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The 15 Success Principles for Self-Realization
- Channeled Wisdom to Create Your Reality and Expand Your Perspective
- By: Sara Landon
- Narrated by: Sara Landon
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
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Based on core teachings from The Council, a group of ascended beings with an expanded view of our human reality, this book introduces 15 essential steps to follow on the journey of self-realization. The Council, channeled by Sara Landon, defines self-realization as the integration of every part of you, the part of you that is Source, God, the Divine, the part of you that is soul, spirit, higher self, the part of you that is magnificent, beautiful, and unique.
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Thanks again Sara
- By Kindle Customer on 10-05-25
By: Sara Landon
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The Light Beyond
- Unveiling the Secrets of the Afterlife
- By: Craig Beck
- Narrated by: Craig Beck
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
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In The Light Beyond: Unveiling the Secrets of the Afterlife, extraordinary people from diverse backgrounds recount their most shattering encounters with the threshold of death—only to return with insights that defy the ordinary. Their stories glow with vivid detail: luminous corridors, encounters with departed loved ones, an indescribable sense of unconditional love, and a profound awareness that they were never as alone as they feared. These near-death experiences aren’t wispy dreams or random flickers.
By: Craig Beck
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Indagación apreciativa
- Un enfoque innovador para la transformación personal y de las organizaciones
- By: David Cooperrider, Miriam Subirana
- Narrated by: Rosalía Díaz, Diego Rousselon
- Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins
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Este libro es una síntesis perfecta de una metodología que está revolucionando el mundo de las organizaciones y las relaciones humanas: la Indagación Apreciativa (IA); un método basado en la nueva psicología positiva, la biomímesis, el pensamiento de diseño y la construcción social de la realidad. Escrito conjuntamente por el creador del método, David Cooperrider, y por su principal abanderada en el mundo de habla hispana, Miriam Subirana, Indagación Apreciativa trata de la forma en cómo promover el cambio a nivel personal, familiar, social, institucional o empresarial.
By: David Cooperrider, and others
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La libertad primera y última
- By: Krishnamurti
- Narrated by: Juan Miguel Diéz
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
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La libertad primera y última es considerado por muchos como el mejor libro de Krishnamurti. Aldous Huxley, en su esclarecedor prólogo, se pregunta: ¿qué es exactamente lo que nos propone el sabio hindú? Y la respuesta es que no se trata de un sistema de creencias, ni de un catálogo de dogmas, ni de un repertorio de ideas, ni de una clase de yoga; lo esencial es trascender los símbolos y alcanzar la libertad de cada instante. Esta libertad surge con la superación del ego, pero también de los "sistemas" de pensamiento organizado.
By: Krishnamurti
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The Kybalion (Annotated and Illustrated)
- The Forbidden Knowledge of the Hermetic Philosophy and the 7 Universal Laws: Understanding the Art of Hermetic Alchemy
- By: Three Initiates, William Walker Atkinson
- Narrated by: Helpful Matthew
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
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“The All is Mind; the Universe is Mental.” With this powerful statement, The Kybalion, authored by the enigmatic Three Initiates, opens a doorway to a mystical realm where ancient wisdom and universal truths intertwine. Published in 1908, this extraordinary work encapsulates the teachings of Hermetic philosophy, a tradition tracing back to the legendary Hermes Trismegistus, a figure revered as a bridge between human consciousness and divine knowledge.
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Awakening Through Sound
- By HoseaEverett on 05-05-25
By: Three Initiates, and others
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Psychopomps & the Soul
- Traversing Death and Life for Healing and Wholeness
- By: Tiffany Lazic
- Narrated by: Julia Anthony
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
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Featuring a cross-cultural introduction to psychopomps, this book brings light to times of uncertainty and fear that often accompany the process of dying or its living corollary—the dark that comes from shame and the shadow parts of the self. Psychopomps & the Soul offers ancient wisdom to bring ease to modern distress around grief and inner darkness. Whether you experience loss through physical death or psychological soul death caused by living inauthentically, psychopomps can provide a full toolkit for navigating unfamiliar liminal space back to peace and wholeness.
By: Tiffany Lazic
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The 15 Success Principles for Self-Realization
- Channeled Wisdom to Create Your Reality and Expand Your Perspective
- By: Sara Landon
- Narrated by: Sara Landon
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
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Based on core teachings from The Council, a group of ascended beings with an expanded view of our human reality, this book introduces 15 essential steps to follow on the journey of self-realization. The Council, channeled by Sara Landon, defines self-realization as the integration of every part of you, the part of you that is Source, God, the Divine, the part of you that is soul, spirit, higher self, the part of you that is magnificent, beautiful, and unique.
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Thanks again Sara
- By Kindle Customer on 10-05-25
By: Sara Landon
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The Light Beyond
- Unveiling the Secrets of the Afterlife
- By: Craig Beck
- Narrated by: Craig Beck
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
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In The Light Beyond: Unveiling the Secrets of the Afterlife, extraordinary people from diverse backgrounds recount their most shattering encounters with the threshold of death—only to return with insights that defy the ordinary. Their stories glow with vivid detail: luminous corridors, encounters with departed loved ones, an indescribable sense of unconditional love, and a profound awareness that they were never as alone as they feared. These near-death experiences aren’t wispy dreams or random flickers.
By: Craig Beck
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Indagación apreciativa
- Un enfoque innovador para la transformación personal y de las organizaciones
- By: David Cooperrider, Miriam Subirana
- Narrated by: Rosalía Díaz, Diego Rousselon
- Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins
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Este libro es una síntesis perfecta de una metodología que está revolucionando el mundo de las organizaciones y las relaciones humanas: la Indagación Apreciativa (IA); un método basado en la nueva psicología positiva, la biomímesis, el pensamiento de diseño y la construcción social de la realidad. Escrito conjuntamente por el creador del método, David Cooperrider, y por su principal abanderada en el mundo de habla hispana, Miriam Subirana, Indagación Apreciativa trata de la forma en cómo promover el cambio a nivel personal, familiar, social, institucional o empresarial.
By: David Cooperrider, and others
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La libertad primera y última
- By: Krishnamurti
- Narrated by: Juan Miguel Diéz
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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La libertad primera y última es considerado por muchos como el mejor libro de Krishnamurti. Aldous Huxley, en su esclarecedor prólogo, se pregunta: ¿qué es exactamente lo que nos propone el sabio hindú? Y la respuesta es que no se trata de un sistema de creencias, ni de un catálogo de dogmas, ni de un repertorio de ideas, ni de una clase de yoga; lo esencial es trascender los símbolos y alcanzar la libertad de cada instante. Esta libertad surge con la superación del ego, pero también de los "sistemas" de pensamiento organizado.
By: Krishnamurti
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The Kybalion (Annotated and Illustrated)
- The Forbidden Knowledge of the Hermetic Philosophy and the 7 Universal Laws: Understanding the Art of Hermetic Alchemy
- By: Three Initiates, William Walker Atkinson
- Narrated by: Helpful Matthew
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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“The All is Mind; the Universe is Mental.” With this powerful statement, The Kybalion, authored by the enigmatic Three Initiates, opens a doorway to a mystical realm where ancient wisdom and universal truths intertwine. Published in 1908, this extraordinary work encapsulates the teachings of Hermetic philosophy, a tradition tracing back to the legendary Hermes Trismegistus, a figure revered as a bridge between human consciousness and divine knowledge.
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Awakening Through Sound
- By HoseaEverett on 05-05-25
By: Three Initiates, and others
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Psychopomps & the Soul
- Traversing Death and Life for Healing and Wholeness
- By: Tiffany Lazic
- Narrated by: Julia Anthony
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
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Featuring a cross-cultural introduction to psychopomps, this book brings light to times of uncertainty and fear that often accompany the process of dying or its living corollary—the dark that comes from shame and the shadow parts of the self. Psychopomps & the Soul offers ancient wisdom to bring ease to modern distress around grief and inner darkness. Whether you experience loss through physical death or psychological soul death caused by living inauthentically, psychopomps can provide a full toolkit for navigating unfamiliar liminal space back to peace and wholeness.
By: Tiffany Lazic
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Vacuidad y no-dualidad
- Meditaciones para deconstruir el "yo"
- By: Javier García Campayo
- Narrated by: Chema Agulló
- Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins
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En la mayoría de las tradiciones espirituales las meditaciones deconstructivas del "yo" y las experiencias de no-dualidad están consideradas la cumbre de la práctica contemplativa. Por ello, han permanecido semi-ocultas durante siglos. La llegada del budismo y el hinduismo a Occidente durante el siglo XX generó un interés mundial sin precedentes por la práctica de la meditación. El fenómeno mindfulness es un magnífico ejemplo. Sin embargo, las prácticas deconstructivas siguen siendo desconocidas del gran público y apenas han empezado a estudiarse por la ciencia y la psicología.
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The Kybalion (Centenary Edition)
- By: Three Initiates
- Narrated by: Will Stauff
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
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The Kybalion is a seminal work of esoteric philosophy attributed to The Three Initiates, first published in 1908. Drawing from the ancient Hermetic teachings associated with Hermes Trismegistus, the book outlines seven universal principles that govern all aspects of existence, including Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration, Polarity, Rhythm, Cause and Effect, and Gender.
By: Three Initiates
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The Map
- Finding the Magic and Meaning in the Story of Your Life
- By: Colette Baron-Reid
- Narrated by: Susan Shahloub Larkin
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
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Intuitive counselor Colette Baron-Reid is renowned for helping people create the purposeful and authentic lives they desire. In this fascinating book, Colette hands you the “magic wand” of your own awareness so that you can begin to perceive your life as a wonderful adventure, and see yourself as a powerful mapmaker.
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The Buddha in You
- A Beginner's Guide to Buddhism, from Karma to Nirvana
- By: Lama Lhanang Rinpoche, Mordy Levine
- Narrated by: Mordy Levine
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
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Ideal for anyone who is Buddhism-curious, The Buddha in You offers an accessible introduction to the key teachings of Buddhism. But Buddhism is so much more than its teachings—it’s also a lived experience. Through simple reflections, practices, or meditations in every short chapter, The Buddha in You invites you to begin to try the teachings in your own life, whether you want to be Buddhist or not. These teachings can help cultivate more calm, joy, and gratitude even amid life’s challenges.
By: Lama Lhanang Rinpoche, and others
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Near-Death Experiences
- By: Scott L. Smith Jr.
- Narrated by: Ben Hauck
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
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Near-death experiences (NDEs) are endlessly fascinating for those who long for Heaven or are just curious about the things we cannot see (yet). Lost in all the discussion of NDEs, however, is their long, rich history. Saints and mystics have been visiting Heaven for thousands of years, and here, for the first time, Scott L. Smith provides you with a glimpse of what they’ve been seeing these past two millennia. In this heart-pounding book, you will first learn about the ancient origin of NDEs and seven characteristics that describe them.
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Magician of the Beautiful
- By: Mitch Horowitz
- Narrated by: Mitch Horowitz
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
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In this concise work, PEN Award-winning author and historian Mitch Horowitz explores one of the most radical, finely developed, and intriguing intellects in modern metaphysics: Neville Goddard (1905-1972). Neville issued the ultimate challenge: your imagination is God. He had an ethic of empowering self-responsibility and boundless mental creativity. Neville’s ideas are compelling and beautifully congruent with quantum physics and scholarly psychical research. As Mitch describes, Neville is modern mysticism’s most penetrating voice.
By: Mitch Horowitz
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Ignite Your Yoga
- How to Live, Practice, and Teach as an Authentic Yoga Steward
- By: Susanna Barkataki
- Narrated by: Susanna Barkataki
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
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While mainstream yoga culture explodes, the teachings have often strayed far from yoga’s traditional roots. The result is a watered-down, often inaccurate or incomplete practice that doesn’t responsibly reflect the rich and powerful tradition. Susanna Barkataki invites yoga practitioners to become stewards of the tradition—bold and effective trailblazers for embodying the roots of yoga. Barkataki gives practitioners the knowledge, tools, and language to delve deeply into the tradition, authentically, responsibly, and with appreciation.
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Corpus Hermeticum
- The Hermetic Secrets for Spiritual Transformation and Enlightenment - The Mysteries of the Soul and the Cosmic Order of Hermes Trismegistus - Annotated
- By: Hermes Trismegistus
- Narrated by: Johnny Neal
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
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"As above, so below; as below, so above." Step into the world of The Corpus Hermeticum, a mysterious compendium attributed to the enigmatic figure Hermes Trismegistus—revered as a sage, a mystic, and a divine guide of ancient wisdom. Shrouded in mystique, this collection of texts offers insights that bridge the realms of philosophy, spirituality, and cosmic secrets. Here, the earthly and divine merge in dialogue, bringing forth revelations that beckon the listener to delve into questions of existence, the soul, and the fundamental nature of the universe.
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Mirroring the Divine Within
- By DennisWashington on 12-05-25
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The Italian Soul
- How to Savor the Full Joys of Life
- By: Judith Valente
- Narrated by: Daniela Acitelli
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
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The Italian Soul offers practical guidance into how we can transport a taste of the Italian “good life” into our own homes. Additionally, it explores the contemplative practices and attitudes that seem to come naturally to a people who have made an art of living and working joyfully. A cross between a travel dispatch and a spirituality guide for seekers who eschew traditional religious practices but are yearning for ways to bring more balance, sanity, and a greater sense of the transcendent into their daily lives.
By: Judith Valente
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Vous êtes immortel
- Un chaman nous parle de la vie et de la mort
- By: Arnaud Riou
- Narrated by: Cédric David
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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Pour un chaman, la mort n'existe pas. En suivant un cycle de renaissances, l'âme accomplit son voyage sur Terre et dans l'au-delà. Avec Arnaud Riou, transformez votre perception de la mort et découvrez le sens de votre vie. Ce livre révèle une vision chamanique de la mort accessible à chacun pour : - Explorer les mystères de l'au-delà : que se passe-t-il après notre dernier souffle ? Quelles sont les différentes étapes du voyage post-mortem ? Quelles pistes pour communiquer avec les défunts ?
By: Arnaud Riou
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Tu Derecho a Ser Rico
- By: Joseph Murphy
- Narrated by: Marcelo Russo
- Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
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"Tu Derecho a Ser Rico" de Joseph Murphy es una guía poderosa sobre cómo atraer prosperidad y éxito a través del pensamiento positivo y la fe en el poder del subconsciente. Esta edición moderna, traducida al español por Juan David Arbeláez, presenta enseñanzas prácticas que afirman que la riqueza no solo es deseable, sino un derecho natural de cada persona, y muestra cómo transformar la mentalidad para manifestar abundancia en todas las áreas de la vida.
By: Joseph Murphy
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Secrets of Antigravity Propulsion
- Tesla, UFOs, and Classified Aerospace Technology
- By: Paul A. LaViolette Ph.D.
- Narrated by: Jez Sands
- Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins
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In Secrets of Antigravity Propulsion, physicist Paul LaViolette reveals the secret history of antigravity experimentation—from Nikola Tesla and T. Townsend Brown to the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber. He discloses the existence of advanced gravity-control technologies, under secret military development for decades, that could revolutionize air travel and energy production.
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Read the Bible Like a Mystic
- Contemplative Wisdom and the Word
- By: Carl McColman
- Narrated by: John Patrick Walsh
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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Read the Bible like a Mystic will help Christians find an expanded relationship with their sacred textbook, and it will also invite all people—Christian and non-Christian alike—to bring together the wisdom of the written word with the wisdom of the contemplative life and the call to foster peace, justice, and equality in our world. Whether you come to the Bible from a preexisting interest in Christianity or mysticism, this book shows how contemplative wisdom unlocks the liberating power of the Word for our time.
By: Carl McColman
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Transcending the Human: An Alien’s Guide to a Universe of Infinite Possibilities, Book 1
- By: Biko Sankofa PhD
- Narrated by: Tony Rao
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
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Ah, so here we are—walking each other home, as always. But this time, the journey begins not with us, but with a child: Vusi, an unassuming soul with a luminous mark above his heart, placed not randomly but precisely by the universe, as if to whisper, "Remember."
By: Biko Sankofa PhD
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Meet Your Spirit Guides While You Sleep
- By: Nicky Sutton
- Narrated by: Nicky Sutton
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
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This 78-minute sleep meditation will lead you on a journey to meet your spirit guides and strengthen your connection with them. You will communicate with your guides, receive wisdom and guidance from them, and share healing energy during deep sleep. Awaken fully refreshed with a stronger and clearer connection with your spirit guides.
By: Nicky Sutton
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Cómo Alcanzar el Conocimiento de los Mundos Superiores
- Un Camino de Iniciación
- By: Rudolf Steiner
- Narrated by: Artur Mas
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
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Como alcanzar el conocimiento los mundos superiores (Un camino de iniciación) ofrece una guía detallada para el autodesarrollo espiritual, describiendo métodos para desarrollar habilidades perceptivas y cultivar una conexión consciente con el "mundo espiritual" o dimensiones de realidad más allá de lo físico. Este libro se ha convertido en uno de los textos más influyentes y accesibles de Steiner sobre la antroposofía, proponiendo que cualquiera puede alcanzar estados superiores de conciencia y percepción mediante el autoconocimiento y la disciplina.
By: Rudolf Steiner
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The Emerald Tablet 101
- The Ancient Egyptian Enlightenment Series, Book 1
- By: Matthew Barnes
- Narrated by: Kara Jackman
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
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The Emerald Tablet 101 is an Ancient Egyptian work written by Hermes Trismegistus that is believed to represent a step-by-step instruction manual for the Alchemical process of turning ordinary metals like lead into something much more valuable, like gold.
By: Matthew Barnes
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Écoute ton âme, et tout devient possible
- By: Virginie Bobée
- Narrated by: Marie-Eve Dufresne
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
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" À l’origine de tout, il y a l’énergie primordiale. Abondante. Sans limite. Elle baigne de sa générosité toute la Création. Elle est la graine qui contient la vie sous toutes ses formes, la puissance pour exister et se recréer à l’infini. Voici votre monde, fait de cette énergie d’abondance. L’énergie de vie, qui vous entoure et vous donne vie, est abondance. Tout est abondance. En vérité, il n’y a rien que vous ne puissiez être, rien que vous ne puissiez vivre, rien que vous ne puissiez faire ni même avoir. Tous les désirs de votre coeur sont puissants, joyeux et atteignables.
By: Virginie Bobée
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L'invisible à la rescousse
- By: Odile Chabrillac
- Narrated by: Flor Lurienne
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
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ET SI LE MONDE ÉTAIT DIFFÉRENT DE CE QUE JE VOIS, DE CE QUE JE CROIS ? Et si j’étais attentive aux synchronicités, à mon intuition, aux messages de la vie ? Si j’essayais de leur donner un sens, sans affirmer de certitudes mais en émettant des hypothèses pour rester dans le " peut-être ". Dans cet ouvrage, Odile Chabrillac nous livre son cheminement, ses réflexions et ses expérimentations, qui l’ont conduite à façonner sa vision de la spiritualité, son chemin de foi.
By: Odile Chabrillac
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Hermetica I
- The Corpus Hermeticum, Asclepius, and Nag Hammadi Hermetica Ordered as a Path of Initiation
- By: M. David Litwa
- Narrated by: Elegwen O'Maoileoin
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
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The Hermetic corpus is a spiritual and intellectual treasure stemming from ancient Egyptian sages who could write and think in Greek. Since the Renaissance, this corpus has appeared in an order that does not fit the path of spiritual initiation suggested by the corpus itself.
By: M. David Litwa
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Luz en el Sendero
- By: Mabel Collins
- Narrated by: Artur Mas
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
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Luz en el Sendero es un breve pero profundo texto, un manual espiritual que ofrece instrucciones y reflexiones para aquellos que buscan avanzar en su camino espiritual. La obra está dirigida especialmente a los aspirantes que desean alcanzar una mayor comprensión y desarrollo de sí mismos a través de la introspección, la disciplina y el contacto con las verdades espirituales universales. El libro está dividido en aforismos y comentarios, cada uno de los cuales proporciona una guía práctica y reflexiva para el aspirante espiritual.
By: Mabel Collins
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The Divine Feminist
- By: Ceryn Rowntree
- Narrated by: Ceryn Rowntree
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
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Divine Feminism invites us to look deeper at this inequality, and consider the ways that all things considered "feminine" have been treated as less than over the centuries and generations.
By: Ceryn Rowntree
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The Initiates of the Flame
- By: Manly P. Hall
- Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
- Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
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The Initiates of the Flame is a timeless exploration into the hidden teachings of the mystery schools, tracing their origin from ancient Egypt and Atlantis through to the modern Western esoteric tradition. This work reveals the spiritual lineage connecting Hermes, Osiris, the Christ Mystery, and the inner path of the initiate. Rich with allegory and esoteric insight, the text serves as a guide to the sacred fire within—the divine spark that transforms the seeker through trials, symbols, and inner awakening.
By: Manly P. Hall
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From Self-Care to We-Care
- The New Science of Mindful Boundaries and Caring from an Undivided Heart
- By: Jordan Quaglia, Daniel J. Siegel M.D. - Foreword
- Narrated by: Jordan Quaglia
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
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In a world where time can feel increasingly scarce, we find ourselves in a dilemma: should we prioritize ourselves or others? Yet as psychologist and compassion scientist Jordan Quaglia demonstrates, this choice is based on a false dichotomy. The emerging science and practice of we-care reframes the very concept of care as a social force that includes both self and other.
By: Jordan Quaglia, and others