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Permaculture makes the most use of what nature provides for us by using specific design strategies to maximize nature’s gifts, such as food, energy, and shelter. A counter to heavy industrial farming, permaculture is all about conscious planning that caters to the human needs while also respecting and healing the natural environment. At its core, it involves drawing inspiration from nature to build an ecosystem that thrives just like any other. If you want to start practicing permaculture and reap all its benefits, then you need to listen to this audiobook today!

Embark on a journey where timeless wisdom intersects with modern innovation and discover how the principles of Daoism illuminate the profound connections between energy, harmony, and the emerging force of Bitcoin. In Daoist philosophy, the Dao is the universal force governing both tangible and intangible aspects of existence. It's believed that all phenomena are manifestations of the Dao, interconnected by the vital energy known as Qi, which animates all life and saturates the natural world.

This 7-day series provides a comprehensive toolkit for undoing anxiety by mastering the connection between the mind and body. Over the course of a week, you will progress from foundational breathing techniques and full-body scans to advanced progressive muscle relaxation and empowering affirmations. Each session is designed to ground you in the present moment, utilizing deep relaxation and creative visualization to release the past and build a future of lasting peace.

For the fourth session, you will learn progressive muscle relaxation by tensing and then completely releasing different muscle groups throughout your body. This physical "weapon against stress" allows you to experience firsthand how quickly intentional relaxation can clear the mind and optimize your bodily systems.

For Day 6 of this series, you will deepen your mastery of progressive muscle relaxation with extended holds to ensure every lingering bit of tension melts away. By the end of this practice, you will cultivate a profound sense of gratitude for your body’s health and the abundance in your life.

For the final session, you will synchronize gentle physical movement with your breath to foster a sense of relaxed confidence and control over your emotions. You will then engage in a global visualization of a world in perfect harmony, using your imagination as a powerful tool to maintain your own internal paradise.

For Day 5, you will focus on the natural rhythm of your breath to rejuvenate your system and let go of resentment or attachments to the past. Through a series of empowering affirmations, you will train your subconscious mind to embrace change and remain happily at peace in the present moment.

In 1956, Earl Nightingale dropped a bombshell: “We become what we think about.” You’ve heard it. Maybe even tried it. So why hasn’t your life changed? Because the real secret was never about positive thinking like most thought. It’s about rewiring the hidden mechanism that controls your decisions — even when you’re not aware of it. In The Strangest Secret: 70 Years Later, Vic Johnson — a 9-time Amazon best-selling author — exposes the subtle misinterpretation that’s blocked your breakthrough and hands you the tool to fix it in just 4 minutes a day.

Over nine million Americans have reported a near death experience (NDE). They’re virtually unanimous in their conclusion that the afterlife is real. Quantum physics suggests they may be right. In this short, mind-expanding book, veteran investigative journalist Michael Schmicker takes you on his personal journey in search of a hard-science backed argument for an afterlife.

Regular walking allows your body to burn more calories, boosting your weight loss and bringing with it a whole host of extra benefits—to both physical and emotional health. In fact, if you were to gradually build just 3 hours of walking into your week, you could lose up to 25 percent more body weight in 12 weeks than you would by dieting alone. There couldn’t be a more straightforward way to lose weight and build fitness. And the beauty is you can tailor it to suit your lifestyle irrespective of age, gender, fitness, wealth, or social positioning.

In this groundbreaking work, Roger Marcus dissects the subtle yet powerful forces that influence how men and women perceive one another in a world dominated by unrealistic fantasies and digital overstimulation.

Michael Keresman invites you to step back from society’s expectations and discover your own path to fulfillment. With refreshing honesty and encouragement, he shows that you don’t need to live loudly or fit into a prescribed mold to live meaningfully. This book helps you recognize the strengths, values, and dreams already within you, and learn to live them out with confidence and clarity. Keresman’s reflections and stories open the door to seeing life not as a competition, but as an opportunity to create a life that feels authentic, joyful, and spectacular in its own way.

Six years ago, Tahoe took everything. Now it wants more. You swear you’ll never go back. But when the past demands your return to the place where everything unraveled, you have no choice. The house still stands. The memories still haunt. The silence is louder than ever. And someone is waiting for you. But who? Almost immediately, the unease sets in: unsettling cryptic messages, whispered threats, and nightmares that blur into waking hours. Then the bodies start to fall.

Experience the heartwarming tale of "The Velveteen Rabbit," a beloved classic by Margery Williams, beautifully narrated by Brian Pederson. This enchanting story tells the tale of a simple, velveteen rabbit who longs to become real through the love of a child. In the cozy setting of a child’s nursery, the velveteen rabbit learns that becoming real isn’t about how you look on the outside, but about the love and affection you receive. As the rabbit's adventures unfold, this timeless story gently explores themes of love, transformation, and the true meaning of being "real."

Follow Buck, a loyal and strong-willed dog, as he is torn from his comfortable life in California and thrust into the harsh, untamed wilderness of the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. As he battles the elements, other animals, and his own survival instincts, Buck discovers his true nature and answers the call of the wild. This timeless story of adventure, survival, and self-discovery is a thrilling journey through the rugged Alaskan landscape, filled with danger, loyalty, and the primal struggle for existence.

At her husband’s funeral, Addy meets Heath—a man who knows loss just as well as she does. Their whirlwind romance feels like a second chance at life, but whispers from the past refuse to stay buried. Addy has secrets she swore she’d never tell. Heath has questions she can’t afford to answer. In this house, it’s impossible to know who the victim really is.

In this third session, you will utilize a comprehensive body scan technique to systematically release tension from your feet up to the crown of your head. By grounding your awareness in physical sensations, you can alleviate anxious thoughts and reconnect with your inner peace and creative potential.

For this second session, you will engage in a powerful deep-breathing exercise designed to charge the nervous system and clear toxins from the body. This practice shifts your focus toward gratitude and visualization, helping you create a future reality free from lingering stress and strain.

In this short opening session of a week of Undoing Anxiety and Stress, you will learn a simple breathing technique that combines focused inhales and exhales with the opening and closing of your eyes to diminish anxiety.

Trying to hide from his mother, Tom Kitten climbs up the chimney and gets captured by two hungry rats who want to turn him into a dumpling! It is up to his family and a helpful dog to save him before he becomes dinner!