Synopses & Reviews
Translated more often than any other book except the
Bible, the
Tao Te Ching has been a spiritual guide for centuries, helping millions find peace within themselves, with each other, and with the natural world around them. Written in workbook style, complete with exercises, questionnaires, journal-keeping techniques, and affirmations,
The Tao of Inner Peace translates the ancient Eastern philosophy into a plan for contemporary Western living. Diane Dreher, Ph.D., shows the way to:
* Bring greater joy, fulfillment, and creativity to daily life
* Heal the body and spirit
* Build self-acceptance and self-esteem
* Resolve conflict
* Reverse negative cycles of emotion
* Understand life as a process of changes and challenges
With its lively, demystifying approach, The Tao of Inner Peace shows how the Tao can be a powerful source of growth, inspiration, and peace.
Synopsis
With its lively, demystifying approach, The Tao of Inner Peace shows how the Tao can be a powerful and calming source of growth, inspiration, and well-being in times of conflict and anxiety. Translated more often than any other book except the Bible, the Tao Te Ching has been a spiritual guide for centuries, helping millions find peace within themselves, with each other, and with the natural world around them. Written in workbook style, complete with exercises, questionnaires, journal-keeping techniques, and affirmations, The Tao of Inner Peace translates the ancient Eastern philosophy into a plan for contemporary Western living. Diane Dreher, Ph.D., shows the way to:
- Bring greater joy, fulfillment, and creativity to daily life
- Heal the body and spirit
- Build self-acceptance and self-esteem
- Resolve conflict
- Reverse negative cycles of emotion
- Understand life as a process of changes and challenges
An essential handbook for mental wellness, The Tao of Inner Peace adapts the principles of Tao to today's world, showing us how to integrate the many facets of our everyday lives to create a balanced, dynamic, harmonious whole.
Table of Contents
The Tao of Inner Peace Acknowledgments Introduction I. The Way: Then and Now 1. Beginning the Journey 2. Tao and Te 3. Principles of Tao 4. The Way of Transformation II. The Inner Way 5. The Way Begins at Your Own Doorstep 6. Facing Your Fears 7. Releasing Tension 8. Seeking Simplicity 9. Finding Your Center 10. Exploring Your Dualities: Yin and Yang 11. Creating Great Joy in Life III. The Way of Nature 12. Natural Harmony 13. Natural Cycles 14. Taoist Problem Solving 15. The Importance of Timing 16. Transcending Hostile Cycles 17. Leading with the Tao IV. The Way of Life 18. Keeping the One 19. The Way of Love 20. Harmonious Action: Wu Wei V. The Way of Peace 21. Resolving Conflict 22. Building Cooperation 23. The Tao of Community 24. Creating Taoist Politics Chapter Notes and Resources |