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The Battle For Compassion
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Author : Jonathan Leighton
language : en
Publisher: Algora Publishing
Release Date : 2011
The Battle For Compassion written by Jonathan Leighton and has been published by Algora Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Family & Relationships categories.
Six hundred years after Copernicus presented his revolutionary and heretical heliocentric theory, a sunset can still look unexpectedly new. What if the fate of our world depended on a similar shift in perspective? Synthesizing recent thinking from science, philosophy, psychology and economics with the author's own reflections on freedom, identity and morality, The Battle for Compassion offers a fresh, sweeping perspective on the human condition and a deep contemplation of the basis for our priorities at this critical moment in our history. The threats to our existence and the persistence of intense suffering are closely intertwined issues with similar underlying causes. Addressing them honestly requires us to reflect detachedly on who we are, probe the boundaries of ethical thinking, and ask some really big questions. What matters? What are the basic forces driving our species' trajectory, and where are they leading us? And what would it realistically take for us to preserve a future worth living in? These questions recur as we go through life and experience bliss and pain, the passing of time, the kindness and cruelty of our fellow humans, the monotony of routine and the shock of unanticipated change. This book ponders these pivotal questions and attempts to offer some answers.
Life Of Pei
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Author : Pei Feng Su
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024
Life Of Pei written by Pei Feng Su and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with Philosophy categories.
This is the story of learning journey of Pei Feng Su regarding the relationship between humans, animals, and the environment that took her from a breakaway outpost of Mao's China to achieving her aim of facilitating a humane education movement in China. Life of Pei: The Battle for Compassion is an inspirational read for those who are struggling with their thoughts and direction in life. With a few harrowing passages, the book describes Pei's life experiences and how she found meaning in her life and a pathway to help other people who needed direction. Instead of using shock tactics, with exposure of cruelty and neglect through the media and social networking, she promoted a reasoned and integrated approach to foster empathy and compassion--not just for other people, but also for animals and the environment. Her covert investigations into wildlife issues, farming, captive animals, and companion animals show her bravery and commitment to a task. She came to believe that researching and developing an understanding of cultures is the key to successful and sustainable change in behavior. Acknowledging that in her younger days she was impulsive and intolerant, also often unreasonable with others who she thought should work harder, Pei interviews herself and attempts to analyze what she has learned about herself and human nature. She believes that given the chance to understand the truth about life on earth, many people--but children in particular--will choose compassion over cruelty, and develop respect for themselves and each other, for other species and the natural environment. Pei is the founder of ACTAsia, a groundbreaking charitable organization that works tirelessly to promote compassion for people, kindness towards animals, and respect for our planet. It has evolved in 17 years and Pei explains the heartaches, the headaches and the uncertainty when trying to manage a movement from another country, on a shoestring budget. She highlights the sacrifices her family has made, especially when she was away from home for several weeks at a time, so she could concentrate on the work and development of ACTAsia. She also describes how giving birth to a child in her 40s has given her a different perspective on life. She has learned how to view the world in a calmer manner, through simpler lens. The Life of Pei will inspire all readers and is a poignant and moving read.
The Battle For Compassion
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Author : Jonathan Leighton
language : en
Publisher: Algora Publishing
Release Date : 2011
The Battle For Compassion written by Jonathan Leighton and has been published by Algora Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Family & Relationships categories.
Six hundred years after Copernicus presented his revolutionary and heretical heliocentric theory, a sunset can still look unexpectedly new. What if the fate of our world depended on a similar shift in perspective? Synthesizing recent thinking from science, philosophy, psychology and economics with the author's own reflections on freedom, identity and morality, The Battle for Compassion offers a fresh, sweeping perspective on the human condition and a deep contemplation of the basis for our priorities at this critical moment in our history. The threats to our existence and the persistence of intense suffering are closely intertwined issues with similar underlying causes. Addressing them honestly requires us to reflect detachedly on who we are, probe the boundaries of ethical thinking, and ask some really big questions. What matters? What are the basic forces driving our species' trajectory, and where are they leading us? And what would it realistically take for us to preserve a future worth living in? These questions recur as we go through life and experience bliss and pain, the passing of time, the kindness and cruelty of our fellow humans, the monotony of routine and the shock of unanticipated change. This book ponders these pivotal questions and attempts to offer some answers.
The Internal Battle Of Compassion
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Author : Matthew Senecal
language : en
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Release Date : 2020-04-01
The Internal Battle Of Compassion written by Matthew Senecal and has been published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The lack of compassion for self and others blurs our perception. We can choose to either fight our nature or go with it. There is no better time than now to begin looking at ourselves and others through the eyes of compassion. In reading this book, your subconscious will be opened, guiding you to parts of self you may have forgotten. It allows all of what you are to come forward in its authenticity, creating a philosophy and habit of acceptance, holding you as you are in compassion with all your faults, emotions, and grief. A gentle guidance to a place where you are willing to be with oneself and others during peace or pain without needing distraction, The Internal Battle of Compassion was written to help guide the reader to a state of true, unfiltered compassion within oneself. There is no one true solution, no standard formula that will solve all problems. There is only your willingness to stay open to a possibility of authentic change, growth, and an honest connection within self and to the world around you. Questions will be answered, yet more questions will be raised. If your heart stays receptive and mind stays clear, you will be guided to hold compassion for all parts of self and life equally. Before this work was thought of, a vivid dream of an elephant with one tusk burned itself into my memory. A large elephant head with one tusk left me asking questions and searching. Searching for what this may have meant and what it could represent, I was lead to an old Indian symbol of Ganesh. Oblivious to what I was looking for, I found all the answers and teachers I could ever want. Through my journey, I was guided to start writing about these newfound experiences. coming to grips with more and more of myself, I received everything I ever wanted only to find it all to be a representation of the parts of myself I was unable to acknowledge or accept. Not until I was put in a dark corner by life's many lessons could I see myself clearly, and how compassion and the grace of being willing to suffer with oneself would change the way I lived my life, and how each moment is now cherished and not only a means to an end. My journey has become a continuous cycle of expansion in one's mind, body, and soul. Finding acceptance for anything life places in front of me, and to deal with it without resistance or force.
The Internal Battle Of Compassion
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Author : Matthew W. Senecal
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-09-03
The Internal Battle Of Compassion written by Matthew W. Senecal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-03 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The lack of compassion for self and others blurs our perception. We can choose to either fight our nature or go with it. There is no better time than now to begin looking at ourselves and others through the eyes of compassion. In reading this book, your subconscious will be opened, guiding you to parts of self you may have forgotten. It allows all of what you are to come forward in its authenticity, creating a philosophy and habit of acceptance, holding you as you are in compassion with all your faults, emotions, and grief. A gentle guidance to a place where you are willing to be with oneself and others during peace or pain without needing distraction, The Internal Battle of Compassion was written to help guide the reader to a state of true, unfiltered compassion within oneself. There is no one true solution, no standard formula that will solve all problems. There is only your willingness to stay open to a possibility of authentic change, growth, and an honest connection within self and to the world around you. Questions will be answered, yet more questions will be raised. If your heart stays receptive and mind stays clear, you will be guided to hold compassion for all parts of self and life equally. Before this work was thought of, a vivid dream of an elephant with one tusk burned itself into my memory. A large elephant head with one tusk left me asking questions and searching. Searching for what this may have meant and what it could represent, I was lead to an old Indian symbol of Ganesh. Oblivious to what I was looking for, I found all the answers and teachers I could ever want. Through my journey, I was guided to start writing about these newfound experiences. coming to grips with more and more of myself, I received everything I ever wanted only to find it all to be a representation of the parts of myself I was unable to acknowledge or accept. Not until I was put in a dark corner by life's many lessons could I see myself clearly, and how compassion and the grace of being willing to suffer with oneself would change the way I lived my life, and how each moment is now cherished and not only a means to an end. My journey has become a continuous cycle of expansion in one's mind, body, and soul. Finding acceptance for anything life places in front of me, and to deal with it without resistance or force.
The War For Kindness
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Author : Jamil Zaki
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-06-06
The War For Kindness written by Jamil Zaki and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-06 with Psychology categories.
'In this masterpiece, Jamil Zaki weaves together the very latest science with stories that will stay in your heart forever' - Angela Duckworth, author of Grit 'Scientific, gripping, groundbreaking and hopeful. The War for Kindness is the message for our times' - Carol Dweck, author of Mindset Empathy has been on people's mind a lot lately. Philosophers, evolutionary scientists and indeed former President Obama agree that an increase in empathy could advance us beyond the hatred, violence and polarization in which the world seems caught. Others disagree, arguing it is easiest to empathize with people who look, talk or think like us. As a result, empathy can inspire nepotism, racism and worse. Having studied the neuroscience and psychology of empathy for over a decade, Jamil Zaki thinks both sides of this debate have a point. Empathy is sometimes an engine for moral progress, and other times for moral failure. But Zaki also thinks that both sides are wrong about how empathy works. Both scientists and non-scientists commonly argue that empathy is something that happens to you, sort of like an emotional knee-jerk reflex. Second, they believe it happens more to some people than others. This lines people up along a spectrum, with deep empaths on one end and psychopaths on the other. What's more, wherever we are on that spectrum, we're stuck there. In The War for Kindness, Zaki lays out a very different view of how empathy works, one that breaks these two assumptions. Empathy is not a reflex; it's a choice. We choose empathy (or apathy) constantly: when we read a tragic novel, or cross the street to avoid a homeless person, or ask a distraught friend what's the matter. This view has crucial consequences: if empathy is less a trait (like height), and more a skill (like being good at word games), then we can improve at it. By choosing it more often, we can flex our capabilities and grow more empathic over time. We can also "tune" empathy, ramping it up in situations where it will help and turning it down when it might backfire. Zaki takes us from the world of doctors who train medical students to empathise better to social workers who help each other survive empathising too much. From police trainers who help cadets avoid becoming violent cops to political advocates who ask white Americans to literally walk a (dusty) mile in Mexican immigrants' shoes. This book will give you a deepened understanding of how empathy works, how to control it and how to become the type of empathiser you want to be.
War Stories
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Author : Peter Snow
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2017-09-21
War Stories written by Peter Snow and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-21 with History categories.
'Highly readable . . . an intimate and varied account of fascinating stories of people at war' History of War War Stories is a fascinating account of ordinary men and women swept up in the turbulence of war. These are the stories - many untold until now - of thirty-four individuals who have pushed the boundaries of love, bravery, suffering and terror beyond the imaginable. They span three centuries and five continents. There is the courage of Edward Seager who survived the Charge of the Light Brigade; the cunning of Krystyna Skarbek, quick-thinking spy and saboteur during the Second World War; the skullduggery of Benedict Arnold, who switched sides in the American War of Independence and the compassion of Magdalene de Lancey who tenderly nursed her dying husband at Waterloo. Told with vivid narrative flair and full of unexpected insights, War Stories moves effortlessly from tales of spies, escapes and innovation to uplifting acts of humanity, celebrating men and women whose wartime experiences are beyond compare.
Against Empathy
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Author : Paul Bloom
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2017-02-02
Against Empathy written by Paul Bloom and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-02 with Philosophy categories.
In a divided world, empathy is not the solution, it is the problem. We think of empathy – the ability to feel the suffering of others for ourselves – as the ultimate source of all good behaviour. But while it inspires care and protection in personal relationships, it has the opposite effect in the wider world. As the latest research in psychology and neuroscience shows, we feel empathy most for those we find attractive and who seem similar to us and not at all for those who are different, distant or anonymous. Empathy therefore biases us in favour of individuals we know while numbing us to the plight of thousands. Guiding us expertly through the experiments, case studies and arguments on all sides, Paul Bloom ultimately shows that some of our worst decisions – in charity, child-raising, criminal justice, climate change and war – are motivated by this wolf in sheep's clothing. Brilliantly argued, urgent and humane, Against Empathy overturns widely held assumptions to reveal one of the most profound yet overlooked sources of human conflict.
Life Of Pei
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Author : Pei Feng Su
language : en
Publisher: Lantern Books
Release Date : 2024-05-07
Life Of Pei written by Pei Feng Su and has been published by Lantern Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-07 with Philosophy categories.
This is the story of learning journey of Pei Feng Su regarding the relationship between humans, animals, and the environment that took her from a breakaway outpost of Mao's China to achieving her aim of facilitating a humane education movement in China. Life of Pei: The Battle for Compassion is an inspirational read for those who are grappling with their thoughts and direction in life. In honest and moving detail, Pei describes her life experiences and how she found meaning in her life and a pathway to help other people who needed support and direction. Pei encourages a reasoned and integrated approach to foster empathy and compassion—not just for other people, but also for animals and the environment. Pei’s covert undercover investigations into wildlife issues, farming, captive animals, and companion animals show bravery and commitment to her life’s mission. Pei came to believe that learning and developing an understanding of cultures and diversity is the key to successful and sustainable change in behavior. In essence, Pei interviews herself and attempts to analyze what she has learned about both herself and human nature. Through her remarkable life journey, Pei truly believes that given the chance to understand the truth about life on earth, most people, and children in particular, will choose compassion and empathy first.
Compassion And Self Hate
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Author : Theodore I. Rubin
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 1998-04-28
Compassion And Self Hate written by Theodore I. Rubin and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-04-28 with Psychology categories.
In one of the first books in the self-help market to demonstrate how negative images can obstruct the path to happiness, Dr. Rubin's classic guide gives readers the keys to developing life-enhancing respect and love for themselves.