Dropping the struggle
Subtitle: seven ways to love the life you have
By: Roger Housden
Publisher: New World Library
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 141
ISBN-13: 9781608684069
Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology); Motivation (Psychology)
Description: "In our culture of "get more, have more, be more," is there any place for "thanks, I'm good"? Bestselling author and acclaimed teacher Roger Housden says yes in this alternative to nonstop striving and self-criticism. Whether about our relationships, careers, or spirituality, many of us judge ourselves as not measuring up when we would certainly experience more fulfillment if we stopped struggling with ourselves. Housden came to some of these realizations in an extraordinarily challenging situation: being questioned by authorities while researching a book in Iran. In the midst of confinement, he knew, beyond all logic or reason, that he was actually free. Most of us will never find ourselves in such an extreme set of circumstances, but we may feel trapped by our behavior and experiences. Housden's words affirm that we can find peace and contentment, no matter what"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-137).
Table of contents: title: Dropping the struggle to be special; title: Dropping the struggle for a perfect life; title: Dropping the struggle meaning and purpose; title: Dropping the struggle for love; title: Dropping the struggle with time; title: Dropping the struggle with change; title: Dropping the struggle to know.