Flourishing life
Subtitle: now and in the time to come
By: Sandra M. Levy-Achtemeier
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Eugene, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 130
ISBN-13: 9781610976855
Subjects: Neurosciences; Psychology; Self-perception; Resurrection; Happiness; Christianity
Description: Drawing from the fields of evolutionary neuroscience, psychology, and theology, Sandra Levy-Achtemeier considers what it might mean for humans, as embodied and spiritual selves, to flourish now, and how such flourishing can contribute to our final flourishing in the time to come. She shows how such holistic flourishing and growth-filled transformation can occur even--and perhaps especially--in times of darkness and struggle. In this engaging work, she makes complex ideas accessible to all who hunger for deeper spiritual growth over the course of their lives. This book is not only highly readable, but it is also a practical guide to the flourishing life, providing resources for embodied practices--from prayer to dance to storytelling--which can enhance our human flourishing now. In short, she lays out a complete picture of human flourishing, from our evolutionary roots to kingdom living in the life to come.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-130).
Table of contents: title: Prologue 1. The coherent life and human flourishing : evolution and the human journey toward transcendence; title: The embodied self and the flourishing life; title: Embodied practices and the flourishing life; title: Prologue 2. Three lives; title: Creating a flourishing life through suffering and loss; title: The ultimate flourishing : resurrected life and kingdom living.