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Author Sofer, Oren Jay, author.

Title Your heart was made for this : contemplative practices for meeting a world in crisis with courage, integrity, and love / Oren Jay Sofer.

Publication Info. Boulder, Colorado : Shambhala, [2023]

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - New Materials  158.12 SOFER    DUE 05-18-24
Edition First edition.
Description xii, 292 pages ; 23 cm
Summary "Meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer shares a practical guide to developing the inner resources necessary to meet a world in crisis with a clear, balanced, and courageous outlook. Through touching stories, insightful reflections, and practical instructions, Sofer offers powerful tools to strengthen our hearts and nourish the qualities that can transform our world. In 26 chapters-each with practices to cultivate an important quality like mindfulness, wonder, balance, and empathy-you'll learn to: Have greater control of your attention Develop an inner aspiration and navigate around obstacles to fulfill it Generate positive states of mind before and during moments of stress Connect your intention to your daily activity with greater clarity Identify burnout and take action to renew yourself"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-291).
Contents Introduction -- Part one. Attention; Aspiration; Energy; Mindfulness; Concentration; Wisdom -- Part two. Curiosity; Courage; Renunciation; Kindness; Ease; Patience; Equanimity -- Part three. Empathy; Integrity; Resolve; Joy; Rest; Wonder -- Part four. Gratitude; Generosity; Devotion; Play; Compassion; Contentment; Forgiveness.
Subject Meditation.
Mindfulness (Psychology)
Mental healing.
Self-help techniques.
SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness.
Meditation (OCoLC)fst01015409
Mental healing (OCoLC)fst01016334
Mindfulness (Psychology) (OCoLC)fst01921242
Self-help techniques (OCoLC)fst01111754
Genre/Form Self-help publications.
ISBN 9781645472001 (hardcover)
1645472000 (hardcover)
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