The Five Hurdles to Happiness

And the Mindful Path to Overcoming Them

By Mitch Abblett
Foreword by Christopher Germer

$22.95
- Hardcover
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Shambhala Publications
08/07/2018
Pages: 272
Size: 6 x 9
ISBN: 9781611804492
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Five obstacles stand between you and true happiness. What are they and how can you overcome them? Buddhist traditions teach that there are five negative qualities, or hindrances, that inhibit people from living an awakened life. Here, Mitch Abblett gives this teaching a modern, secular interpretation and helps you identify the hurdles that are blocking your contentment—desire, hostility, sluggishness, worry, and doubt—and how you can take your first steps to overcoming them. Combining traditional wisdom with contemporary psychology and using examples from his psychotherapy practice, Abblett uses the hurdles as a frame for engaging in a process of contemplating your own life and learning to lean into your experience rather than merely repeating bad habits. By doing this, you can break free from the hurdles and live more mindfully, effectively, and compassionately.