In The Spirit of Happiness - A Book of Spiritual Wisdom

The bestselling authors of "How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend" show how their strong connections with dogs and the natural world stem from the principles of monastic life.

The elements of a monk's life -- self-discipline, solitude, prayer, acts of love and forgiveness -- are pathways that anyone can follow to achieve true happiness and spiritual fulfillment.

About the author

As a community, the Monks of New Skete have been breeding, raising, and training dogs for more than 40 years. They are the authors of the bestselling classics The Art of Raising a Puppy and How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend. New Skete Monastery is located in Cambridge, New York.

Summary

The bestselling authors of "How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend" show how their strong connections with dogs and the natural world stem from the principles of monastic life.

The elements of a monk's life -- self-discipline, solitude, prayer, acts of love and forgiveness -- are pathways that anyone can follow to achieve true happiness and spiritual fulfillment.

Product details

• Authors: Monks of New Skete, The Monks of New Skete
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.10.2011
• EAN: 9780316606943
• ISBN: 978-0-316-60694-3
• No. of pages: 352
• Illustrations: 25 line
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Self-Esteem, SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational, RELIGION / Spirituality, RELIGION / Monasticism, Self-help & personal development, Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem, Christian life & practice, Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works, Christian spirituality & religious experience, Christian life and practice, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Spirituality and religious experience, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Growth, RELIGION / Christian Living / Inspirational, Religious communities and monasticism, Christian communities & monasticism