Are you wondering why buying new things doesn't bring happiness? Minimalism is derived from “minimum” – we like to think of it as minimum stress which causes maximum pleasure. As a simple rule, to be a minimalist, you should possess less than 100 things at a time. Owning a car or a home or even an extra television can be considered overspending. You should focus on enjoying your job rather than building a career, be open to living in exotic, sometimes remote places all over the world, be able … [Read more...] about Minimalist Living – Enjoy More by Living with Less – Declutter Your Life in 30 days. by Danny
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
Interview with Author – DK Walker
About DK Walker: Married father of two, born and reared in Washington DC, lover of all thing words What inspires you to write? life inspires me to write... love to spark a conversation and provoke thought Tell us about your writing process. Not a seat of a pants writer, but I don't sit done until I mentally devise the beginning, middle, and ending of my book. The fun begins when I connect the 3. I tried the flesh out and story board methods and found it a little too constraining. I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – DK Walker
Interview with Author – June Foster
About June Foster: An award-winning author, June Foster is also a retired teacher with a BA in Education and a MA in counseling. In 2013, June's book Give Us This Day was a finalist in EPIC's eBook awards and in 2014 a finalist in the National Readers Choice Awards for best first book. Ryan's Father won The Clash of the Titles book of the month for January 2014 and was one of three finalists in the published contemporary fiction category of the 2014 Oregon Christian Writers Cascade Writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – June Foster
Interview with Author – Nicole Sallak Anderson
About Nicole Sallak Anderson: Nicole Sallak Anderson is a Computer Science graduate from Purdue University. After graduation, she developed encryption and network security software, which inspired both the storyline and the science behind the eHuman Trilogy—both eHuman Dawn and eHuman Deception are available at Amazon, the third installment is expected in early 2016. She currently lives with her husband and two teenaged sons on two acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Northern California, where … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Nicole Sallak Anderson
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
Ameera Unveiled by Kathleen Varn @katvarn
From Author Kat Varn: At the age of forty-eight, happily remarried and retired from her legal assistant gerbil wheel, Kat decides to break out of her shell and try her hand at belly dancing. What begins as a hobby leads her to filling a coveted spot in Palmetto Oasis Middle Eastern Dance Troupe. With less than eight weeks to prepare, Kat’s thrown into a world of performing she is terrified to face, all leading to a week of giving lessons and performing in Jamaica. Traveling with eight … [Read more...] about Ameera Unveiled by Kathleen Varn @katvarn
Mazie Baby by Julie Frayn
Mazie Reynolds has moxie from the top of her bruised face to the tip of her broken wrist. She married a man she adored, and who adored her in return. But over fourteen years, her happy marriage soured with each new beating. When his attentions shift to their twelve-year-old daughter, Mazie knows it's time to get the hell out. She hatches a plan to escape. But can she outwit the man she vowed to obey until death do they part? Targeted Age Group:: 18+ What Inspired You to Write Your … [Read more...] about Mazie Baby by Julie Frayn
Mistaken Identity (Wynn Garrett Series #1) by Bruce A. Borders @BruceABorders
Assignment: “Eliminate the terrorist threat by any means necessary.” The terrorism risk in American has reached an all-time high. Recognizing the need for an aggressive response, Homeland Security assigns Wynn C. Garrett to eliminate the threat of the Al Jahbid terrorist organization, by “any means necessary.” Believing he is a former Navy Seal, they expect him to be politically correct and follow reasonable guidelines of war. He turns out to be anything but reasonable. While he … [Read more...] about Mistaken Identity (Wynn Garrett Series #1) by Bruce A. Borders @BruceABorders
