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We already possess everything we need to have satisfying relationships and a happy, fulfilling life; all we need to do is learn how to bring forth our natural wisdom—which includes our innate kindness, understanding, and courage. Psychotherapist David Richo draws on four decades of his counseling experience to create this manual on how to nurture the best in ourselves and our relationships. He teaches how to access our natural abilities to:   • Care for ourselves as the basis of caring for others   • Find freedom from fear   • Maintain healthy boundaries in relationships   • Develop greater honesty with ourselves and others   • Let go of regretThe book also includes practical exercises—including journaling, contemplation, and guided meditations—to foster inward growth and lasting positive change.This book is a completely revised and updated edition of Everyday Commitments.Editorial ReviewsFrom Publishers WeeklyRicho is the psychotherapist and teacher whose popular and impressive How to Be an Adult in Relationships melded Jungian and Buddhist thought in a way that was both poetic and linear. This book is lighter than his earlier works and a quick read. Proposing 52 commitments, or intentions, he follows each one with a pithy essay or meditation. Richo’s intellectual grasp is profound, making each commitment an intriguing spiritual yardstick for examining how far we have come or how far we might still go in terms of honesty, kindness and taking responsibility for our actions and relationships. One of the commitments, for example, is I am choosing to be more authentic in my relationships. Fleshing this out, Richo encourages the reader to admit one’s error the minute we notice ourselves acting in ways that do not present ourselves honestly. Other parts of the book deal with seeing ourselves clearly, not hurting others and showing kindness when others rebuff us. People who have not been exposed to Richo’s earlier books should enjoy this one, and fans of his work will welcome the return of his unique voice. (Dec. 18) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Review”Easy to digest and will undoubtedly assist readers in achieving positive change.”–Library JournalAbout the AuthorDavid Richo, PhD, is a psychotherapist, teacher, writer, and workshop leader whose work emphasizes the benefits of mindfulness and loving-kindness in personal growth and emotional well-being. He is the author of numerous books, including How to Be an Adult in Relationships and The Five Things We Cannot Change. He lives in Santa Barbara and San Francisco, California.File Size: 314 KBPrint Length: 180 pagesPublisher: Shambhala; Revised edition (December 27, 2011)[url]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QNDE4E?_encoding=UTF8&isIniframe=1&n=133140011&ref_=[/url]