By putting into practice the ninety-three witty, wise, and razor-sharp instructions that make up The Art of Living, readers learn to meet the challenges of everyday life successfully and to face life's inevitable losses and disappointments ...
Author: Epictetus
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780062273765
Category: Philosophy
Page: 144
View: 727
Epictetus was born into slavery about 55 ce in the eastern outreaches of the Roman Empire. Once freed, he established an influential school of Stoic philosophy, stressing that human beings cannot control life, only their responses to it. By putting into practice the ninety-three witty, wise, and razor-sharp instructions that make up The Art of Living, readers learn to meet the challenges of everyday life successfully and to face life's inevitable losses and disappointments with grace.
A guide to the Baha'i faith covers learning to know, love and trust God; the purpose of life; the importance of prayer and meditation; developing faith and certitude; learning to cope with adversities with patience and confidence; and the ...
Author: Mabel Hyde Paine
Publisher: Baha'i Publishing Trust
ISBN: 1931847185
Category: Religion
Page: 187
View: 421
A guide to the Baha'i faith covers learning to know, love and trust God; the purpose of life; the importance of prayer and meditation; developing faith and certitude; learning to cope with adversities with patience and confidence; and the importance of service to humanity. Original.
The art of living, though a practical art, is therefore practiced in ... But the main
question still is not whether, as a matter of historical fact, someone else
succeeded in living that way but whether one can construct such a life oneself.
That can be ...
Author: Alexander Nehamas
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520224902
Category: History
Page: 283
View: 169
In this wide-ranging, brilliantly written account, Nehamas provides an incisive reevaluation of Socrates' place in the Western philosophical tradition and shows the importance of Socrates for Montaigne, Nietzsche, and Foucault.
A new translation by Sergio E. Serrano of this inspirational book containing sound advice on the art of living by the French historian, biographer, and philosopher, Andr Maurois (1885 - 1967), who was one of the most celebrated and prolific ...
Author: Andre Maurois
Publisher: SpiralPress
ISBN: 9780965564359
Category: Self-Help
Page: 212
View: 392
This inspirational book contains sound advice on the art of living by the late historian, biographer, and philosopher, Andre Maurois, one of the most celebrated and prolific French writers of the 20th century. (Philosophy)
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Author: Stephen Jacobs
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781317044468
Category: Religion
Page: 250
View: 769
The Hindu-derived meditation movement, The Art of Living (AOL), founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bangalore, has grown into a global organization which claims presence in more than 150 countries. Stephen Jacobs presents the first comprehensive study of AOL as an important transnational movement and an alternative global spirituality. Exploring the nature and characteristics of spirituality in the contemporary global context, Jacobs considers whether alternative spiritualities are primarily concerned with individual wellbeing and can simply be regarded as another consumer product. The book concludes that involvement in movements such as AOL is not necessarily narcissistic but can foster a sense of community and inspire altruistic activity.
If the facts of reality were always to our liking, many people would find being
present and living consciously easier and more pleasant than they do now. But
the obvious truth is that sometimes we are obliged to confront and deal with facts
we ...
Author: Nathaniel Branden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9780684838496
Category: Psychology
Page: 255
View: 992
Explains principles for deliberate living and discusses the importance of increased awareness and conscious choice to the quest for fulfillment
Stimulating and inspiring, this book teaches us the importance of looking inside ourselves and developing compassion, before we can turn to our relationships at home and in the wider world.
Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 9781473529779
Category: Body, Mind & Spirit
Page: 224
View: 737
Thich Nhat Hanh, the most well-known Zen master in the world, turns his attention to the most important subject of all - the art of living. Stimulating and inspiring, this book teaches us the importance of looking inside ourselves and developing compassion, before we can turn to our relationships at home and in the wider world. Full of remarkable stories and mindful practices for engaging with life, this will be a book to treasure and act upon throughout our lives.
... who taught me about the art of living; to the philosophy department at
Vanderbilt University — including John Compton, Idit Dobbs- Weinstein, Clem
Dore, John Lysaker, John Post, Charles Scott, Don Sherburne, Henry Teloh,
Jeffrey Tlumak, ...
Author: Crispin Sartwell
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 0791423603
Category: Philosophy
Page: 163
View: 293
This is a multicultural philosophy of art applied to common American and European experience and discussed in relation to Taoist, Buddhist, Hindu, Native American, and African traditions.
It is written in an appealing style and clearly delineates Fromm's career as a psychoanalyst and a writer, pinpointing the strengths and weaknesses in the work of one of this century's most influential thinkers.
Author: Gerhard Peter Knapp
Publisher: Peter Lang Pub Incorporated
ISBN: UVA:X001608858
Category: Psychology
Page: 270
View: 600
"The Art of Living" is the first large-scale analysis in English of Erich Fromm's life and his entire printed works. This study addresses both the specialist in a variety of disciplines (psychology, social sciences, philosophy) and a large lay readership. It is written in an appealing style and clearly delineates Fromm's career as a psychoanalyst and a writer, pinpointing the strengths and weaknesses in the work of one of this century's most influential thinkers. Fromm's unflagging insistence on a more humane world emerges here in full relevance for today's reader.
peace is one of the most significant elements of living happily because it affects
both the mind and soul. Being able to gain serenity, particularly in stressful times,
is vital to the practice of healthy living. We lead busy lives with full schedules, ...
Author: Ibrahim Sabri
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 9781453512166
Category: Self-Help
Page: 111
View: 373
“In a revealing journey into art of living, Ibrahim Sabri walks the reader through the garden of self-discovery. In plain, simple language—and using real life experiences—it guides us to understand our emotions, listen to our friends, to communicate effectively, choose the right companion, and to lead a happy life. This book is a basic guide that shows you how to achieve your goals. Daily exercises are presented to help you to practice becoming the happy person you wish to be. “
Seventy-five essays from Peterson's first three books, dealing with such topics as giving, happiness, friendship, freedom, and prayer, provide inspiration and occasions for meditation
Author: Wilferd Peterson
Publisher:
ISBN: 0884861597
Category: Self-Help
Page: 160
View: 645
Seventy-five essays from Peterson's first three books, dealing with such topics as giving, happiness, friendship, freedom, and prayer, provide inspiration and occasions for meditation