The Tao of Inner Peace

A simple and comprehensive vision of personal and planetary peace Dreher's examples work as meditations as well as road maps. Minneapolis Star Tribune Especially important are [Dreher's] examples of individual action and her many annotations her lessons are quite useful. This is an important subject and one that promises to bring a renewal of environmental consciousness. Booklist Filled with anecdotes, questions to stimulate discussion, guidelines for change, exercises to promote positive peacefulness, with lots of Tao philosophy scattered throughout supporting each phase of [Dreher's] plan. Santa Cruz Sentinel Informationen zum Autor Diane Dreher Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Tao of Inner Peace " cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" border="0"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...

ldquo;A simple and comprehensive vision of personal and planetary peace… Dreher’s examples work as meditations as well as road maps.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
“Especially important are [Dreher’s] examples of individual action and her many annotations… her lessons are quite useful. This is an important subject… and one that promises to bring a renewal of environmental consciousness.”—Booklist
 
“Filled with anecdotes, questions to stimulate discussion, guidelines for change, exercises to promote positive peacefulness, with lots of Tao philosophy scattered throughout supporting each phase of [Dreher’s] plan.”—Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Diane Dreher

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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.

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*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.

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The Tao of Inner Peace
" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" border="0"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