Long-Distance Running: Calming the Mind and Creating the Conditions for Happiness - Tapa blanda

Naicker, Sigamoney Manicka

 
9781491708347: Long-Distance Running: Calming the Mind and Creating the Conditions for Happiness
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ISBN 10: 1491708344 ISBN 13: 9781491708347
Editorial: iUniverse, 2013

Sinopsis

People could be happy at any one moment and suddenly feel sad. This feeling of mood swings is a result of what one thinks at any point in time. Women, men and children struggle with what they think. People experience a lot of pain and pleasure as a result of their thoughts. Thousands of people find switching off from daily work a massive struggle. Some of these people occupy very senior positions in various companies including those in executive positions. This book is a self- help tool to help calm one's mind. It suggests ways of avoiding negative thoughts and provides insight into silencing the stream of thoughts we experience daily. By providing guidance on training the mind, it offers insights into not allowing one's negative thoughts affect one emotionally. The book provides illuminating detail on the mind, memory, physical as well as the spiritual composition of the human mind. A key dimension of this book is that it talks to the elusive concept of happiness. It attempts a more realistic definition of happiness and suggests ways in which one can create the conditions for happiness.

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Reseña del editor

People could be happy at any one moment and suddenly feel sad. This feeling of mood swings is a result of what one thinks at any point in time. Women, men and children struggle with what they think. People experience a lot of pain and pleasure as a result of their thoughts. Thousands of people find switching off from daily work a massive struggle. Some of these people occupy very senior positions in various companies including those in executive positions. This book is a self- help tool to help calm one's mind. It suggests ways of avoiding negative thoughts and provides insight into silencing the stream of thoughts we experience daily. By providing guidance on training the mind, it offers insights into not allowing one's negative thoughts affect one emotionally. The book provides illuminating detail on the mind, memory, physical as well as the spiritual composition of the human mind. A key dimension of this book is that it talks to the elusive concept of happiness. It attempts a more realistic definition of happiness and suggests ways in which one can create the conditions for happiness.

Biografía del autor

Sigamoney Naicker has worked in education and currently heads up Inclusive Education in Cape Town, South Africa. He was appointed extra-ordinary Associate - Professor of Education in 2012 and, in 2013, he was appointed Professor of Practice in Curriculum Studies and Educational Management. Sigamoney has published widely mainly on topics of education. He has run the New York and London Marathons and was a pacer for both Puma and Adidas in half-marathons.

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Editorial
iUniverse
Año de publicación
2013
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1491708344
ISBN 13 
9781491708347
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
170
Contacto del fabricante
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