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What matters most : living a more considered life / James Hollis.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781592404995 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781592404209 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 1592404200 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xv, 270 p. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Gotham Books, c2009.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-260) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Shock and awe: that life not be governed by fear -- Saving the appearances: that we learn to tolerate ambiguity -- Starving amid abundance: that we consider feeding the soul -- That we respect the power of eros -- That we step into largeness -- That we risk growth over security -- That we live verbs not nouns -- That we find and follow the path of creativity and delight in foolish passions -- That we engage spiritual crises, and other bad days at the office -- That we write our story, lest someone else write it for us -- Amor fati: that we fight fate, and love it also -- That we live more fully in the shadow of mortality -- That we accept at last that our home is our journey, and our journey is our home. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Conduct of life. Values. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Valemount Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valemount Public Library | anf 170 hol (Text) | 35194014280952 | Adult non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 2008 November #1
Jungian analyst Hollis (Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life) wants us to see that we often lose sight of destiny's plan by trying to live up to others' expectations. However, our psyche does not forget and will send out a call for us to changeâa call that may come in the form of suffering, depression, illness, or boredom. The author encourages us to work through the suffering, even entering therapy if necessary, to begin the work of going home. For Hollis, however, home is not a building or place but rather a return to the self. With references to prose, drama, poetry, and popular culture as well as examples from his private practice, Hollis shows us how we can look deeper into our soul, or psyche, and do the work we must do to become the person we were meant to be. Hollis's message will resonate with many readers, though the somewhat mystical tone, with references to "the gods," may not work for everyone. For large public libraries.âPhyllis Goodman, West Chester P.L., OH
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