{"title":"James Baraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Baraz offers heartfelt guidance for those seeking deeper happiness and mindfulness in their daily lives. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eAwakening Joy\u003c\/em\u003e, blend practical wisdom with gentle encouragement to cultivate awareness and emotional well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders exploring this collection can expect thoughtful reflections and transformative practices that inspire personal growth and a renewed sense of joy. Baraz’s books invite a calm, compassionate approach to self-discovery and inner peace.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"awakening-joy-by-james-baraz-9781937006228","title":"Awakening Joy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAwakening Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just another book about happiness. More than simply offering suggested strategies to change our behaviour, it uses time-tested practices to train the mind to learn new ways of thinking. The principles of the course are universal, although much of the material includes Buddhist philosophy drawn from the author's thirty years as a Buddhist meditation teacher and spiritual counsellor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn these times of economic uncertainty, \u003cem\u003eAwakening Joy\u003c\/em\u003e shows we can get through hard times and use our experience to keep our heart open while moving from discouragement to well-being, regardless of external circumstances. Genuine well-being is not expensive. True happiness is not about acquiring anything, but rather about opening to the natural joy and aliveness right inside you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this practical, down-to-earth guide, readers will learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003emake happiness a habit by inclining your mind toward states that lead to well-being\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003efind joy, even during difficult times, and avoid the pitfalls that prevent you from achieving the contentment you seek\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ecultivate effective practices for sustaining joyfulness, such as reclaiming your natural sense of wonder and finding joy in the midst of everyday experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter of \u003cem\u003eAwakening Joy\u003c\/em\u003e consists of one of the steps in Baraz's ten-step program and includes engaging exercises and practical advice to make happiness your natural default setting. For everyone from the cynic who is despondent over life's many sorrows, to the harried commuter raging at freeway traffic, this book offers a simple yet powerful message of hope grounded in the realization that joy already exists inside every one of us. Like a precious child, it only needs to be recognized, embraced, and nurtured in order to grow to its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48010475798764,"sku":"9781937006228","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781937006228-awakening-joy.jpg?v=1785151115"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/james-baraz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}