Soul-Making

Have you ever met someone and felt an instant sense of attraction or repulsion even though you do not know the person? In Depth Psychology this is an unconscious as well as alchemical reaction that is understood as part of psychic projective phenomena of affinity, where a constellated chemistry between two individuals is ignited. This phenomenon was understood by Jung mythically as the unio Mystica, or the union of opposites.

This presentation will share how Jung illustrated this psychological understanding of the transference phenomena in alchemical symbolism and illustrations taken from the 16th-century alchemical text, Rosarium Philosophorum. He utilized these illustrations to show the connections that exist between the transformative process shared by alchemy and an analogous transformative process that he discovered in the psychic growth of an individual.

Spices of Life and Herbs, Too!

Spices & Herbs: what’s the difference?

Spices are hot and spicy, and herbs are, well, ‘herby,’ right? Not exactly. Spices come from the seeds of a plant, but herbs come from the leaves or roots. So, juniper, vanilla, coffee, and chocolate, are spices, but not spicy, whereas curry leaves and ginger, though quite spicy, are herbs. A good reason for abandoning the distinction, as I have done in this cookbook.

Spices of Life and Herbs, Too! contains 87 recipes, each featuring a different herb or spice (or several), and each with ‘locked-in tastes.’ The book also contains my ‘alphabet’ of spices and herbs, from A to Z, which answers questions such as:

Which is the most expensive spice on the planet?

Answer: Saffron, which comes from crocuses. And how many crocuses do you need to make a kilo of saffron? Answer: 77,000!

Which is the real Spice of Life?

Answer: ‘Spice of Life’ is the nickname of Sumac, ground from the fruits of the Rhus tree, sometimes known as the Tree of Heaven.

Which is the most popular spice in the world?

Answer: Pepper, which comes in many varieties: black, white, pink, red and green.

Which spice was considered as valuable as Manhattan?

Answer: Nutmeg. The only source of Nutmeg used to be the Banda Islands, now part of Indonesia, Once controlled by the British but coveted by the Dutch, these islands were swapped for Manhattan, which Henry Hudson had already claimed for the Dutch Trading Company. The 1647 treaty gave the British control of the whole Hudson River area, whilst the Dutch gained a monopoly supply of their beloved nutmeg.

Spiritual Flights

Spiritual Flights reveals supernatural events occurring in the here and now.

Inside these pages, you find an exploration of reincarnation and discover some striking examples of the rich and the famous in the present century with compelling parallels to their probable past lives—from Oprah to George Clooney. You, the reader, will be thoroughly amazed.

Spiritual Mechanics

Are you getting the most out of your life’s journey? Are you seeing the fruition of your passion and purpose? Spiritual Mechanics explains, in simple language, how to transform your dreams into realities. Presented in a food-for-thought format, Spiritual Mechanics is your daily guide to shaping the life you’ve always wanted.

Splinter: My Personal Journey through My Sister's Mental Illness

We have all encountered people with mental illness in school, the workplace, among our friends, and in our families. If the emotional or mental distress is mild or non-threatening, empathy and compassion go a long way. Dealing with someone who has a personality disorder is another matter.

When Charlotte Yardley’s sister moved to her town after they had communicated mostly by phone for 40 years, she found herself ill-equipped to interact with someone whose behavior alternated between tears, depression, anger, blow-ups, and outright cruelty. She had thought they were close, but now she was being blamed for everything her sister believed was going wrong in her life. As Yardley dipped into co-dependence and depression of her own, she sought therapy.

Through journal excerpts, summaries of concepts from books she read, excerpts of her sister’s emails and therapy sessions, even a teacher-like handout, she invites the reader to join her in her journey toward acceptance of the kind of relationship she can and cannot have with her sister. Though the subject is dark, there is some humor, and there’s a section of quick tips at the end for those facing similar relationship struggles.

Spots on a Leopard

The title of this book was born the day I walked into my therapist’s office, believing that there was no hope of healing for me. The scars I carried were embedded in me from infancy, and I asked her: “Are we trying to change the spots on a leopard here with me? Are not some of these negative traits so deeply imprinted that we’ll never root them out, no matter how hard we try?”

And she replied, without a flinch, without hesitation, and with full confidence, “You were raised by leopards. Those spots were never yours to begin with. Those spots belong to them and we will root them out, one by one.” That moment changed my life. Right then and there, I turned a corner and faced the sunlight for the first time. There was hope. I could heal. I could become whole again.

St. Damon's Hall

This Young Adult novel takes place in a small New England town and is a coming of age story for Frankie Folinari and his friends. While all of these friends are special in their own way, Frankie’s many trials and tribulations tell the story of a particularly special young man. Frankie is not just the leader of the group, he’s an emerging 21^st century hero trying to understand and control his emerging powers.  This gripping novel tells the story of 6 friends whose lives were forever changed and their paths altered by their chance meeting. This adventurous tale takes many twists and turns as this group hunts for justice while some even find love along the way.

Stolen Inheritance

Stolen Inheritance has a universal appeal, but should prove to be of particular interest to those who are looking to connect or re-connect with the peoples of Africa and Eurasia. Peoples of these two largest and one of the most populous continents have traded, fought, and inter-bred since the first recording of human existence. Older readers may find some of the evidence provided difficult to accept, as it challenges some of their own taken-for-granted understanding of racial thinking, whilst young readers may be encouraged to explore the value of human diversity. But, whoever you are, it is hoped that you will enjoy reading this book, as you travel from Ancient Khemet (Egypt), through western and northern Eurasia, crossing the Atlantic Ocean to the lands of the Americas.

Stranger in My Own Skin

After being medically retired out of the Marine Corps, Cody found himself separated from his wife and son, and struggling to deal with a brain injury that had fractured his personality and robbed him of all the things he thought he was. No longer able to stand the face in the mirror, he quickly fell down a rabbit hole of alcoholism, and self-loathing unable to forgive himself for the life he destroyed.

Even though he moved to a new city and tried to start over by going to school and doing the ‘right’ things, he still felt like an empty shell, a ghost living in skin that didn’t belong to him. It all came crashing down one summer afternoon when a still suffering from a massive hangover, he truly saw himself in the mirror for the first time, gaunt, broken, and pathetic. Staring at his reflection he knew something had to change. One way or another.

String Too Short to Tie

Told with humor and affection, String Too Short to Tie tells the story of the powerful ties of land and family. The author, called Dalinda in this memoir, rumbles down the dusty Texas road where she grew up, struggling with ambivalence toward proud family and friends who stayed while she left. Life has changed since the bustling time of the ’50s and ’70s when Buddy Holly was a sensation down the road in Lubbock and her rural town of Tumbleweed bustled with energy, plentiful water, and her beloved farm families prospered. What will she and her classmates have in common as they work to plan their 50^th class reunion? How will they feel about the Midwestern teacher she became versus the Texas farm girl they knew? How will she ever work with her headstrong sister to figure out how to honor their family farm?

Laugh and cry as Dalinda works to resolve conflicting values over land, entitlement and lifestyle, unearthing small nuggets of delight and redemption that come when each of us tumble back home and remember a time when we were all “raised with guilt and red Jell-O.”

Stripping

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance in Stripping - Taking Off Everything to Love What’s Underneath. Join me as I guide you through my personal odyssey from Point A to Z, a path marked by challenges, revelations, and triumphs. As a woman who embraces her unique identity, I invite you to delve into my world and understand the essence of who I am.

Stripping away layers isn’t just an act; it’s an art form of embracing one’s true self. This book is more than a story; it’s a manifesto on the power of self-love and the liberation that comes with it. Once you learn the art of stripping away external expectations and societal norms, you’ll find a profound freedom and an unreturnable transformation.

Discover the beauty beneath the surface, and learn to love the unadorned, authentic you. ‘Stripping’ isn’t just about removing what’s on the outside; it’s about revealing and cherishing what lies underneath.

Struggling to Survive

Telling your sons, you still don’t feel right for the past 20 years and you don’t know what is going on is hard to do. How do you assure them that their dad will be ok? He doesn’t want them to worry more and keep being upset.

Vinnie has had a hard life. He’s been through major health issues and had to battle them to survive. He’s had to deal with his demons to live for his sons. How does he do it? How does he live a life that isn’t a life?

Vinnie thought he finally conquered his demons but feels he is being pulled back into that world he thought he had left. On top of all that is going on, other obstacles have risen for him to battle. But he knows whatever comes his way, he’ll have to conquer these obstacles to be here and to keep being a father to his sons.

Struggling to Survive tells the continuing story of Vinnie’s life and what is going on now and what he is battling. His journey is still ongoing and he feels like it’s never going to end. How much more can a person take and deal with? The never-ending physical, emotional and mental feelings and pain still has a hold of him.

How is he surviving everything, how is he feeling inside? To know he is still dealing with everything for the past 20 years has Vinnie very tired. But one thing about him, Vinnie will never give up or quit in getting what he wants and getting to where he wants to be. What he is looking for is an end to this nightmare of a life and live the rest of his life pain-free, happy, and with his sons.

Vinnie’s saga continues. Let’s take a look on how this courageous man deals with life and how he is going to overcome this life that has been handed to him. The continuing battle he endures for himself and his sons and how he is set to end his story. No quit in him, he’s a warrior.

Vinnie says, “I feel compelled to continue telling my story in hopes of helping others who are struggling in life. I do struggle to survive. We are not promised tomorrow, so live your life to the fullest. LIVE…”