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Care of the Soul
Thomas Moore
3.98 (18110 Reviews)
Self-growth
Mindfulness
Psychology
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In "Care of the Soul," Thomas Moore challenges modern psychology by reviving ancient wisdom for spiritual healing. This #1 New York Times bestseller spent nearly a year on the charts, offering a radical idea: what if depression isn't a problem to solve, but an opportunity for growth?

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The Soul's Quiet Revolution: Embracing Life's Messiness

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In a world obsessed with quick fixes and self-improvement, Thomas Moore offers a radical alternative: what if our emotional struggles aren't problems to solve, but invitations to depth and meaning? Drawing from his background as a former monk and psychotherapist, Moore challenges us to stop trying to "cure" our lives and instead care for our souls through everyday details - our homes, schedules, even the clothes we wear. Unlike conventional therapy that aims to eliminate problems, soul care involves observing and honoring whatever wanders in our psychic fields, much like a shepherd tends sheep. This approach recognizes that the soul isn't a thing but a quality - depth, value, heart, personal substance - that connects to the world's soul through nature and culture. When we rush to cure our symptoms, we miss their profound messages. Even painful conditions like depression or addiction reveal the soul's expression, asking not for elimination but for understanding. The paradox? Our forceful pursuit of change often prevents deeper transformation.

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The Mythic Dimensions of Family and Self-Knowledge

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Love's Necessary Sadness and Creative Alchemy

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Depression's Gift and The Body's Wisdom

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Recovering Sacred Imagination in a Technological World

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