Book details

  • Genre:self-help
  • Sub-genre:Self-Management / Stress Management
  • Language:English
  • Pages:164
  • eBook ISBN:9798350971484
  • Paperback ISBN:9798350972214

The Tao of Maybe

Happiness No Matter What

By Shelli Wright and Dr. Katherine Boutry

Overview

Incessant thoughts of worry and fear are a constant struggle for us mortals. Anxiety in our daily lives engages our stress system, which damages both our physical bodies and emotional well being. But it doesn't have to. And you don't have to be a Zen master to achieve a better way of life. The Tao of Maybe is a practical path to calming our minds, using the principles of 2000-year-old wisdom and the science of neuroplasticity.
Read more

Description

Stress is the number one killer of humans. It damages our physical bodies and our emotional well being, and most of us feel almost powerless to conquer it. The Tao of Maybe is a plan to undo the stress program running our brains by applying the science of neuroplasticity to the ancient wisdom of letting go of attachment to outcome. Tao /dou/ [Considered untranslatable, the exact meaning of "tao" remains elusive]. noun - the way; the path; both yin and yang, light and dark; in harmony with the natural order; the absolute principle underlying the universe; the flow of life.  Maybe /mābē/ adverb - possibly, perhaps A path to possibility, this book offers easy, tangible exercises to help achieve contentment in your modern life full of everyday stressors. If quantum theory posits that all possibilities exist in all time, then why not choose the happy ones. Be curious.
Read more

About The Author

Shelli is a NJ native, and Rutgers alumni. She's been an ad agency copywriter working on big brands (Samsung, Volkswagen, TJ Maxx, Taco Bell, UPS, Jeep, Fox Sports); a producer and choreographer of live theater (Six Flags theme parks, and Isle of Capri Casinos); an event producer (Austin City Limits, Special Olympics, Google events, and celebrity comedy fundraisers at The Hollywood Improv). She wrote and co-executive produced a pilot ("The Anea Show") for PBS, has sold and optioned features and TV pilots, as well as winning or placing in numerous screenplay competitions (Amazon Studios, Austin Film Fest, Second City, and Sundance Writer's Lab). Her work with REALgirl empowerment programs led to starting a tampon company, TrueMoon, with educational outreach about the moon cycle. As founder and CEO, Shelli was invited to be a mentor in a transformational high security prison program. Shelli has studied Taoism, Buddhism and other religions and philosophies. She is a traveler of over 32 countries, a free-range parent of two adult children, and a life learner.
Read more