The Way of the Flexible Gyroscope: A Model and Method for Self-Enlightenment and Change - Hardcover

Arnold, M.D. David S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 144902422X ISBN 13: 9781449024222

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2009

Synopsis

One's search for a sense of stability in this world can be daunting. Have you ever wondered what controls your life? Is it your thoughts, your feelings, or your desires? Is it other people that control your life? If you were able to find a path to self-enlightenment and inner change that would transform your life, what would it be worth to you? Through the use of a simple unified model, this book attempts to explain the behavior and interactions of individuals, groups, and systems. It presents a unique method that can be used for self-guided personal growth and change. Together, the model and method can be used to obtain greater mental flexibility, power, and stability. The long-term goal is continuous personal growth and change. As you proceed, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and of our world. You will also gain new tools that you can use when dealing with the people and the systems that surround and impact you. You can use these tools to teach others about your nature and about their own natures as well. Along with stories, quotes, thought provoking information, carefully chosen questions, and suggestions; David S. Arnold, M.D. provides in-depth guidelines for self-enlightenment and inner change that will transform the reader's life. He offers sane, sensible, and reliable insights that will enhance the reader's ability to make important life decisions.

About this title

About the Author

David Sinclair Arnold, M.D., was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. He is a Psychiatrist and serves as the Medical Director of the Acute Care Inpatient Psychiatry Unit for the Veterans Administration Hospital located in Baltimore. He also teaches clinical psychiatry to medical students and residents at the University of Maryland, College of Medicine. He completed his psychiatric residency training at the Albert Einstein Medical Center located in Philadelphia. He received his Board Certification in Psychiatry and Neurology, and is a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Medicine. He is also a member of the New York Academy of Sciences. Dr. Arnold was honored by former Baltimore Mayor, the Honorable Kurt L. Schmoke, with a citizen citation for "Your Outstanding Leadership and Provision of Excellent Mental Health Services to the Community." Over the past twenty years, he has given multiple speaking engagements and lectures concerning mental health care and wellness at universities, local churches, synagogues, mosques, and schools. He has made several television appearances on programs such as the WBAL Local News and the "Café Be More" show with Frank Ski; discussing topics such as depression, children and violence, and the impact of mental illness on our families and our communities. He has had many radio appearances on 92Q FM, Spirit 1400 AM, Magic 95 FM, "Urban Health Beat" 1010 AM, and "The Journey towards Wholeness" WOLB. Dr. Arnold is an entertaining and gifted speaker. Dr. Arnold holds a third degree black belt in Kempo Karate. For many years he has served as a karate instructor for children and adults, and has taught women's self defense classes. He has sat on school boards and has served as a mentor for school aged children. He currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife Stephanie and his son Alex.

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144902422X
• ISBN 13: 9781449024222
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 108