Humans have always sought ecstatic experiences - moments where they go beyond their ordinary self and feel connected to something greater than them. Such moments are fundamental to human flourishing, but they can also be dangerous. Beginning around the Enlightenment, western intellectual culture has written off ecstasy as ignorance or delusion. But philosopher Jules Evans argues that this diminishes our reality and denies us the healing, connection and meaning that ecstasy can bring. He sets out to discover how people find ecstasy in a post-religious culture, how it can be good for us, and also harmful. Along the way, he explores the growing science of ecstasy, to help the reader - and himself - learn the art of losing control. Jules' exploration of ecstasy is an intellectual and emotional odyssey balancing personal experience, interviews and readings from ancient and modern philosophers that will change the way you think about how you feel. From Aristotle and Plato, via the Bishop of London and Sister Bliss, radical jihadis and Silicon Valley transhumanists, The Art of Losing Control is a funny and life-enhancing journey through under-explored terrain.

Published in 1997, Therapeutic Stances: The Art Of Using And Losing Control is a valuable contribution to the field of Psychotherapy.

This collection of talks given by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has cleared many clouds and brought back the smile on many faces. Sing and celebrate for God loves fun! God will dance in our life when the day dawns in laughter and love.

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Inspired by the experiences of art therapists who have pioneered work with people with cancer, this text looks at the work in its institutional context, demonstrating the importance for the art therapy service of being understood, supported and valued at managerial level.

Can you be courageous, just, wise, temperate, faithful, hopeful, and loving? The Art of Virtue shows you how to be all those through biblical wisdom, classic poetry, psychological insights, and the beautiful artwork of Timothy Botts.