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This Book Is An Invitation To Come Home To Your Authentic Self In A World That Is Frequently Mesmerized By Spin, Narcissism, Fantasy, And Exhibitionism. Psychology And Classic Wisdom Literature Have, In Various Ways, Long Recognized The Value For Simply Becoming Who You Are (i.e., Ordinariness). However, This Call Is Becoming Increasingly Drowned Out By The Many Other Voices That Emphasize Publicity And Image-making Over Authenticity And Humility. Renowned Therapist And Author Robert Wicks Has Written The Tao Of Ordinariness As A Way Of Beginning To Address These Tendencies In Contemporary Society. In This New Countercultural Work, The Strength And Joy Of Exploring Who You Are - And Proceeding To Share Yourself With Others In A Way That They Too Can Reclaim Themselves - Is Revisited From A Range Of Vantage Points. The Author Specifically Reexamines Themes Of Humility, Simplicity, Letting Go, Self-awareness, Alonetime, Resilience, And Mentoring. In An Era When People Increasingly Measure Self-worth By External Measures, Such As The Number Of Likes And Views And Followers On Social Media Feeds (which Have Many Individuals Chasing Impossible Fantasies And Living With A Constant Fear Of Missing Out), Wicks Offers A Return To Your Authentic Self.
This book investigates the necessity of reclaiming one's authentic self in a culture dominated by performative image-making and external validation. Robert J. Wicks, a therapist and author, utilizes a synthesis of psychological principles and classic wisdom literature to argue that true contentment is found through the practice of ordinariness. He provides a framework for individuals to resist the pressures of social media-driven narcissism by prioritizing humility and self-awareness over public perception.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Readers frequently note the accessible and reflective nature of the prose, which balances professional psychological insight with accessible wisdom. Experts highlight this as a practical resource for individuals seeking to navigate the pressures of modern digital culture through a lens of humility and introspection.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190937181
ISBN-13:
9780190937188
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