The Freedom Trap (Paperback)

Dr. Craig Hassed

ISBN 10: 1925335461 / ISBN 13: 9781925335460

Published by Exisle Publishing, Auckland, 2017

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Paperback. In many ways we have never been more 'free'. We are freer to follow our dreams, set goals and live the life we choose. Yet mental health issues are sky-rocketing. Anxiety and depression are rife and more people feel overwhelmed by daily living. We are more addictive, distracted and pressured. This is a world that increasingly seems to breed discontent. So, is all our so-called freedom nothing more than a trap of our own making? Are we, as the saying goes, simply decorating the cage that keeps us imprisoned? Does everything that flies under the banner of freedom actually promote it? What can we do to change the status quo? The Freedom Trap is an inspiring call for clear thinking and a fresh appraisal of what our freedoms mean and can become. In this challenging, confronting and eye-opening look at what freedom actually is - examined from philosophical, psychological, political, social, legal, ethical, scientific, historical and neurological perspectives - mindfulness expert Associate Professor Craig Hassed explores how we can alleviate our burdens (our worries, regrets and material desires) and find a life of peace, happiness and harmony - true freedom. Including practical thinking steps to help further your understanding of what freedom really means, this book is essential reading for anyone who has ever thought 'there has to be more to life than this'. It seems we have never been more free. Yet anxiety and depression are rife and more people feel overwhelmed by daily living. Is all our so-called freedom nothing more than a trap of our own making? In this inspiring look at what freedom really is, Assoc. Professor Craig Hassed explores how we can find a life of peace and happiness true freedom. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Freedom Trap (Paperback)
• Publisher: Exisle Publishing, Auckland
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1925335461
• ISBN 13: 9781925335460
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In many ways we have never been more ‘free’. We have the means to follow our dreams, set goals and live the life we choose. Yet mental health issues are sky-rocketing. Anxiety and depression are rife and more people feel overwhelmed by daily living. The 21st century increasingly seems to breed distraction, pressure and discontent. So, is all our so-called freedom nothing more than a trap of our own making? Are we, as the saying goes, simply decorating the cage that keeps us imprisoned? What can we do to change the status quo? The Freedom Trap is an inspiring call for clear thinking and a freshappraisal of what our freedoms mean and can become. This challenging,confronting and eye-opening look at what freedom actually is examines it fromphilosophical, psychological, political, social, legal, ethical, scientific, historical and neurological perspectives. Mindfulness expert and Associate Professor Craig Hassed explores how we can alleviate our burdens and find a life of peace, happiness and harmony ― true freedom. With this guide, Dr Hassed aims to help people let go of their worries, regrets and material desires, and cut to the core of how to bring joy and contentment to our lives. Including practical thinking steps to help further your understanding ofwhat freedom means, this book is essential reading for anyone who hasever thought ‘there has to be more to life than this’.

About the Author

Associate Professor Craig Hassed is a leading expert in mindfulness, regularly invited to speak and run courses in Australia and overseas in health, professional and educational contexts. Author of eleven books, Craig has a long-term interest in philosophy and the world’s great wisdom traditions.