Conscious Living

by Hendricks, Gay

• ISBN13: 9780062514882
• ISBN10: 0062514881
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-27
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Summary

In his bestselling Conscious Loving -- coauthored with wife Kathlyn -- pioneering therapist Gay Hendricks taught readers how to find balance and happiness in relationships. Now he presents Conscious Living, a complete guide to creating a fulfilled, joyous, and conscious life by mastering the three essential courses: -- The Art off Loving Yourself-- The Art of Relating to Others-- The Art of Creating Your Life by DesignHendricks draws on the deep, profound wisdom of ancient Stoicism -- the philosophical tradition embraced by Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius -- and the teachings of Taoism. Having endured the test of time, the wisdom of these traditions continues to teach readers how to live in harmony with the way things are and how to make real change possible.While rooted in ancient philosophy, Conscious Living also draws heavily on Hendricks' thirty years as a psychotherapist and teacher, during which he has helped thousands of students and patients bring harmony and peace intotheir daily lives by mastering the three courses of life. Readers complete each course by practicing techniques that shift their focus in the proper direction to overcome obstacles, fears, and problems, and to live a deeper, more conscious life.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Personal Journey to a Conscious Life	1	(30)
PART 1. Finding Joy: Infinite Journey of the Questing Spirit	31	(88)
Conscious Living	33	(13)
A Reliable Path	46	(10)
Five Required Lessons of the Journey	56	(30)
The Inner Shifts and Outer Moves That Create a Conscious Life	86	(33)
PART 2. The Real World: Conscious Solutions to Timeless Problems of Living	119	(157)
The Foundation of Self-Esteem: Discovering Who You Are	123	(23)
Building on Self-Esteem: How to Find Peace of Mind, Body, and Heart	146	(30)
How to Attract Lasting Love	176	(32)
How to Create Thriving Relationships and Conscious Sex	208	(39)
How to Create a Life of Your Own Design	247	(29)
Closing: One Breath at a Time	276