{"product_id":"living-a-life-of-harmony-seven-guidelines-for-cultivating-peace-and-kindness-9781620558904","title":"Living a Life of Harmony: Seven Guidelines for Cultivating Peace and Kindness","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7 simple yet powerful guidelines that provide a compass for navigating life harmoniously and spreading compassion and kindness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In our very busy world it is easy to get lost in the details and demands of everyday living. Fatigued and overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information, the myriad of choices our technologically advanced communication era seems to offer, we lose sight of what life is all about. How do we find balance and harmony in this overloaded world? And how do we to navigate life in tune with our soul as well as with modern society?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As author Darren Cockburn explains, we are all part of one big universal Process that encompasses and connects everything--every thought, emotion, action, all there is. Over the centuries, religions and philosophies have provided direction on how to act ethically and in accordance with this Process, yet in our modern world, these “commandments” may seem outdated or too rigid. Integrating and updating existing guidance from Buddhism, Christianity, and Yoga, the author offers 7 guidelines for living a life of harmony and balance: honor the body, bring acceptance and awareness to every moment, act with kindness, understand the truth and communicate it skillfully, do what needs to be done, harmoniously obtain and retain only what you need, and be aware and present with how you engage in the digital world. He illustrates how and why each of these recommendations hold value, revealing their interconnections, and explains how to implement them practically in daily life, sharing real-life examples as well as techniques and meditations to support each guideline and deepen your existing spiritual practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The author explores how the 7 easy-to-practice guidelines help us gain a deeper understanding of the universal Process of life, as well as provide a set of tools to help us deal with life’s ups and downs more skillfully. They enable us to face life empowered and confident, peacefully observe and accept what life throws at us, cultivate compassion and kindness, as well as spread mindfulness to those around us. Practiced together, these guidelines provide a simple yet powerful compass to guide you to a peaceful mind and harmonious living, much needed in today’s world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In a book rich with wisdom and insight, Darren Cockburn offers a path of personal and spiritual development that suits the needs of modern life. If you follow its guidelines, you will surely experience greater contentment and fulfillment.” * STEVE TAYLOR, Ph.D., author of The Leap and Spiritual Science and featured in Watkins’ list of *\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLiving a Life of Harmony\u003c\/i\u003e can help us all do just that. It is simple to follow, down-to-earth, and practical, with many suggestions that can help us bring our lives more in line with our spiritual values. Darren has been influenced by the teachings of Buddha, yoga, and, from modern times, Eckhart Tolle, but you don’t have to be acquainted with any of them to understand and apply his ideas. This book is absolutely for and of its time, bringing perennial principles to life for the twenty-first century.” * SARAH RYAN, yoga teacher *\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLiving a Life of Harmony\u003c\/i\u003e is a resource I would encourage people with addiction issues to study. Someone with an addiction will often overcomplicate and ruminate to a level far removed from the reality of their situation. Recovery is therefore essentially a correction of views. In this book they will see and appreciate the practical maxim, ‘Do the right things and the right things will follow.’ They will gain insight into the reasons why we change our conditions, beyond the need to end personal suffering. Over time, if we follow the guidelines proposed by Darren, we can bring ourselves into alignment with the way things really are and see and feel the harmony that was always there.” * DENNIS WAREING, substance misuse worker *\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLiving a Life of Harmony\u003c\/i\u003e is a handbook for everyday living! Darren explains how life is one big universal process, which he calls ‘The Process,’ and how everything is connected. While reading this book, I felt as if I was being gently and lovingly walked through each part of The Process, step-by-step, at my own pace. I felt empowered and confident in the choices I was making, as I had a structured way of assessing each choice so that it would have a positive effect, not only on myself but on those around me. This book has transformed how I approach my everyday life and I highly recommend it.” * LOUISE FRENCH, healer *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guidelines \u003cbr\u003ePersonal journey \u003cbr\u003eCreating ‘Living a Life of Harmony’ \u003cbr\u003ePoints for Reflection \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Process\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat is The Process? \u003cbr\u003eWhy is understanding The Process important? \u003cbr\u003eWho owns The Process? \u003cbr\u003eIs The Process orderly? \u003cbr\u003eWho am I? \u003cbr\u003eAm I dreaming this?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eObvious and subtle processes \u003cbr\u003eReflecting on The Process\u003cbr\u003eHow does The Process relate to being present? \u003cbr\u003eHow does The Process relate to God?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpirituality \u0026amp; science \u003cbr\u003eAm I making my own choices?\u003cbr\u003ePoints for Reflection \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow The Guidelines were created \u003cbr\u003eThe Guidelines Progress rather than perfection \u003cbr\u003eDecision making \u0026amp; conflicts \u003cbr\u003eTeaching and groups \u003cbr\u003eThe Process \u0026amp; The Guidelines in action \u003cbr\u003ePoints for Reflection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Honor the Body\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHonoring the body\u003cbr\u003eDiet \u003cbr\u003eRelaxation\u003cbr\u003eSleep \u003cbr\u003ePhysical activity \u003cbr\u003eAcceptance of the body\u003cbr\u003eEnergy\u003cbr\u003eSexuality \u003cbr\u003eConnections with other guidelines \u003cbr\u003ePoints for Reflection\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Be Present, Bringing Awareness and Acceptance into Every Moment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRelationship with mindfulness and Mindfulness+\u003cbr\u003eThe Two Modes of The Mind \u003cbr\u003eThe Four A’s \u003cbr\u003eDealing with emotional pain \u003cbr\u003eThe pain-body \u003cbr\u003eRelative acceptance \u003cbr\u003eAbsolute acceptance \u003cbr\u003eIdentifications and the ego \u003cbr\u003eBecoming more aware \u003cbr\u003eCultivating awareness \u003cbr\u003ePatience with practice \u003cbr\u003eAwareness during sleep \u003cbr\u003eConnections with other guidelines \u003cbr\u003ePoints for Reflection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Act with Kindness, Considering Everyone and Everything\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe source of kindness \u003cbr\u003eThe Selfishness \/ Altruism Intention Scale \u003cbr\u003eApplying the guideline \u003cbr\u003eBeing considerate \u003cbr\u003eBeing friendly \u003cbr\u003eBeing generous \u003cbr\u003eSix ways to cultivate kindness \u003cbr\u003eConnections with other guidelines \u003cbr\u003ePoints for Reflection\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6 Understand the Truth, Communicating It Selectively and Skillfully\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeeling the truth \u003cbr\u003eDetermining the truth\u003cbr\u003eBeing honest with yourself \u003cbr\u003eCommunicating kindly and truthfully \u003cbr\u003eSelective communication Harmonious communication \u003cbr\u003eHelping others find the truth through true listening \u003cbr\u003eSkillful self-disclosure Connections with other guidelines \u003cbr\u003ePoints for Reflection\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Do Only What Needs to Be Done\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe global epidemic of being busy \u003cbr\u003eReviewing your activities\u003cbr\u003eAligning new activities\u003cbr\u003ePrioritizing your activities whilst being present \u003cbr\u003eKarma yoga \u003cbr\u003eIs this really necessary?\u003cbr\u003eTreading your own unique path \u003cbr\u003eWorking within The Guidelines \u003cbr\u003eCommunication and thoughts \u003cbr\u003eConsideration of others \u003cbr\u003eConnections with other guidelines \u003cbr\u003ePoints for Reflection \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Harmoniously Obtain and Retain Only What You Need\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eReviewing your items \u003cbr\u003eHarmoniously obtain only what you need \u003cbr\u003eobtaining things for pleasure \u003cbr\u003eSimplicity and spaciousness \u003cbr\u003eGreed \u003cbr\u003eConnections with other guidelines \u003cbr\u003ePoints for Reflection\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Apply The Guidelines to Your Digital Device Usage\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnly use a device when it’s really needed \u003cbr\u003eStay mindful during device usage \u003cbr\u003eBe kind to your body during device usage \u003cbr\u003eCommunicate selectively, truthfully and skillfully during device usage Have time away from your devices every day \u003cbr\u003eTake opportunities for real human contact\u003cbr\u003eAccepting that digital device usage is a part of life \u003cbr\u003eConnections with other guidelines \u003cbr\u003ePoints for Reflection\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Building \u0026amp; Structuring Your Practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBenefits and measures \u003cbr\u003eThree areas of practice\u003cbr\u003eOpportunities for practice \u003cbr\u003eGeneral challenges and questions \u003cbr\u003eThe link to spiritual awakening \u003cbr\u003ePoints for Reflection \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfterword \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBibliography \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Inner Traditions Bear and Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53734118457687,"sku":"9781620558904","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/living-a-life-of-harmony-seven-guidelines-for-cultivating-peace-and-kindness-9781620558904","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}