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Simple truths for people seeking happiness and freedom in life. This book draws from eastern philosophy and western wisdom, and includes reflections that will expand your awareness of individual balance, grounded relationships and genuine community.
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Chapter Titles
Part One: Individual Balance
- Listening to the Inner Voice
- The Power of Appreciation
- Dismissing the Judge and Jury
- Being Accepting
- Dealing with Unpredictability
- The Value of Obstacles
- The Path to Freedom
- A Three-Pronged Approach
- Living in the Now
- Breaking Free of Stereotypes
- The Unrealistic Goal of Perfection
- The Neutral Observer
- Breathing Lessons
- An Invitation to Grow
- Balancing the Yin & Yang
- Being Someone
- The Theory of Kachinks & Clunks
- Imagining, Believing & Taking Action
- On Becoming
- Meditation & Retrospection
- Keys to Finding Balance
- The Unfinished Sculpture
Part Two: Connected Relationships
- Building Trust
- Openness & Honesty
- Genuine Mindfulness
- Negotiating with Compassion
- Positive Introspection
- Listening & Responding
- Cat & Mouse Games
- Simmer or Boil?
- The Influences of the Past
- Grounding Ourselves
- Taking Responsibility
- Pausing to Reflect
- Flexibility & Adaptability
- Respecting the Process
- Not Forcing Things
- Lightening up
- Waking up to Ourselves
- Gratitude
- Intimacy
- Enlightened Living
Part Three: Community Balance: The Circle of Friends
- The Meaning of Small Gifts
- Giving & Receiving
- Compassion for Self & Others
- Active & Passive Decisions
- Augmenting Humanity
- Transforming Reality
- Holding Ground
- Creation & Destruction
- Being versus Getting
- Facing Fears
- An Ounce of Love
- Cultivating the Garden
- Realistic Optimism
- Practical Ways to Co-create
- Personal Reminders
- The Connected World