Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart : The Taoist Path Through Stress and Spirituality

by Seaward, Brian Luke

• ISBN13: 9780471679998
• ISBN10: 0471679992
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-25
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

"Reading Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart is like eavesdropping on a conversation between Lao Tzu and Joseph Campbell-a pure pleasure to read!" -Deepak Chopra, M.D., coauthor of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and author of The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire "Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart is an enchanting piece of wisdom that combines ancient insights with practical solutions to the stress epidemic that permeates our culture. Brian Luke Seaward is a master teacher, skillful guide, and true healer." -Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Healing Words and Reinventing Medicine "The perfect antidote for these acceleratingly stressful post-9/11 times with fearmongers accosting us everywhere, Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart artfully and wisely blends stress relief with spirituality. Keeping us constantly uplifted and engaged, this book is filled with witty sayings, practical, powerful exercises, and personal stories that ring with heartfelt authenticity." -Candace B. Pert, Ph.D., author of Molecules of Emotion With graceful wisdom and gentle humor, Dr. Brian Luke Seaward helps you see past the limitations of the ego to the highest potential of the human spirit at the core of your very being. Through a unique alchemy of the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism and the timeless insights of the visionary Joseph Campbell, Seaward shows you how to harness this potential so that you may find the courage to be a victor, not a victim of life's problems. Through the realization of this alchemy you will become the hero at the center of your own mythical life journey. Using simple but powerful exercises, meditations, and self-exploration techniques, you will learn to reconnect and harmonize with the universal spirit energy, or Tao, that flows through you to achieve inner balance, the joy of life, and optimal health. This book gives you the tools and skills to overcome adversity, resolve the emotional and psychological obstacles keeping you from realizing your potential, and vanquish stress, bringing peace to your heart and soul. Featuring the insights of renowned spiritual luminaries and philosophers from around the world and throughout the ages as well as many inspirational stories from women and men just like you, this powerful motivational guide shows you how to cope with everyday stress, embrace your divinity, and find true harmony in your life.

Author Biography

BRIAN LUKE SEAWARD, Ph.D., is a pioneer in the field of health psychology who is known internationally for his contributions in the areas of holistic stress management, spirituality, and mind-body-spirit healing. He is the author of several other books, including Stressed Is Desserts Spelled Backward and Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	ix
INTRODUCTION The Best of Times, the Worst of Times	1	(8)
PART I Into the Unknown	9	(52)
1 The Winds of Change Are Brewing	11	(26)
2 Under Pressure	37	(24)
PART II Crossing the Threshold	61	(80)
3 Stand Like Mountain, Move Like Water	63	(56)
4 Move a Mountain, Walk on Water	119	(22)
PART III Life in the Balance	141	(70)
5 The Human Equinox: Six Ways to Bring Balance into Your Life	143	(24)
6 The Health of the Human Spirit: Twenty-one Strategies for Letting Go of Stress	167	(44)
PART IV Back Home Again	211	(16)
7 The Winds of Grace	213	(14)
EPILOGUE Sacred Spaces and Divine Inspiration	227	(4)
REFERENCES AND RESOURCES	231	(2)
INDEX	233