Publisher's Synopsis
When it comes to finding happiness, the East says, ôStop!ö while the West says, ôGo!ö It turns out theyÆre both right. In A Unified Theory of Happiness, Dr. Andrea Polard marries the can-do drive to achieve with the simple presence of mindful awareness to usher in a new evolution in the way each of us approaches happiness. After our survival needs are met, we can choose to take the path of happiness and learn the skills to stay on that path, teaches Dr. Polard. A Unified Theory of Happiness beautifully synthesizes a 20-year study of Eastern contemplative wisdom and the latest from Western science to illuminate: ò How to navigate the active ôBasic Modeö and the non-active ôSupreme Modeö of consciousness to respond to lifeÆs complexities with flexibility ò Ambition, competence, confidence, connectionùtools for building an engaging ôselfö that can create an energetic flow ò Receptivity, tranquillity, reliance, light-heartednessùpaths for realizing ôno-selfö, our natural connection with the flow of life ò The Theory of Elastic Consciousnessùa balanced place in perfect accord with the whole of life At last, here is a work that provides a comprehensive understanding of happiness that honours the full spectrum of lifeÆs offerings even as it broadens our experience of its inherent joy.
