{"product_id":"what-matters-most-living-a-more-considered-life-9781592404995","title":"What Matters Most: Living a More Considered Life","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe celebrated author of\u003ci\u003e Finding Meaning\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ein the\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSecond Half of Life\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a unique look at happiness, sharing a Jungian approach to finding a fearless, authentic path.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy are we here? What is the meaning of existence? What truly matters the most in life? To even begin to answer these questions we must start by exploring our own internal ideals, values, and beliefs. Presenting the unique perspective of respected analyst and author James Hollis, Ph.D., \u003ci\u003eWhat Matters Most \u003c\/i\u003ehelps readers learn to appreciate (even be amazed by) events unfolding within, even as the external world creates constant struggles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTaking a fresh look at the concept of happiness, Hollis uses a warm, accessible tone to encourage readers to learn to tolerate ambiguity, embrace growth rather than security, respect the power of Eros, engage spiritual crises, and acknowledge the shadow of mortality. Providing inspiring wisdom and personal reflections to address our deepest worries, \u003ci\u003eWhat Matters Most \u003c\/i\u003eyields far more than mere self-help clich s. Instead, Hollis guides readers in uncovering the heart of the matter, discovering what it means to truly live life to its fullest, most meaningful state--as fully engaged citizens of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Hollis, Ph.D., is a Jungian analyst in private practice and executive director of the C.G. Jung Educational Center of Houston. Educated at Manchester College, Drew University, and the Jung Institute in Zurich, he was a humanities professor for more than twenty years and is the author of ten previous books, including the best selling \u003ci\u003eThe Middle Passage: From Misery to Meaning at Midlife\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Eden Project: In Search of the Magical Other\u003c\/i\u003e. Based in Houston, he lectures frequently throughout the country and worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Avery Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50627732668690,"sku":"9781592404995","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_db43e39c-b217-4655-b23e-c35e5cb0d50a.jpg?v=1732719169","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/what-matters-most-living-a-more-considered-life-9781592404995","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}