Sustainable Happiness: Live Simply, Live Well, Make a Difference by Sarah van Ge

Description: Sustainable Happiness: Live Simply, Live Well, Make a Difference by Sarah van Gelder, Staff of YES! Magazine Includes research, essays, and compelling personal stories that lead to a life-altering conclusion: what makes us truly happy are the depth of our relationships, the quality of our communities, the contribution we make through the work we do, and the renewal we receive from a thriving natural world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Were bombarded by messages telling us that bigger and better things are the keys to happiness-but after we pile up the stuff and pile on the work hours, we end up exhausted and broke on a planet full of trash. Sarah van Gelder and her colleagues at YES! Magazine have been exploring the meaning of real happiness for eighteen years. Here they offer fascinating research, in-depth essays, and compelling personal stories by visionaries such as Annie Leonard, Matthieu Ricard, and Vandana Shiva, showing us that real well-being is found in supportive relationships and thriving communities, opportunities to make a contribution, and the renewal we receive from a thriving natural world. In the pages of this book, youll find creative and practical ways to cultivate a happiness that is nurturing, enduring, and life affirming. Author Biography Sarah van Gelder is the cofounder and editor in chief of YES! Magazine and YesMagazine.org, both dedicated to building a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world. Sarah frequently speaks and is interviewed on radio and television on leading-edge innovations that show that not only is another world possible, it is being created. Table of Contents Introduction: How We Lost Track of Real Happiness and Where to Find It Now, by Sarah van Gelder Part 1: What We Know about Real Well-Being 1. The Movement to Live More Simply Is Older Than You Think, by Roman Krznaric 2. Ten Things Science Says Will Make You Happy, by Jen Angel 3. Who Pays the Price for Cheap Stuff?, by Annie Leonard 4. Why Everyone Is Happier in More Equitable Societies, by Brooke Jarvis with Richard Wilkinson 5. We Are Hardwired to Cooperate and Share, by Eric Michael Johnson 6. Why Saying Hello Matters, by Akaya Windwood Part 2: The Practice of Happiness (or, How You Can Get Some) 7. This Is Your Life—Show Up for It Mindfully, by Matthieu Ricard 8. Give Yourself a Break: Take a Tech Sabbath, by Erika Kosina 9. Kick Your Addictions, Return to Intimacy, by Dan Mahle 10. Stop Worrying and Find Work You Love, by Roman Krznaric 11. Follow Your Calling (Even When It Scares You), by Shannon Hayes 12. Share Meals with Loved Ones, by Katherine Gustafson 13. Choose Gratitude, by Jeremy Adam Smith Part 3: Sustainable Happiness and the Beloved Community 14. The Story of Your Gift, by Puanani Burgess 15. Heal, Dont Punish, by Fania Davis 16. The Hidden Treasures in Your Neighborhood, by John McKnight and Peter Block 17. How to Design Your Neighborhood for Happiness, by Jay Walljasper 18. Lessons in Gratitude from a Pay-It-Forward Restaurant, by Pavithra Mehta 19. Everything I Need to Know about Happiness, I Learned in the Forest, by Vandana Shiva Conclusion: Ten Ways Sustainable Happiness Can Change the World Review The staff at Yes! magazine, and its cofounder van Gelder take issue with the belief that more stuff equals greater happiness and here propose a model that nurtures community, a sense of gratitude, and the environment. After making their case, the authors present ways of promoting well-being that include sharing expensive tools, taking a break from technology, and being a good neighbor. They also focus on improving oneself with such behaviors as being mindful of the present, kicking addictions, spending time with loved ones, and simply saying "hello" to people normally taken for granted. VERDICT Akin to Conari Presss Random Acts of Kindness, this work offers more depth as to why the gentler, simple way is better for everyone. (Library Journal Booksmack!) "I love this beautiful compilation of voices reminding us that happiness isnt something we find. Its what we become as we align our lives with a thriving community and life-giving earth." —Frances Moore Lappé, cofounder of the Small Planet Institute and author of eighteen books "What makes Sustainable Happiness such an important collection is the books practicality. It helps readers understand ways they can make things better for themselves and their communities starting this very minute." —David Brancaccio, Host, American Public Medias Marketplace Morning Report, and Co–Executive Producer, Fixing the Future "Somehow a working planet, a thriving society, and a satisfying personal life are hitched together—and this fine volume offers some powerful clues on the search for those connections!" —Bill McKibben, cofounder of 350.org and author of Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet "I read this book with both sadness and gladness. Sadness to realize how far astray global culture has led us from the true sources of happiness, and gladness that there are so many wise and practical voices gathered in one book to guide us back to lives of real fulfillment." —Margaret J. Wheatley, author of Leadership and the New Science "A thoroughly enjoyable and thought-provoking collection of ideas. The vital ingredients have been captured and articulated soulfully—beginning from the ground (the right view to find happiness) to the path (the right actions to find happiness) so that you may get the fruit (the result: happiness). Recommended reading for everyone." —Karma Tshiteem, Secretary, Gross National Happiness Commission of Bhutan "These stories of enjoyable forms of supportive local cooperation stimulated by wider individual frames of reference make concrete what sustainable happiness means. Try it. Its easier than you may think." —Ralph Nader, author and public interest advocate "Everyones life is a balancing act in the often-difficult world. This enlightening anthology offers a trove of helpful reflection on what it really means to have and to be, reminding us that joy is there to be found." —Mollie Katzen, chef and author of the Moosewood Cookbook "Sustainable Happiness is a fine selection of thoughtful articles. Youll come away with a deeper understanding of how we can improve the quality of all of our lives while passing on a verdant planet to our descendants. I heartily recommend this book!" —John de Graaf, author and cofounder of the Happiness Alliance "The Sustainable Happiness volume delivers inspiration for your personal journey of joy and well-being as you navigate the pursuit of happiness in a deeply troubled world. Read this book for the wisdom it contains. It will nourish your soul." —Parker J. Palmer, educator and author of Let Your Life Speak and A Hidden Wholeness "Finally, a book on the pursuit of happiness that is not self-referential and small minded! Instead, it is honest, challenging, and invitational to a larger world beyond the small self. What a magnificent collection of writers and ideas!" —Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation "What the happiness movement needs now is actionable examples pointing the way for our future that are rooted in the us, not just the me. Sustainable Happiness is the first book to answer that call." —Laura Musikanski, author and Executive Director, Happiness Alliance "Sustainable Happiness offers a gentle tap on the shoulder; an invitation to return to our deeper humanity, to a place that isnt so bogged down in daily chores, minute-to-minute texts, and a brain full of clutter. I loved it!" —Dee Williams, author and tiny house builder (cofounder of Portland Alternative Dwellings) "In Sustainable Happiness, YES! has offered us a rich buffet of facts that surprise, ideas that inspire, stories that touch our hearts, and much food for thought. And really, who doesnt want to be happy?" —Lama Tsomo, author of the forthcoming book Why Is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? "The wealth of Sustainable Happiness grows out of the wisdom that has guided the beautiful growth of YES! initiatives—invariably, a celebration of ordinary people setting daily examples of courageous commoning, step-by-step, with infinite patience yet a necessary sense of urgency." —Madhu Suri Prakash, writer and educator "Sustainable Happiness blazes a trail into the brave new world of transforming extremely materialistic development models into ones that create true prosperity and happiness and of changing consciousness. A great book!" —John Perkins, bestselling author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man "Modern society is a network of lures intended to create emotional dependencies: seduce and reduce humans to consumers. Dig into Sustainable Happiness. Join the revolution of perception. Your happiness depends on it." —Makana, musician, composer, and activist Long Description Were bombarded by messages telling us that bigger and better things are the keys to happiness--but after we pile up the stuff and pile on the work hours, we end up exhausted and broke on a planet full of trash. Sarah van Gelder and her colleagues at YES! Magazine have been exploring the meaning of real happiness for eighteen years. Here they offer fascinating research, in-depth essays, and compelling personal stories by visionaries such as Annie Leonard, Matthieu Ricard, and Vandana Shiva, showing us that real well-being is found in supportive relationships and thriving communities, opportunities to make a contribution, and the renewal we receive from a thriving natural world. In the pages of this book, youll find creative and practical ways to cultivate a happiness that is nurturing, enduring, and life affirming. Review Quote "I love this beautiful compilation of voices reminding us that happiness isnt something we find. Its what we become as we align our lives with a thriving community and life-giving earth." --Frances Moore Lapp Promotional "Headline" Sarah van Gelder and the staff of Yes! Magazine marshal fascinating research, indepthessays and compelling personal stories to counter the consumerist partyline. Its things like healthy communities, strong relationships, and a thriving planetthat lead to lasting happiness, and this book shows how we can achieve them. Description for Sales People POPULAR COPUBLISHER: YES! magazine is one of the nations leading publications. on alternative approaches to economics and society (41,000 subscribers and 80,000 email contacts) and will market the book heavily TOP CONTRIBUTORS: The chapter authors are some of the best minds in their fields--leading researchers, writers, and activists. REDEFINES HAPPINESS: Introduces the concept of sustainable happiness--a new, broader way to understand what really makes us happy. Details ISBN1626563292 Pages 168 Year 2015 ISBN-10 1626563292 ISBN-13 9781626563292 Format Paperback Media Book Short Title SUSTAINABLE HAPPINESS Language English Illustrations Yes Imprint Berrett-Koehler Subtitle Live Simply, Live Well, Make a Difference Place of Publication San Francisco Country of Publication United States Edited by Sarah van Gelder Series UK Professional Business Management / Business Publication Date 2015-01-01 UK Release Date 2015-01-01 AU Release Date 2015-01-01 NZ Release Date 2015-01-01 US Release Date 2015-01-01 Author Staff of YES! Magazine Publisher Berrett-Koehler DEWEY 158.1 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141755491;

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