Psychology of Slow Living - Rediscovering a Happier Pace of Life

This fascinating book explores the concept of slow living, offering a philosophical and psychological exploration of the need for a slower pace of life. It advocates for reclaiming and rediscovering more natural and human ways of being.

List of contents

1. Slow and Fast Living 2. Kali Yuga – Living in the Age of Speed 3. Citta Slow – Settling the Mindstream 4. The Dao of Deceleration 5. Rediscovering and Reclaiming the Pace of Nature 6. Streams of Consciousness, Streams of Data 7. The Sabbath as a Template for Slow Living

About the author

Dr Elliot Cohen is a chartered psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society, senior lecturer in social psychology and interdisciplinary psychology at Leeds Beckett University, and the current Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Transpersonal Psychology Section. He has over twenty years of experience in Hindu, Buddhist and Daoist contemplative traditions and is an authorised teacher of mindfulness meditation (Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Academy). He has previously lectured in comparative religion at Manchester University and worked as a researcher for BBC Religion and Ethics.

Summary

This fascinating book explores the concept of slow living, offering a philosophical and psychological exploration of the need for a slower pace of life. It advocates for reclaiming and rediscovering more natural and human ways of being.

Product details

• Authors: Elliot Cohen, Cohen Elliot
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032362236
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236223-6
• No. of pages: 134
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Islam, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mindfulness & Meditation, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Spiritualism, SELF-HELP / Spiritual, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / General, Philosophy of Mind, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Interpersonal Relations, Buddhism, Christianity, Psychotherapy, Jewish Studies, Health psychology, Hinduism, Social, group or collective psychology, Philosophy of religion, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, Groups & group theory, Non-Western philosophy, Eclectic & Esoteric Religions & Belief Systems, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services, Groups and group theory, HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy Living & Personal Hygiene