The Tao of ordinariness : humility and simplicity in a narcissistic age / Robert J. Wicks.

Author
Wicks, Robert J. [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019]
Description
xi, 227 pages ; 22 cm

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    "The Tao of Ordinariness is an invitation to come home to your authentic self in a world now clearly mesmerized by ""spin, "" narcissism, fantasy, and exhibitionism. The book offers an alternative to pressures to measure your self-worth by numbers of likes and followers- i.e., living with a constant fear of ""missing out"" and seeking external validation for who you think you should be-instead of being comfortable with who you truly are"--Provided by publisher
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-211) an index.
    Contents
    • Introduction : Coming home to yourself
    • Gateways to Ordinariness
    • An elusive companion virtue : Humility
    • Travel lightly : Simplicity and letting go
    • The unrecognizable you : addressing the reputation you currently have with yourself
    • Becoming "Sea-KIndly" : Living with greater patience, perseverance, and a willingness to fail
    • Mentors in ordinariness : experiencing authenticity in practice
    • Alonetime : embracing spaces conducive to the process of self-uncovering and re-discovering
    • Epilogue : Returning home to yourself ... again.
    ISBN
    • 9780190937171 ((hardcover))
    • 0190937173 ((hardcover))
    LCCN
    2019287132
    OCLC
    1088907019
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