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Happiness has been portrayed as many things…but do you know what it really is? Like all the things that you do, happiness is a choice. What nobody ever told you was how to get to this choice. It’s not about waking up one day and choosing to feel happy. So, how do you get there?

Are your prayers effective? "In Ephesians 6:18, we read words that show the incredible importance of prayer very clearly and forcefully: "Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints". When we really stop to understand the meaning of these words and their context, we will say, "I must pray, pray, pray. I must put all my energy and all my heart into prayer. Whatever else I do, I must pray".

Anxiety is a diagnosable condition that over 40 million adults in the US suffer from, causing a variety of difficult mental and physical symptoms. It can be debilitating, and unfortunately has a lot of triggers, including past trauma, stress, and relationship difficulties. But don’t worry. You can overcome this. There are solutions to getting your life back on track and not letting anxiety get the better of you

How do I know God's will for my life? How do I know if I am making the right choices? Gary Zimak looks at tried-and-true methods for discovering God’s will for our lives—prayer, Scripture, the lives of the saints, the teachings of the Church, seeking counsel from trusted friends and mentors, and St. Ignatius’s rules for discernment.

If you’ve ever wondered what devotion to Mary is all about, you’ll treasure this one-of-a-kind, popular glimpse into the early Church’s life, doctrine, and devotion to Our Lady.

Sure, everyone knows that Donald Trump was an interesting president to say the very least, but while there was plenty of media coverage about the man himself, very little was said about his politics. Perhaps you are interested in learning about the set of political promises that Trump's rise to president was based on.

When Jude Wilson decides to travel halfway across the world to visit the graves of his childhood Boy Scout heroes, he unwittingly signs up for a lot more than he imagined. Growing up in the placid little Pacific Northwest town of Clarksville could never adequately prepare him for what he encounters in the vibrant, mercurial streets of Nairobi, where context defines meaning and words alone are not always sufficient to communicate across a cultural gap.

In Path to Financial Freedom: From Financial Education to a Millionaire Mastermind, embark on a transformative journey to financial independence and success. This powerful guide explores the importance of cultivating a strong financial foundation and delves into the mindset and habits that differentiate the wealthy from the poor.

The Distance Learning Playbook for School Leaders applies the wisdom and evidence of the VISIBLE LEARNING® research to understand what works best. Spanning topics from school climate at a distance, leader credibility, care for self and colleagues, instructional leadership teams, stakeholder advisory groups, and virtual visibility, this comprehensive playbook details the research- and evidence-based strategies school leaders can mobilize to lead the delivery of high-impact learning in an online, virtual, and distributed environment.

Paul France asks this not as pitch for distance learning. But because part of the reason distance learning has been so challenging, Paul asserts, is that we’re replicating long-standing practices that promote dependent learning in our students. Why not use this unique moment of time to reconnect with the true purpose of teaching: to help our students become liberated learners and free thinkers? The next logical step in teachers’ months-long distance learning “journey,” Humanizing Distance Learning describes how to center humanity and equity in our process of reimagining learning.

This audiobook will empower you to prioritize your time more efficiently through several proven techniques. It will provide you with a structured but flexible framework you can use to manage your time and ensure you achieve your goals and objectives.

In Spiraling Up, financial planner Steven Medland lays out a deceptively simple plan to confidently grow and protect your wealth. Through clear and compelling real-life stories, he illustrates the proven principles that lead to financial serenity, making work optional, and living happily in retirement.

The world can seem like a dark place, but if there are people, there have been inspirational figures. Their light still shines hope for the future. Inspiration is all around us, and it always has been. Take any year in history, and you'll find tales of resilience, courage, and kindness. Stories that make you remember the world is a beautiful place, and encourage you to live your best life.

The Mass may seem routine, and it may be the common property of millions of Catholics, but much lies beneath. Mike Aquilina not only answers practical questions about this central act of Catholic worship, but also walks you through the Mass, explaining the meaning behind the prayers and practices.

This book was borne out of urgency. We face the consequences of a raging pandemic, coupled with an unprecedented call to end racial injustice. COVID-19 has exposed longstanding structural inequities, while at the same time offering a rare “breakthrough” opportunity to dismantle inequitable systems that have harmed our most marginalized students for generations. Breakthrough Leadership is rooted in moral courage and calls us to act upon a new discovery, or epiphany about a fundamental truth that challenges previous beliefs.