The Art Of Gratitude

Author : Jeremy David Engels
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438469349
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Gratitude written by Jeremy David Engels and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2018-04-25 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores how the emotional experience of gratitude has been enlisted in neoliberal governance through the language of debt. In The Art of Gratitude, Jeremy David Engels sketches a genealogy of gratitude from the ancient Greeks to the contemporary self-help movement. One of the most striking things about gratitude, Engels finds, is how consistently it is described using the language of indebtedness. A chief purpose of this, he contends, is to make us more comfortable living lives in debt, with the nefarious effect of pacifying the citizenry so we are less likely to speak out about social and economic injustice. To counteract this, he proposes an alternative art of gratitude-as-thanksgiving that is inspired by Indian philosophy, particularly the yoga philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s Yoga-Sutras. He argues that this art of gratitude can challenge neoliberalism by reorienting our politics away from resentment, anger, and guilt and toward a democratic ethic of thanksgiving and the common good. Jeremy David Engels is the Sherwin Early Career Professor in the Rock Ethics Institute and Associate Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences at Penn State University. He is the author of The Politics of Resentment: A Genealogy and Enemyship: Democracy and Counter-Revolution in the Early Republic.

Author : Meredith Gaston
Publisher : Lantern
ISBN 13 : 9781921384103
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Art of Gratitude The written by Meredith Gaston and published by Lantern. This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The art of gratitude is the art of embracing and drawing joy from small moments and pleasures, and being open to inspiration and abundance, joy, peace and love. It's an art that creative powerhouse Meredith Gaston is well practised in and uses in her daily life. Meredith's detailed and thoughtful exploration of the different aspects of gratitude is supplemented with tips, exercises and inspirational quotes, all illustrated with her beautiful watercolours. Inspiration for creating a life of abundance, joy, peace and love."

Author : Christel B. Wendelberger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780999255308
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mindful Gratitude written by Christel B. Wendelberger and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sparkling collection of personal essays will capture your heart, engage your imagination, and help you find the extraordinary in your life, no matter your current circumstances. Here you'll discover magic in the mundane, celebration in loss, and a deep appreciation for all that is. But viewing life through a lens of gratitude takes practice, especially in our sometimes messy, busy, burdened and imperfect lives. Each of these stories is followed by reflective journaling questions designed to help you find your story, explore its meaning, and celebrate the beauty that exists in your life right now. Gratitude is one of the simplest and most profound gateways to greater peace, joy, wellness, and better relationships. Start practicing today!

Author : Connie Leas
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451688318
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Thank You written by Connie Leas and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the secrets of the “whys,” “whens,” and “how-tos” of thank-you note writing. The Art of Thank You will motivate you—or perhaps someone you know who could use a little encouragement—to pick up a pen and take the time to express gratitude. Interspersing straightforward guidelines with funny, inspiring anecdotes and examples by such luminaries as Abraham Lincoln and Ernest Hemingway, the author’s practical tips for newlyweds, business people, and children make this handy little book an indispensable resource.

Author : Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0748111115
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lost Art Of Gratitude written by Alexander McCall Smith and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isabel Dalhousie, philosopher and amateur solver of other people's problems, meets an old foe, Minty Auchterlonie, at a birthday party attended by their young children. Ambitious Minty, now the head of a small investment bank, is in trouble with her shareholders. Isabel becomes involved, and is drawn into a murky world of financial concealment. Minty is not the only high-flier in Isabel's life; her niece Cat has just become engaged to a tightrope-walking stuntman. Isabel fears his next job - and the engagement - could end in disaster. Meanwhile, her own boyfriend Jamie has marriage in mind too . . .

Author : Rachel Wojo
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1601427387
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book One More Step written by Rachel Wojo and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “We’ve all had situations in our lives where we just couldn’t see how we’d make it through another day. With this book, you’ll be encouraged and lifted up by Rachel, a friend who understands how to seek God’s strength and healing in the midst of the pain!” —Lysa TerKeurst, author of It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way Learn to overcome obstacles—one step at a time through your faith in God. Life often sends hard things our way: illness, financial struggles, broken relationships, and so many kinds of loss. Sometimes we can’t imagine a way forward. So how do we keep going when everything is going wrong? Rachel Wojo has learned that hope rises to greet us when we find the strength to take One. More. Step. Like you, Rachel has faced experiences that crushed her dreams of the perfect life: a failing marriage, a daughter’s heartbreaking diagnosis, and more. In this book she transparently shares her pain and empathizes with yours, then points you to the path of God’s Word, where you’ll find hope to carry you forward. One More Step gives you permission to ache freely—and helps you believe that life won’t always be this hard. No matter the circumstances you face, through these pages you’ll learn to: · run to God’s Word when discouragement strikes · replace feelings of despair with the truth of Scripture · persevere through out-of-control circumstances and gain a more intimate relationship with Jesus Rachel identifies the reasons you may tempted to quit and shows you where to find the courage to keep going, one step at a time. You’re not alone. So don’t give up. God won’t let you down. That’s a promise.

Author : Rhonda Byrne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 158270208X
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret Gratitude Book written by Rhonda Byrne and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-12-11 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling author and producer of The Secret offers inspiring quotes and affirmations to encourage personal journaling and reflection on gratitude and abundance, equipping individuals with a powerful tool to transform their lives and experience more joy. 500,000 first printing. $250,000 ad/promo.

Author : Julie Andrews
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0316406376
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Very Fairy Princess: Graduation Girl! written by Julie Andrews and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The end of the school year is here, and Very Fairy Princess Gerry is getting ready to graduate! She always loves a celebration, but can't help but feel a little sad as she empties her cubby, takes down her art projects, and says goodbye to her class pet, Houdini the hamster. She's also a little nervous about leaving Miss Pym... what if her new teacher doesn't let Gerry wear her wings and crown? Change can be hard, even for a fairy princess! Thankfully, she realizes that new things can bring their own sparkle. From the mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton comes another delightful story in the #1 New York Times best-selling Very Fairy Princess series.

Author : Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
Publisher : IVP Books
ISBN 13 : 9780830846306
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coloring Our Gratitude written by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun and published by IVP Books. This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gratitude is the path to a more joy-filled life. Every day teems with God-given wonders of family, friends, coworkers, nature, faith, and more. This collection of beautiful and intricately rendered coloring pages is designed to inspire thankfulness for those gifts. Each spread includes new content by bestselling author Adele Ahlberg Calhoun to guide you deeper into a sense of gratitude. As you color, take the opportunity to notice the gifts around you and then reflect, wonder, pray, and practice thankfulness. Move closer to God as you celebrate the goodness of gifts given and received.

Author : Roderick MacIver
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1556439555
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Heron Dance Book of Love and Gratitude written by Roderick MacIver and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Heron Dance Book of Love and Gratitude, Roderick MacIver uses text and pictures to encourage readers to discover that “all-transcendent meaning” in their daily lives. This wise and comforting book celebrates the open heart and the beauty and mystery that surround us through a wide array of voices and perspectives. MacIver weaves inspirational poetry and prose with his shimmering nature watercolors to create a book that helps readers discover—and honor—love and gratitude. These quotes from men and women span time and geography, but share a sense of hard-won wisdom. Henry Miller finds unexpected late-life solace in embracing the simple quality of trust. Gabriel García Márquez muses, “If I knew that this would be the last time you pass through this door, I’d embrace you, kiss you, and call you back for one more.” Helen Keller says, “God is in me as the sun is in the color and fragrance of a flower.” This book is equally rewarding when sampled or read cover to cover as a respite from the pressures of modern life.