Standing on My Head: Life Lessons in Contradictions

By Hugh Prather

Book Overview

Tidbits of Truth Guaranteed to Make You Think

Best-selling author and counselor Hugh Prather demonstrates how a subtle shift in perspective can change your line of thinking-for the better.

Intensely personal and universal. Lessons learned in life most often come from experience, our own or that of others. In this little volume by Hugh Prather, we dive into life lessons that stem from Prather's personal experiences and encounters that can be applied universally. From mundane recollections to aphorisms and mantras, Prather examines things from a point of view that is both enlightening and refreshing. No matter where you are in your life journey, this book is packed with motivational thoughts that can lead to growth and change.

Perceive something different--about yourself and others. A simple shift in perspective can go a long way toward adapting our thinking and bringing about personal transformation. Prather introduces various phrases throughout his book that carry a great truth in a simple way--such as, ""I have to act the way I am before I can become something else." By calling on us to examine these little truths in a different light, we can more easily see how they apply to our own lives and the lives of those around us.

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Yourself--this book promises an ongoing journey of self-discoveryHow a shift in thinking can change your lifeUniversal life-lesson quotes that you can turn to again and again

If you enjoyed books like Heart Talk, The Mindful Life Journal, or The Gifts of Imperfection then you'll love Standing on My Head by Hugh Prather.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573249181
• ISBN13: 9781573249188
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Conari Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

A collection of pithy sayings, some of which are quite profound

This is some simple wisdom, easy to read, and to understand. This is practical, pragmatic wisdom. Something like Jesus' brother, James might publish if he were a middle aged American. These things are obvious, and 'not' obvious. Hugh Prather is a skilled writer, and probably quite an amusing storyteller in person. I recommend this book, for folks interested in practical wisdom...healthy applied psychology, and a book that brings smiles.