Chasing Pleasure With Pain

Author : Haywood Robinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1649909438

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Chasing Pleasure with Pain by Haywood Robinson Pdf

Haywood Robinson was just seventeen when she was sent to a behavioral modification program in Montana-a horrible and painful experience. This raw and emotional memoir chronicles Haywood's struggles with mental illness and her lack of a diagnosis until her thirties. It fearlessly tells of her experiences with toxic relationships, abortion, love addiction, eating disorders, and attempted suicides, and outlines her difficult climb back out of the darkness toward recovery. She wants readers to truly understand the agony of mental illness and the many difficulties people with mental illness go through every day of their lives. She hopes parents who read this book will consider dealing compassionately with their child's mental illness rather than resorting to a program that uses attack therapy and brainwashing...because those experiences usually do far more harm than good. Lastly, she wants people like herself to know they are not alone. That their feelings are valid and they are important.

Author : Daltrey Al (author)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1310207267

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Pleasure, Pain Or Purpose. Book Two by Daltrey Al (author) Pdf

Author : Tom Morris,Gregory Bassham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781394206278

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Stoicism For Dummies by Tom Morris,Gregory Bassham Pdf

The philosophy that will help you become more resilient in the face of life’s challenges Stoicism For Dummies will teach you the basic principles of stoic philosophy and show you how it can help you navigate the ups and downs of life. We all face challenges and setbacks, and, if we have the right mindset, we can sail through them with ease. This book offers a comprehensive look at Stoic philosophy, uncovering its strengths and attractions and shedding light on its limitations, both in the ancient world where it was developed, and in our world today. Learn how you can apply stoic principles for personal growth and better living, and how you can adapt this philosophical outlook to your unique circumstances. Written in terms anyone can understand, this friendly Dummies guide helps you understand stoicism, and also apply it in your life. Understand the basics of stoic philosophy, including virtues and practices Learn how to keep calm and carry on when life throws you curveballs Apply stoic principles to improve your relationships and quality of life Discover the history of stoicism and how its principles can apply to today’s world This book is great for anyone who wants to learn more about stoicism and its benefits.

Author : Scott Kiloby
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781626257467

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Living Realization by Scott Kiloby Pdf

Living Realization is a contemporary approach or method created by noted author/speaker Scott Kiloby for realizing freedom, otherwise known as 'nonduality'. More specially, it's the realization that you are already free at the core of your experience and that all separation, both in space and time, is a belief system. Living Realization is known for its simplicity. The basic invitation invites us to: recognize awareness, let all appearances be as they are and see that all appearances are inseparable. These simple points are really all you need to recognize freedom in the midst of your life.

Author : Al Daltrey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1540490696

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Pleasure, Pain Or Purpose by Al Daltrey Pdf

Life is many things, but one thing it isn't, is predictable. At times, pain weighs heavily on the heart, and then...the sky clears, the ground shifts, and happiness and pleasure return.Billie finally emerges from her emotional slumber. She learns that while David is gone, it doesn't mean that her life can't have restoration. Unless, secrets from her kinky past threaten the promise of a new future?Jasmin decides to take a page from Billie's book, and goes on a pilgrimage of her own. Lessons learned on the Camino de Santiago will help frame her outlook on life. Erotic encounters are never far behind.Vicky fights the good fight against the cancer that has taken root in her body. Andrew, for all his past indiscretions, stands by her every step of the way. Together, the battle only makes them stronger.Life is life, as the three best friends discover. It may not be easy...but together they find renewed purpose.

Author : Unmani Liza Hyde
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781846946677

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Die to Love by Unmani Liza Hyde Pdf

This is book is for those who have been genuinely searching and longing for 'awakening' or 'the truth'. Die to Love directly points the reader to the end of the spiritual search once and for all. 'I am not trying to help you. If you read this book I will simply destroy you. And who am I? I am you. I am Life itself.' Die to Love explores the desperate longing for love and surrender that so many people feel. But are we willing to lose everything that is familiar and safe in order to know that love that we long for? Are we willing to die for love? This is the death, not of the body, but of the identity called 'me'. Unmani looks at what it is to fall in love and how in moments of intimacy there is no separation. Two merge and become one. Two separate individuals know that they can never be separate. There are also chapters on relationships and the madness of love as well as unconditional and conditional love, and what compassion really is.

Author : Pierre Dalcourt
Publisher : Sudist Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781777240400

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The Sudist Way by Pierre Dalcourt Pdf

Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, irritability, headaches, or chronic pain, or know someone who does? Do you wonder why, despite your best efforts, you have not achieved the lasting happiness you long for? Drawing from over 500 sources, including medical experts, psychologists, and numerous studies, The Sudist Way explores why we struggle with physical and emotional aches, why lasting happiness seems to always slip out of our grasp, and what we can do differently to achieve the most fulfilling, meaningful life possible. Gain crucial, evidence-based insights on many aspects of daily life, including: • The hidden dangers of seeking pleasure and happiness at all cost • Why all pleasant experiences fade away, no matter how hard we try to make them last • Why we’re often wrong about who is truly happy and who isn’t • The heavy price we pay for using painkillers and psychiatric medications • The powerful, hidden connection between pleasure, joy, pain, and suffering • Why the idea of “everything in moderation” is wrong • The root causes of the worldwide obesity epidemic and the best way to solve our weight problems • Why we should willingly take our daily dose of pain and suffering • A comprehensive chart of all pleasant and unpleasant sensations we have the capacity to experience • Powerful, natural lifestyle strategies for beating depression, anxiety, and chronic pain without medication—even if these problems have resisted all other forms of treatment.

Author : AiR
Publisher : AiR Institute of Realization
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Life is... Liberation from Ignorance and Finding true Enlightenment by AiR Pdf

What is life all about? Are we meant to just live and die? Is there a larger purpose or deeper meaning to life? Life is Liberation from Ignorance and Finding true Enlightenment is an interesting dialogue between a seeker and his Guru that can help you on your own spiritual quest towards liberation, freedom from all misery and suffering; the realization of the Truth and God-realization.

Author : Dr. Anna Lembke
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781524746735

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Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke Pdf

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued.”—Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, as heard on Fresh Air This book is about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most important, it’s about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why now more than ever finding balance is essential. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, tweeting . . . The increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we’ve all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption. In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain . . . and what to do about it. Condensing complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors, Lembke illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The lived experiences of her patients are the gripping fabric of her narrative. Their riveting stories of suffering and redemption give us all hope for managing our consumption and transforming our lives. In essence, Dopamine Nation shows that the secret to finding balance is combining the science of desire with the wisdom of recovery.

Author : Milkyway Media
Publisher : Milkyway Media
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Summary of Alan W. Watts’s The Wisdom of Insecurity by Milkyway Media by Milkyway Media Pdf

The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety (1951) by Alan W. Watts argues that the cause of human frustration and anxiety is people’s inability to live fully in the present, and their futile quest for psychological security. Drawing on Eastern philosophy and religion, with an emphasis on Buddhism, Watts explores why humans are so dissatisfied and unhappy. Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

Author : thomas francis
Publisher : BookSummaryGr
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-23
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9791222463070

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Sumary of Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lambke:Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by thomas francis Pdf

Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lambke The introduction begins with a thought-provoking quote by Levon Helm: "Experience pleasure, experience pleasure; all the money in the world is spent on enjoyment." This quote encapsulates the essence of the book, highlighting the pervasive pursuit of pleasure in our society and the significant resources devoted to it. Dr. Lembke introduces the central theme of the book, which revolves around the pursuit of pleasure and its consequences. She acknowledges that pleasure, in and of itself, is not inherently harmful. However, she emphasizes that our world has transitioned from one of scarcity to one of abundance when it comes to sources of pleasure. Whether it's drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, or various forms of digital entertainment, the modern world offers an unprecedented array of high-potency stimulants that can trigger pleasure. Grab a copy and learn more!

Author : Gelong Thubten
Publisher : St. Martin's Essentials
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781250266835

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A Monk's Guide to Happiness by Gelong Thubten Pdf

A Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness for the Modern Day In our never-ending search for happiness we often find ourselves looking to external things for fulfillment, thinking that happiness can be unlocked by buying a bigger house, getting the next promotion, or building a perfect family. In this profound and inspiring book, Gelong Thubten shares a practical and sustainable approach to happiness. Thubten, a Buddhist monk and meditation expert who has worked with everyone from school kids to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and Benedict Cumberbatch, explains how meditation and mindfulness can create a direct path to happiness. A Monk’s Guide to Happiness explores the nature of happiness and helps bust the myth that our lives and minds are too busy for meditation. The book can show you how to: - Learn practical methods to help you choose happiness - Develop greater compassion for yourself and others - Learn to meditate in micro-moments during a busy day - Discover that you are naturally ‘hard-wired’ for happiness Reading A Monk’s Guide to Happiness could revolutionize your relationship with your thoughts and emotions, and help you create a life of true happiness and contentment.

Author : K R V HARI
Publisher : Pencil
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-25
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9789390543540

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Searching for Self – in Pursuit of Inner Peace by K R V HARI Pdf

About the Book: This book explores our ideas of self, repeatedly revealing "who we are not" to gently bring us into peace without attempting to alter our external conditions. It is well known that when we dissociate ourselves from all our worldly identities, we will naturally come to peace. This book lays out a clear roadmap to achieve enduring peace through detachment. But detachment does not mean renouncement of all types of pleasures and living a life of inactivity and boredom. In truth, detachment can relieve us of all the burdens and baggage we carry, leaving us free to enjoy all the genuine pleasures available on earth to the fullest. The only condition is that we must not cling to the pleasures but be ready to let them go freely. Hence our life here can be one of unending joy and achievement. About the Author: Born in 1960 in the rich culture of South India and educated in English, he was exposed to two opposing world views enabling him to achieve synergy and realize true harmony. He belongs to the linguistic community "Saurashtra" who were silk weavers patronised by kings of yore. His ancestors are said to have migrated from the western part of India to Tamil Nadu in the south several centuries ago. Born to a father who served in the lower ranks of the Indian Central Government and a mother who was less educated, he was brought up by his grandmother, a very traditional woman, in the extended family. With his two younger brothers he was afforded English education from the beginning that enabled him to become fluent in the language right from his childhood. Graduating in Agriculture from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore in 1982, he secured the prestigious position of Probationary Officer in State Bank of India, the premier bank in India. After a dedicated service of over two decades, he ventured out on his own to learn about real life outside the cocoon of privileged living that his parents and his job had offered him till then. Growing up in the country as India underwent its pangs of Westernisation, he was able to synthesise the self-oriented Western perspective with the community oriented native one to arrive at a wholesome concept of self after considerable efforts and experimentation. This book is the culmination of decades of efforts in discovering his real place in the world. Married to Vijayashree with a daughter Meenalochani, who has gifted him with a lovely granddaughter, he lives in the Southern Indian cities of Bangalore and Coimbatore with his family and his aged aunt.

Author : Digital Edition
Publisher : Martin Esten
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-27
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Quest for Spiritual Self-Reliance by Digital Edition Pdf

Martin Esten’s Quest for Spiritual Self-Reliance focuses on what the author calls "the ongoing movement of meditation." Martin presents probing insights into issues such as meditation, love, relationships, spirituality, and the nature of thought. He shows that, paradoxically, all of our problems in life are created by thinking and identification with what he has termed the little "me." The path to true and enduring freedom is shown to be a counter-intuitive process that can only be understood by setting aside one's analytical mind and ego and by simply being aware of one’s self, “you start to see the mechanics of things, and by seeing the mechanics of things, you will become non-mechanical, and to be non-mechanical is to be finally free.” This book is meant to be a journey that the reader can take with the writer, and perhaps, along the way, the reader will find out who he or she really is beyond all mechanics of the conditioned mind. Although the journey is not easy, Martin shows us again and again that is in our nature to undertake it.

Author : Melvin McLeod
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611800111

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The Best Buddhist Writing 2012 by Melvin McLeod Pdf

A collection of Buddhist-inspired writings selected by the editor as the best published in 2011.