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The “Small Things” During a Crisis and Its Aftermath
Authors: Wicks Robert J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
One of the greatest gifts people can enjoy and share with others is a sense of one’s own inner peace, but people can’t share what they don’t have. This book offers a succinct list of essential elements for effectively mentoring oneself—especially during difficult times. They are designed to help shape the right attitude (clarity balanced with kindness) toward improving self-exploration and enhancing personal understanding. Following this, 50 brief lessons and illustrative stories are offered with the belief that it is not the amount of darkness in the world or people that is crucial; it is how people stand in that darkness (having a healthy perspective) that makes all the difference. The main topics include unlearning, preventing loss of emotional energy, self-forgiveness, toxic compassion, detachment, posttraumatic growth, the four types of friends needed in a strong interpersonal network, and inhabiting and modeling unpopular strengths. Underlying the contents and philosophy of the book is that vulnerability cannot, and should not, be ignored, avoided, or escaped. Instead, it needs to be psychologically inhabited with a spirit of humility because when one takes knowledge and adds humility, one gets wisdom. And, when one takes this very wisdom and adds it to compassion—including self-compassion—one gets the love that is at the heart of a rich and caring life.
Be Aware of the Dangers of  Toxic Compassion
Authors: Wicks Robert J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
One of the greatest gifts people can enjoy and share with others is a sense of one’s own inner peace, but people can’t share what they don’t have. This book offers a succinct list of essential elements for effectively mentoring oneself—especially during difficult times. They are designed to help shape the right attitude (clarity balanced with kindness) toward improving self-exploration and enhancing personal understanding. Following this, 50 brief lessons and illustrative stories are offered with the belief that it is not the amount of darkness in the world or people that is crucial; it is how people stand in that darkness (having a healthy perspective) that makes all the difference. The main topics include unlearning, preventing loss of emotional energy, self-forgiveness, toxic compassion, detachment, posttraumatic growth, the four types of friends needed in a strong interpersonal network, and inhabiting and modeling unpopular strengths. Underlying the contents and philosophy of the book is that vulnerability cannot, and should not, be ignored, avoided, or escaped. Instead, it needs to be psychologically inhabited with a spirit of humility because when one takes knowledge and adds humility, one gets wisdom. And, when one takes this very wisdom and adds it to compassion—including self-compassion—one gets the love that is at the heart of a rich and caring life.
An Unexpected Harvard Experience . . . Why Don’t You Try It as Well?
Authors: Wicks Robert J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
One of the greatest gifts people can enjoy and share with others is a sense of one’s own inner peace, but people can’t share what they don’t have. This book offers a succinct list of essential elements for effectively mentoring oneself—especially during difficult times. They are designed to help shape the right attitude (clarity balanced with kindness) toward improving self-exploration and enhancing personal understanding. Following this, 50 brief lessons and illustrative stories are offered with the belief that it is not the amount of darkness in the world or people that is crucial; it is how people stand in that darkness (having a healthy perspective) that makes all the difference. The main topics include unlearning, preventing loss of emotional energy, self-forgiveness, toxic compassion, detachment, posttraumatic growth, the four types of friends needed in a strong interpersonal network, and inhabiting and modeling unpopular strengths. Underlying the contents and philosophy of the book is that vulnerability cannot, and should not, be ignored, avoided, or escaped. Instead, it needs to be psychologically inhabited with a spirit of humility because when one takes knowledge and adds humility, one gets wisdom. And, when one takes this very wisdom and adds it to compassion—including self-compassion—one gets the love that is at the heart of a rich and caring life.
Avoid the Three Blind Alleys
Authors: Wicks Robert J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
One of the greatest gifts people can enjoy and share with others is a sense of one’s own inner peace, but people can’t share what they don’t have. This book offers a succinct list of essential elements for effectively mentoring oneself—especially during difficult times. They are designed to help shape the right attitude (clarity balanced with kindness) toward improving self-exploration and enhancing personal understanding. Following this, 50 brief lessons and illustrative stories are offered with the belief that it is not the amount of darkness in the world or people that is crucial; it is how people stand in that darkness (having a healthy perspective) that makes all the difference. The main topics include unlearning, preventing loss of emotional energy, self-forgiveness, toxic compassion, detachment, posttraumatic growth, the four types of friends needed in a strong interpersonal network, and inhabiting and modeling unpopular strengths. Underlying the contents and philosophy of the book is that vulnerability cannot, and should not, be ignored, avoided, or escaped. Instead, it needs to be psychologically inhabited with a spirit of humility because when one takes knowledge and adds humility, one gets wisdom. And, when one takes this very wisdom and adds it to compassion—including self-compassion—one gets the love that is at the heart of a rich and caring life.
Being Friendly with Yourself
Authors: Wicks Robert J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
One of the greatest gifts people can enjoy and share with others is a sense of one’s own inner peace, but people can’t share what they don’t have. This book offers a succinct list of essential elements for effectively mentoring oneself—especially during difficult times. They are designed to help shape the right attitude (clarity balanced with kindness) toward improving self-exploration and enhancing personal understanding. Following this, 50 brief lessons and illustrative stories are offered with the belief that it is not the amount of darkness in the world or people that is crucial; it is how people stand in that darkness (having a healthy perspective) that makes all the difference. The main topics include unlearning, preventing loss of emotional energy, self-forgiveness, toxic compassion, detachment, posttraumatic growth, the four types of friends needed in a strong interpersonal network, and inhabiting and modeling unpopular strengths. Underlying the contents and philosophy of the book is that vulnerability cannot, and should not, be ignored, avoided, or escaped. Instead, it needs to be psychologically inhabited with a spirit of humility because when one takes knowledge and adds humility, one gets wisdom. And, when one takes this very wisdom and adds it to compassion—including self-compassion—one gets the love that is at the heart of a rich and caring life.
Strengthening the Strong
Authors: Wicks Robert J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
One of the greatest gifts people can enjoy and share with others is a sense of one’s own inner peace, but people can’t share what they don’t have. This book offers a succinct list of essential elements for effectively mentoring oneself—especially during difficult times. They are designed to help shape the right attitude (clarity balanced with kindness) toward improving self-exploration and enhancing personal understanding. Following this, 50 brief lessons and illustrative stories are offered with the belief that it is not the amount of darkness in the world or people that is crucial; it is how people stand in that darkness (having a healthy perspective) that makes all the difference. The main topics include unlearning, preventing loss of emotional energy, self-forgiveness, toxic compassion, detachment, posttraumatic growth, the four types of friends needed in a strong interpersonal network, and inhabiting and modeling unpopular strengths. Underlying the contents and philosophy of the book is that vulnerability cannot, and should not, be ignored, avoided, or escaped. Instead, it needs to be psychologically inhabited with a spirit of humility because when one takes knowledge and adds humility, one gets wisdom. And, when one takes this very wisdom and adds it to compassion—including self-compassion—one gets the love that is at the heart of a rich and caring life.
A Strange Tension
Authors: Wicks Robert J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
One of the greatest gifts people can enjoy and share with others is a sense of one’s own inner peace, but people can’t share what they don’t have. This book offers a succinct list of essential elements for effectively mentoring oneself—especially during difficult times. They are designed to help shape the right attitude (clarity balanced with kindness) toward improving self-exploration and enhancing personal understanding. Following this, 50 brief lessons and illustrative stories are offered with the belief that it is not the amount of darkness in the world or people that is crucial; it is how people stand in that darkness (having a healthy perspective) that makes all the difference. The main topics include unlearning, preventing loss of emotional energy, self-forgiveness, toxic compassion, detachment, posttraumatic growth, the four types of friends needed in a strong interpersonal network, and inhabiting and modeling unpopular strengths. Underlying the contents and philosophy of the book is that vulnerability cannot, and should not, be ignored, avoided, or escaped. Instead, it needs to be psychologically inhabited with a spirit of humility because when one takes knowledge and adds humility, one gets wisdom. And, when one takes this very wisdom and adds it to compassion—including self-compassion—one gets the love that is at the heart of a rich and caring life.
Friendship’s True Gift
Authors: Wicks Robert J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
One of the greatest gifts people can enjoy and share with others is a sense of one’s own inner peace, but people can’t share what they don’t have. This book offers a succinct list of essential elements for effectively mentoring oneself—especially during difficult times. They are designed to help shape the right attitude (clarity balanced with kindness) toward improving self-exploration and enhancing personal understanding. Following this, 50 brief lessons and illustrative stories are offered with the belief that it is not the amount of darkness in the world or people that is crucial; it is how people stand in that darkness (having a healthy perspective) that makes all the difference. The main topics include unlearning, preventing loss of emotional energy, self-forgiveness, toxic compassion, detachment, posttraumatic growth, the four types of friends needed in a strong interpersonal network, and inhabiting and modeling unpopular strengths. Underlying the contents and philosophy of the book is that vulnerability cannot, and should not, be ignored, avoided, or escaped. Instead, it needs to be psychologically inhabited with a spirit of humility because when one takes knowledge and adds humility, one gets wisdom. And, when one takes this very wisdom and adds it to compassion—including self-compassion—one gets the love that is at the heart of a rich and caring life.
The Holocaust and the Joy of a Healthy Perspective
Authors: Wicks Robert J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
One of the greatest gifts people can enjoy and share with others is a sense of one’s own inner peace, but people can’t share what they don’t have. This book offers a succinct list of essential elements for effectively mentoring oneself—especially during difficult times. They are designed to help shape the right attitude (clarity balanced with kindness) toward improving self-exploration and enhancing personal understanding. Following this, 50 brief lessons and illustrative stories are offered with the belief that it is not the amount of darkness in the world or people that is crucial; it is how people stand in that darkness (having a healthy perspective) that makes all the difference. The main topics include unlearning, preventing loss of emotional energy, self-forgiveness, toxic compassion, detachment, posttraumatic growth, the four types of friends needed in a strong interpersonal network, and inhabiting and modeling unpopular strengths. Underlying the contents and philosophy of the book is that vulnerability cannot, and should not, be ignored, avoided, or escaped. Instead, it needs to be psychologically inhabited with a spirit of humility because when one takes knowledge and adds humility, one gets wisdom. And, when one takes this very wisdom and adds it to compassion—including self-compassion—one gets the love that is at the heart of a rich and caring life.
Simple Graciousness
Authors: Wicks Robert J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
One of the greatest gifts people can enjoy and share with others is a sense of one’s own inner peace, but people can’t share what they don’t have. This book offers a succinct list of essential elements for effectively mentoring oneself—especially during difficult times. They are designed to help shape the right attitude (clarity balanced with kindness) toward improving self-exploration and enhancing personal understanding. Following this, 50 brief lessons and illustrative stories are offered with the belief that it is not the amount of darkness in the world or people that is crucial; it is how people stand in that darkness (having a healthy perspective) that makes all the difference. The main topics include unlearning, preventing loss of emotional energy, self-forgiveness, toxic compassion, detachment, posttraumatic growth, the four types of friends needed in a strong interpersonal network, and inhabiting and modeling unpopular strengths. Underlying the contents and philosophy of the book is that vulnerability cannot, and should not, be ignored, avoided, or escaped. Instead, it needs to be psychologically inhabited with a spirit of humility because when one takes knowledge and adds humility, one gets wisdom. And, when one takes this very wisdom and adds it to compassion—including self-compassion—one gets the love that is at the heart of a rich and caring life.
The Historical Context
Authors: Carten Alma J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
In this chapter the historically black colleges and universities are defined and the considerable diversity among these institutions and those offering accredited social work programs is described. The Council on Social Work Education is introduced as the sole entity authorized to accredit social work education programs. Beginning as the British colony of Georgia, a historical overview is given that includes black enslavement and the forcible removal of Indians, injustices that together are considered the nation’s “original sin,” later justified in notions of white supremacy. The discussion covers events leading to the Civil War, the founding of the Freemen’s Bureau, the failures of Reconstruction, and the subsequent replacement of enslavement with the Black Codes and Jim Crow Laws. The chapter deals with concepts of cognitive dissonance theory, American exceptionalism, historical trauma, a conspiracy of silence, and revisionist tradition in historical literature relative to enslavement of blacks.
The Emergence of Atlanta University
Authors: Carten Alma J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
This chapter describes the founding of what would eventually become Atlanta University with the American Missionary Association’s first classes held for children of freedmen in the ruins of the city of Atlanta in the aftermath of the Civil War. The discussion covers the administrations of the first directors who fostered the School’s growth despite extensive racism, pushing back against state regulations against the co-education of the races and racist assumptions about the intellectual inferiority of the black race. The competing ideologies of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. DuBois are covered. These include Washington’s controversial speech known as the “Atlanta Compromise” and DuBois’s introduction of Atlanta University Studies and publication of the journal Phylon.
Crossing Over
Authors: Carten Alma J. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
The new conservatism emerging in the late 1970s and 1980s accelerated the movement of social workers from agency-based practice and the public sector to independent practice. Among black social workers, this was the impetus for a strategic coming together, with a curriculum renewal reconnecting the School to its founding mission. The Black Task Force, supported by the Council on Social Work Education, brought together the social work faculties from Howard and Atlanta Universities to develop diversity content for integration into the social work curriculum. The National Association of Black Social Workers became the umbrella membership organization for black social workers, and a new cadre of scholars and black thought leaders emerged in academia on the East and West Coasts who were advancing an Afrocentric and black perspective in their scholarship and teaching.
Some One of Us Will Have It Good
Authors: Morales R. Isabela 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Samuel Townsend’s son Charles Osborne enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War, serving as a soldier and clerk in occupied Vicksburg, Mississippi. In the 1860s and ‘70s, Charles Osborne, along with his half-brother William Austin and other relatives, migrated to Colorado Territory, where members of the family worked as barbers and engaged in silver mining. Settling in Georgetown, Colorado, the Townsends found a community where they were able to participate in local politics and society on a level of equality with white residents. In Georgetown and Colorado more broadly, Native Americans and Chinese migrants were considered more “other” than African Americans, a racial hierarchy that benefited the Townsends. Charles Osborne came to consider his political and economic interests more closely aligned with white miners and settlers in the West than African Americans facing increasing repression in the South.
Who Hasn’t Yearned to Be Home?
Authors: Morales R. Isabela 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Samuel Townsend’s son Thomas returned to northern Alabama in the late 1860s, where he purchased land and built a career as a teacher, journalist, and politician. In the 1880s, Thomas was elected one of Huntsville’s first African American aldermen. Thomas’s class status and performance of respectability allowed him to hold local political office and maintain alliances with influential white residents even after Reconstruction ended. As a leader in Huntsville’s Black community, Thomas promoted racial uplift through education and economic development. As the color line hardened at the end of the nineteenth century, however, local whites pushed Thomas out of politics and implemented voter suppression strategies intended to disenfranchise Black voters.
Epilogue
Authors: Morales R. Isabela 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
William Bolden Townsend, Wesley’s son and Samuel’s grandson, built a career as a lawyer and journalist in late nineteenth-century Leavenworth, Kansas. He defended African American men falsely accused of rape and other crimes and regularly faced threats of violence from local whites because of his outspokenness and activism. In his writing, William Bolden detailed the rise of Jim Crow in Kansas as well as the South and called for racial solidarity in the struggle for civil rights, rejecting intra-racial divisions based on color and class status. In 1901, he and his wife were forced to flee Kansas for Colorado after white residents burned his house and threatened his life. His commitment to solidarity and collective action foreshadowed civil rights activism throughout the twentieth century.
World of Wonders
Authors: Hiltebeitel Alf 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
This is the first book in over a thousand years to approach the Mahābhārata and the Harivaṃśa via rasa theory. It argues that both texts put adbhutarasa, the “mood of wonder,” to work as their dominant rasa, in a way that takes readers from their heroes’ rollicking adventures to the text’s profoundest moments. Two Kashmiris, Ānandavardhana (ninth century) and Abhinavagupta (tenth century), launched such inquiry, claiming that the Mahābhārata’s dominant rasa was śāntarasa, the “mood of peace.” Both worked the Harivaṃśa as a related text into their argument, which emphasized peace along with dispassion and the quest for liberation. Their argument has remained the only serious contestant for rasic interpretation. This book disputes their claim. Some may cite the two Kashmiris’ view that adbhuta cannot sustain a major work. This book contests that by putting “the work of adbhutarasa” into its title and arguing for the hard work it does. Some may also be uncomfortable with a temporal incongruity the book poses in that the Mahābhārata and Harivaṃśa are probably four or five centuries earlier than the first text to explore rasas, the Nāṭyaśātra. Śāntarasa faced the same problem, but Ānandavardhana and Abhinavagupta, lacking a modern sense of the relative dates, overlooked it. The answer here goes to the heart of this book’s argument: our texts deploy the “proper terms” adbhuta, “wonder,” and vismaya, “surprise,” to work adbhutarasa through rich and contrasting textual strategies. They must have worked out their program with these terms before the śāstra.
Śāntarasa, Vīrarasa, and the Mahābhārata’s Two Recensions
Authors: Hiltebeitel Alf 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Drawing on essays by Gary Tubb and two other recent scholars who favor śāntarasa, chapter 1 calls attention to ways that this counterintuitive position was an advance over vīrarasa, the mood of heroism, but was limited by its pertinence to the nonheroic later parts of the epic. Following the text-historical insights of Thennilapuram Mahadevan into the making of the Southern Recension, the chapter discusses its massive remake of the Umā-Maheśvara Saṃvāda as an early example of triumphalism already inflecting the epic. Also discussed is how the Southern Recension develops vīrarasa around notions that were later picked up in south Indian vernacular texts and in the Tamil Draupadī cult. Addendum 1 discusses adbhutam usages in the epic’s first chapter of textual front matter, the Anukramaṇī.
Rasas and Sthāyibhāvas, Wonders and Surprises
Authors: Hiltebeitel Alf 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
The heart of chapter 2 lies in a table of all usages of adbhutam-cluster terms (adbhutam, āścarya, vismaya) discussed in this book, followed by five questions: Q1, on how the Mahābhārata uses the “proper terms” (svaśabdas) adbhutam and vismaya; Q2, how the epic treats wonder-surprise pairs interactively, and whether there are stray surprises; Q3, on surprise, considered the briefest of all emotions, as a “stable emotion”; Q4, on the lack of a clear statement in the Naṭyaśāstra about the priority of rasas or sthāyibhāvas; and Q5, on the often-assumed frivolity of adbhutarasa among the other eight or nine rasas. That position is refuted by the thirteenth-century Orissan savant Nārāyaṇa, who regarded adbhutam as the essence of all rasas, particularly in endings that should be thrill after thrill, like the bunched-up hair at the end of a bushy cow’s tail. Returning to Q1, addendum 2 examines whether the circa sixth-century kāvya poet Bhāravi structured his Kiratārjunīya on Arjuna’s tapas with the epic’s svaśabdas practice in mind.