Dancing with fire
Subtitle: a mindful way to loving relationships
By: John Amodeo
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Quest Books/Theosophical Pub. House
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Wheaton, Illinois
Language: eng
Number of pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9780835609142
Subjects: Spirituality; Interpersonal relations; Intimacy (Psychology)
Description: Draws upon the science of attachment theory to explain the misunderstood roots of suffering and how to achieve vibrant relationships by welcoming desire rather than suppressing it.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-274) and index.
Table of contents: title: Off the cushion and into life; title: Sacred longing : a doorway to connection; title: We exist in relationship; title: Clinging to what disconnects us : the root of suffering; title: The anatomy of clinging; title: Making friends with clinging and craving; title: Spirituality meets attachment theory : is suffering caused by attachment or non-attachment?; title: A psychology of liberation : living with longing; title: Embracing the pleasures of relating; title: The perils of positive thinking : embracing the non-rational forces within us; title: Relishing life's pleasures and embracing our humanity; title: Turning toward ourselves; title: Intimacy as a sacred experience; title: Meditation as self-intimacy; title: Interdependence with others and nature; title: The romance of enlightenment; title: Embracing feelings-embracing life; title: Focusing: loving-kindness toward ourselves; title: Friendship : awakening in community; title: Finding refuge in community; title: Teachers and spiritual communities : trust your guru or yourself?