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The Shape of Joy

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  • Hardback
  • 174 pages
  • Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
  • 14.7 x 22.3 x 1.5 cm

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Our joy has a geometry, a shape. We must learn to look outside ourselves to find it.

In a world where mental health issues and loneliness are at an all-time high, it's more important than ever to find ways to cultivate joy, community, and meaning in our lives. Many of us feel trapped within ourselves, struggling to find a way out of our own negative thoughts and emotions. Author and psychologist Richard Beck (Hunting Magic Eels) argues that we are struggling because our shape is currently "curved inward." We are self-focused, self-absorbed, ruminative. We're trapped inside ourselves. And we're definitely not happy or filled with joy. So how do we control our egos and ambition when those drives have been useful to us in the past? How do we engage our imagination and our faith?

In his latest book, The Shape of Joy, Beck offers a powerful argument for how we can break free and rediscover the transcendent and the sacred. Beck argues that to find true joy and fulfillment, we need to understand the importance of "curving outward" and moving beyond the self to encounter true lovingness. Drawing from the principles of positive psychology, Beck explores concepts like gratitude, mindfulness, ego volume, and the small self to provide readers with a road map toward a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Whether you're struggling with mental health issues, yearning for a deeper connection with your faith, or simply seeking greater happiness and fulfillment, The Shape of Joy will offer you an inspiring vision for a better future.

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  • Author

    Richard Beck Beck

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Augsburg Fortress Publishers

  • Published

    October 2024

  • Weight

    318g

  • Page Count

    174

  • Dimensions

    14.7 x 22.3 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9781506496726

  • ISBN-10

    1506496725

  • Eden Code

    6507478

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