The Beautiful Life: Ten New Commandments: Because Life Could be Better

The Beautiful Life: Ten New Commandments: Because Life Could be Better

by SimonParke (Author)

Synopsis

This book gives you ten new commandments for coping with the stresses, strains and pressures of modern-day living. Looking always with the inner eye, it is a book in search of psychological truth - the truth from which people are made and live. It describes the energies and textures of our life - emotional, mental, visceral, spiritual - and discerns the 'sorryness and grandeur' in all. The ten new commandments offered are ten skilful attitudes in pursuit of the beautiful life. Our past has made us, but does not define us, and we each have a genius for the future through simple attention to familiar things. The book draws on a wide tradition of human experience, and using story, illustration and comment, invites us to be alchemists for our own transformation. It is a handbook for those who know that something is always over - and that something has always begun. It suggests the work of life - the work beneath all other work.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 02 Jan 2007

ISBN 10: 0747583641
ISBN 13: 9780747583646
Book Overview: A non-religious book of spiritual growth for the millions hooked by TV's The Monastery and The Convent 'So what will 2007 deliver? A slower, statelier pace, more wholesome titles that focus on real change instead of superficiality and fads, real relationships and bonds, and not having it all all the time.' So said Shelly Naughton of Ottakars in the Bookseller, September 2006, confirming that this timely book will sit squarely in the New Year's publishing zeitgeist An ideal New Year read for those who want to make real changes in their lives

Author Bio
Simon Parke has written satire for radio and TV, picking up a Sony Radio Award. He was a priest in the Church of England for twenty years but now works in a supermarket, where he is Chair of the shop Union. He leads retreats, follows the beautiful game and lives in London.