Rich in Buddhist and Quaker spiritual wisdom and practice, Hope Leans Forward helps us navigate life's essential questions of true aliveness and meaning--guiding us to discover greater bravery and courage to meet these fractured times. As we cultivate clarity and discernment, we see ourselves truly connected to a larger whole.
Contents
Introduction -- Calling the soul, the true self, and the deepest longing -- Daring to listen to the inner voice, the small holy -- When life breaks you open: practice and growth -- Trusting true self: taking the risk to blossom -- Cultivating wholeness: the body as grounded wisdom -- Deepening connections: journeying with community, mentors, and friends -- Living your genuine: truth telling to embrace the true self -- Bravely home: boundless joy (well, maybe basic okayness) on the way back to you -- Afterword.