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Book

Lessons from an American stoic : how Emerson can change your life

Call Number

  • 158.1 M4338 (CEN)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023]

Physical Description

xxiii, 260 pages ; 22 cm

Summary

"A lifelong Emerson lover, teacher, and spiritual seeker reveals how American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson's twelve essential teachings hold the answer to living an authentic and fulfilling life, one that is in harmony with our souls"--

Contents

  • On originality: character is everything
  • On perspective: you are how you see
  • On nonconformity: build your own world
  • On contradiction: everything is double
  • On resilience: without confidence, the universe is against you
  • On vitality: a stream of power runs through you
  • On courage: the death of fear
  • On intimacy: love is the masterpiece of nature
  • On adversity: when it is dark enough, you can see the stars
  • On optimism: the soul refuses limits
  • On awe: The proper emotion is wonder
  • On enlighenment: your giant goes with you wherever you go.

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