Spirituality and Religion May 2020 Recent Releases You were born for this : astrology for radical self-acceptance by Chani Nicholas The beloved Los Angeles astrologer and activist outlines a radical new approach to astrology while explaining how to understand individual star signs and what they can reveal about one’s personal character and spiritual strengths.  Eat, fast, feast : heal your body while feeding your soul-a Christian guide to fasting by Jay W. Richards New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow at the Discovery Institute brings together the trending topic of intermittent fasting with the ancient Christian tradition of fasting for spiritual awakening. Jesus : the god who knows your name by Max Lucado Updated with previously unreleased content, an exploration of the life and character of Jesus by the beloved pastor and best-selling author of How Happiness Happens shares insights into Christ’s friendships, private pursuits and public appearances. How to live a good life : a guide to choosing your personal philosophy by Massimo Pigliucci A wide-ranging collection of essays by leading philosophers from Eastern and Western traditions, from Taoism and Buddhism to Aristotelianism and stoicism, counsels readers on the basics of choosing a philosophy for living an examined and meaningful life. The Dalai Lama : an extraordinary life by Alexander Norman The leading Tibetan scholar and author of Holder of the White Lotus presents a definitive biography of the 14th Dalai Lama that includes coverage of his discomfort with his political position, dangerous vulnerabilities and prophecy-rooted spiritual practice. The hope of glory : reflections on the last words of Jesus from the cross by Jon Meacham The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Gospel explores the last seven sayings of Jesus in historical and theological contexts, revealing how they epitomize His messages and created a foundation for Christian oral and written traditions. All Along You Were Blooming : Thoughts for Boundless Living by Morgan Harper Nichols A popular Instagram poet and artist presents a collection of illustrated poetry and prose that is best described as a “love letter” to the self, with proclamations of hope and affirmations of the soul lining every page. Experiencing God Together : How Your Connection With Others Deepens Your Relationship With God by Tony Evans In Experiencing God Together, Dr. Tony Evans demonstrates how you can be a channel of God’s blessings to others. Whether you are learning to love the people around you, providing hospitality for strangers, or offering forgiveness to those who harm you, Scripture offers guidance for how you can show God’s love for others as you live in community. Here, Now : Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected World by Kate Merrick With hilariously relatable confessions and profoundly beautiful insights, Kate Merrick invites us to stop running away from the lives we’re living today and instead walk in the peace and fullness God offers moment to moment.  Stillness is the key by Ryan Holiday In this book, he outlines a path for achieving this ancient, but urgently necessary way of living. Drawing on a wide range of history's greatest thinkers, from Confucius to Seneca, Marcus Aurelius to Thich Nhat Hanh, John Stuart Mill to Nietzsche, he argues that stillness is not mere inactivity, but the doorway to self-mastery, discipline, and focus. The in-betweens : the spiritualists, mediums, and legends of Camp Etna by Mira Ptacin The author of Poor Your Soul documents her visit to America’s longest-running mysticism camp, profiling the otherworld community that has hosted generations of spiritualists and mediums who would maintain a connection to the afterlife. Buddha's office : the ancient art of waking up while working well by Dan Zigmond The co-author of Buddha’s Diet describes how to go about your work day in a more enlightened way, explaining how to pay more attention, care for yourself and others and take back your sanity and health using Buddha’s ageless wisdom. Ways of heaven : an introduction to Chinese thought by Roel Sterckx An esteemed professor of Chinese history uses philosophical texts, literature and daily life over centuries to introduce readers to the major thinkers, traditions and concepts of classical China and discusses how they shaped contemporary China.  The Wisdom of the Shamans : What the Ancient Masters Can Teach Us About Love and Life by Don Jose Ruiz In The Wisdom of the Shamans: What the Ancient Masters Can Teach Us about Love and Life, Toltec shaman and master storyteller Don Jose Ruiz shares some of the most popular stories from his family's oral tradition and offers corresponding lessons that illustrate the larger ideas within each story. Contact your librarian for more great books!   Bloomington Public Library 205 E. Olive St. Bloomington, Illinois 61701 309.828.6093 www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/