A Handbook for Constructive Living / / David K. Reynolds.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter University of Hawaii Press eBook-Package Backlist 2000-2015
• VerfasserIn: Reynolds, David K.,
• Place / Publishing House: Honolulu : : University of Hawaii Press, , [2023]; ©2002
• Year of Publication: 2023
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (320 p.)

Here, in plain language, is the definitive guide for taking control of your life and imbuing it with greater meaning and productivity. Constructive Living is an action-based way of looking at the world that combines good, old-fashioned straight talk and the celebrated Japanese psychotherapies Morita and Naikan. David Reynolds, the father of this brilliantly simple and effective therapy, shows us how to live thoughtfully and economically, to regard our actions as if they were divine rituals, and to perform them with the utmost care. He contends that contentment is achieved, not bestowed--attaining peace and satisfaction takes daily practice and learning. With user-friendly anecdotes, practical exercises, and a sense of humor, he refreshes the experienced student and takes the novice to the beginning, laying out the essence of Constructive Living.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- An Introduction to Constructive Living -- First Things -- The Action Aspect of Constructive Living -- The Reciprocity Aspect of Constructive Living -- Constructive Living Theory -- Action and Reflection -- Misconceptions -- Beginnings -- Acceptance -- Feelings Observed -- Appraised Value -- Making Sense of Reality -- The Extension of Moritat Thought -- Psychotherapy -- Leveling -- Shink Shock -- Constructive Action -- Constructive Living Observations -- Keeping Pace -- Wanting, Wanted Wanton -- Everyday Wonders -- Comments from Constructive Living -- Simplification -- Inadequacies of Words -- Constructive Living Arts -- Constructive Living Maxims -- Constructive Living Poetry -- Constructive Living Tales -- Constructive Living Koans -- If I Were the Devil -- The Bird Feeders -- Constructive Living Practice -- Lifers Predicaments -- Assignments -- Remote World -- The Practice of Constructive Living -- Constructive Living Communications -- Taking In Life -- Quality Time -- Principles of Constructive Living—An Examination -- A Brief History of Constructive Living -- Conclusion -- Endings -- Appendix: Intensive Naikan Guidance -- Bibliography -- Contact Information -- Index