Why We Suffer

Author : Peter Michaelson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 188263120X

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Why We Suffer is the amazing story of what mainstream psychology has failed to teach the world. The author, Peter Michaelson, is a former journalist and science writer who has been in private practice as a psychotherapist for more than 25 years. This book reveals how we hide from our awareness--through resistance, denial, and psychological defenses--the existence of a hidden flaw in our psyche. This unconscious, mental-emotional processing dysfunction is a grave danger to each of us personally and to all of us collectively. Through our defense system, we cover up awareness of this inner dysfunction.This flaw in human nature produces irrationality, self-defeat, and negative emotions. It gets the best of us only when we fail to become conscious of it. When we expose it, we begin to remedy the problem. When this flaw no longer contaminates our inner life, we feel, just for starters, our goodness and our value more fully, and we're more respectful of the goodness and value of others.Most of us have problems or challenges we would like to resolve. Collectively, we also have challenging national and worldwide problems that need to be corrected. We may not be up to these challenges if we're not conscious enough of our inner dynamics. Handicapped by a lack of self-knowledge, how can we trust ourselves to avoid conflict and self-defeat? We will fail repeatedly to learn from history.A lot of good ideas are in circulation for making ourselves and the world a better place. But good ideas aren't enough in themselves. This hidden flaw can keep good ideas from being acted on because it compels us, at best, to be indecisive, confused, and prone to dissension. At worst, it produces self-defeat and self-destruction. This negative effect consistently trumps our good ideas and best intentions.This book reveals essential knowledge that humankind has been reluctant to accept. This knowledge involves our hidden, unconscious collusion in producing self-defeating emotions and behaviors. The key to taking charge of our life involves seeing more clearly than ever how our emotional nature is processed within us.

Author : Daniel Liderbach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1992-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809133199

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Why Do We Suffer? by Daniel Liderbach Pdf

Daniel Liderbach tackles the tough question of why we suffer. His answer is deep and wide-ranging study of the greatest thinkers of the past, and the power of the human spirit to respond to suffering by means of myth in our religious tradition. He highlights this very source in the Book of Job and in the work of C.S. Lewis and creates a myth for our time that will help us face suffering with some understanding and hope.

Author : Daniel J. Harrington
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1580510434

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Why Do We Suffer? by Daniel J. Harrington Pdf

Addressing difficult questions in a readable, pastoral style, Father Harrington helps you draw meaningful and personal connections between Scripture and your own experience. Why Do We Suffer? helps you understand the concepts and context of suffering in the Bible.

Author : Fr. Francis. J. Remler
Publisher : Ravenio Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Why Must I Suffer? by Fr. Francis. J. Remler Pdf

Suffering! Is anything more commonly man’s lot? Is anything harder to bear? Is there not, even for the most perfect men, one form or another in the range of suffering which would be found a trial? Who then among us but needs consolation? Who but needs at least to be forearmed? In the following fifteen reasons why God permits suffering, we trust the earnest reader will find light and consolation, which under God’s grace will disarm suffering of some of its bitterness, and make a blessing of what is often enough a stumbling block. First Reason: Sharing the Consequences of Original Sin Second Reason: Expiation of Public and National Sins Third Reason: Natural Results of Indiscretions Fourth Reason: Natural Results of Sins Against the Ten Commandments Fifth Reason: Temporal Punishment of Your Sins Sixth Reason: A Substitute for Purgatory Seventh Reason: The Body’s Share in Making Atonement Eighth Reason: Your Need of Conversion Ninth Reason: Your Need of Perfect Conversion Tenth Reason: Forestalling the Danger of Eternal Perdition Eleventh Reason: Making Atonement for the Sins of Others Twelfth Reason: Promoting the Welfare of the Church Thirteenth Reason: Procuring the Conversion of Sinners Fourteenth Reason: Acquiring Conformity with Jesus Christ Fifteenth Reason: Predestination to an Exalted Degree of Glory in Heaven

Author : Blake D. Bauer
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781786780638

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You Were Not Born to Suffer by Blake D. Bauer Pdf

Take charge of your health, happiness, and inner peace with this authoritative guide on treating yourself with kindness, acceptance, and compassion In this life-changing book, Blake Bauer explains why depression, addiction, physical illness, unfulfilling work, and relationship problems are caused by years of hiding your true emotions, denying your life purpose, and living in fear. Having already helped thousands of people find lasting solutions that conventional medicine, psychiatry, or religion couldn't offer, You Were Not Born to Suffer will show you how to free yourself from these destructive thoughts, habits, and situations that keep you from being happy and well. In simple practical steps you'll learn how to slow down and create a healthier relationship to yourself that is based on acceptance, kindness, honesty, and self-worth. You'll also find out how to transform the stress, anxiety, and insecurity that result from constantly trying to please others into lasting confidence, self-respect, and inner peace. Whether it's negative thinking, financial worry, loneliness, guilt, or self-doubt that's holding you back, Blake Bauer's words will move you to take better care of yourself, heal old pain, and courageously move forward. If you're ready to enjoy your life, feel passionate about your work, and create fulfilling relationships, this book will support you to live authentically, love wholeheartedly, and finally value yourself enough to put everyday health and happiness at the center of your life.

Author : Peter Michaelson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1521115354

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Why We Suffer: a Western Way to Understand and Let Go of Unhappiness by Peter Michaelson Pdf

The human mind is hungry for truth and the human spirit is starving for consciousness. This book is a big mouthful of high-protein mental nutrition. People are ready now to acquire the knowledge that puts an end to misery and failure.Psychotherapist Peter Michaelson's insightful book reveals and explains the human tendency to recycle and replay unresolved negative emotions that produce suffering and self-defeat.Most readers will immediately realize that this deep psychological knowledge is entirely new to them.We are, in a sense, addicted to our suffering. How is that possible? The notion seems preposterous. Unfortunately, it's true--and this book shows exactly how most adults, in varying degrees, continue unwittingly and compulsively to experience and recycle unresolved emotions.Whatever form your unhappiness takes, the knowledge in Why We Suffer can save you from failure, self-defeat, and misery. Are you depressed? Do you feel confused, overwhelmed, disappointed, angry, and dispirited? Perhaps you're failing at some of your endeavors and feel you can't get your intelligence into high gear. Are you lacking in self-regulation? Some of us just feel like we're stranded on the wrong planet.Why We Suffer makes it possible to see exactly how we produce this suffering. The book brings our psyche into sharp focus, revealing the precise psychological mechanisms at the heart of human dysfunction.This book also disputes the psychological establishment's contention that emotional suffering is caused mainly by such factors as cultural clashes, human malice, genetic anomalies, and brain biochemistry. The knowledge in Why We Suffer empowers individuals to resolve their suffering by showing precisely how inner conflict operates in our psyche.The content is practical, specific, and scientific, and it popularizes the most powerful knowledge from psychology. The writing is polished and the ideas simplified, and the material, while intellectually stimulating, can be read and understood by a high-school student.The knowledge in this book is based mainly on the work of Edmund Bergler M.D. (1899-1962), a psychoanalytic psychiatrist who wrote 25 books and almost 300 articles published in professional journals. He is largely unknown because the deep knowledge he produced is covered up by our psychological defenses.Bergler's writing, which is laden with clinical terminology, does put difficult demands on readers. In a sense, Michaelson, a former journalist and science writer, is his translator. He communicates Bergler's ideas with a skill he has honed over many years of teaching these concepts and writing about them. (Revised and updated, December, 2014.)

Author : TR Williams
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781525531576

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Why Do Good People Suffer Bad Things by TR Williams Pdf

You are not alone if you struggle to understand why unwanted, unexplainable, and inconceivable bad things happen to innocent people! Never before have there been so many questions like: How could a loving God permit good people to suffer bad things and often make it appear as though the guilty are rewarded or go scot free? Why are there so many things in the world that seem unfair or unjust? Why does God seemingly hide his face from much of the horrific evil, pain and destruction? Does God really care? Is it fair for humans to be angry with God about their misfortune or suffering? Why are there so many good people accused falsely for their suffering? What defence mechanisms can I put in place to minimize evil, suffering, pain, misfortune, and the devil’s influence in my own life? What purpose does suffering, and pain serve in human life? These are some of the most thought-provoking, spiritually intuitive, deeply agitating, and most frequent questions asked by countless individuals, especially by those who believe that there is a God.

Author : M. R. DeHaan
Publisher : Our Daily Bread Publishing
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781572935853

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Broken Things by M. R. DeHaan Pdf

Before M. R. DeHaan was teaching on Radio Bible Class, he was a physician and well acquainted with pain and suffering. Dr. DeHaan, in his book Broken Things—Why We Suffer, takes a biblical and practical look at suffering and helps you to discover that often it is through seasons of trial that God seeks to mold and shape you into His image. Applying the healing principles of God's Word, Dr. DeHaan encourages those who have been scarred by loss of employment, health, or by the death of a loved one, to find both hope and peace.

Author : Lynn Gardner
Publisher : College Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Suffering
ISBN : 0899007198

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Where Is God When We Suffer? by Lynn Gardner Pdf

Author : Bart D. Ehrman
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061744402

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God's Problem by Bart D. Ehrman Pdf

One Bible, Many Answers In God's Problem, the New York Times bestselling author of Misquoting Jesus challenges the contradictory biblical explanations for why an all-powerful God allows us to suffer.

Author : Jeff Cavins
Publisher : Franciscan Media
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Suffering
ISBN : 1616368705

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When You Suffer by Jeff Cavins Pdf

An insightful look at the mystery of suffering and how to find meaning and joy in the midst of it.

Author : Blake D. Bauer
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781452562599

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You Were Not Born to Suffer by Blake D. Bauer Pdf

Discover why all suffering, illness, and unhappiness are cries from your soul asking you to fulfill your life s purpose, realize your greatest potential, and ultimately, love, honor, and value yourself in every moment, situation, and relationship. Born out of Blake D. Bauer s personal healing and spiritual journey, as well as his professional counseling, coaching, and healing success with thousands of people internationally, "You Were Not Born to Suffer" offers a unique combination of deep insight and practical guidance that will empower you to transform your suffering in the present and move forward immediately in creating what you want and need most in your life right now. Written in heart-centered, easy-to-read language, "You Were Not Born to Suffer" will guide you through the most challenging obstacles and lessons you ll face in your quest for healing, purpose, success, and overall freedom. Above all else, this book will enable you to relate to yourself with unconditional love, kindness, and compassion so you can transform the core psychological, emotional, and physical blocks that are sabotaging your health, happiness, and overall wellbeing. "You Were Not Born to Suffer" offers a refreshing integration of ancient and timeless wisdom, synthesized from various spiritual and medical traditions, that goes straight to the heart of our deepest wounds, needs, desires, and dreams as human beings. Once there, it inspires unconditional love, respect, acceptance, and forgiveness in the places that are universally the most difficult for us to embrace. At the same time, it also clarifies how to effectively direct your thoughts, words, and actions toward creating the best in every aspect of your personal and professional life. If you are serious about healing yourself, fulfilling your life s purpose, and awakening spiritually, then this book will support you to take your life, your power, and your destiny back into your own hands so you can live your life to the fullest without regret."

Author : Katherine Wolf,Jay Wolf
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310344599

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Suffer Strong by Katherine Wolf,Jay Wolf Pdf

Is it possible to embrace suffering as a privilege, rather than a punishment? Beloved authors Katherine and Jay Wolf offer readers the bold invitation to trust a known God with an unknown future, as well as practical insights into surviving anything by redefining how we think about everything. After miraculously surviving a near-fatal brainstem stroke at age 26, as told in their memoir, Hope Heals, life for Katherine and Jay Wolf changed forever - and so did the way they viewed God, the world, and themselves in it. There was no going back to normal after such a tragedy. Yet Katherine and Jay learned that suffering is not the end, but rather the beginning of a new story. In Suffer Strong, they invite us into this new story as they share universal lessons and helpful practices that will help us to: Recognize we are being equipped for an uncommon assignment, not cursed by our story. Transform our unmet expectations into brave anticipations. Disrupt the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life. Rewrite the narrative of hard circumstances by turning our definitions of suffering into declarations of strength. And, ultimately, thrive even in the lives we never imagined living.

Author : Robin Sacredfire
Publisher : 22 Lions
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Why We Suffer by Robin Sacredfire Pdf

Are you ready to unravel the mystery behind suffering? Gain a deeper understanding of why we suffer, why evil, sickness, suffering, and pain exist in this world, with the eye-opening book "Why We Suffer: Why Does God Allow Evil, Sickness, Suffering, and Pain to Exist in this World?" written by an expert in religious philosophy and the study of human suffering. In this thought-provoking book, the author acknowledges the different beliefs surrounding God and challenges readers to question the kind of God they believe in. As someone who has studied multiple religions, the author brings a unique perspective, emphasizing the importance of understanding different beliefs systems to uncover universal truths. Drawing from personal experiences and research in the field of exorcism, the author delves deep into the core of suffering, enlightening readers on its purpose and providing a path to transcend it. Through captivating storytelling and emotional resonance, "Why We Suffer" establishes a powerful connection with readers. The author's journey from doubt and despair to finding inner peace and happiness resonates in each page, touching the hearts of those seeking answers to life's greatest challenges. With profound insights and wisdom gained from studying various religious philosophies, including Buddhism and Hinduism, the author reveals the intricate workings of suffering and imparts powerful knowledge to help readers navigate through life's hardships. This book goes beyond faith and explores the universal truth that God wants us to learn. It challenges readers to embrace the realities of suffering, even though they may be difficult to accept. "Why We Suffer" offers a clear and concise description of the reasons behind suffering and provides practical guidance on how to overcome it. Whether you have been grappling with personal suffering for years or are simply searching for a deeper understanding of the human experience, this book has the answers you seek. Unlock the secrets to a life free from suffering and discover the path towards true happiness and fulfillment. Don't miss this life-changing opportunity to gain profound insights into the mysteries of existence. Take the first step towards a life of peace and fulfillment by reading "Why We Suffer" today.

Author : William Arntz
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781786783004

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How to Suffer ... In 10 Easy Steps by William Arntz Pdf

What!? A “Self-Help” book on How to Suffer!? You must be kidding. Well YES and NO. YES in that it’s a satirical roast of self-help books that promise everything and tell you it’ll be easy (and it never is). NO in that it turns out that looking at and dealing with suffering is the Gorilla in the room that everyone avoids, to our own undoing. And YES there is some kidding around, as a humorous approach is the best way to sneak up on the mothership of bad times: Suffering. And NO you won’t have to suffer to read it! Following the 10 Easy Steps (just do the opposite and don’t suffer) there is the Suffering Hall of Fame, and then the 6 Slippery Steps to End, or at least change, your suffering state. Chapters include: Buddha Kicks the Habit (of Suffering), The Power of Not-Now, Beyond the Roast – Let’s Get Real and The Pseudo Science of Suffering –in which you learn how to construct and use your very own Sufferometer. It’s a lot for one little book, but then again it is a subject which consumes, directs and shapes so much of what we all do, and/or try not to do, in every day life.