Intrinsic hope : living courageously in troubled times / by Kate Davies,

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davies, Kate, 1956- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hope.

Resilience (Personality trait).

Mindfulness (Psychology).

Self-actualization (Psychology).

Human ecology.

Social ecology.

Genre:

Self-help publications.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 185 pages)

Place of Publication:

Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, 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"-- Publisher's description.

Contents:

Introduction: where on Earth are we going?

Naming our feelings about the global eco-social crisis

Reasons for hope

Intrinsic and extrinsic hope

Being present

Expressing gratitude

Loving the world

Accepting what is

Taking action

Persevering for the long haul

Conclusion: Pandora's gift.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Davies, Kate. Intrinsic Hope : Living Courageously in Troubled Times.

ISBN:

9781771422550

1771422556

9781550926606

1550926608

OCLC:

1031343646