Synopses & Reviews
We are meant to be in love. Love energizes our daily existence, heals the body and mind and makes every moment precious. So why aren't we in love all the time?
In Zen and the Art of Falling in Love, psychologist, relationship expert and Zen practitioner Brenda Shoshanna shows readers how to rejuvenate their romantic lives by combining a psychological understanding of relationships with the way of Zen practice. The lessons provided by such practices as Taking Your Shoes Off (Becoming Available), Sitting on the Cushion (Meeting Yourself), Cleaning House (Emptying Yourself) and Receiving the Stick (Dealing with Blows) can offer new insight into the common problems of miscommunication, lies, betrayal, jealousy, insecurity, loss and disappointment. Using the lessons of Zen practice, you can open your life to love, fall in love -- and stay in love.
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Marianne Williamson bestselling author of A Return to Love Dr. Brenda Shoshanna's words are wonderful.
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Body & Soul A powerful, potentially life-changing book.
Synopsis
Perennially popular topics Zen and romance come together in this unique guide that reveals how to fall in love and stay that way.
We are meant to be in love. Love energizes our daily existence, heals the body and mind and makes every moment precious. So why aren't we in love all the time?
In Zen and the Art of Falling in Love, psychologist, relationship expert and Zen practitioner Brenda Shoshanna shows readers how to rejuvenate their romantic lives by combining a psychological understanding of relationships with the way of Zen practice. The lessons provided by such practices as Taking Your Shoes Off (Becoming Available), Sitting on the Cushion (Meeting Yourself), Cleaning House (Emptying Yourself) and Receiving the Stick (Dealing with Blows) can offer new insight into the common problems of miscommunication, lies, betrayal, jealousy, insecurity, loss, and disappointment. Using the lessons of Zen practice, you can open your life to love, fall in love--and stay in love.
About the Author
Brenda Shoshanna, Ph.D., is a practicing psychologist, therapist, workshop leader and author. She has written many books, including Zen Miracles, Why Men Leave and Journey Through Illness and Beyond, winner of the NABE Award for Best Book of the Year in the Category of Health. She is also the relationship expert on iVillage.com and runs workshops nationally on all aspects of psychology, Zen and relationships. Dr. Shoshanna lives in the New York area. Visit the author online at www.BrendaShoshanna.com.
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction Part One
Starting Out
Chapter 1 Taking Off Your Shoes (Becoming Available)
Chapter 2 Sitting on the Cushion (Meeting Yourself)
Chapter 3 Doing Nothing (Releasing Control)
Part Two Zen in Action
Chapter 4 Kinhin: Walking Meditation (Taking New Steps)
Chapter 5 Cleaning House (Emptying Yourself)
Chapter 6 Being the Doorman (Being There for Others)
Chapter 7 Cooking (Nourishing Others and Oneself)
Chapter 8 Receiving the Stick (Dealing with Blows)
Part Three Advanced Training
Chapter 9 Sesshin: Intensive Training Period (Developing Endurance)
Chapter 10 Struggling with Your Koan (Working on Problems)
Chapter 11 Dokusan: Meeting with the Master (Moments of Dramatic Choice)
Chapter 12 One Breath (No Separation)
Chapter 13 Finding the Ox (Meeting the Beloved)