| Description |
x, 182 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [174]-179) and index. |
| Contents |
Why bother? ; I've tried before, but I fall back ; What is addiction? ; The definition ; So what can we do? ; Why equanimity? ; Learning to control compulsions ; Addictions and drug dependencies ; A balanced plan for undermining and removing additions -- How we can change the compulsive mind : habits and meditation -- What can be done right now? -- Freedom from acting compulsively : working with the mind -- Finding triggers and choosing to change -- Exaggeration, denial, and pain -- Making choices and managing pain -- Cleaning our rubbish : forgiveness -- What is the point of saying "enough!"? -- Looking ahead : wisdom, compassion, and happiness -- Appendix 1. Explanation for professionals -- Appendix 2. The twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous -- Appendix 3. The Buddhist Eightfold Noble Path as described in workshops on addiction. |
| Summary |
"Enough! is a hands-on guide to help put an end to the patterns that sabotage the potential for a true and satisfying happiness. All of us are caught up in addictions?big or small. Enough! presents a practical path that releases us from the grip of negative habits and addictions that block a full and meaningful life. We can learn how to undo our habits and addictions, but to do this we have to first find their triggers. With the right techniques we can disarm them and learn more effective ways for dealing with the pain that so often underlies our problem-causing behaviors. Without the support of effective methods we are likely to return to our addictions when pain and painful issues arise. Ch?nyi Taylor helps us break through that cycle, reconnect with ourselves and others, and feel more centered in our spiritual awareness"--Cover, p. 4. |
| Subject |
Twelve-step programs -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.
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Compulsive behavior -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.
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Habit breaking -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.
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Spiritual life -- Buddhism.
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Self-help techniques.
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| Added Title |
Buddhist approach to finding release from addictive patterns |
| ISBN |
9781559393447 alkaline paper $16.95 |
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1559393440 alkaline paper |
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