Perfecting the Emotions (The Art of Living)

One of the most important aspects of the human personality is our emotional expressiveness. In the hands of an enlightened artist, the emotions can be used to motivate, to empathize, to support, and to comfort. In unenlightened people, however, the emotions often have a more deadly impact. They traumatize, discourage, and alienate. The six essays gathered in this volume teach us how to tone up our emotions so that they become a constructive tool in the art of living, not a problem. The six essays are: > Living Responsibly > The Nature and Purpose of the Emotions > Cultivating Tolerance and Forgiveness > Seeking Intelligent Guidance > The Bridge of Faith > Discerning Reality