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Intrinsic hope : living courageously in troubled times

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  • Author: Davies, Kate
    Contributor: Estrada, Cherlandra
    Edition: Canadian edition
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    2018
    Summary:

    Climate disruption. Growing social inequality. Pollution. We are living in an era of unprecedented crises, resulting in widespread feelings of fear, despair, and grief. Now, more than ever, maintaining hope for the future is a monumental task. Intrinsic Hope offers a powerful antidote to these feelings. It shows how conventional ideas of hope are rooted in the belief that life will conform to our wishes and how this leads to disappointment, despair, and a dismal view of the future. As an alternative, it offers "intrinsic hope," a powerful, liberating, and positive approach to life based on having a deep trust in whatever happens. The author, a hopeful survivor, shows how to cultivate intrinsic hope through practical tips and six mindful habits for living a positive, courageous life in these troubled times. Whether working directly on ecological or social issues or worried about children and grandchildren, this book is for everyone concerned about the future and looking for a deeper source of hope for a better world.

    Contents:
    • 1. Foreword / by Vicki Robbin
    • Introduction : where on Earth are we going?
    • pt. 1. Uncovering intrinsic hope; 1. Naming our feelings about the global eco-social crisis
    • 2. Reasons for hope
    • 3. Intrinsic and extrinsic hope
    • pt. 2. Habits of hope; 4. Being present
    • 5. Expressing gratitude
    • 6. Loving the world
    • 7. Accepting what is
    • 8. Taking action
    • 9. Persevering for the long haul
    • Conclusion : Pandora's gift
    • Invitation.
    Original Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, New Society Publishers
    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 9781550926606, 1550926608, 9781771422550, 1771422556