Scary Close

Scary Close
Author: Donald Miller
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2015-02-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 140020397X

When it comes to authenticity, is being fully yourself always worth the risk? From the author of Blue Like Jazz comes New York Times bestseller Scary Close, Donald Miller's journey of uncovering the keys to a healthy relationship and discovering that they're also at the heart of building a healthy family, a successful career, and a trusted community of friends. After decades of failed relationships and painful drama, Miller decided that he'd had enough. Trying to impress people wasn't helping him truly connect with anyone--and neither was pretending to be someone he wasn't. He'd built himself a life of public isolation, but he dreamed of having a life defined by meaningful relationships instead. At 40-years-old, he made a scary decision: he was going to be his true self no matter what it might cost. Scary Close tells the story of Miller's difficult choice to impress fewer people and connect with even more. It's about the importance of knocking down old walls to finally experience the freedom that comes when we stop playing a part and start being fully ourselves. In Scary Close, Miller shares everything he's learned firsthand about how to: Deconstruct the old habits that no longer serve us Overcome the desire to please the people around us Always tell the truth, even when it's hard Find satisfaction in a daily portion of real love Risk being fully known in order to deeply love and be loved Apply these lessons to your everyday life If you're ready to drop the act and find true, life-changing intimacy, it's time to get Scary Close.

The Authenticity Principle

The Authenticity Principle
Author: Ritu Bhasin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2017
Genre: Authenticity (Philosophy)
ISBN: 9781775016205

In a society that pushes conformity, how can you be courageously authentic despite fear of judgment? Award-winning leadership and diversity expert Ritu Bhasin gives you the tools to make this happen. This is more than a call to "be yourself"-it's a rally to disrupt the status quo, bring your differences to the light, and help others do the same.

Living Authentically: Daoist Contributions to Modern Psychology

Living Authentically: Daoist Contributions to Modern Psychology
Author: Livia Kohn
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2011
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1931483205

Living Authentically brings together classical scholars of Daoism, professors of psychology, practicing psychologists, medical doctors, and alternative practitioners to explore different Daoist concepts of the mind and its transformations in relation to various schools of modern psychology. The book explores how Daoism can help us live in the world sustaining relationships, and educating children, in a stress-free, truly authentic way. Book jacket.

Living an Authentic Life

Living an Authentic Life
Author: Thomas E. Legere
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2007-03-16
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1452091161

Over the centuries, many books have been written showing the connections between psychology and spirituality. However, never before has anyone succeeded in spelling out the psychological steps needed to attain spiritual consciousness. In this remarkable book, that is exactly what Dr. Thomas Legere has done. Coming from a truly remarkable background that includes degrees in philosophy, theology, spirituality, and psychology, Dr. Legere has the gift of being able to communicate profound truths in a clear and simple way. Finally, spiritual seekers will discover here what spirituality does and does not mean from a psychological perspective. Richly illustrated with helpful charts and diagrams, Living an Authentic Life will explain, in the everyday language of psychology, each step of the universal journey to wholeness. Living an Authentic Life is at once an intensely personal journey as well as a deeply compelling exploration of the human path toward authenticity and integrity. This is a book for everyone who yearns to break out of the mediocrity of the unexamined life and plunge into self discovery and transformation. Thomas Legere has written a wonderful book for our times. Jose Stevens, Ph.D. Psychologist and Author of Transforming Your Dragons and Secrets of Shamanism

Journey in the Present

Journey in the Present
Author: Tom Matson
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2016-12-06
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1635054494

The life of the average American can be summed up in one word: busy. Busy with work, busy with kids' activities, busy packing too many things into the day. While running ourselves ragged seems to be the norm, it's important to stop and ask ourselves: does it have to be this way? Every event in our day is the result of a decision we've made. So, instead of staying 45 minutes late at work to finish up an important email, how about deciding to go home and ask your child about his or her day? It can be as simple as deciding to put your phone away during a conversation with someone. Journey in the Present explores various ways to awaken a greater sense of self awareness and live more authentically. With each chapter containing inspiring anecdotes and powerful questions to trigger self-reflection, your journey toward mindfulness starts today. All net proceeds from Journey in the Present go to brain tumor & epilepsy research.

Self-Love Evolution: Living Authentically and Fearlessly

Self-Love Evolution: Living Authentically and Fearlessly
Author: Thomas Jacob
Publisher: Thomas Jacob
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2024-07-19
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

In the final installment of the series, "Self-Love Evolution," you'll be empowered to embrace your true self and live a life aligned with your values and passions. Explore what it means to be authentic, overcome the fear of judgment and rejection, and step into your power with confidence and grace. Discover how to express your unique gifts and talents, pursue your dreams with courage, and create a life that reflects your true essence. Through inspiring stories, practical exercises, and empowering affirmations, you'll be encouraged to let go of societal expectations, embrace your individuality, and live a life that is authentic, fulfilling, and fearless.

Authentic

Authentic
Author: Stephen Joseph
Publisher: Piatkus
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2016-09-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0349404852

The hunger for authenticity guides us throughout our lives. People strive for joined-up living, where on the one hand what they say and do reflects what they think and feel, and on the other what they think and feel reflects who they are. Stephen Joseph has pioneered developments in research into authenticity, drawing on the solid science of positive psychology to develop what has become one of the gold-standard tests for assessing authenticity. His and others' findings reveal that when people are in relationships in which they feel accepted, understood and valued, they drop their defences. They naturally begin to examine themselves psychologically, accommodate new information and live more authentically. What's more, the latest studies reveal that it is authenticity that leads to true happiness. In Authentic, Stephen Joseph presents his fresh and inspiring perspective on the psychology of authenticity alongside practical advice and exercises for the reader. Drawing on the wisdom of existential philosophers, the insights and research of psychologists, and case studies from his own and others' clinical experiences, he shows how authenticity is the foundation of human flourishing - as well as how the ideas relate to debates about the importance of happiness.

In Search of Authenticity

In Search of Authenticity
Author: Jacob Golomb
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2012-11-12
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1134812744

Great philosophers such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and Sartre have clearly been preoccupied by the possibility of authenticity. In this study, Jacob Golomb looks closely at the literature and writings of these philosophers in his analysis of their ethics. Golomb's writings shows his passionate commitment to the quest for the authenticity - particularly in our climate of post-modern scepticism. He argues that existentialism is all the more pertinent and relevant today when set against the general disillusionment which characterises the late twentieth century. This book is invaluable reading for those who have been fascinated by figures like Camus's Meursault, Sartre's Matthieu and Nietzsche's Zarathustra.

Living Authentically

Living Authentically
Author: Dorothy Vincent
Publisher: RWG Publishing
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2023-03-19
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Living Authentically: Embracing Your Unique Identity is a comprehensive guide to discovering and embracing your true self. In this book, readers will learn strategies for cultivating self-awareness, practicing self-acceptance and self-compassion, overcoming self-doubt and fear, and celebrating their unique individuality in a conformist world. With a focus on mindfulness, creativity, and personal growth, Living Authentically offers practical advice and exercises for exploring one's passions, purpose, and life transitions. Readers will learn how to navigate difficult emotions and experiences, release toxic relationships, and build authentic connections with others. The book also explores the importance of body positivity, self-care, and developing a growth mindset. Through the lens of gratitude and appreciation, readers will gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world, and learn to embrace diversity and spirituality as essential parts of their authentic identity. Living Authentically is a must-read for anyone seeking to live a life that is true to themselves and their unique identity. With its inspiring message of self-discovery and self-expression, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, and authenticity in their lives.

Into the Heart of the Feminine

Into the Heart of the Feminine
Author: Massimilla Harris
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03
Genre: Femininity
ISBN: 9780692311448

A Book for Women...and for Men This is a powerfully moving book that goes beyond gender roles into the soul of the archetypal feminine, exploring how it has been damaged and traumatized, and finding out how this condition affectsall of us. Written in a way that makes the material truly accessible to a wide audience, the authors' own personal and professional experiences are dynamically woven throughout the book in the form of rich and compelling stories.Massimilla and Bud Harris show how our feminine vitality can be restored by journeying into its heart and into the archetypal ruins ofthe feminine within ourselves. In these ruins, we will find the fertile ground and the archetypal motifs for healing the feminine within ourselves and our lives and renewing our capacities for strength, love and creativity.Imagine within each of us,there is a deep, powerful source for living lives of love, creativity and fulfillment...To imagine this foundation for life and the energy it produces is to imagine ourselves and our world filled with the influence of thearchetypal feminine - her passionate creativity, love and ageless knowing. Personally and culturally, this force - which lives at the heartof our lives - has been diminished and wounded until it seems to have retreated beyond the horizon, in a world filled with rationalismand an anxious search for the material "good life."