Wisdom Psychology

How do we make the judgment call between self-interest and caring for others? Drawing on the latest scientific research and interviews with social scientists, spiritual leaders, ex-cons, altruists, and philosophers, Matousek examines morality from a scientific, sociological, and anthropological standpoint. Each chapter features a series of questions, readings, interviews, parables, and anecdotes that zoom in on a particular niche of moral inquiry, making this audiobook both utilitarian and fun.

In this inspiring and incisive offering, Barry Magid uses the language of modern psychology and psychotherapy to illuminate one of Buddhism's most powerful and often mysterious technologies: the Zen koan. What's more, Magid also uses the koans to expand upon the insights of psychology (especially self-psychology and relational psychotherapy) and open for the listener new perspectives on the functioning of the human mind and heart.

The Best of James Hollis: Wisdom for the Inner Journey is a collection of excerpts from the writings of James Hollis, PhD, Jungian psychotherapist and author. These selections span across his body of work and are organized into different topics, ranging from the psychological concepts of Carl Jung to the everyday tasks of our living and callings. Hollis’ wisdom will challenge listeners to find their own path, to be who they are called to be, to take the risks to trust their soul, and thus live a life worthy of their unique gifts.

In this book, you'll discover the profound impact of incorporating daily affirmations into your routine. With 900 meticulously crafted affirmations, you will be equipped to tackle every aspect of personal and professional development. Whether you are striving to set clear goals, enhance your focus, or boost your confidence, this book provides the tools you need to succeed. The power of daily affirmations lies in their ability to rewire your subconscious mind, replacing self-doubt and negativity with empowering thoughts and beliefs. By consistently practicing these affirmations, you will ...

Do you think you need better boundaries, but you don’t know how to get them? Are you drifting through life, wishing others could read your mind? Maybe you’ve tried so many times to set boundaries and you’re worn out, or you're giving your power away and avoiding confrontations. Robert Jackman, best-selling author of Healing Your Lost Inner Child and board-certified psychotherapist, gives you tools you can use right away to create healthy boundaries with your family, friends, and coworkers.

Are you constantly stuck in your head, overthinking every little thing? Does your mind race with negative thoughts, leaving you drained and anxious? If so, this book is for you. Overthinking is a cruel cycle that robs you of peace, joy, and the ability to live in the present moment. It fuels stress, anxiety, and a nagging sense that something is always wrong. But there's hope. In this life-changing guide, you'll discover practical strategies to break free from the overthinking trap.

Defensive Living is your key to unlocking success in a less-than-perfect world. This enlightening book presents the truth about how other people think and how you can successfully deal with people from all walks of life. The secret teachings in Defensive Living are simple, smart, powerful, and insightful. Learn the truth about what is going on in the minds of those around you. In Defensive Living, you will learn: • Strategies for dealing with different types of people • What to look out for in business and personal relationships • How to win the favor of almost everyone you meet • ...

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Child psychiatrist and NAMI’s Associate Medical Director Dr. Christine M. Crawford provides a compassionate and practical resource for anyone concerned about a child’s mental health. Drawing on her own clinical experience and guidance from leading experts, Dr. Crawford provides a lens through which to understand the many complex factors affecting children’s mental health. Analyzing young people from preschool to high school, she shares insights into how mental health conditions may manifest at different ages, what kind of interventions may be necessary, and what to do to help kids thrive.

"Awaken to Love" offers an integrated approach that unites diverse elements into a cohesive path towards restoring wholeness and presence. Drawing from IFS, Jungian psychology, psychosynthesis, and nonduality teachings, it introduces the "path of duonity"—a nested model that honors the distinct aspects of our being while recognizing their inseparability from the whole.

For the house of wisdom that already exists in the beyond – in the unconscious – to truly manifest within an individual human being, the whole of a person is required, along with all their four psychic functions of consciousness. This encounter with wholeness – with the divine – is a shocking event that leaves both parties – the human and the divine – renewed. The cover image of this volume portrays precisely this kind of event. It was painted by a Sicilian artist, Antonello da Messina (15th century) and it depicts l’Annunciata, The Annunciation of Mary, the fateful moment in ...

If you struggle with a highly sensitive personality, this memoir and collection of stories will help you heal and flourish. Benita A. Esposito is a licensed professional counselor and best-selling author with four decades of professional experience. Even smart high-achievers have themes on their hero’s journey to the authentic self, and these were hers. What unconsciously drew her to an emotionally distant relationship or an emotionally abusive relationship? Why did she feel so hurt when others judged her? Why was she so tired? What compelled her toward self actualization?

Divorce is the dirty little secret in churches across America. It is not supposed to happen in Christian marriages, but the unfortunate reality is that it does happen to God's children. And when it does, it is traumatic in so many ways. Often, those hit hardest by divorce never dream it could happen to them. The future is so uncertain. Ideally, divorce would not happen at all. But wanting something does not make it a reality. When divorce rages through a Christian’s life, it leaves a tsunami of devastation on every level, from the believers themselves to their children, extended family, ...

Restoring Your True Self Through Spiritual Alchemy Inspired by Upanishads sacred writings, Hinduism philosophy and spirituality, and the poetry of Zen, Taoism and Eastern Mysticism, Voyager is an inspirational and transformational work on spiritual and personal growth. When you identify less with your mind and physical form and become more aware of your formless and timeless essence within, you have the potential to discover "There is a light that shines beyond all things on earth, beyond the highest, the very highest heavens. This is the light that shines in your heart." —Chandogya ...

This is a gripping SHORT STORY about a young woman who is very very afraid about having to have ONE of her wisdom teeth out. The nurses and the doctors are infuriating to Jessica, who seems to be losing her grip on reality. Is she over-reacting, or are her fears justified. The characters in this story are quite elaborate. Emotions run high, as the Wisdom Tooth Man takes on this new patient...

In The Wisdom of Your Body, clinical psychologist and award-winning researcher Hillary McBride explored the ways many of us inherit a broken understanding of the body and offered a more compassionate, healthy, and holistic perspective on embodied life. In this follow-up book, McBride takes the principles of The Wisdom of Your Body and puts them into action in practical, tangible ways.

The way to inner peace is illuminated in this accessible guide to tending one's inner landscape. The lives of outstanding figures such as the Buddha, Walt Whitman, and Gandhi are used to connect the ideal of inner peace with how real people cultivate peace in their everyday lives. Peacefulness as dynamic, selective, and egoless is shown through the constructive act of choosing different ways of life, such as having a smaller family or a more modest career. A message of hope and inspiration permeates this pragmatic approach and is exemplified by the author's own practice of meditation.

What if your best decisions weren’t made with logic… but with intuition? This powerful, practical guide will show you how to unlock the inner voice you've been ignoring—your intuitive mind. The Intuitive Mind reveals the science, psychology, and ancient wisdom behind intuition—and how to train it like a muscle. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, artist, or just someone seeking clarity and confidence, this book offers a clear path to deeper insight, flow, and purpose. Inside you’ll discover: How to build quiet, unshakable confidence Visualization techniques used by elite ...

A radically deep description of listening, written from the viewpoint of Integral Spiritual Psychology. Starting with enumerating the difficulties of living within a "pronouncement" civilization, the author then details the fullness of listening as a creating process of rhythmic giving-receiving-giving. Listening rescues truth from the current degradation of living falsely, living anonymously, and living separate from the listening cosmos and the sacred Earth.

‘The Philosophical Truths’ is the 101st philosophy book written in free verse poetry by Ronnie Lee. This book entails the philosophy of morality by Arthur Schopenhauer and Friedrich Nietzsche that is correlated to the philosophy of the author who has also adapted the philosophy of politics and psychology by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and Jacques Derrida to analyze the ‘general models’ of modern philosophy. There are fascinating insights into the developments of the history of the World that may be seen through the analytic strategies of each philosopher showing their own ...