Patience

A Little Book of Inner Strength

AvEknath Easwaran

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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This little book of wisdom is full of insights and advice from one of the twentieth century's great spiritual teachers."Patience is the ornament of the brave," Eknath Easwaran's wise grandmother used to say. Patience is also the mark of love, says Easwaran – with our children, our parents, our partners, our colleagues, and our communities.Easwaran is one of the twentieth century's great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. In this little book, Easwaran lifts our spirits and gives us courage, with insights and advice, stories, and inspiration from the world's saints and sages.Just keep trying, Easwaran says, and you'll find there's no end to your patience – no end to the wisdom, love, and compassion in your heart.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-08-02
Mått:127 x 177 x 18 mm
Vikt:108 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Pocket Wisdom Series
Antal sidor:106
Förlag:Nilgiri Press
ISBN:9781586380090

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Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is respected around the world asan authentic teacher of timeless wisdom, and more than two million of his books are in print. His approach fits naturally into any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle.Born in a small village in Kerala state, India, Easwarangrew up listening to his grandmother’s age-old stories, and learned from herwise, loving example as she guided and supported her busy extended family. As a young man, Easwaran visited Gandhi in his ashram and was deeply influenced by the way he brought spiritual values into daily life.Easwaran came to the United States on the Fulbright exchange program in 1959. In 1961 he founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work today through publications and retreats.

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"Patience is an often ignored key to happiness. Fortunately for us, it’s possible to cultivate at any age. This little book contains a lot of wisdom about how and why to do that.” – M. J. Ryan, author of The Power of Patience and AdaptAbility

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction9 Patience is theornament of the brave11 Patience comes withpractice14 Timeless wisdom16 Being patient withourselvesPart One: The Ornament of the Brave21 Patience attainsthe goal22 Finding security23 We have thecapacity to choose25 Gandhi’s sandals27 Kindness isstrength29 Speed – the enemyof patience31 Patience adds tohealth33 The fragrance ofgoodness35 Kind opposition37 Bearing cheerfullywith life39 The Lord iseverywhere41 Endless resourcesPart Two: Kindness at Home & at Work45 Patience in thefamily47 There’s no limit48 Taking time tolisten50 The water lily52 The snake whodidn’t want to play54 Householders57 Patience at work 60 An end toloneliness62 A perfect day65 A garland ofwildflowers67 Peaceful sleep69 Be kind – but usediscrimination72 “Be kind, be kind,be kind”Part Three: Peacemaking74 Enjoying thedifferences77 Listening withkindness & respect79 Finding the commonground83 Unite against theproblem85 Dealing withdislikes87 Kind always89 Trust is a two-waystreet91 Seeing the Self inall92 The dog who likedeverybody94 Learningforgiveness95 Made in heaven97 Peacemaking99 The fragrance ofthe heart100 The joy of SaintFrancis