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I may be wrong : And other wisdoms from life as a forest monk/ Bjorn Natthiko Lindeblad

By: Bjorn Natthiko Lindeblad [Author]Contributor(s): Caroline Bankler [Co- author.] | Navid Broome [Co- author.]Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Bedford Square, London : Bloomsbury Tonic, c2020Description: vii, 237 pages : Illustration; 20 cmISBN: 9781526644848Subject(s): PSYCHOLOGYLOC classification: BX 4705 L56 2022

Contents:

Chapter 1 : Awareness -- Chapter 2 : Successful but unfulfilled -- Chapter 3 : Breathe more, think less -- Chapter 4 : The Brothers Karamazov -- Chapter 5 : My monastery debut -- Chapter 6 : Don't believe your every thought -- Chapter 7 : Mum, I'm going to become a forest monk -- Chapter 8 : Natthiko - 'One who grows in wisdom' -- Chapter 9 : The intelligence of the moment -- Chapter 10 : The eccentric commune -- Chapter 11 : The rhythm of a forest monastery -- Chapter 12 : Kitschy wisdom -- Chapter 13 : The magic mantra -- Chapter 14 : Maybe, maybe not -- chapter 15 : Ghosts, asceticism and grief -- Chapter 16 : Self - inflicted psychological suffering -- Chapter 17 : How many Pepsis can a hermit drink? -- Chapter 18 : closed fist, open palm -- Chapter 19 : Get a fucking jon, mate -- Chapter 20 : Don't forget to leave room for miracles -- Chapter 21 : Only one thing is certain -- Chapter 22 : 'Hips don't Lie' -- Chapter 23 : But I'm the monk who never doubted -- Chapter 24 : Farewell letter -- Chapter 25 : Darkness -- Chapter 26 : This too shall pass -- Chapter 27 : It starts with you -- Chapter 28 : Life in trousers -- Chapter 29 : The meaning of life is to find your gift and give it away -- Chapter 30 : Trust will get you there -- Chapter 31 : The news -- Chapter 32 : Is this how it ends? -- Chapter 33 : Everything will be taken from you -- Chapter 34 : Be the thing you want toi see more of in the world -- Chapter 35 : Dad -- Chapter 36 : Forgiveness -- Chapter 37 : From shallowness to sincerity -- Chapter 38 : This is where it ends.

Summary: "We like to think we can determine the path our life takes, but events rarely unfold the way we plan for or expect. In this international bestseller, former forest monk Björn Natthiko Lindeblad draws on his humbling journey towards navigating uncertainty -- helping you, with kindness and good humour, to Let go of the small stuff, Accept the things you cannot control, Manage difficult emotions, Find stillness at busy times, Face yourself -- and others -- without judgment. Infusing the everyday with heart and grace, this is a wise and soothing handbook for dealing with life's challenges."--

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	NU Fairview SHS LRC	NU Fairview SHS LRC	Senior High School	General Circulation	GC BX 4705 L56 2022 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		NUFVSHS0000230

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"We like to think we can determine the path our life takes, but events rarely unfold the way we plan for or expect. In this international bestseller, former forest monk Björn Natthiko Lindeblad draws on his humbling journey towards navigating uncertainty -- helping you, with kindness and good humour, to Let go of the small stuff, Accept the things you cannot control, Manage difficult emotions, Find stillness at busy times, Face yourself -- and others -- without judgment. Infusing the everyday with heart and grace, this is a wise and soothing handbook for dealing with life's challenges."--

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