Wholeness living / Bonaventura M. Balige.

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Wholeness Living is about recognizing the power that exists within us, in others and in the Higher Power. When these powers are in harmony we experience growth in the sense of physical health, high self-esteem, high social interest and high optimism. Therefore, wholeness living is the openness to the truth about the relationship with the physical self, the psychological self, others and the Higher Power. Based on years of clinical practice, academic research and personal investigation, Dr Bonaventura Balige's approach to leading a full, rich and happy life focuses on four main areas—the physical, the psychological, the social and the spiritual—any one or more of which can be at the root of our difficulties. In this book are lessons and heartfelt advice to help us address the issues interfering with our enjoyment of life. While it is true that life is often difficult, we have the tools to deal with any situation. Dr Balige shows us that every person has the power to create the wholeness that can see us through the storms of life. Every person can find happiness by following the steps explaining what wholeness living entails.

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; INTRODUCTION; Part I: Components of Wholeness Living; CHAPTER ONE. THE PHYSICAL WAY OF BEING; 1.1 The Body; 1.2 The Universe; 1.3 Summary; CHAPTER TWO. PSYCHOLOGICAL WAY OF BEING; 2.1 Definition of Self-Esteem; 2.1.1 Lifestyle; 2.1.2 Self-Efficacy; 2.1.3 Self-Respect; 2.1.4 Self-Esteem and Psychotherapy; 2.2 Characteristics of Self-Esteem; 2.2.1 Courage; 2.2.2 Influence; 2.2.3 Root Cause; 2.2.4 Lifespan; 2.3 Self-Esteem in Everyday Life; 2.3.1 Phenomenology; 2.3.2 Public Victory; 2.4 Summary.

CHAPTER THREE. THE SOCIAL WAY OF BEING3.1 Definition of Social Interest; 3.1.1 Cooperation; 3.1.2 Responsibility; 3.1.3 Belonging; 3.1.4 Social Cohesiveness; 3.1.5 Empathy; 3.2 Social Interest and Common Sense; 3.2.1 Reason; 3.2.2 Uniqueness; 3.2.3 Principles; 3.3 Personality Types and Social Interest; 3.3.1 Useless Personality Types; 3.3.2 Useful Personality Types; 3.4 Summary; CHAPTER FOUR. THE SPIRITUAL WAY OF BEING; 4.1 Definition of Optimism; 4.1.1 Positive Attitude; 4.1.2 Hope; 4.2 Spiritual Movements; 4.2.1 Solitude; 4.2.2 Hospitality; 4.2.3 Prayer; 4.3 Therapeutic Alliance.

4.3.1 Other Oriented4.3.2 Removing our Shoes; 4.4 Summary; Part II: The Synthesis; CHAPTER FIVE. INSTILLING GROWTH; 5.1 Positive Correlation; 5.2 Fostering Growth; 5.2.1 Spirituality as Foundation; 5.2.2 Self-Esteem; EPILOGUE; REFERENCES; Back Cover.

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