This empowering text lays out a practical, comprehensive process to do just that: give readers the skill and confidence to acknowledge these feelings, better understand themselves, and regulate their actions when these emotions rise up. Noting how these feelings can power negative actions such as alcoholism and domestic violence, Cashman delves deeply into ways to recognize them and to take steps to cope with and potentially heal from the underlying issues that may stir them. His Four-Step Practice is his own reconstruction of the Four Karmas, the transformative Tibetan Buddhist technique that “uncovers the wisdom contained within emotion,” and Cashman persuasively connects ancient wisdom with contemporary life and psychology.
Brilliant Emotions pushes readers to face dark feelings and their causes head on. With clear, concise examples and actionable steps and strategies to explore emotions safely, Cashman provides an organized outline and program to do the work toward emotional intelligence and healthy coping strategies. For the curious or for those already steeped in mindfulness practices and healing therapy, this is a compelling read and powerful resource.
Takeaway: Powerful, practical guide to facing and understanding negative emotions.
Comparable Titles: Anita Phillips's The Garden Within, Allison Choying Zangmo and Anyen Rinpoche’s Stop biting the Tail You’re Chasing.
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