Legacy of the Heart: The Spiritual Advantage of a Painful Childhood

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Simon and Schuster, 1993 - Family & Relationships - 204 pages
In this inspiring book, Muller reveals the resilience of the human spirit in the face of sorrow and teaches readers how to recognize and transform the damaging effects of their wounds and rediscover their natural vitality, creativity, and joy.

Filled with practical suggestions, this is a book that will bring every reader consolation, comfort, and the courage to seek a more fulfilling way forward.

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Contents

CHAPTER TWO Fear and Faith
18
CHAPTER THREE Performance and Belonging
38
CHAPTER FIVE Judgment and Mercy
61
CHAPTER SIX Grandiosity and Humility
74
CHAPTER SEVEN Drama and Simplicity
85
CHAPTER EIGHT Busyness and Stillness
100
CHAPTER NINE Disappointment and Nonattachment
117
CHAPTER TEN Habit and Mindfulness
134
CHAPTER ELEVEN Isolation and Intimacy
153
CHAPTER TWELVE Obligation and Loving Kindness
172
References
189
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About the author (1993)

Wayne Muller is an ordained minister and therapist and founder of Bread for the Journey, an innovative organization serving families in need. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School, he is Senior Scholar at the Fetzer Institute and a Fellow of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. He also runs the annual Institute for Engaged Spirituality and gives lectures and retreats nationwide. His first book, Legacy of the Heart, was a New York Times bestseller. He lives with his family in northern California.

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