After the Darkest Hour: How Suffering Begins the Journey to WisdomMost people understand that suffering and sorrow--whether illness, the death of a loved one, or the loss of a job--are inevitable parts of every life. They are truly universal experiences, and yet few of us comprehend the ways in which suffering can give rise to growth. In this thoughtful, compassionate book, Kathleen Brehony reveals the transformative power of suffering and shows how to turn grief into an emotionally and psychologically strengthening experience. |
Contents
The Truth about Life Everyone Lives a Drama | 29 |
Lead into Gold or the Alchemical Process of Making the Best from the Worst | 67 |
Brick Houses and Straw Houses How Prepared Are We for Hard Times? | 89 |
Beyond Resilience | 117 |
Rowing versus Flowing Luck Destiny and Free Will | 141 |
A Dozen Strategies for Growing Through the Pain | 161 |
Introduction | 163 |
Discover a Larger Perspective | 166 |
Build Good Containers | 207 |
Count Your Blessings and Discover the Power of Optimism | 213 |
Find Courageous Role Models and the Hero Within | 219 |
Keep a Sense of Humor | 225 |
Express Your Feelings | 233 |
Silence Prayer and Meditation | 238 |
Come to Your Life like a Warrior | 245 |
Living in the Guest House | 255 |
Turn Toward Compassion and Help Others | 172 |
Recognize and Stop SelfImposed Suffering | 178 |
Practice Mindfulness | 188 |
Grieve | 199 |
Notes | 263 |
Acknowledgments | 271 |
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After the Darkest Hour: How Suffering Begins the Journey to Wisdom Kathleen A. Brehony Limited preview - 2000 |
After the Darkest Hour: How Suffering Begins the Journey to Wisdom Kathleen A. Brehony Limited preview - 2000 |
After the Darkest Hour: How Suffering Begins the Journey to Wisdom Kathleen A. Brehony Limited preview - 2001 |