Finding Inner Balance: Meditative exercises for mindfulness, empathy and strengthening the will

This booklet provides exercises and commentary based on Rudolf Steiner's spiritual philosophy and the Buddhist tradition of mindfulness to help individuals find and strengthen their inner core, rediscover inner equilibrium, and promote personal growth. The authors are experienced in anthroposophic nursing and psychiatry and offer insights and instructions for creating a path of inner development and balance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 56 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2020
Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press

In the midst of life's bustling currents, we may find ourselves swept away by various forces, losing sight of our true selves. Yet, is it possible to reclaim and fortify the essence of who we are? Can we rediscover inner equilibrium and tranquility while remaining engaged with the world? Throughout history, individuals have embarked on a quest to restore inner balance through dedicated meditative practices. The 'soul exercises' presented in this booklet draw upon Rudolf Steiner's spiritual philosophy, while also honoring the Buddhist tradition of mindfulness. These exercises offer valuable strategies to enhance self-confidence, self-reliance, inner stability, and concentration, catering to anyone seeking personal growth. Whether enriching everyday life or navigating challenging times, such as stress, mental and emotional crises, burnout, or within the context of psychiatric and psychosomatic therapies, these exercises prove to be invaluable. Presented in a series of concise chapters adorned with captivating color photographs, this booklet provides accessible and user-friendly commentary and guidance on forging a path of inner development and harmony.

KLAUS ADAMS, born in 1961, pursued a nursing career at the Herdecke district hospital. Since 1990, he has been employed as a nurse at the Friedrich-Husemann Clinic in Buchenbach, Germany, near Freiburg. He has further specialized in psychiatry and currently serves as a practice manager and expert in anthroposophic nursing, as well as an IKAM auditor (International Coordination Centre for Anthroposophic Medicine at the School of Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum). With a wealth of teaching experience, Mr. Adams has been a tutor for soul exercises and various aspects of anthroposophic psychiatry for numerous years. He has also authored numerous publications on anthroposophic psychiatric nursing.

WOLFGANG RISSMANN, M.D., was born in 1948 and pursued his medical education in Freiburg.

Weight: 128g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781855845848