EMOTIONAL CHAOS TO CLARITY

FROM EMOTIONAL CHAOS TO CLARITY is very accessible and commercial. In each of the book's chapters, Phillip uses real life examples from his work at the Life Balance Institute--a company he founded to help others find direction, balance and meaning in their lives--and self-assessment excercise reinforcing the concepts taught in each chapter.

Grounded in Western psychology and Buddhist philosophy, this is a practical guide to shifting from a "reactive mind" and the chaos that arises from it to the clarity of the "responsive mind" and the powerful benefits that come with this shift. Everyday, people destroy relationships, careers, and their personal happiness by reacting to a comment someone makes, a challenging work situation, or relationship problems. By just having the mindful awareness to take a breath, check in with yourself and the world around you, and respond in some other way can transform a person from miserable and mystified to content and joyful. It's a very simple change, but that doesn't mean it's easy--it takes work and Phillip shows us exactly what we need to do.

This inspiring and prescriptive book combines Western psychology with Buddhist philosophy to show us how to move from the emotional chaos of the reactive mind to the clarity of the responsive mind. Philip Moffitt provides a step-by-step plan that teaches the art of "skillful living," which will help us live more satisfying lives and move towards our goals without fear.

Phillip Moffitt is the director of the Life Balance Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals find more balance, freedom and meaning in their lives. He is the author of Dancing With Life and was formerly the CEO and editor-in-chief of Esquire.