In 'The Power of Now', Eckhart Tolle discusses the importance of living in the present moment to achieve spiritual enlightenment. The book draws from various spiritual traditions, including Buddhism and mysticism, to explain how people's emotional problems are rooted in their identification with their minds. Tolle argues that the present moment is the only truly real time and that past and future are mere mental constructs. He provides methods for relaxation and meditation to help readers anchor themselves in the present, such as avoiding multitasking, spending time in nature, and letting go of worries about the future. The book also introduces concepts like the 'pain-body' and the distinction between one's thoughts and true self, emphasizing the need to recognize and separate from the destructive influence of the mind[2][4][5].
In this book, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma reshapes both the body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores various treatments, including neurofeedback, meditation, sports, drama, and yoga, which activate the brain’s natural neuroplasticity to aid in recovery. The book emphasizes the power of relationships in both causing and healing trauma and offers hope through descriptions of novel approaches to treatment. It is based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists in the field[1][2][5].
Francesca Sipma's "Unblock Your Purpose" offers a practical guide to identifying and overcoming emotional barriers that hinder personal growth and fulfillment. The book blends spiritual principles with modern business strategies, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, intuition, and action. Sipma shares her personal journey of transformation, illustrating how she overcame limiting beliefs and achieved her goals. The book provides tools and techniques, including breathwork, to help readers unlock their potential and live a life of purpose. It's a comprehensive guide for those seeking to achieve both personal and professional success.
Shakti Gawain's "Living in the Light" is a self-help book that emphasizes the importance of intuition and inner guidance. The book encourages readers to trust their inner voice and to take action based on their intuitive feelings. Gawain explores the concept of the inner self and how to connect with it to make decisions and live a more fulfilling life. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and acceptance, and how these qualities can lead to greater happiness and success. The book's message is that by tuning into their inner wisdom, individuals can create a life that is aligned with their true purpose and potential.
Today, John brings on Francesca Sipma to discuss the journey of unlocking one's purpose through self-discovery and healing. They explore the importance of addressing emotional barriers, understanding intuition versus ego, aligning with the present, the transformative power of breathwork, and much more.
Francesca is a former New Yorker, who spent her career in advertising and marketing for top global brands, Google, Marriott and Bacardi. After 10 years of chasing an insatiable lifestyle, she experienced a radical awakening and went on a quest to find higher purpose. She found herself on a deep self-exploration journey exploring modalities and retreats all over Bali, India and Peru. In 2020 she pioneered her own methodology blending breathwork and hypnosis called Hypnobreathwork® and Flow State Breathwork®. She now has 100+ coaches spreading this transformative work across the globe.
Her new book, Unblock Your Purpose, presents a tangible and accessible process to identify old habits, clear blocks, and achieve ultimate fulfillment. Built on the wisdom Sipma has gleaned from her mentors and research as well as the thousands of students she’s led through breakthroughs, this guide explores how to:
• recognize and overcome emotional blockages created by childhood conditioning, societal expectations, and repressed emotions
• rewire limiting beliefs around self-doubt, fear, perfectionism, and procrastination
• tap into a flow state anytime, unlocking creativity and enhancing performance, problem-solving, and energy
Blending spirituality with the modern business world, science with emotion, logic with intuition, and surrender with discipline, Sipma’s debut book is a radical and accessible guide to using breathwork to achieve flow and discover one’s purpose for wealth and success.
Francesca is now an entrepreneur, speaker, coach and Founder/CEO of Mastry dedicated to helping people clear subconscious blocks and come into alignment with their purpose to live a life of meaning and impact.
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