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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “Mint condition inside and out. No writing or highlights. HB with DJ.”
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Product Group
- Book
- Weight
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- ISBN
- 9780190937171
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0190937173
ISBN-13
9780190937171
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10038631240
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tao of Ordinariness : Humility and Simplicity in a Narcissistic Age
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
Social Work, Taoism (See Also Philosophy / Taoist), Personal Growth / General, General
Genre
Religion, Social Science, Self-Help
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.7 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2019-287132
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Wicks persuasively engages anecdotes from personal experience and from literature to illustrate the impact of seeking authenticity, for oneself and others, by learning and being who we are. In today's environment, it is easy for individuals to get lost in aspiring or responding to unrealistic expectations, suggestions, or goals as painted by social media. Wicks counsels readers to have the courage to "confront unhelpful external influences" by embracing ordinariness and "modeling" a "lack of egoism in one's interpersonal relations," such that others may also be encouraged to become more fully themselves. Overall, the book is an easy read that nonetheless delivers a vitally important message. Although it would be a good supplementary text for some college courses, it is also potentially engaging and enlightening for the everyday reader." -- M. Hawthorne, Louisiana State University at Shreveport, CHOICE "In the chaos of our modern world, Robert Wicks elucidates the concepts of humility, simplicity, courage, and persistence as integral strategies to achieving inner peace. The Tao of Ordinariness provides a roadmap for achieving clarity and acceptance of the uniqueness of self as a pathway to contentment and resilience. This is a welcome recipe as many of us struggle with ambiguity, uncertainty, and the pressures of modern life." --Patricia Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, Dean, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University "So much energy is wasted on seeking to be someone or something we are not, but in this engaging and entertaining book, Robert Wicks shows us the importance of being who we are. Bringing over forty years of clinical experience in helping others, and with wit and wisdom garnered from literature, philosophy, and psychology, this book is a great guide for everyone seeking to explore the possibilities within themselves." --Stephen Joseph, PhD, Author, Authentic: How to Be Yourself and Why It Matters "Learning to accept what life hands us may be our biggest challenge. The Tao of Ordinariness is a wise and timely reminder that being ordinary means living the truth of who we are by facing life just as it is." --Cheryl Giles, PsyD, Francis Greenwood Peabody Senior Lecturer on Pastoral Care and Counseling; Core Faculty, Buddhist Ministry Initiative, Harvard Divinity School "Robert Wicks takes us on an important journey-one of enlightenment and deep learning (and unlearning), if only we are open to listening, seeing, feeling, and experiencing what he shares with us. By peeling back the layers of interference from the world we have lived in and been influenced by, Wicks guides everybody who seeks the answers within. For all those who are open to embracing this process, this book opens the door to an important journey that can lead us to the happiness, contentment, and wholeness we each seek." --Jeffrey E. Barnett, PsyD, ABPP, Past President, Psychotherapy Division, American Psychological Association; Co-editor, Handbook of Private Practice: Keys to Success for Mental Health Practitioners, "Wicks persuasively engages anecdotes from personal experience and from literature to illustrate the impact of seeking authenticity, for oneself and others, by learning and being who we are. In todays environment, it is easy for individuals to get lost in aspiring or responding to unrealistic expectations, suggestions, or goals as painted by social media. Wicks counsels readers to have the courage to "confront unhelpful external influences" by embracing ordinariness and "modeling" a "lack of egoism in one's interpersonal relations," such that others may also be encouraged to become more fully themselves. Overall, the book is an easy read that nonetheless delivers a vitally important message. Although it would be a good supplementary text for some college courses, it is also potentially engaging and enlightening for the everyday reader." -- M. Hawthorne, Louisiana State University at Shreveport, CHOICE "In the chaos of our modern world, Robert Wicks elucidates the concepts of humility, simplicity, courage, and persistence as integral strategies to achieving inner peace. The Tao of Ordinariness provides a roadmap for achieving clarity and acceptance of the uniqueness of self as a pathway to contentment and resilience. This is a welcome recipe as many of us struggle with ambiguity, uncertainty, and the pressures of modern life." --Patricia Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, Dean, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University "So much energy is wasted on seeking to be someone or something we are not, but in this engaging and entertaining book, Robert Wicks shows us the importance of being who we are. Bringing over forty years of clinical experience in helping others, and with wit and wisdom garnered from literature, philosophy, and psychology, this book is a great guide for everyone seeking to explore the possibilities within themselves." --Stephen Joseph, PhD, Author, Authentic: How to Be Yourself and Why It Matters "Learning to accept what life hands us may be our biggest challenge. The Tao of Ordinariness is a wise and timely reminder that being ordinary means living the truth of who we are by facing life just as it is." --Cheryl Giles, PsyD, Francis Greenwood Peabody Senior Lecturer on Pastoral Care and Counseling; Core Faculty, Buddhist Ministry Initiative, Harvard Divinity School "Robert Wicks takes us on an important journey-one of enlightenment and deep learning (and unlearning), if only we are open to listening, seeing, feeling, and experiencing what he shares with us. By peeling back the layers of interference from the world we have lived in and been influenced by, Wicks guides everybody who seeks the answers within. For all those who are open to embracing this process, this book opens the door to an important journey that can lead us to the happiness, contentment, and wholeness we each seek." --Jeffrey E. Barnett, PsyD, ABPP, Past President, Psychotherapy Division, American Psychological Association; Co-editor, Handbook of Private Practice: Keys to Success for Mental Health Practitioners, "In the chaos of our modern world, Robert Wicks elucidates the concepts of humility, simplicity, courage, and persistence as integral strategies to achieving inner peace. The Tao of Ordinariness provides a roadmap for achieving clarity and acceptance of the uniqueness of self as a pathway to contentment and resilience. This is a welcome recipe as many of us struggle with ambiguity, uncertainty, and the pressures of modern life." --Patricia Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, Dean, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University "So much energy is wasted on seeking to be someone or something we are not, but in this engaging and entertaining book, Robert Wicks shows us the importance of being who we are. Bringing over forty years of clinical experience in helping others, and with wit and wisdom garnered from literature, philosophy, and psychology, this book is a great guide for everyone seeking to explore the possibilities within themselves." --Stephen Joseph, PhD, Author, Authentic: How to Be Yourself and Why It Matters "Learning to accept what life hands us may be our biggest challenge. The Tao of Ordinariness is a wise and timely reminder that being ordinary means living the truth of who we are by facing life just as it is." --Cheryl Giles, PsyD, Francis Greenwood Peabody Senior Lecturer on Pastoral Care and Counseling; Core Faculty, Buddhist Ministry Initiative, Harvard Divinity School "Robert Wicks takes us on an important journey-one of enlightenment and deep learning (and unlearning), if only we are open to listening, seeing, feeling, and experiencing what he shares with us. By peeling back the layers of interference from the world we have lived in and been influenced by, Wicks guides everybody who seeks the answers within. For all those who are open to embracing this process, this book opens the door to an important journey that can lead us to the happiness, contentment, and wholeness we each seek." --Jeffrey E. Barnett, PsyD, ABPP, Past President, Psychotherapy Division, American Psychological Association; Co-editor, Handbook of Private Practice: Keys to Success for Mental Health Practitioners, "Wicks persuasively engages anecdotes from personal experience and from literature to illustrate the impact of seeking authenticity, for oneself and others, by learning and being who we are. In today's environment, it is easy for individuals to get lost in aspiring or responding to unrealistic expectations, suggestions, or goals as painted by social media. Wicks counsels readers to have the courage to "confront unhelpful external influences" by embracingordinariness and "modeling" a "lack of egoism in one's interpersonal relations," such that others may also be encouraged to become more fully themselves. Overall, the book is an easy read that nonethelessdelivers a vitally important message. Although it would be a good supplementary text for some college courses, it is also potentially engaging and enlightening for the everyday reader." -- M. Hawthorne, Louisiana State University at Shreveport, CHOICE"In the chaos of our modern world, Robert Wicks elucidates the concepts of humility, simplicity, courage, and persistence as integral strategies to achieving inner peace. The Tao of Ordinariness provides a roadmap for achieving clarity and acceptance of the uniqueness of self as a pathway to contentment and resilience. This is a welcome recipe as many of us struggle with ambiguity, uncertainty, and the pressures of modern life." --Patricia Davidson,PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, Dean, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University"So much energy is wasted on seeking to be someone or something we are not, but in this engaging and entertaining book, Robert Wicks shows us the importance of being who we are. Bringing over forty years of clinical experience in helping others, and with wit and wisdom garnered from literature, philosophy, and psychology, this book is a great guide for everyone seeking to explore the possibilities within themselves." --Stephen Joseph, PhD, Author,Authentic: How to Be Yourself and Why It Matters"Learning to accept what life hands us may be our biggest challenge. The Tao of Ordinariness is a wise and timely reminder that being ordinary means living the truth of who we are by facing life just as it is." --Cheryl Giles, PsyD, Francis Greenwood Peabody Senior Lecturer on Pastoral Care and Counseling; Core Faculty, Buddhist Ministry Initiative, Harvard Divinity School"Robert Wicks takes us on an important journey-one of enlightenment and deep learning (and unlearning), if only we are open to listening, seeing, feeling, and experiencing what he shares with us. By peeling back the layers of interference from the world we have lived in and been influenced by, Wicks guides everybody who seeks the answers within. For all those who are open to embracing this process, this book opens the door to an important journey that can leadus to the happiness, contentment, and wholeness we each seek." --Jeffrey E. Barnett, PsyD, ABPP, Past President, Psychotherapy Division, American Psychological Association; Co-editor, Handbook ofPrivate Practice: Keys to Success for Mental Health Practitioners, "Wicks persuasively engages anecdotes from personal experience and from literature to illustrate the impact of seeking authenticity, for oneself and others, by learning and being who we are. In today's environment, it is easy for individuals to get lost in aspiring or responding to unrealistic expectations, suggestions, or goals as painted by social media. Wicks counsels readers to have the courage to "confront unhelpful external influences" by embracing ordinariness and "modeling" a "lack of egoism in one's interpersonal relations," such that others may also be encouraged to become more fully themselves. Overall, the book is an easy read that nonetheless delivers a vitally important message. Although it would be a good supplementary text for some college courses, it is also potentially engaging and enlightening for the everyday reader." -- M. Hawthorne, Louisiana State University at Shreveport, CHOICE"In the chaos of our modern world, Robert Wicks elucidates the concepts of humility, simplicity, courage, and persistence as integral strategies to achieving inner peace. The Tao of Ordinariness provides a roadmap for achieving clarity and acceptance of the uniqueness of self as a pathway to contentment and resilience. This is a welcome recipe as many of us struggle with ambiguity, uncertainty, and the pressures of modern life." --Patricia Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, Dean, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University "So much energy is wasted on seeking to be someone or something we are not, but in this engaging and entertaining book, Robert Wicks shows us the importance of being who we are. Bringing over forty years of clinical experience in helping others, and with wit and wisdom garnered from literature, philosophy, and psychology, this book is a great guide for everyone seeking to explore the possibilities within themselves." --Stephen Joseph, PhD, Author, Authentic: How to Be Yourself and Why It Matters "Learning to accept what life hands us may be our biggest challenge. The Tao of Ordinariness is a wise and timely reminder that being ordinary means living the truth of who we are by facing life just as it is." --Cheryl Giles, PsyD, Francis Greenwood Peabody Senior Lecturer on Pastoral Care and Counseling; Core Faculty, Buddhist Ministry Initiative, Harvard Divinity School"Robert Wicks takes us on an important journey-one of enlightenment and deep learning (and unlearning), if only we are open to listening, seeing, feeling, and experiencing what he shares with us. By peeling back the layers of interference from the world we have lived in and been influenced by, Wicks guides everybody who seeks the answers within. For all those who are open to embracing this process, this book opens the door to an important journey that can lead us to the happiness, contentment, and wholeness we each seek." --Jeffrey E. Barnett, PsyD, ABPP, Past President, Psychotherapy Division, American Psychological Association; Co-editor, Handbook of Private Practice: Keys to Success for Mental Health Practitioners
Dewey Decimal
158.1
Table Of Content
Introduction: Coming Home to YourselfChapter One. An Elusive Companion Virtue: HumilityChapter Two. Travel Lightly: Simplicity and Letting GoChapter Three. The Unrecognizable You: Addressing the Reputation You Currently Have with YourselfChapter Four. Becoming "Sea-Kindly": Living with Patience, Perseverance, and a Willingness to FailChapter Five. Mentors in Ordinariness: Experiencing Authenticity in PracticeChapter Six. Alonetime: Embracing Spaces Conducive for the Processes of Self-Uncovering and Re-discoveryEpilogue. Returning Home to Yourself. . . Again
Synopsis
The Tao of Ordinariness is an invitation to come home to your authentic self in a world now clearly mesmerized by "spin," narcissism, fantasy, and exhibitionism. The book offers an alternative to pressures to measure your self-worth by numbers of likes and followers- i.e., living with a constant fear of "missing out" and seeking external validation for who you think you should be-instead of being comfortable with who you truly are., This book is an invitation to come home to your authentic self in a world that is frequently mesmerized by "spin," narcissism, fantasy, and exhibitionism. Psychology and classic wisdom literature have, in various ways, long recognized the value for simply becoming who you are (i.e., ordinariness). However, this call is becoming increasingly drowned out by the many other voices that emphasize publicity and image-making over authenticity and humility. Renowned therapist and author Robert Wicks has written The Tao of Ordinariness as a way of beginning to address these tendencies in contemporary society. In this new countercultural work, the strength and joy of exploring who you are - and proceeding to share yourself with others in a way that they too can reclaim themselves - is revisited from a range of vantage points. The author specifically reexamines themes of humility, simplicity, letting go, self-awareness, "alonetime," resilience, and mentoring. In an era when people increasingly measure self-worth by external measures, such as the number of likes and views and followers on social media feeds (which have many individuals chasing impossible fantasies and living with a constant fear of "missing out"), Wicks offers a return to your authentic self.
LC Classification Number
BF637.S4
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