Here I Am: Using Jewish Spiritual Wisdom To Become More Present, Centered, And Available For Life

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In these stressful times, it's easy to get caught up in feeling anxious, tense, foggy, overloaded, and unable to appreciate the simple gifts in your life. In this book, Leonard Felder, a popular psychologist, shares techniques for managing and rebalancing these emotions and helps you to find your calm, strong center. Felder draws from traditional Jewish prayers and blessings that have been used for centuries to refocus the mind; techniques that help you to reappraise a situation, manage an emotion, spend a moment in appreciation or contemplation, or to make a moment holy. Readers don't need to know Hebrew or have a Jewish education in order to find these techniques resonant and effective; the Hebrew words or phrases that Felder uses are simple and accessible. Chapter topics include: How to regain your equilibrium when you feel pulled in all directions How to outsmart your moody, anxious brain Knowing when to intervene and when to let go in a situation Responding with wisdom when someone treats you harshly Finding inner quiet and peace when you feel agitated In each chapter, Felder includes examples drawn from his client base and explanations from mind-body psychology and neuroscience to support the effectiveness of this kind of mindfulness practice. About the Author Leonard Felder, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in West Los Angeles, who has written twelve books on personal growth that have sold over 1 million copies. He has been invited nationwide to lead discussions and workshops at both synagogues and churches, and numerous interfaith events. He has also appeared on over 200 radio and television programs, including Oprah, The Today Show, CNN, The CBS Early Show, NBC Nightly News, National Public Radio, Canada AM, and BBC London. Active in several volunteer organizations, he received the Distinguished Merit Citation of the National Conference of Community and Justice for developing programs to combat racism, sexism, homophobia, and religious prejudice. Dr. Felder's books have also received numerous national awards, including the 1985 Nonfiction Book of the Year Award from Medical Self-Care Magazine, the 2002 Best Jewish Writing Award from Jossey-Bass, the 2008 Nonfiction Book of the Year selection from Body and Soul Magazine, and the 2008 Best 5 Psychology Books selection from the Books for a Better Life Foundation in New York. He lives with his family in Mar Vista, California.

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