Author: Texas Bix Bender
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 9780879056964
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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For All Love-Scorned Skeptics Feeling

Author: Mario DiGiorgio
Publisher: Last Gasp
ISBN: 9780867196856
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 124

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Rising prize-winning comedian DiGiorgio gives advice on how to be more self-centred, cynical an, most importantly, how to have a good time. Some suggest that this black cloud of wisdom is, in fact, the Anti-Christ in paperback. But there comes a time when children need tripping, dolphins need flogging and, by gum, old people need a-murderin'. Everyone needs DigGiorgio's life guidance for a brighter and more bitter tomorrow.

Author: Karen Salmansohn
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 9781587611193
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 242

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Provides a unique look at finding the joy in life with humorous, thought-provoking wisdom, that even a cynic can appreciate.

Author: Jason G. Duesing
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1462786626
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 91

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How are Christians to live in such difficult times? Unique of all people, Christians are called to embrace a hopeful outlook on life. Mere Hope offers the core, Christ-centered perspective that all Christians share, and that Christians alone have to offer a world filled with frustration, pain, and disappointment. For those in darkness, despair, and discouragement, for those in the midst of trials, suffering, and injustice, mere hope lives. The spirit of the age is cynicism. When our leaders, our families, and our friends let us down at every turn, this isn't surprising. But we need another perspective; we need hope. Rather than reflecting resigned despair or distracted indifference, author Jason Duesing argues, our lives ought to be shaped by the gospel of Jesus—a gospel of hope.

Author: Karen Salmansohn
Publisher: Celestial Arts
ISBN: 9781587612206
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 236

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From the bestselling author of "How to Be Happy, Dammit" comes this new work that guides cynics to finally getting what they want out of life by challenging them to stop their self-sabotaging behavior and start making their dreams come true.

Author: William Desmond
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317492862
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 297

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Once regarded as a minor Socratic school, Cynicism is now admired as one of the more creative and influential philosophical movements in antiquity. First arising in the city-states of late classical Greece, Cynicism thrived through the Hellenistic and Roman periods, until the triumph of Christianity and the very end of pagan antiquity. In every age down to the present, its ideals of radical simplicity and freedom have alternately inspired and disturbed onlookers. This book offers a survey of Cynicism, its varied representatives and ideas, and the many contexts in which it operated. William Desmond introduces important ancient Cynics and their times, from Diogenes 'the Dog' in the fourth century BC to Sallustius in the fifth century AD. He details the Cynics' rejection of various traditional customs and the rebellious life-style for which they are notorious.The central chapters locate major Cynic themes (nature and the natural life, Fortune, self-sufficiency, cosmopolitanism) within the rich matrix of ideas debated by the ancient schools. The final chapter reviews some moments in the diverse legacy of Cynicism, from Jesus to Nietzsche.

Author: Diogenes of Sinope
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141939303
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 281

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'Poverty does not consist in the want of money,' I answered, 'nor is begging to be deplored. Poverty consists in the desire to have everything, and through violent means if necessary' From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents through freedom of speech, poverty, self-sufficiency and physical hardiness. In this fascinating and completely new collection of Cynic writing through the centuries, from Diogenes and Hipparchia, to Lucian and the Roman emperor Julian, the history and experiences of the Cynic philosophers are explored to the full. Robert Dobbin's introduction examines the public image of the Cynics through the ages, as well as the philosophy's contradictions and how their views on women were centuries ahead of their time. This edition also includes notes on the text, chronology, glossary and suggested further reading. Translated, edited and with an introduction by Robert Dobbin

Author: Andrew Byers
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830868526
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 225

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Cynicism has become almost a cliché. It pervades the culture and defines the age--and threatens to derail faith. Andrew Byers identifies the primary factors in the church that inspire disillusionment rather than faith, but he goes beyond that to help struggling cynics channel their frustrations into the redemptive vocations found in the Bible: the prophet, the sage, the tragic poet. These all find their fulfillment in Jesus, and he in turn inspires cynics from the apostle Paul to you and me to embrace our saintly calling--hopeful realism.

Author: Ariana Gonzalez Hernandez
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 164254874X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 524

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Romantic love is something that is actually a product of a romantic culture. It's a product of its traditions and of the character of those who subscribe to its values. In this comphrehensive guide you will not only learn about the romantic character and the traditions that enable you to cultivate romantic love in your life, you will also learn about the culture itself as well as its history, enabling you to develop a profound understanding and appreciation for this culture and the unique type of relationship that it yields. This guide isn't just about creating romantic relationships or about culture. It's about self-improvement; about building character, about potential and about becoming complete in the process. Since our relationships are a reflection of who we are, then the improvement of our relationships naturally begins with the improvement of ourselves. Peoples of the romantic culture have captured the hearts of the world for centuries. Their enigmatic ways provoke fascination and curiosity among those foreign to their cultures. The mystery of their enigmatic ways is solved once and for all by providing you with a window into their seemingly magical world. At the same time you will learn how to take part in their culture in order to create your own enigmatic persona, and your own magical and truly romantic and loving relationships.

Author: Lori Deschene
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
ISBN: 1609259122
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 247

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Learn to Love Yourself From Stress to Happiness. Many of us know intellectually that we need to be good to ourselves if we want to be happy. But it feels so hard. We are simultaneously the harsh judge and the lost, scared child who wants to stop feeling judged. It becomes a vicious cycle. It only stops when we step outside ourselves and observe how we got ourselves stuck. Only then can we learn to practice gratitude and positive thinking. Joy and Peace. Lori Deschene, creator of TinyBuddha.com and the self-help journals Tiny Buddha's Worry Journal and Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, shares 40 unique perspectives and insights to help you stop judging yourself so harshly. Featuring stories selected from hundreds of TinyBuddha.com contributors, Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself provides an honest look at what it means to overcome critical, self-judging thoughts to create a peaceful, empowered life. More than a Self-Help Book. Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself is a collection of vulnerable reflections and epiphanies from people who are learning to love themselves, just like you. In this book, you will find: • Four authentic, vulnerable stories in each chapter • Insightful observations about our shared struggles and how to overcome them • Action-oriented suggestions based on the wisdom in the stories Readers of inspirational books and spiritual books like The Book of Joy or other books by Lori Deschene such as Tiny Buddha's Worry Journal or Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal will love Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself.