BOOKS
THE LIGHTHOUSE EFFECT
How Ordinary People Can Have an Extraordinary Impact in the World
by Steve Pemberton
Zondervan.com
The author, Steve Pemberton found a human lighthouse in an ordinary man named John Sykes, his former high school counselor. When all seemed lost, John offered Steve a safe harbor and together they navigated a new path to success, healing each other along the way. The Lighthouse Effect, Steve’s stirring follow-up to his memoir, A Chance in the World, honors the ordinary people like John that have made an extraordinary impact on others and who, like the structures they resemble, seek no reward. The book tells the real-life stories of ten unassuming heroes, people he met as a young boy and as recently as a few years ago. Though the stories are from different generations, races, genders, and faiths, these individuals share a common denominator: the lighthouse effect.
The Lighthouse Effect dispels the myth that public officials, celebrities, or the latest trends will save us from our societal and personal problems. Instead, it’s the steady light we shine on each other that provides direction, unity, and safe harbor for the future. Through these stories, you will identify how your own life experiences are the only qualification you need to be a “human lighthouse.”
MEANINGFUL COINCIDENCES
How and Why Synchronicity and Serendipity Happen
by Bernard Beitman, MD
www.ParkStPress.com
Each of us has more to do with creating coincidences than we think. In this comprehensive exploration of the potential of coincidences to expand our understanding of reality, psychiatrist Bernard Beitman, M.D., explores why and how coincidences, synchronicity, and serendipity happen and how to use these common occurrences to inspire psychological, interpersonal, and spiritual growth.
Through a complete catalog of coincidence patterns with numerous illustrative examples, Dr. Beitman clarifies the relationship between synchronicity and serendipity and dissects the “anatomy of a coincidence.” He defines coincidence types through their two fundamental constituents—mental events and physical events. He analyzes the many uses of meaningful coincidences as well as their potential problems, emphasizing that synchronicity and serendipity, though most often positive, also have their shadow sides. Detailing how to record your experiences, he explains how you will see patterns guiding your life decisions and learn to expect that coincidences are more likely to occur during life stressors, high emotion, and strong need, which helps you be ready to use them when they occur. Exploring the crucial role of personal agency—individual thought and action—in synchronicities and serendipities, Dr. Beitman shows that there’s much more behind these occurrences than “fate” or “randomness.”
WHEN THE BRIGHT MOON RISES
The Awakening of Ancient Memories
by Dena Merriam
gpiw.org/sitaram-press
“When the Bright Moon Rises” is a testament to the Love that holds the universe together, a Love accessible to us if we bring conscious awareness to it: it fosters understanding of … being centered in peace and protection for all.
– Carolyn Rivers
When the Bright Moon Rises is first and foremost a love story—love between the sages and the cosmic forces known as the deities, love of the sages for the people, and love between individuals seeking to express this universal force of love that exists within all of us. It is also a study of karma, the cosmic law of cause and effect. This narrative begins in Vedic India, around the 9th century BCE, with the meeting of two people and the seeding of a love that cannot be fulfilled but which comes to fruition nearly 10,000 years later during the Tang Empire in China, where they are reborn as the renowned poet Li Bai and his poet wife. The awakening of her memories of previous births initiates an inner struggle that is only resolved under the guidance of her Daoist Master. This is her story.
PRODUCTS
PHYTOLIFE
Theralogix.com
If you follow a plant-based diet, PhytoLife Balance is an easy way to ensure you’re getting all the essential nutrients you need. PhytoLife Balance delivers the right balance of 10 essential nutrients that can be difficult to get from plants alone:
Vitamin D3 (from lichen), B12, Iodine, K2, Chelated Minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc), DHA and EPA Omega- 3s. PhytoLife Balance’s vegan-sourced nutrients are delivered to your body in a balanced, easy-to-absorb format. It is formulated by physicians to create a safe, efficacious, high-quality supplement. PhytoLife Balance is independently tested and certified by NSF International, assuring you that PhytoLife Balance contains only exactly what is listed on the label.
BROKEN TOP BRANDS
LEMON CITRONELLA REPELLENT STICK
brokentopcandleco.com
Ward off those pesky bugs with the Broken Top Citronella Repellent Stick! This slick stick glides on effortlessly whether you’re enjoying your patio or out for a hike. Apply to pulse points like the neck, wrists, inside of elbows & back of knees for best results. From incense cones to repellent sticks, Broken Top Brands has a bug repellent for everyone. The line is available in four products: 9 oz Soy Candle, 8 oz Outdoor Spray, 2 oz Natural Repellent Stick & Outdoor Incense Cones.
NAKED SHAKE LEMON BLUEBERRY
nakednutrition.com
Lemon Blueberry Muffin Naked Shake is a delicious way to increase your daily protein intake on a busy schedule. It starts with pea protein, adds MCT oil, real lemon and blueberry juice, fermented cane sugar, and natural plant-based flavors, resulting in a protein powder that delivers 20g of protein and only 5g of sugar. The company states the following benefits:
• Protein boosts your metabolism, helps preserve muscle mass, and aids muscle recovery after exercise.
• Juice bar smoothies are tasty and convenient, but they’re usually loaded with added sugars. With Naked Shake, you can be confident that you’re not compromising when it comes to your health.
• Preserve Muscle: Pea protein is one of the best plant protein sources when it comes to maintaining or building lean muscle; it contains a wide range of essential amino acids that are critical for muscle growth and repair, and is also easily digested, making it an excellent alternative to whey protein.
• Support Weight Loss Goals: Each serving delivers 20 grams of protein and healthy fats in the form of MCT oil. Both protein and MCT oil help support your weight loss goals by keeping you satiated for longer.
