Download or read book The Overcoming Jealousy Workbook written by Zachary Stockill and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jealousy and possessiveness have the potential to destroy any relationship. Left unchecked, our jealousy can push our partner away, destroy our self-esteem, and rob us of the life and love we deserve. But thankfully, we each have the power to change.Written by the author of the popular guidebook Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy, and the founder of RetroactiveJealousy.com, the Overcoming Jealousy Workbook features eleven weeks of writing prompts and journaling exercises for confronting and overcoming jealousy in relationships. Drawing insights from cognitive behavioural therapy and cutting-edge psychological research, as well as ancient Buddhist and Stoic philosophy, this workbook is designed for any jealousy sufferer who wants to quickly get a handle on their problem, and emerge from the hell of jealousy and possessiveness. Whether approached as a standalone project, or as a supplement to another personal development book or program, the Overcoming Jealousy Workbook will help any jealousy sufferer better understand the roots of their feelings, and more importantly, the actions necessary to move forward, and save and strengthen their relationship.

Download or read book The Jealousy Workbook written by Kathy Labriola and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the initial stages of trying to agree who can do what with whom, through advanced issues such as coping with logistics and seeking compersion, every relationship sooner or later confronts jealousy – and some relationships do not survive the confrontation. Between these covers you will find forty-two exercises with supporting text, developed by a professional relationship counselor and refined by hundreds of clients trying to find their own paths through jealousy. They range from basic (Exercise Two, Clarify Your Relationship Orientation) through challenging (Exercise Thirty-Four, Imagine Looking Through Their Eyes and Being In Their Shoes). All can be done solo, with a partner, or under the supervision of a helping professional, and all can be done before a problem emerges or in the throes of a jealousy crisis. Along the way, you will find solutions to the issues that bedevil even the most happily open relationships.

Download or read book Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy written by Zachary Stockill and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-18 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ARE YOU TIRED OF CONSTANTLY THINKING ABOUT YOUR PARTNER'S PAST RELATIONSHIPS? Are you interested in letting go of obsessive jealous thoughts, anxiety, and curiosity about your partner's past? Wouldn't it feel great to be completely free from retroactive jealousy, and be able to move forward in your relationship without worry about the past? What if I told you that you already have the "cure" for overcoming retroactive jealousy? You do-all you need is the proper guidance. And that's where "Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy" comes in. Written from the perspective of one who has struggled with, and eventually overcome, obsessive jealousy surrounding a partner's past, Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy is the only guidebook you will ever need to let go of jealous thoughts, curiosity, and anxiety about your partner's past relationships/sexual history. AFTER READING YOU WILL: have access to a multi-step program that will help you to let go of your jealousy and anxiety begin incorporating coping exercises into your daily routine which will eliminate your jealous thoughts as soon as they appear feel a new sense of optimism and confidence in your ability to grow and overcome retroactive jealousy understand what your jealousy is really about, and have a concrete plan of action for overcoming it, and moving forward You might currently feel hopeless; like retroactive jealousy is something that you'll just be forced to "live with" until you die. You might even be severely depressed, mired in obsessive jealous thoughts and confusion. Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy will show you that you are suffering needlessly-and show you the way forward. In nineteen chapters, author Zachary Stockill outlines a series of time-tested effective strategies, practices, and exercises for confronting, and eventually overcoming, jealousy regarding your partner's past as painlessly, efficiently, and quickly as possible. A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Several years ago, I experienced "crippling" retroactive jealousy. It disrupted my career, destroyed my relationship, and provoked months of anguish and depression. But thankfully, through a process of self-exploration, hard work, growth, and discovery, I overcame it. Based on my experience, and several years of research and talking to fellow sufferers about their condition, I wrote this book to give you a step-by-step program to help you do the same, and overcome retroactive jealousy as quickly and easily as possible. I know that this step-by-step program is effective because since 2013 my book has helped "thousands" of readers get over retroactive jealousy, save their relationships, and regain control. In retrospect, my jealousy was a blessing in disguise. As I write to you today, I am undoubtedly a stronger, more confident, more loving, and overall better man for having gone through it. It might not seem like it now, but you too can use your jealousy to your advantage. Seriously--as you overcome retroactive jealousy, you will emerge a stronger, more confident, more attractive, and more loving person and partner. And it's my pleasure to guide you every step of the way. So whether you're struggling with your girlfriend's past, wife's past, husband's past, or your boyfriend's past, you need to know that you have the power to move forward, and kiss jealous thoughts goodbye. You can get a hold on your brain, and patterns of constant curiosity and obsessive thinking. You can move forward in your relationship without the burden and strain of retroactive jealousy. You can be the partner you want to be-you just have to understand where retroactive jealousy comes from, and how to deal with it. SO LET'S GET STARTED! Get your copy of the most popular guidebook on the market for overcoming retroactive jealousy, and join thousands of readers who have regained control, and found peace."

Download or read book Overcoming Jealousy and Possessiveness written by Paul A. Hauck and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychotherapist Paul Hauck, whose popular books have brought help and advice to countless readers, now shows how jealousy and possessiveness--often the most tragic emotions--can be overcome. Applying the principles of Rational Emotive Therapy (RET), Hauck demonstrates how jealousy is a learned emotion and can be unlearned once you understand why you are jealous and begin to think in new ways about yourself and others.

Download or read book The Jealousy Cure written by Robert L. Leahy and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Jealousy Cure unlocks the positive power of jealousy for happy relationships." —Foreword Reviews "Solid counsel for those whose relationships are plagued by jealousy and the individuals it targets." —Library Journal starred review​ Could jealousy be a positive thing? In this groundbreaking book, Robert L. Leahy—author of the hugely popular self-help guide, The Worry Cure—invites you to gain a greater understanding of your jealous feelings, keep jealousy from hijacking your life, and create healthier relationships. We’ve all heard tales of the overly jealous spouse or significant other. Maybe we’ve even been that jealous person, though we may not want to admit it. It’s hard to imagine anyone sailing through life without either having feelings of jealousy or being the target of someone’s jealousy. But what if jealousy isn’t just a neurotic weakness? What if it signals that your relationship matters to you? In short—what if jealousy serves a purpose? In The Jealousy Cure, renowned psychologist Robert L. Leahy takes a more nuanced approach to tackling feelings of jealousy. In this compelling book, you’ll uncover the evolutionary origins of jealousy, and how and why it’s served to help us as a species. You’ll also learn practices based in emotional schema theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to help you overcome the shame jealousy can bring, improve communication with your partner, and ultimately make room for jealousy while also making your relationship more meaningful. You will learn that confronting jealousy in your relationship does not have to be a catastrophe, but can redirect you and your partner to build more trust, acceptance, and connection. We often feel jealous because we fear losing the things or people that matter to us the most. With this insightful guide, you’ll discover how jealousy can both help and hurt your relationship, and learn proven-effective skills to keep jealousy in its place. This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation— an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Download or read book The Ultimate Retroactive Jealousy Cure written by Jeff Billings and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to get over Retroactive Jealousy in 12 Steps without spending a fortune on therapy. Is your mind caught in a vicious circle of repetitive thoughts about your partner's past love life?Are you extremely bothered by the fact that they once engaged in casual sex? Or were in love with someone else?Are you constantly wondering how to get over your girlfriend's past? Or boyfriend, husband, wife's? Don't Worry, I Know What You're Going Through...I was also once afflicted by retroactive jealousy issues -- irrational jealous thoughts about my girlfriend's sexual past -- and struggled FOR MONTHS to overcome them.Platitudes like "Just move on," or "The past is the past" were well intentioned but, as you probably know, completely meaningless.BUT finally, after months of battling, I discovered the secret of how to overcome my girlfriend's past sexual exploits...My retroactive jealousy book will help squash all jealousy of your partner's past, for good. Inside I will teach you the ultimate retroactive jealousy cure -- how to overcome retroactive jealousy in a relationship 12 SIMPLE STEPS.Learn which TWO KEY EMOTIONS are fueling your retrospective jealousy, AND how to get rid of them.REWIRE your mind to think about your partner's past in a whole new positive light. "What you resist, persists!"Learn how to BREAK the cycle of resisting these jealous thoughts and feeling worse because of it.Stop interrogating your loved one about their past behaviour and zero in on what really matters -- THE PRESENT.In short, learn how to not care AT ALL about your husband, boyfriend, wife or girlfriend's sexual or romantic history.Learn How To Stop Being Jealous In Your Relationship In 14,300 words, 12 steps, 3 sections: Part 1: Understanding Retroactive Jealousy IssuesDiscover just what a retroactive jealousy disorder is. As Yoda used to say "Named must your fear be, before banish it you can." Part 2: Rewiring The MindThe next four steps tackle how you're thinking about your partner's sexual history and rewires these thoughts to reframe them in a much more positive light. As you'll find out, retroactive jealousy and insecurity go hand in hand. Part 3: Practical ExercisesYou can't overcome retroactive jealousy in a relationship by thinking about it. In this last section I give you four hands-on practical exercises that you can do every day to kill all your anxiety about your partner's past. Join The 100s Of Satisfied Customers Who've Beaten Retroactive Jealousy OCDHere's what just one of my happy customers had to say about my book about overcoming retroactive jealousy:"Something must have deeply echoed with my subconscious....as well as my rational mind and these feelings were GONE. Years of making myself depressed and hurting my peace and energy over imaginary stuff.....gone.... Thank you! You are a good man."-- Pat. O. St Louis (see original email from Pat here: goo.gl/ovqwhu) Get your thoughts back under control and end the "mini-movies" about the past and let go of your angry, judgmental, and jealous emotions and feel at peace once again. Onward!-- Jeff

Download or read book Retroactive Jealousy written by Ryder Winchester and published by Stonebank Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-19 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're tired of the pain & destruction caused by your intrusive thoughts & are ready to empower your life then keep reading... Get your life back in your control. This book is a completely transparent, in-depth, and detailed account of my journey through retroactive jealousy. From its vulnerable, innocent origins, to its ultimate epic defeat. This book is also a comprehensive guide on how I personally struggled with and eventually transformed the insidious beast into personal strength and power. At the risk of offending you the reader and retroactive jealousy sufferer, I bring you this piece of truth; Retroactive jealousy was one of the greatest things to ever happen to me. That thought may seem impossible to you at this stage. It may even anger you. But you will likely one day feel a deep sense of gratitude that you suffered through this pain once you have undergone enough of a positive transformation. My Retroactive Jealousy's healing and defeat was a physical, spiritual, and mental evolution. Although its grasp caused much pain, heartbreak, and despair, victory over it blossomed a more loving, strong, patient, thoughtful, and confident version of myself. I was reborn anew in the ashes of Retroactive jealousy's defeat and spread my wings into a brighter future that would not have been known to me had I not suffered the way I had suffered. Inside You Will Discover... The roots of pain within you & ways to rip them out (that no one ever told you about) Insider mindfulness secrets used by the worlds most peaceful masters These unique strategies to crush triggers before they crush you & your relationship Simple to apply methods to find peace & dissolve your turmoil Your own unique life-altering positive actions How to easily re-write your own self-image & transform into the dream version of yourself Secrets to approach happiness with a never before felt sense of power & strength How to shrink the monstrous Retroactive Jealousy into a teeny, tiny spec (& in some cases, as in the authors, be rid of it altogether!) And Much Much More... Making the brave, empowering decision to overcome your Retroactive Jealousy will enrich your life beyond your current comprehension! This easy-to-follow guide is designed to produce results for you from the comfort of your own home, even if you've never worked on yourself or read a self-help book before. No shelling out thousands of dollars on a therapist, no hard traumatic work, & no expensive life coach needed. Life is simply too short to continue living with this pain. So if you're ready to create the ultimate version of yourself & say goodbye to retroactive jealousy forever then scroll up & click "Buy Now"

Download or read book The Breakup Recovery Workbook written by Zachary Stockill and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-07-08 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the saying goes "breakups don't have to leave you broken." And The Breakup Recovery Workbook will prove it to you. As painful and disruptive as a breakup or divorce can be, it can also represent an enormous opportunity for personal growth and transformation. There's a reason breakup and divorce survivors frequently describe the experience as "a blessing in disguise," months or years after the fact. But what distinguishes these survivors from those who remain mired in their post-breakup pain for months, years, even decades? Taking ownership, and taking action. Enter The Breakup Recovery Workbook.Written by acclaimed author and coach Zachary Stockill (BBC News, HuffPost), The Breakup Recovery Workbook contains eight weeks of journaling exercises and writing prompts for gaining clarity, inspiration, and perspective in the wake of a breakup or divorce. Based in part on the author's Overcoming Jealousy Workbook, each week of writing exercises is focused on a different theme, all aimed at healing the pain of loss, gaining crucial new insight into healing, and designing a brighter future.With as little as ten to fifteen minutes a day, this workbook will help you to:-quickly start to recover from the initial shock and/or pain from your breakup-"stop the bleeding," and take the crucial initial steps toward long-term healing-learn the "6 Simple Rules of Breakup Recovery," guaranteed to give you the best chance at a speedy recovery-get valuable new insight into your childhood and previous dating experiences and how they shape and influence your current reality-explore proven, time-tested mindfulness and visualization techniques aimed at encouraging and facilitating peace of mind-remember all of the wonderful things that make you "you," and begin to get your "old self" back-work on your self-esteem, take back the power, and access an enhanced new sense of confidence and self-assuredness-put together a specific, detailed action plan aimed at improving your physical health and mental well-being-internalize and crystalize the lessons from your last relationship, in preparation for your next, more suitable relationship in the future-build an incredible new single life for yourself (in preparation for an incredible new relationship whenever you're ready for it)-immediately start healing the pain of loss, and gaining a new sense of possibility and excitement about your futureDrawing insights from self-help, cognitive behavioural therapy, as well as ancient Buddhist and Stoic philosophy, The Breakup Recovery Workbook is designed for anyone going through a breakup or divorce who's looking for clarity and peace of mind, and willing to take action to get it. While there is no escaping the initial pain of a breakup or divorce, this pain becomes more and more manageable the more we absorb the lessons from our past, take stock of where we are in the present, and plan for a better tomorrow.Believe it or not, breakups don't have to leave you broken--breakups can leave you better. And if you're willing to put in the work, The Breakup Recovery Workbook will prove it to you. So let's get started! Order The Breakup Recovery Workbook today, start healing the pain of loss, and start planning for a better tomorrow.

Download or read book Jealousy Self Help written by Levine Tatkin and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to STOP reacting with jealousy with your partner and avoid ruining your life and your relationship? Do you want to STOP being insecure and possessive in relationships? Love is the most intense emotion in humans. There are various types of love, but most people seek to find it in a romantic relationship with a like-minded partner. Thus, for most of us, a romantic relationship is the most significant thing in life, and it provides a deep source of fulfillment. While humans have an intrinsic need for loving connections, the ability to establish a healthy relationship seems not so obvious. The social scene in this era has become a nightmare-something that shouldn't be. Dating feels like being in a roller coaster, not to mention that marriages, both young and old, are breaking every other day. Relationships fall apart for various reasons, and the failure of it leads to great mental distress, which most often determines the pattern that most people follow when relating to others later. It is needless to say that we all have to strive consciously toward mastering the skills needed to make relationships sustainable. Why are relationships becoming so hard? Why are there so many bad experiences in dating and relationships? Are people only sharing their bad dating experiences and not the good ones? Why have we become so ham-fisted at building lasting relationships? Why do people always fail despite trying too hard to love? Have we forgotten how to love? Do we have too much going on in our lives that we barely have time to nurture our relationships? Do people have a flawed perception of how the whole dating thing should be? Is there a formula for maintaining a relationship? Remember that while problems arise from time to time in your journey, you can always solve the problem. You are not the first one to face problems in a relationship, and neither are you the last. Life is all about learning and utilizing knowledge to make you a better person. Not all hope is lost. One can still have an amazing relationship based on love, trust, and good vibes. I can do it. You can do it! Well, this book responds to all concerns about one of the major reasons why most relationships are falling apart today, and that is jealousy. These are the topics addressed in the book: the theoretical concept of jealousy the reasons why people get jealous how to change your perspective and evade the triggers of jealousy why jealousy hurts you why jealousy drives your partner away how to establish when your partner is jealous and how to address it practical strategies on how to handle typical situations on jealousy And there are so much more. Most importantly, this book is suitable for both men and women. It acknowledges that jealousy affects both genders. It speaks to those who are in a romantic relationship and those who seek to engage in a romantic relationship in the future even if they have been betrayed. It lets you become a better lover-someone who understands themselves when in a relationship and someone who knows how to handle and guide others into becoming better versions of themselves even if you are an insecure or possessive person. This book will guide you into loving yourself unconditionally and eliminating all reasons for being jealous. Therefore, this book is worth reading.

Download or read book Jealousy written by Sofia Price and published by . This book was released on 2023-02-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ARE YOU TRAPPED IN A VICIOUS CYCLE OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS? DO YOU WANT TO BE ABLE TO FREE YOURSELF FROM THE NEGATIVITY THAT IS SEEMINGLY HOLDING YOU BACK? I bet you do. It is never easy having to live with negative emotions, and jealousy is one of those feelings that can only eat away at your peace of mind if you let it. There must have been a time when you considered jealousy to be something minor, but the truth is that letting the green-eyed monster run free would take a serious toll on your life and the quality of your relationships. So now that you know what the culprit is, how can you begin to win the battle against it? This book will guide you through the process of defeating jealousy and gaining back your confidence and your life! Overcoming jealousy will help you nip insecurities in the bud and remove your reliance on material things and even other people for your own happiness. You can then begin to build loving and trusting relationships with the people important to you. Here is what this book could teach you: Causes of your jealousy Dealing with jealousy from within Making meaningful connections Learning to love yourself Altering your view of reality Nurturing relationships Overcoming your fears With all this knowledge in your arsenal, you can surely start living your best life.

Download or read book Facing Codependence written by Pia Mellody and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pia Mellody creates a framework for identifying codependent thinking, emotions and behaviour and provides an effective approach to recovery. Mellody sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition, then traces their origin to emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical and sexual abuses that occur in childhood. Central to Mellody's approach is the concept that the codependent adult's injured inner child needs healing. Recovery from codependence, therefore, involves clearing up the toxic emotions left over from these painful childhood experiences.

Download or read book Jealousy Workbook written by Christian Oesterling and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is one of the best jealousy handbook you will find out there. It covers a wide range of issues caused by jealousy and how to get rid of it in your relationship.It incorporates all you need to know about dealing with unhealthy jealousy in relationships and marriages.This book enriches you with an in-depth understanding of the meaning of monogamous and polygamous relationships. Giving you a full guide on how to stay happy in your relationship, while doing away with jealousy.This book covers the facets of jealousy. It contains practical exercises to confront your partner and face the issue of jealousy, and also increase your self-esteem.At the end of this book, you would have discovered the secrets to overcome jealousy, insecurity, cure codependence and increase your self-esteem.

Download or read book Jealousy written by Katherine Chambers and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost everyone will suffer from bouts of jealous behavior at some stage in life. But it's not the little moments of envy which are the problem, its the crippling forms of chronic jealousy we experience. In this book, you will learn the right emotional control mechanisms & rational outlook strategies to deal with these instances in a proper manner

Download or read book Envy and Jealousy written by Z.B. Hill and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-17 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stop making yourself miserable! Envy and jealousy are both unpleasant emotions. We feel rotten when we have these feelings. But they're also perfectly normal human emotions. We all feel envious and jealous sometimes. Scientists tell us that all our emotions trigger responses inside our bodies and minds. We can learn a lot from those responses. Envy and jealousy could be signs that we need to pay attention to something that's going on in our lives. We may need to make some changes. We don't have to let these feelings control us and make us miserable! Instead, we can learn from them—and take action. Find out how inside this book!

Download or read book Jealousy The Sin No One Talks about written by R.T. Kendall and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2011-10-31 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jealousy. We all have to deal with it--both in ourselves and in others. Jealousy is rooted in our natural fears and insecurities. It has damaged relationships since the time of Cain and Abel, and still does today if we let it. In this wise and compassionate book, R.T. Kendall tackles, head-on, the sin that no one likes to admit to. He shows that it is only when we grasp that it is God we should aim to please that we will be able to recognize and overcome jealousy and, like Jesus, be jealous only for the glory of God.

Download or read book Retroactive Jealousy written by M K Kenny and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to inspire and help you regain control of your behavior and emotions, to abandon unwelcome thoughts, to break the vicious circle of destructive behavior, and to get rid of retroactive jealousy.On the way, I found that there was no simple solution, and there was no way to overcome retroactive jealousy overnight. "There are no miraculous solutions or 'instant therapies', although some snake oil sellers may want to tell you. Instead, it involves a lot of introspection, hard work, dedication, humility, strength, courage and desire to see you and your partner in a new and healthier way.For most individuals, "overcoming retroactive jealousy" means that they can control their behavior and emotions, rather than letting jealousy determine their thoughts and feelings and their behavior. Most individuals in relationships are at least a little jealous of their partner's past, but that doesn't change their lives. Individual will never be, 100% jealous, but got somewhere in your life obsessive problems and obsessive-compulsive thinking patterns have disappeared, and while occasionally jealous of your ex-friend's past, it has nothing to do with you. When negative thoughts come up, you look at them - they're evasive, not particularly brilliant or interesting - and change your perspective and focus your attention on them.From the perspective of heterosexuality in monogamy. However, I am more convinced that this guide can help men, women, bisexuals, people in 'open' or multiple relationships, or any kind of relationship. Anyone can have retroactive jealousy, and I think anyone can overcome it with the right tools. In my research on this subject, I found that there is an occasional difference between the retroactive jealousy experience of a typical man and that of a typical woman. However, there are many overlaps in the solutions.This article will not be read for a long time. I try to be brief and to the point. I strongly recommend that you read this book. My messages are sometimes short and complex, so it's a good idea to read this book one more time.Before you start, you have to know that you give up jealousy and go back to your life. You have control over your brain and obsessive-compulsive questions and patterns of obsessive-compulsive thinking You just need to know how to be your partner in the face of jealousy.

Download or read book The Wisdom of Insecurity written by Alan Watts and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An acclaimed philosopher shows us how—in an age of unprecedented anxiety—we can find fulfillment by embracing the present and living more fully in the now. He is "the perfect guide for a course correction in life" (from the Introduction by Deepak Chopra). The brain can only assume its proper behavior when consciousness is doing what it is designed for: not writhing and whirling to get out of present experience, but being effortlessly aware of it. Alan Watts draws on the wisdom of Eastern philosophy and religion in this timeless and classic guide to living a more fulfilling life. His central insight is more relevant now than ever: when we spend all of our time worrying about the future and lamenting the past, we are unable to enjoy the present moment—the only one we are actually able to inhabit. Watts offers the liberating message that true certitude and security come only from understanding that impermanence and insecurity are the essence of our existence. He highlights the futility of endlessly chasing moving goalposts, whether they consist of financial success, stability, or escape from pain, and shows that it is only by acknowledging what we do not know that we can learn anything truly worth knowing. In The Wisdom of Insecurity, Watts explains complex concepts in beautifully simple terms, making this the kind of book you can return to again and again for comfort and insight in challenging times. “Perhaps the foremost interpreter of Eastern disciplines for the contemporary West, Watts had the rare gift of ‘writing beautifully the unwritable.’” —Los Angeles Times