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"This book is a commentary on the many commonalities and the occasional differences between Tao philosophy and experiential education theory and practice."--The Leader Who is Hardly Known

Taoist philosophy and text can have deep meaning for experiential educators because of its focus on natural spontaneity and unself-conscious learning and teaching. The Leader Who is Hardly Known compiles a series of essays that begin with a brief story focusing on the experiences and lessons of a teacher called the Leader Who is Hardly Known. Following the story, the essay shares Taoist quotes and the author s thought that relate back to the story.

Written in an order that emphasizes personality traits that affect leadership, commonalities to experiential education programs, then the necessity of connection to the natural world; the essays contained are intentionally short and can stand alone for reference and guidance. The conclusion summarizes how the principles contained form a foundational philosophy for experiential education..
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Do You Need Greater Self-Esteem–Or Something Else Entirely?

Western culture increasingly emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-esteem. Many of us believe we must “find” ourselves–and feel good about what we see–before we can experience significant spiritual growth. Focusing so much on ourselves, however, distracts us from pursuing the only source of true fulfillment. Do we, as God’s people, really need to love ourselves more? Or is there a wiser, biblical path that can lead us to joy that is not self-centered and fleeting, but God-focused and lasting?

Challenging the current fascination with self esteem, Leslie Vernick answers these questions and others that trip up Christians today. Offering surprising insights and practical helps that can make a real difference in your life, she shows how you can experience greater personal, relational, and spiritual growth while humbly adoring and glorifying your God..
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Get over yourself and get a grip on your anger! Dr. Robison provides a wide range of techniques to control anger in the heat of the moment and prevent anger from becoming a destructive force in one's life. Robison also presents a blueprint for a selfless lifestyle. In this lifestyle, anger is controlled by shifting attention from one's own desires to the needs and feelings of others. This lifestyle requires relatively little time, but strong commitment, to learn. This book is a must for anyone wanting to express anger in a healthy way, and control strong emotions instead of being controlled by them. Dr. Floyd F. Robison is an Associate Professor in the Counseling and Counselor Education Program, School of Education at Indiana University's IUPUI (Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis) campus. He teaches courses, and conducts research, on group and individual counseling techniques. For more than 20 years, he has counseled teens and adults on anger management issues..
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Responsibility, obedience and sacrifice are all challenging concepts in today's self-absorbed world. Even segments of the Church are buying into a self-absorbed faith, pursuing health, wealth and spiritual high-fives at the expense of the Gospel. God's Gravity deconstructs the myth of success that infects Christians today. In a culture where even Christians are adopting values contradictory to the ethics of Jesus, this book offers a life-changing perspective on how our lives should really be lived..
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This book explains the Buddhist doctrine of annattá ("not-self"), which denies the existence of any self, soul, or enduring essence in man. The author relates this doctrine to its cultural and historical context, particularly to its Brahman background. He shows how the Theravada Buddhist tradition has constructed a philosophical and psychological account of personal identity on the apparently impossible basis of the denial of self. Although the emphasis of the book is firmly philosophical, Dr. Collins makes use of a number of academic disciplines, particularly those of anthropology, linguistics, sociology, and comparative religion, in an attempt to discover the "deep structure" of Buddhist culture and imagination, and to make these doctrines comprehensible in terms of the western history of ideas..
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