Happiness and the Human Spirit

by Twerski, Abraham J., MD

• ISBN13: 9781580234047
• ISBN10: 1580234046
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Pub

Summary

Using simple, accessible language and clear examples, this wellspring of wisdom shows you that true happiness is attainable once you stop looking outside yourself for the source and realize that it can be found within you. Based on ancient wisdom and modern psychology, the thoughtful, heartfelt anecdotes and inspiring, easy-to-follow exercises will carry you beyond your present state of discontent and open for you an entirely new path toward becoming the best you can possibly be.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness	p. 3
Spiritual Deficiency Syndrome	p. 11
The Unique Human Spirit
The Ability to Be Self-Aware	p. 27
The Ability to Be Humble	p. 37
The Ability to Choose	p. 43
The Ability to Be Patient	p. 51
The Ability to Make the Most of Circumstances	p. 57
The Ability to Improve	p. 63
The Ability to Be Compassionate	p. 71
The Ability to Have Perspective	p. 81
The Ability to Have Purpose	p. 87
The Ability to Search for Truth	p. 99
The Ability to Change	p. 105
10 Steps to Happiness
"I am aware that I have some shortcomings, and I want to become a better person."	p. 117
"I realize that I can be in charge of my behavior."	p. 121
"I realize that changing my character traits is a slow process, but I am willing to persist. I'm going to work on my character defects, one by one."	p. 125
"I am going to look for ways to overcome my negative character traits."	p. 129
"I will cultivate enjoyable spiritual experiences."	p. 137
"I will give serious consideration to the relative importance of things."	p. 139
"I will avoid things that are inimical to my spirituality."	p. 143
"I will laugh more."	p. 145
"I will work to keep setbacks from discouraging me."	p. 147
"I realize there is never an end to spiritual growth."	p. 149
Epilogue	p. 151
Suggestions for Further Reading	p. 153
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