A best-selling therapist offers a handbook for finding meaning in life, discussing a philosophy based on the traditions of Stoicism and Taoism that includes five lessons in "conscious living" and techniques for overcoming fear and developing creativity. Reprint. 20,000 first printing. In his bestselling book Conscious Living, pioneering therapist Gay Hendricks taught couples how to find balance and happiness in relationships.Now he gives us Conscious Living, a practical guide for the individual that brings new insights into a fundamental truth of daily truth of daily life. Five simple lessons of "conscious living", rooted in the ancient traditions of Stoicism and Taoism, help us overcome obstacles and fears and awaken our own creativity. Introduction: A Personal Journey to a Conscious Life 1(30) PART 1. Finding Joy: Infinite Journey of the Questing Spirit 31(88) Conscious Living 33(13) A Reliable Path 46(10) Five Required Lessons of the Journey 56(30) The Inner Shifts and Outer Moves That Create a Conscious Life 86(33) PART 2. The Real World: Conscious Solutions to Timeless Problems of Living 119(157) The Foundation of Self-Esteem: Discovering Who You Are 123(23) Building on Self-Esteem: How to Find Peace of Mind, Body, and Heart 146(30) How to Attract Lasting Love 176(32) How to Create Thriving Relationships and Conscious Sex 208(39) How to Create a Life of Your Own Design 247(29) Closing: One Breath at a Time 276