The Promise Of Love Sex And Intimacy

Author : Mark Whitwell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-19
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781451649895

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The Promise of Love, Sex, and Intimacy by Mark Whitwell Pdf

You can change your life in just seven minutes a day . . . A soft message for a hard time, The Promise of Love, Sex, and Intimacy is a simple yet profound solution to the cause of all human discontent: the lack of intimacy, especially sexual intimacy. Even amidst the plethora of techniques now available for so-called enlightenment—from meditation and visualization to intensive prayer retreats or obsessive exercise regimens— the need for intimacy has been left unsatisfied. Requiring just seven minutes a day, the practice taught in this book—called “Your Seven-Minute Wonder”—answers that need by opening the body and psyche to gratifying levels of personal and sexual intimacy. It is the practical means that allows you to tangibly realize your ideals and inherent perfection. Renowned teacher Mark Whitwell, who has spent a lifetime studying the secrets of life with the great masters, has seen through to the heart of their understanding, and created a simple way for readers to acquire it for themselves. “Your Seven-Minute Wonder” is a physical practice— a combination of healthful breathing sustained by synchronistic body movement. Its purpose is to be uplifting and totally functional: a dynamic interflow of “inspiration” or inhalation (receptivity), with the “expression” or exhalation (strength). This in-and-out breathing cycle, which Mark carefully delineates, activates the deep male-female polarity within each of us, regardless of gender. The practice is effortless for everyone, and practitioners report that their well-being, vitality, sexuality, self-awareness, and true desires are awakened immediately and dramatically. It restores health and dignity, and sex becomes utterly relevant to a graceful life. Further, as you become receptive to your breath—the basis of all human function—you become responsive to money, power, and collaboration of all sorts. The Promise of Love, Sex, and Intimacy is a wise, powerful, and easy-to-follow roadmap to a practice that can be life-changing: one that promises to open you up to an entirely new level of human understanding.

Author : Robert T. Francoeur,Martha Cornog,Timothy Perper
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781583483664

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Sex, Love, and Marriage in the 21st Century by Robert T. Francoeur,Martha Cornog,Timothy Perper Pdf

Love, sex, and marriage are changing faster than ever before in human history. The current tidal wave of social changes will continue into the next century, and we will have to adapt our sexual values and relationships to these accelerating changes. These 22 honest, authentic stories tell of the unconventional paths pioneering church leaders and spiritually-aware women and men have taken in their quest to link their sexuality with their spiritual needs. Some might see in these unorthodox explorations only tales of promiscuous couplings. But these are not stories of wild thrill-seekers. These are tales told from the core of their being about their deeply felt need for genuine, responsible love and intimacy within a spiritual context. Their journeys do not promise paradise or instant happiness, as popular magazines do with recipes for lifelong marital bliss and fiery passion. These sojourners have much to teach us, even when we decide that this or that path is not for us. Their individual paths are not nearly as important as the simple message of God and Eros being inseparable that underlies journey. God and Eros can come together in many different relationships. And they must come together if we want to nourish and fulfill the divine spark at the core of our being. These women and men challenge our assumptions and our willingness to adapt to our radically changing world.

Author : Helena Lovendale,Nick Duffell
Publisher : Lone Arrow Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0007100892

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Sex, Love and the Dangers of Intimacy by Helena Lovendale,Nick Duffell Pdf

Case studies offer insight into how to make relationships work. Each chapter contains such exercises as breathing exercises, making a timeline of the relationship, and thoughts to ponder.

Author : Nitya Lacroix,Lorenz
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Intimacy (Psychology)
ISBN : 1859670881

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Love, Sex and Intimacy by Nitya Lacroix,Lorenz Pdf

Love, Sex & Intimacy is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for everyone looking to better understand their sexuality and enhance their sexual knowledge. The book explores every aspect of adult sexuality, from basic physical functions to emotional and mental factors that affect our choice of palmer and our enjoyment of intimate relationships and various sexual techniques. With a lively, sensual approach, the author discusses the various aspects of sex -- from a couple's initial meeting through courtship to lovemaking. Love, Sex & Intimacy includes discussions and photographs describing the physical and emotional aspect of female and male sexuality, the importance of self-awareness in good sex, how to signal attraction and availability, and projecting a positive image overall, both internally and to the partner.

Author : Jordan B. Peterson
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780735278349

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Beyond Order by Jordan B. Peterson Pdf

The highly anticipated sequel to the global bestseller 12 Rules for Life. In 12 Rules for Life, acclaimed public thinker and clinical psychologist Jordan B. Peterson offered an antidote to the chaos in our lives: eternal truths applied to modern anxieties. His insights have helped millions of readers and resonated powerfully around the world. Now in his long-awaited sequel, Peterson goes further, showing that part of life's meaning comes from reaching out into the domain beyond what we know, and adapting to an ever-transforming world. While an excess of chaos threatens us with uncertainty, an excess of order leads to a lack of curiosity and creative vitality. Beyond Order therefore calls on us to balance the two fundamental principles of reality--order and chaos--and reveals the profound meaning that can be found on the path that divides them. In times of instability and suffering, Peterson reminds us that there are sources of strength on which we can all draw: insights borrowed from psychology, philosophy, and humanity's greatest myths and stories. Drawing on the hard-won truths of ancient wisdom, as well as deeply personal lessons from his own life and clinical practice, Peterson offers twelve new principles to guide readers towards a more courageous, truthful, and meaningful life.

Author : William Schindler
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781387178803

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Gay Tantra in Action by William Schindler Pdf

Integrating sexuality with spirituality has been the specialty of traditional Hindu Tantra for at least 1500 years. The short readings in this book adapt the concepts and methods of the ancient tantric tradition for LGBT persons of all genders living in our modern, rapidly changing world. Gay and gender-non-conforming persons have been condemned or ignored by all major religions, and many LGBT persons may reject religion in general, sometimes substituting sex, drugs, or other diversions. Substitutes for true spirituality ultimately fail to remedy the existential conditions of mortality, isolation, and meaningless- ness as only a deep spiritual practice can. These readings demonstrate various ways LGBT people can tap into the deepest currents of human spirituality while recognizing the special spiritual needs and aptitudes that come with an LGBT identity. Gay Tantra teaches us to attain the heights of spiritual enlightenment utilizing fully our LGBT experiences and ways of being in the world.

Author : Wendy Strgar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781450734288

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Love That Works by Wendy Strgar Pdf

Author : Juli Slattery
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802493538

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25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask About Love, Sex, and Intimacy by Juli Slattery Pdf

Is ______ok in the bedroom? If I’m single, how far is too far? How do I get past my shame? Whether you are married or single, having great sex or no sex, your sexuality is inseparable from your spirituality. Sadly, most churches are silent on the subject. Dr. Juli Slattery is breaking the silence. In 25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love, Sex, and Intimacy, she tackles the most common and critical questions women ask her about sexuality, like: What if I don’t like sex? Can I be single and sexual? Is masturbation a sin? How do I make time to make love? What if I want sex more than my husband does? Candid, wise, and practically minded, Dr. Slattery addresses matters like sexual abuse, pornography, betrayal in marriage, intimacy in the bedroom, singleness, and more, calling women to think biblically about all areas of their sexuality. Find answers to your questions, liberation from your fears, and freedom to explore God's good gifts of love, sex, and intimacy.

Author : Eric J. Silverman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000371888

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Sexual Ethics in a Secular Age by Eric J. Silverman Pdf

This collection features essays from top experts in ethics and philosophy of love that offer varying perspectives on the value of a contemporary secular virtue of chastity. The virtue of chastity has traditionally been portrayed as an excellent personal disposition concerning the ideal ordering of sexual desire such that the person desires that which is actually good for both the self and others affected by his or her sexual desires and actions. Yet, for roughly the past half century chastity has been increasingly portrayed as an unnecessary ideal with few secular benefits that could not be otherwise obtained. Instead, chastity is sometimes portrayed as an odd kind of religious asceticism with few secular benefits. The essays in this volume ask whether there may be advantages to reconsidering a contemporary virtue of chastity. A recovered and reconceptualized concept of chastity can offer partial solutions to problems associated with externalized sexual desire, including sweeping patterns of sexual harassment, the high divorce/relationship-failure rate, and widespread pornography use. Sexual Ethics in a Secular Age will appeal to researchers and advanced students interested in the philosophy of sex and love, virtue ethics, and philosophical accounts of secularity.

Author : Peter C Kleponis, Ph.D.
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645850083

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Integrity Restored: Helping Catholic Families Win the Battle Against Pornography (Revised and Expanded Edition) by Peter C Kleponis, Ph.D. Pdf

Alarming numbers of men, women, and teens struggle with frequent or habitual pornography use today. Among them are many faithful Catholics desperate for hope and healing. In Integrity Restored: Helping Catholic Families Win the Battle Against Pornography, clinical therapist Dr. Peter Kleponis equips readers to embark on a path of recovery. Drawing heavily from Catholic teaching on human sexuality, Kleponis provides resources and insight for parents, educators, pastors, and all struggling to overcome an addiction to pornography. In this newly updated edition, Kleponis looks at new technologies, apps, and services that pose the biggest threat to Catholics today.

Author : Juli Slattery
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802474001

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God, Sex, and Your Marriage by Juli Slattery Pdf

Many Christian books talk about sexual issues within broader works on marriage, but few resources comprehensively and biblically guide couples specifically on sexual intimacy. God, Sex, and Your Marriage challenges the common assumptions couples have about sexuality and presents the richer biblical narrative of sex as a metaphor of God’s covenant love. Dr. Juli Slattery applies that biblical framework to the practical challenges in sexual intimacy. Godly sexuality extends far beyond sexual purity and calls us to sexual integrity. God invites every couple to view their sexual relationship, including their greatest struggles, as an avenue to learn about the nature of His covenant love. It’s God desire to make us more like Himself and sex within marriage is often a powerful training ground for godly character. That desire gives purpose and context to addressing pornography, healing from past wounds, sexual incompatibility, pursuing pleasure together, and forgiveness.

Author : Chip Ingram
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-30
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781441222442

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Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships by Chip Ingram Pdf

God wants his children to have a lasting relationship and great sex--the results of a deep, meaningful love that is rooted in commitment. Now updated and with a fresh new cover, Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships helps readers walk a path to true love that is more fulfilling than they ever imagined. "There's a better way to find love, stay in love, and grow in intimacy for a lifetime," says Chip Ingram. It's God's way. Whether single or married, happy or searching for hope, readers will discover that by following God's prescription, they can create a love that lasts.

Author : Clifford L. Penner,Joyce J. Penner
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781604829235

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The Way to Love Your Wife by Clifford L. Penner,Joyce J. Penner Pdf

Sex matters in a marriage—a lot! Yet many men secretly wonder: Is she really satisfied? What do we do when our desires don’t match ? How can we get back the passion we used to feel? The Way to Love Your Wife will tell you what you really want to know: how to make sex meaningful to your wife, build desire, get past sexual problems, and enjoy guilt-free sex. Noted sex therapists Clifford and Joyce Penner also unveil the mystery of “what women want” and show how simple it is to boost your love life by letting your wife lead. Their candid, clear style will encourage you to make great sex happen—or happen more often—in your marriage.

Author : Carol Tanksley, MD DMin
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493442386

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Sexpectations by Carol Tanksley, MD DMin Pdf

Redefine the Way You Look at God, Love, and Relationships Sex is a big deal--yet many Christians struggle to make sense of their sexual story in light of their faith. Porn addiction, hooking up, hating sex, same-sex attraction, fighting about sex, or past sexual harm become part of a cycle of shame you can't escape. Offering a redemptive, practical path to sexual wholeness, physician and minister Dr. Carol Tanksley shows how to understand both the good and not-so-good parts of your sexual story. Drawing from real-life stories, biblical truth, and contemporary research, Dr. Carol empowers you to · reinterpret your sexual story with honesty and compassion · find freedom from shame, compulsive behaviors, past harm, and hiding · redefine the way you look at God, sex, love, and relationships · orient your sexuality as God intended and embrace what he has for your future Regardless of your relationship status, don't let your past keep you from experiencing what you were created for: true intimacy with God and others. Reclaim his vision of sexuality and intimacy so you and He together can write your next chapter with hope.

Author : Nitya Lacroix
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Intimacy (Psychology)
ISBN : 184309021X

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Love, Sex & Intimacy by Nitya Lacroix Pdf