The Adventure Of Self Discovery

Author : Stanislav Grof
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438405065
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Adventure of Self-Discovery written by Stanislav Grof and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1988-01-31 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here Grof presents a useful model of the psyche—a model extended by his thirty years of studying non-ordinary states of consciousness. It is useful for understanding such phenomena as shamanism, mysticism, psychedelic states, spontaneous visionary experiences, and psychotic episodes. The model is also useful in explaining the dynamics of experiential psychotherapies and a variety of sociopolitical manifestations such as war and revolution. This book might have been entitled Beyond Drugs. The second part describes the principles and process of the non-pharmacological technique developed by the author and his wife, Christina, for self-exploration and for psychotherapy. Grof explores in detail the components of this technique. He describes its method, its effective mechanisms, as well as its goals and potential. Its practice is simple, since it utilizes the natural healing capacity of the psyche.

Author : Stanislav Grof
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 9780887065415
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Adventure of Self-Discovery written by Stanislav Grof and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1988-01-31 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here Grof presents a useful model of the psyche—a model extended by his thirty years of studying non-ordinary states of consciousness. It is useful for understanding such phenomena as shamanism, mysticism, psychedelic states, spontaneous visionary experiences, and psychotic episodes. The model is also useful in explaining the dynamics of experiential psychotherapies and a variety of sociopolitical manifestations such as war and revolution. This book might have been entitled Beyond Drugs. The second part describes the principles and process of the non-pharmacological technique developed by the author and his wife, Christina, for self-exploration and for psychotherapy. Grof explores in detail the components of this technique. He describes its method, its effective mechanisms, as well as its goals and potential. Its practice is simple, since it utilizes the natural healing capacity of the psyche.

Author : George Thomas Morgan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780887065408
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Woodlands written by George Thomas Morgan and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Danielle Quinodoz
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317723201
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growing Old written by Danielle Quinodoz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People react very differently to the process of ageing. Some people shy away from old age for as long as they can and eventually spend it reflecting on times when they were physically and mentally stronger and more independent. For others old age is embraced as a new adventure and something to look forward to. In this book psychoanalyst Danielle Quinodoz highlights the value of old age and the fact that although many elderly people have suffered losses, either of their own good health or through bereavement, most have managed to retain the most important thing – their sense of self. Quinodoz argues that growing old provides us with the opportunity to learn more about ourselves and instead of facing it with dread, it should be celebrated. Divided into accessible chapters this book covers topics including: the internal life-history remembering phases of life anxiety about death being a psychoanalyst and growing old. Throughout Growing Old the author draws on both her clinical experience of working with the elderly, and her own personal experience of growing old. This makes it an interesting read for both practising psychoanalysts, and those who wish to gain a greater insight of the natural progression into later life.

Author : Kathleen Parisien
Publisher : Kathleen Parisien
ISBN 13 : 9781702515665
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Citizen of the World: A Guide to Self-Discovery and Adventure written by Kathleen Parisien and published by Kathleen Parisien. This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Citizen of the World is an inspirational book to get out of your comfort zone. Live a life of adventure by stepping outside your comfort zone. Read a courageous story about a 23 year old Canadian girl, who quit her 9-5 job and traveled the world for a life changing trip. At the age of 23, seeking for her life's purpose, Kathleen Parisien left Canada. She was seeking her life's purpose, and felt a calling to do something bigger and greater with her life. She refused to settle for just a comfortable life, when there's a whole world out there waiting to be explored. Author Kathleen Parisien steps outside her comfort zone to volunteer in Brazil. After volunteering, she set out backpacking solo in South America where she found love, adventure, chaos, and herself. Learn about the realities of volunteering internationally, backpacking South America and being an International Student in Israel. Each cultural experience makes you who you are today. Kathleen Parisien shows that personal growth occurs outside our comfort zones. Instead of accepting a mundane life, dream big and transform your dreams into a reality. Inspire action outside your comfort zone Learn how to volunteering abroad can open countless opportunities for your future Learn about the world through travel Be encouraged to learn about the world around you, by jumping into the world of travel Quit making excuses for yourself, and get inspired to propel into action Citizen of the World is the ideal travel book for women. Develop the confidence, fearlessness and courage necessary to kickstart your own international adventure. Reading female travel books can give you an idea of traveling solo, without actually doing it - yet! Citizen of the World is a personal travel diary of self discovery. Author, Kathleen Parisien was trying to find her place in the world, and often questioned her life's purpose. Through stepping outside her comfort zone, Kathleen Parisien shows how precious life is, when we actually start living and stop planning. Through travel, discover your life's purpose and design your own life based on your potential. To see the world, is to change the world. Become a Citizen of the World by learning about the world and it's different cultures. A global citizen takes cultural immersion trips to gain different perspectives, and learn new ways of life. Explore the South American continent and the Middle East by learning the locale, all while by staying in the comforts of your home. Become inspired to learn about different cultures, by traveling and immersing yourself in foreign countries. Visit the following countries in Citizen of the World. Brazil Uruguay Argentina Bolivia Peru Mexico Israel Palestine Portugal Citizen of the World reveals the benefits of solo travel, and volunteering internationally to develop self-awareness and tolerance for other cultures.

Author : David Gregg
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1450049206
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finding Oliver written by David Gregg and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-03-03 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He had had thoughts of getting close to Sadie from the very first day he’d seen her. And now, with it possibly happening, how could he say or do anything that might possibly ruin his chances? As he sat up Sadie took a sponge and started to scrub his back, neck, and shoulders. She worked around to the front and washed under his arms and on the front of his chest. As she did so she said, “You know, Tad, I am not so much older than you. I have just led a harder life and grew up a little faster than you have. I was forced to take care of myself at a rather early age. I had to leave home because my step-father was taking advantage of me, and I couldn’t stay and let that happen. My mother was a drunk and wouldn’t admit to herself that her husband was a bastard. It’s hard for a girl to make it on her own. I fell into the only thing I could do to make a living.” “It’s okay Sadie, I know deep down you are a good person. I only wish you didn’t have to do what you do with other men.” “Yeah well, don’t you judge me for what I do. You don’t understand what I’ve been through that’s all.” “I’m sorry, Sadie I didn’t mean to sound like I was judging you. I guess I’m just a little jealous of the other men, that’s all.” “Jealous, what do you have to be jealous about? We aren’t tied to one another. I’m just offering you a bath that’s all. Besides, I couldn’t stand the smell of you any longer.” As she said this, she let a smile develop on her lips and looked at him softly and said, “Were you really jealous of those other men I was with?” “I must have been, I couldn’t help but think about you, and I wanted it to be me you were with.” “Well I’m with you now, so shut up and let me wash your hair.” She poured some shampoo into her hands and started to rub his scalp and hair. Once she was done, she said, “Now put your head back so I can rinse your hair with some warm water.” When satisfied with getting his hair and head rinsed, she stood up and said, “Now wash the rest of you, and when you’re done, take this towel and dry off. You can pull the plug and let the tub drain. I’ll be waiting for you in the other room. Come out when you’re ready. Tad could hardly wait to finish up and get rinsed and dried off. He tried not to make too big a mess in the tub and floor, taking his time to dry enough to step out of the tub so he wouldn’t get water all over. Once done he wrapped the towel around his waist and stepped out into the bedroom. She was standing on the opposite side of the bed and said for him to turn around and sit on the edge of the bed. Tad did as he was told and waited for her to make the next move. As he sat there, he could see her coming around the end of the bed to stand in front of him. She then said in a soft voice, “Now, you’re going to find out what it is like to be with a woman.” He could hardly control himself but did his best to remain calm and relaxed. He didn’t want to look right at her for fear of getting out of control. She moved a little closer to the bed and spread his knees just enough so she could stand between them. As she stood there, Tad looked up a little where his gaze fell on her thin waist. As he slowly moved his gaze up, he could see that she was unfastening the top button of her dress, exposing her soft skin around the neck and upper chest. She moved her hand down to the second button and undid it revealing even more skin and the sides of her firm breasts. His towel started to move as his excitement grew. The next two buttons became undone, and he could see her full breasts and deep cleavage between them. She gave him a sly grin and said, “I know this is your first time, Tad, so just let me do all the work. You just try to relax, and I will show you what to do.” Tad took a deep swallow, and his face turned red. He knew he was going to experience something he had never experienced before and possibly never would again. She placed her hands on the back of his head and slowly pulled him toward her plac

Author : Laurie Morin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781737390701
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shero's Journey written by Laurie Morin and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a path for women to return home to their deepest desires and values, to create meaning, and to share their gifts with the world. It is an invitation to become the Shero of your own life.

Author : Stanislav Grof
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 9780873959537
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Brain written by Stanislav Grof and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Brain seriously challenges the existing neurophysiological models of the brain. After three decades of extensive research on those non-ordinary states of consciousness induced by psychedelic drugs and by other means, Grof concludes that our present scientific world view is as inadequate as many of its historical predecessors. In this pioneering work, he proposes a new model of the human psyche that takes account of his findings. Grof includes in his model the recollective level, or the reliving of emotionally relevant memories, a level at which the Freudian framework can be useful. Beyond that is perinatal level in which the human unconscious may be activated to a reliving of biological birth and confrontation with death. How birth experience influences an individual's later development is a central focus of the book. The most serious challenge to contemporary psycho-analytic theory comes from a delineation of the transpersonal level, or the expansion of consciousness beyond the boundaries of time and space. Grof makes a bold argument that understanding of the perinatal and transpersonal levels changes much of how we view both mental illness and mental health. His reinterpretation of some of the most agonizing aspects of human behavior proves thought provoking for both laypersons and professional therapists.

Author : David Seabury
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781436697842
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventures in Self-Discovery written by David Seabury and published by . This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Author : Thomas Jacob
Publisher : Thomas Jacob
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Where the Map Ends: Embracing the Adventure of Self-Discovery written by Thomas Jacob and published by Thomas Jacob. This book was released on 2024-04-24 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamt of venturing beyond the familiar, not just to a new location, but also into the uncharted territory of your own soul? Where the Map Ends is your guide to embracing the exhilarating adventure of self-discovery. This book encourages you to pack your curiosity and leave the well-worn paths behind. Embark on a journey of exploration through breathtaking landscapes and captivating cultures, all while uncovering the hidden wonders within yourself. Prepare to be surprised by the unexpected treasures you discover when you venture beyond the map's edge.