From Stress to Serenity: Gaining Strength in the Trials of Life - Softcover

Jenkinson, Angus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855841576 ISBN 13: 9781855841574

Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press, 2003

Synopsis

With a background in business and a life-long interest in spirituality, Angus Jenkinson brings a rich blend of professional and practical know-how, contemporary experience and ancient wisdom to tackling the very modern problem of stress. The sense of being under stress, he suggests, is as much to do with our response to events as the events themselves. Symptoms of stress can be seen as a form of advice, helping us to grow as individuals and develop inner resources needed to meet the inevitable challenges of twenty-first century life. These resources include courage and compassion, freedom and self-determination, clear thinking, positivity and love. Thus equipped, we may approach the adventure of life with serenity, in turn creating less stress for other people.

From Stress to Serenity collects advice, practical exercises and insights from many traditions and diverse sources, including Rudolf Steiner, Jung, Nelson Mandela, Julian of Norwich, Marshall Rosenberg and Buddha. The result is an enlightening workbook as well as a thought-provoking analysis of the roots of stress and its meaning for our personal and spiritual development.

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Review

"Extremely rich insights on stress and the challenges of living"
Philip Martyn, European General Counsel of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation -- Pre-launch citation

...remarkable depth, erudition and originality...a path towards transforming stress into creative self-development.
Steve Briault, Director, Rubicon Associates -- Pre-launch citation

From the Author

My aim was to write a book that was interesting, helpful, brought a new perspective on a big theme today. In my work, I continually met comments about stress, and that involved me in a long inquiry. Every exercise I cite I have tried and also discussed with others or taken from proven sources. Some of it is very surprising but I believe it all works.

In the few days since launch I am delighted with the very many positive comments from individuals saying that it has helped them, helped with their relationships, and that they are saying, ‘This is for me’, and buying copies for their friends.

Hope you enjoy it.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855841576
• ISBN 13: 9781855841574
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288