{"product_id":"intrinsic-hope-9780865718678","title":"Intrinsic Hope","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA different kind of hope for living in these turbulent times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClimate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntrinsic Hope\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether working directly on ecological or social issues or worried about chi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Vicki Robbin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction: Where On Earth Are We Going?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Global Eco-social Crisis and Its Impacts\u003cbr\u003ePsychological Impacts\u003cbr\u003eThe Psychological Context\u003cbr\u003eWhere On Earth Are We Going?\u003cbr\u003eUncovering and Nurturing Hope\u003c\/p\u003ePart I: Uncovering Intrinsic Hope\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Naming Our Feelings about the Global Eco-social Crisis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFear\u003cbr\u003eDisappointment\u003cbr\u003eSelf-Righteous Anger and Frustration\u003cbr\u003eShame and Guilt\u003cbr\u003eSadness and Despair\u003cbr\u003eGrief\u003cbr\u003eDenial and Apathy\u003cbr\u003eConcluding Thoughts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Reasons for Hope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife Is Inherently Hopeful\u003cbr\u003eWe Know More Than Ever Before\u003cbr\u003eThe Future Is Uncertain\u003cbr\u003eWe May Be Able to Resolve This Crisis Because We Caused It\u003cbr\u003eHumankind Is Beginning to Think Globally\u003cbr\u003eHistory Tells Us Positive Social Change Is Possible\u003cbr\u003eThe Growing Global Citizens' Movement\u003cbr\u003eHope Can Be Learned\u003cbr\u003eIt Is Our Responsibility To Be Hopeful\u003cbr\u003eJust Because. . .What Else Would We Do?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Hope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtrinsic Hope\u003cbr\u003eIntrinsic Hope\u003cbr\u003eExtrinsic and Intrinsic Hope Compared\u003cbr\u003eThe Relationship Between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Hope\u003c\/p\u003ePart II: Habits of Hope\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Being Present\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMindfulness\u003cbr\u003eDistraction\u003cbr\u003eSelective Attention\u003cbr\u003eMeditation\u003cbr\u003eUsing Our Senses\u003cbr\u003eWonder\u003cbr\u003eBearing Witness\u003cbr\u003eBeing Present to the Universe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Expressing Gratitude\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoosing to Feel Grateful\u003cbr\u003eThings To Be Grateful For\u003cbr\u003eExpressing Gratitude\u003cbr\u003eAppreciation and Problems\u003cbr\u003eJoy\u003cbr\u003eGratitude and Consumerism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Loving the World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLove and Compassion\u003cbr\u003eCommunity\u003cbr\u003eLoving Places\u003cbr\u003eLoving the Earth\u003cbr\u003eLoving Future Generations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Accepting What Is\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpening Up to Painful Emotions\u003cbr\u003eForgiveness\u003cbr\u003eReframing\u003cbr\u003eExpressing Feelings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Taking Action\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Information\u003cbr\u003eResults, Responsibility, and Virtue\u003cbr\u003ePurpose and Commitment\u003cbr\u003eDo No Harm\u003cbr\u003eSmall Steps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Persevering for the Long Haul\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelf-Discipline\u003cbr\u003eResilience\u003cbr\u003eLong-Term Thinking\u003cbr\u003eCuriosity\u003cbr\u003eLooking After Ourselves\u003cbr\u003eCelebrating Good News\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion: Pandora's Gift\u003cbr\u003eInvitation\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eEndnotes\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eAbout New Society Publishers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48884845117783,"sku":"9780865718678","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/intrinsic-hope-9780865718678","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}