The Art of Living Consciously: The Power of Awareness to Transform Everyday Life: Amazon.ca: Nathaniel Branden: Books

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A father of the self-esteem movement explains to readers his principles for dramatically increasing their awareness and their ability to make conscious choices in a time when old traditions are not always there to fall back on. 35,000 first printing.

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With a Ph.D. in psychology, and a background in philosophy, Nathaniel Branden is a practicing psychotherapist and a corporate consultant, and is widely recognized as the world authority on self-esteem, a field he pioneered more than three decades ago. His many books include The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, Taking Responsibility, Self-Esteem at Work, and A Woman's Self-Esteem. His newest book is My Years with Ayn Rand. He lives and works in Beverly Hills, California. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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LIVING consciously has its roots in respect for reality-a respect for facts and truth. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Almost as good as Six Pillars..., May 26 2003

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This review is from: The Art of Living Consciously: The Power of Awareness to Transform Everyday Life (Paperback)

Okay,so I have a bit of hero worship and father figure identification with Dr. Branden so maybe my review is not the most objective but I want to express a great deal of gratitude to him.This is a fine book and I am in my first rereading of it.I think it is one of those kind of books where there is more to reflect on with each reading and more to learn.I still think "The Six Pillars of Self Esteem" is his masterwork but well maybe it's "The Disowned Self", no wait maybe it's "The Psychology of Self Esteem". The point is, buy this book and all the others if you would like to illuminate your path.(and do the sentence stems, they make a difference)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fantastic, Jan 14 2003

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Daisy "cbs" (Lafayette, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

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What a fantastic book! I've been staying up late reading it the past two nights, and am so excited about what it has to say that I can't sleep.

Here's a quote: "Too often, when we suffer the consequences of our unconsciousness, we do not ask, 'How can I learn to be more conscious?' Instead we ask, 'Why is life so difficult? Why do unhappy things always happen to me?"

And another one: "Many people have an affair with or marry not a person but a fantasy - then resent the person for not being like their fantasy and then withdraw in bitterness, telling themselves, 'So much for romantic love.' They do not examine the mental processes that led to their selection of a partner; instead, they are angry at a universe in which the road of unconsciousness does not lead to fulfillment."

Mr. Branden encourages us to bring full awareness to what we're doing, offering many stories, exercises and much encouragement for doing so. I especially like the chapter on consciousness and spirituality.

To the reader below who deplores her new state of awareness: Now you know what you want to do. Buck up your courage, girl, and do it! Have faith in your own abilities, however latent they may be. You can do it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Jun 14 2002

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Bruce Lee once said in an interview "All knowledge ultimately means self-knowledge". In the quest for personal liberation, this book is an excellent tool with insight.

The 'sentence-stem' exercises really help me look at myself and deal with uncomfortable realities that I have to face in order to progress for my overall well-being.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good Points But With Reservations.
Good book if one takes it with a grain of salt. While sleep walking through life and being unaware of one's surroundings, is a poor way to live, being aware of one's surroundings,... Read more

Published on Sep 28 2002 by Ari Cohen

5.0 out of 5 stars The master key to a life of considerable joy
Nathaniel Branden has finally written the One Book I Would Take With Me to a Desert Island If I Could Have Only One Book. I must consider this book his absolute masterpiece. Read more

Published on Jun 1 2002 by Stephen Chandler