Art of Flourishing A New East-West Approach to Staying Sane and Finding Love in an Insane World

Name: Art of Flourishing A New East-West Approach to Staying Sane and Finding Love in an Insane World
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ISBN: 9780307718891

ISBN-10: 0307718891

ISBN-13: 9780307718891

Edition: 2011

Authors: Jeffrey B. Rubin

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We all want more love in our lives, especially when the world requires more from us every day. Lasting intimacy-a close and enduring relationship with someone we love who cherishes us-is an indispensable source of strength, resilience, and hope, one that we especially turn to in challenging times. But too often being in an intimate relationship means we have to compromise-or lose-vital aspects of ourselves. How can we avoid sacrificing our own self-care to get the love we want? In this original, surprising, and deeply revealing exploration of the self and relationships, Dr. Jeffrey Rubin brings the art of flourishing to life. The idea is startlingly simple: self-care is the foundation of…

Book details

List price: $27.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Publication date: 6/7/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Introduction



Planting the Seeds of Self-Care



Expanding Inner Space



They Can't Steal the Moon



What Bruce Lee and Carl Jung Can Teach Us about Training for Intimacy



Bringing Spirituality Down to Earth



Emotional Flourishing: Cultivating Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Wise Action



Following Our Passion



Discovering Our Purpose



Embodying Our Values: Closing the Ethical Gap



The Symphony of the Self



A Life of One's Own: Authenticity in a World of Spam



Cultivating the Garden of Love



The Garden of Love



No Winners, No Losers: Expanding Interpersonal Space



Composting Interpersonal Conflict



Leave the Mind Reading to the Magicians: Learning to Ask for What You Need



A Fence around the Garden of Love: Setting Healthy Boundaries



The Yoga of Sexuality: Reinvigorating Passion



After the Bliss, the Dishes (and Only I Know How to Load Them): Negotiating Power and Control



Torn Checks and Chinese Doctors: Skillfully Handling Oppositionality



Scorched-Earth Moments: Surviving Hateful Feelings



When It's Not Really Over: Recognizing the Green Shoots in a Withered Garden


Epilogue: Toward Flourishing


Acknowledgments


Notes


Index