This groundbreaking work of insight, inspiration and practical guidance shows how living by real conscience reduces much suffering and promotes psychological and spiritual fulfillment. With originality and depth, the book distinguishes between the real conscience (which uses reason and the Golden Rule in making choices) and the socially programmed “superego” which tends to deviate from conscience.
It provides a good perspective on fulfilling our needs like power, esteem, pleasure, and meaning with conscience. Also, it presents ways to prevent superego and feelings from causing or perpetuating various problems including abuses, addictions, diseases, disorders, extremism and violence. Quite timely, it promotes peace and well-being in individuals, couples and nations as we face widespread conflicts, deep crises, and great opportunities for transformation.
This book is an expanded version of Fulfilling Heart and Soul which was endorsed by Deepak Chopra, Nobel Peace Laureate President Oscar Arias of Costa Rica and many prominent figures in psychiatry and in religion.
About the Author
N.S. Xavier, M.D., has successfully integrated spirituality in his psychiatric practice for three decades. With this experience and broad knowledge of world religions, literature, history and philosophy, he provides keen insights and practice guidance with clear explanations and compelling examples. He has presented this work in national and international meetings. He previously authored the scholarly acclaimed book The Two Faces of Religion. His cross-cultural experience, empathy and pragmatism as a clinician, and humor make his writings/speeches especially insightful, delightful and highly beneficial. Author’s website: www.nsxavier.com
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Copyright 2009; 276 pages
$26.95 hardcover
$1695 paperback
ISBN: 978-1-4389-6729-5 (hardcover)
ISBN: 978-1-4389-6728-8 (paperback)
