“When you find yourself at the gates of Hell, keep walking.” —Churchill Raised in Tehran but torn between two worlds, Ricardo’s young life is thrown into chaos when his American father abandons the family just as the Islamic Revolution of 1979 breaks out. As fundamental human rights are washed away in a tide of religious, anti-Western fanaticism, Ricardo’s mother remarries, introducing a stepfather with a dark secret. At only 14 years old, Ricardo vows to take back what was stolen under the … [Read more...] about Shadows Of Tehran by Nick Berg
Interview with Author – Bjørn Schindler
About Bjørn Schindler: The inspiration for writing this book came from my life and experiences. Born in 1984, I embarked on a journey filled with contrasting life experiences, blending the rigorous discipline of the military with the fast-paced world of corporate life. Despite being educated in two different fields of study, I developed an unwavering work ethic that allowed me to rise to the heights of success as an entrepreneur. However, beneath the surface of financial achievements and a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Bjørn Schindler
Featured PermaFree eBook: The Spirit of Resistance by Michael Scott
About the Book All Peter Baird wants to do is save his brother Martin from himself. All Martin wants to do is spark a second American Revolution. He will provoke the government into declaring war against its own citizens by assassinating the next President on Inauguration Day. Fearful for his brother's life, Peter is drawn into the shady world of radicalized militias. He must choose to become part of the plot or risk losing his brother forever. Can he talk his brother down from this insane … [Read more...] about Featured PermaFree eBook: The Spirit of Resistance by Michael Scott
Memories of Poland, Lessons From Growing Up Under Communism by Paylie Roberts
Paylie Roberts spent the first eight years of her life living under communist rule in Poland. From age eight on she grew up in the US and became so Americanized that she refused to acknowledge her native Polish heritage, including her birth name. Only after researching the history of why her family was exiled from Poland by the communist government did she realize the tremendously important and unique lessons that the Polish Solidarity movement offers about overcoming tyranny, oppression, and … [Read more...] about Memories of Poland, Lessons From Growing Up Under Communism by Paylie Roberts
From the robot to the mindful being: Putting theory into practice by Jordi Castellá (and José Luis Castellá)
This is the practical part of the essay on psychology "From robot to the mindful being". In it, we provide the necessary information to allow anyone to know what to do in general, and how to behave in certain specific circumstances, in orther to minimise the suffering we cause for ourselves and for others, and maximise consciousness. Most of this information is provided through rules of behaviour which are applicable to a few specific circumstances: if this happens, do that (or don’t do that). … [Read more...] about From the robot to the mindful being: Putting theory into practice by Jordi Castellá (and José Luis Castellá)
From the robot to the mindful being: A model of the functioning and possible evolution of the human being by Jordi Castellá
The aim of this essay, among others, is to help us to avoid unnecessary suffering, either for ourselves or for others. To start, we should understand that we act like robots, although we are not aware of it; if we want to improve, we need to understand how we function. To this end, a model of the human being has been adopted which comprises three basic elements: the ego (the element that “gives commands” – through the emotions that it generates – and sets targets), the mind (the element that … [Read more...] about From the robot to the mindful being: A model of the functioning and possible evolution of the human being by Jordi Castellá
Resentment: How to Let Go of Bitterness in an Entertaining Way by Barb Bailey
What if everything in your life happened for a reason? Upon reflection you realize that the drama in your life turned out to be your greatest gifts. That letting go of past resentment can cause profound change for the here and now. This unique book is a series of short stories of real life experiences. Some of the stories are funny, some a bit shocking. After the description of each short story, the readers are invited to choose from a list of occurrences that may or may not have occurred at … [Read more...] about Resentment: How to Let Go of Bitterness in an Entertaining Way by Barb Bailey
