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We do not create inner peace. We discover it. It is in fact present and available,†writes Paul Fleischman, psychiatrist, author, poet and long – time meditator. How peace is contemplated, sought, and thrives in daily life is explored here through the psychology, wisdom and poetry of diverse exemplars including Mahatma Gandhi, John Muir, Rabindranath Tagore, Scott and Helen Nearing the Shakers, Whitman, the Buddha, Henry David Thoreau, and others. Walk along with these sojourners. Inspired by this pragmatic guide to tending the inner landscape, you too may find yourself transformed.
The way to inner peace is illuminated in this accessible guide to tending one's inner landscape. The lives of outstanding figures such as the Buddha, Walt Whitman, and Gandhi are used to connect the ideal of inner peace with how real people cultivate peace in their everyday lives. Peacefulness as dynamic, selective, and egoless is shown through the constructive act of choosing different ways of life, such as having a smaller family or a more modest career. A message of hope and inspiration permeates this pragmatic approach and is exemplified by the author's own practice of meditation.
This profound guidebook reframes and expands the mission of building a global culture of peace. Going far beyond conventional techniques of conflict resolution, James O’Dea provides a holistic approach to peace work, covering its oft-ignored cultural, spiritual, and scientific dimensions while providing guidance suitable even for those who have never considered themselves peacebuilders. O’Dea is unique in his ability to integrate personal experience in the world’s violent conflict zones with insights gathered from decades of work in social healing, human rights advocacy, and consciousness studies. Following in the footsteps of Gandhi and King, O’Dea keeps the dream of peace alive by teaching us how to dissolve old wounds and reconcile our differences. He strikes deep chords of optimism even as he shows us how to face the heart of darkness in conflict situations. His soulful but practical voice speaks universally to peace activists, mediators, negotiators, psychologists, educators, businesspeople, and clergy—and to everyday citizens.
Finding serenity is often a difficult task in a world filled with violence, fear, and turmoil. Through beautiful and evocative essays, Paul Fleischman shows readers how to cultivate harmony as an intrinsic part of life. At once dark and illuminating, "Cultivating Inner Peace" is filled with both yearning and fulfillment, highlighting the journey to achieving inner peace with beautiful metaphor and imagery.
Henosis is the Greek word for oneness/unity. Since time immemorial this universal concept has been championed within traditional wisdom, ancient philosophy and theology. The psychoanalyst, Carl Jung referred our shared human experience with the phrase “collective unconscious,” while physicists use the term “quantum entanglement” to describe how every particle is inherently connected to the whole. The missing links between the wisdom of ancient philosophy and the startling insights within modern psychology to transform suffering, transcend circumstances, and increase our capacity for love are explored in The Promise of Wholeness. Most philosophical studies of ancient wisdom lack practical applications, and many popular psychology books simply skim the surface of the human experience. Licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist Eric Ehrke offers a new foundation for profound living based on classical teachings and enriched by modern scientific/psychological breakthroughs. The principles and values it takes to be happy and whole endure, but gentle makeovers are needed to modernize the message. Clinical examples from Eric Ehrke’s forty years of psychotherapy practice and personal stories from courageous individuals are included throughout the book. Emphasizing innovative teachings, and new critical exercises for infantile, childish, and adolescent stress responses, Ehrke offers powerful meditations and invaluable tools for bringing these concepts and strategies into everyday life. Here, eternal wisdom, sound psychological principles, and practical solutions come together in this handbook of consciousness; a truly helpful guide for anyone seeking lasting peace and well-being.
The way to inner peace is illuminated in this accessible guide to tending one's inner landscape. The lives of outstanding figures such as the Buddha, Walt Whitman, and Gandhi are used to connect the ideal of inner peace with how real people cultivate peace in their everyday lives. Peacefulness as dynamic, selective, and egoless is shown through the constructive act of choosing different ways of life, such as having a smaller family or a more modest career. A message of hope and inspiration permeates this pragmatic approach and is exemplified by the author's own practice of meditation. (Note: This title was previously published under ISBN 9781928706250. Due to technical issues a new ISBN had to be assigned. Rest assured that both versions of this title are exactly the same.)
Meditation is a form of mental exercise with numerous scientifically verified physical and psychological benefits. As meditation teacher Rick Heller shows, the benefits of the practice extend beyond the personal to enrich relationships with others, with one’s community, and with the world. In Secular Meditation, step-by-step instructions, personal stories, and provocative questions teach empathy for others, stress reduction, and the kind of in-the-moment living that fosters appreciation for life and resilience in the face of adversity. Heller simplifies what is often found mysterious, describing and providing detailed instructions for thirty-two different practices, ensuring that anyone can find the right one.
Beloved Buddhist nun Ayya Khema expertly guides the reader through ten meditations on generating loving-kindness and cultivating the fifteen wholesome qualities necessary for igniting compassion and boundless love. Having escaped Nazi Germany in 1938, Ayya Khema has singularly profound perspective on creating peace, unconditional love, and compassion. She gently teaches that inner peace is not necessarily natural or innate. Instead, peace should be considered a skill that needs intentional practice—every day. Peace is the sum of many parts, namely the fifteen wholesome qualities the Buddha himself noted in the Metta Sutta, including usefulness, mildness, humility, contentment, receptivity, and others. Ayya Khema expertly guides us through each individual condition, using her trademark humor and personal narrative, to help each reader shape their own path to self-transformation. The second part of the book includes an eye-opening discussion of metta (loving-kindness) as both a morality and concentration practice, as well as ten meditation practices that use visualizations rather than more traditional mantra repetition. These visualizations include your heart as a "Fountain of Love," reaching those close to you and those far away, and a "Flower Garden," where we tend to the blooms in our hearts through love and compassion and share them with others. Edited by her student and retreat leader, Leigh Brasington, this book is a complete course in practical ways to calm and brighten our minds.
How to achieve lifelong fulfillment and lasting happiness by looking no further than within... Can you honestly say that you're living your best life? No, not a life of ease and comfort, despite what society may dictate. Nor one of ultimate luxury and opulence. Living your best life means living up to your full potential, being at peace with who you are and feeling like you've given it your all. It's about going after what you want, cultivating grit to overcome obstacles, and not feeling like you've left something on the table. But many of us tend to settle for the mediocre, either because we're comfortable where we are, or because we're too scared to strive for more. Maybe you tell yourself that this is the best you can be, and that this - the life you've created - is sufficient. But that unique voice within could be telling you otherwise. By repressing who you genuinely and truly are, you're unwittingly cheating yourself of the happiness you deserve. It's time to take a hard look at yourself, dive inwards, and discover what your inner self is telling you. In Growing Stronger, you will uncover the secrets to reframe your perspective and tackle the issues that are keeping you from your authentic self. Inside, you will discover: How to connect with your inner self on a deep level to distinguish your true self from the ego that is holding you back The key principle to adapt in your life that will keep you motivated but also prevent you from burning out Why external signifiers of success cannot guarantee happiness and contentment The crucial skill that will help you face disappointment without being disheartened and giving up How to lead your mind back to a connected inner space when you're in a negative spiral How one irrational fear is depriving you of the most meaningful experiences the world has to offer How you can rewire your reaction to past trauma and release yourself from the grip your past holds on you Free bonus gift 7 Secrets to Speaking your Mind and Standing your Ground And much more. Problems and obstacles are inevitable. And rightly so. It is these challenges that give us opportunities for growth, where no amount of leisure or comfort ever will. Becoming the best version of yourself won't happen overnight. It will take hard work, dedication, and consistency. By applying the lessons in this guide, you will slowly but surely grow into your best self, as trials shape and polish you into what you are truly meant to be. If you are ready to move past the excuses and finally reach your full potential, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.