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Informationen zum Autor Bo Lozoff Klappentext Here is a universal, time-tested path for finding true meaning and joy in every aspect of our lives. Drawing on his 30 years of teaching and service, Bo Lozoff shows why compassion--not success, self-improvement, or self-esteem--is at the root of happiness. In 26 intimate, inspiring chapters--each accompanied by a specific practice--Lozoff covers themes such as developing honesty, learning humility, dealing with anger, and honoring relationships. He shows how practices such as a daily vow of kindness or a simple commitment of time with others can have a profound effect on ourselves and our world. Lozoff's stories and lessons can awaken everyone to a happier and more fulfilled life. Zusammenfassung Here is a universal! time-tested path for finding true meaning and joy in every aspect of our lives. Drawing on his 30 years of teaching and service! Bo Lozoff shows why compassion--not success! self-improvement! or self-esteem--is at the root of happiness. In 26 intimate! inspiring chapters--each accompanied by a specific practice--Lozoff covers themes such as developing honesty! learning humility! dealing with anger! and honoring relationships. He shows how practices such as a daily vow of kindness or a simple commitment of time with others can have a profound effect on ourselves and our world. Lozoff's stories and lessons can awaken everyone to a happier and more fulfilled life. Inhaltsverzeichnis It's a Meaningful LifeForeword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Introduction: Let's Not Miss the Meaning of Life Part One: The Inner Journey of Communion: Creating a Personal Spiritual Practice Waking Up from the American Dream Practice: Clarifying Your Motivation Spirituality Is Not Optional Practice: Classic Breath-Centered Meditation You Can Do Hard Practice: Vow Practice It's Not the Top, It's the Climb Practice: Facing Fears The Coal Miner's Faith Practice: "Anything That Can Happen" Mantra Lucky Breaks and Fractures Practice: Mantras for Everyday Life Our Cosmic Safety Net Practice: Prayer Take Off the Bumper Stickers Practice: A Prayer of Humility But Enough About Me Practice: An Exercise in Seeing It Always Gets Back to Kindness Practice: Setting the Stage for a Life of Lovingkindness Part Two: The Outer Path Toward Community: Practicing Service Becoming Civilized Practice: Civiling Your World Chicken Little Was Right Practice: Values Exercise The Big Activism Practice: Living Simply A House Too Small May Be a Blessing Practice: Sacred Reading What Are We Thinking? Practice: A Television Vow The Gospel of Following Bliss Practice: Stopping Mistaken Identity Practice: Work/Life Vision Quest One for All, All for One Practice: The Breath of Life ...The Other Tastes Salt Practice: Daily Marriage Vows The Fortress of Anger Practice: Working with Anger A Mensch Is a Mensch, Big or Small Practice: Taking Inventory Fix Your La-Z-Boy Practice: Working with Your Hands Success by Failure Practice: A Day of Silence Honest Truth and Honest Fiction Practice: Talking Circle - Opening Honesty to Truth A Time to Speak Practice: Talking Circle - Discerning versus Judging Every Mother's Child Practice: Radical Goodwill Afterword: Keeping It Simple Saints, Sages, and Sacred Texts Recommended Resources Index ...
