Self Help

[close] The APBC is a shared journey. One that began naturally and effortlessly as an essential link between two seekers separated by distance, fueled by a kindling friendship. It’s a journey of growth and momentum. Of infinite possibilities… Inspired by the realization that we are never fully completed and perfectly polished human beings at any one point in this lifetime, we continue to seek new insight into the workings of the Universe and more effective tools for our spiritual toolbox. We are readers, writers, students of life. And a shared love of words and brilliant composition keeps us reading on… The written word can be an enormously beautiful thing. Words connect us, tell our secrets, share our experiences, and teach us that betterment is worthy of our energy. Striving for self-mastery or enlightenment in any area of focus is a noble endeavor, one that offers immediate payback and unlimited return on investment. The books we choose to read together are ones that promise to nurture our bodies and knead our souls—to stretch our hearts, to add clarity and calm to our minds, to mold us incrementally closer to better versions of ourselves with every revelation. Each story, each memoir, each bound collection of lessons leads us further down the path of limitless potential toward being healthier, more conscious, kinder human beings… and happier, authentic souls. We are all each other’s teachers. We are waveform. (Note: The book selections read in this book club will primarily be non-fiction, however we'll likely venture into a bestselling literary novel on rare occasions or in a separate side-discussion. Welcome Astralites!)

[close] Do you write? Do you write to improve your life? To understand what's going on? What is a Black Swan? A Black Swan is an Outlier, something completely rare in the world. Centuries ago, it was thought only white swans existed. It was not until explorers made to to Australia that they discovered there are black swans. A black swan is someone who uses their intelligence, their creativity and their ability to write to delve deeper into the things in life that hold meaning for them personally. >>>Even when the challenges have been outrageous. We meet every week. Write with us! “I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I say.” ― Flannery O'Connor In composition studies, they call this "Metacognitive Learning," which means using reflection to learn from your own experience. We meet on Zoom & in Person in Jacksonville, Oregon for weekly writing sessions, called Shut Up & Write.

[close] A group that looks to bring people together to talk about discovering the world through not just their own eyes, but through the words of others. Mainly focused on memoirs and autobiographies, but the occasional self help book that helps one discover something new. I just want people who feel stuck to find their way or, at the very least, be inspired to change.

[close] This is a group for readers AND/OR authors who would like to share books that can be downloaded using Kindle Select OR Kindle Unlimited. WE ALSO HAVE A REVIEW/SWAP KINDLE UNLIMITED PROGRAM. This allows you to receive a review, in returns for a review. ASK ABOUT THE PROGRAM! This is a great way for new authors to get their name out, and an even greater way for readers to discover new authors for free. Kindle Unlimited is running a free trial right now. You use your Amazon account to get a free, 30-day trial to Kindle Unlimited which allows you to download over 600,000 books using any Kindle software device (Kindle, Kindle for iPad, Kindle for iPhone, Kindle online reader).