life. Girl, stop apologizing : a shame-free plan for embracing and achieving your goals by Rachel Hollis The best-selling author of Girl, Wash Your Face and founder of TheChicSite.com urges women to stop feeling self-conscious about their ambitions and to start pursuing their dreams with confidence, outlining specific behaviors that promote moving forward. A Year of Stone Painting : 52 Mandala Designs to Inspire Your Spirit by F. Sehnaz Bac The author of the best-selling The Art of Stone Painting presents step-by-step instructions for 52 projects that turn ordinary stones into inspirational works of art and are each accompanied by a one-word uplifting mantra. Love For Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving For Perfection by Haemin Sunim What it's about: the ways in which lessons learned from the author's Buddhist practice can be applied to fostering self-acceptance and supporting self-care. Chapters include: "Your Existence Is Already Enough"; "The First Failure"; "The Art of Letting Go." Author alert: Haemin Sunim is a Zen Buddhist monk known for his first book The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down. Contact your librarian for more great books!   Bloomington Public Library 205 E. Olive St. Bloomington, Illinois 61701 309-557-8940 www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/