The award-winning global media leader and philanthropist offers a guide for identifying one's purpose and creating a framework for a life that is both successful and meaningful, sharing inspirational quotes by some of today's most influential cultural figures.

"This diverse collection of practices and resources will provide a guide for those newly embarking on a spiritual journey, members of spiritual communities, or anyone who desires meaningful spiritual experiences without having to commit exclusively to one path. Bowen is a multifaith spiritual educator and an aspiring Jedi. She encourages others to connect with the higher power of their own understanding, without committing to one path or fearing that...

"A random bolt from a DC-8 falls from the sky, killing a child and throwing the faith of a young Jesuit into crisis. A boy's mother dies on his fifth birthday, sparking a lifetime of repressed anger that he unleashes once a year in reckless duels with the Fate, God, or Power who let the coincidence happen. A young woman on a run in Seattle experiences a shooting star moment that pierces her with a love that will eventually help heal the Jesuit, the...

"A profound, original, and accessible book that argues that a faith not in God or eternal life, but in the finite, temporal life we lead here on earth is one that gives that life far greater depth of meaning. A manifesto for a truly secular faith that speaks eloquently to both believers and agnostics alike. The philosopher and critic Martin Hägglund believes that we need a new way of thinking about faith. In contrast to the traditional religious...

"Soul in the Game is a book of inspiring stories and hard-won lessons on how to live a meaningful life, crafted by investor and writer Vitaliy Katsenelson. Drawing from the lives of classical composers, ancient Stoics, and contemporary thinkers, Katsenelson weaves together a tapestry of practical wisdom that has helped him overcome his greatest challenges: in work, family, identity, health--and in dealing with success, failure, and more. Part autobiography,...

"Conocer el significado de la propia existencia es importante para vivir con motivación, satisfacción, alegría y, en general, para que la vida merezca la pena. Varios estudios indican incluso que las personas con un fuerte sentido de su propósito vital disfrutan de mejor salud y viven más años. Sin embargo, la cultura occidental parece cada vez más incapaz de responder a la pregunta de por qué vivir. ¿Cómo afrontar la falta de sentido existencial?...

Trent Shelton is a motivational speaker, former NFL player, and founder of the non-profit RehabTime. Trent reaches millions of followers of all ages each week with his videos and messages about relationships, personal success, life, and faith. Who do you have in your life who's not afraid to tell you the honest-to-God truth? Who do you have who's a real source of wisdom when life gets real? With his trademark combination of raw honesty and practical...