Illuminations: Visions for Change, Growth, and Self-Acceptance [Paperback]

Stephen C. Paul (Author), Gary Max Collins (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 27, 1990

Drawing from his experiences as a therapist, counsellor and teacher the author composed this collection of inspirational proverbs for meditation and renewal. The aphorisms contained in this book offer challenging insights for anyone undergoing the process of personal growth and change. Each of the sayings is accompanied by an abstract painting by Gary Max Collins which attempt to serve as a focus for individual contemplation varying from the pale and subdued to an increased vividness and expansiveness.

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About the Author

Stephen C. Paul, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, educator, artist, and Tai Chi instructor based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri and has taught and counseled at the University of Utah. His priviate practice focuses on brief, intensive work with people who are highly motivated to change.

Product Details

• Paperback: 95 pages
• Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco (December 27, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062506811
• ISBN-13: 978-0062506818
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #255,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life..., March 27, 1998

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This review is from: Illuminations: Visions for Change, Growth, and Self-Acceptance (Paperback)

I think I have given away a couple dozen copies of this book to people I care about. On the surface, that may sound a bit obsessive, but with it's simple subtle phrases, it changed my life. It walks you through remembering all the things that most of us desire and wish to have in our lives. The emphasis is on love, kindness, joy, and treating everyone with respect and compassion, most especially ourselves.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An empowering book to help one deal with life changes., August 30, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Illuminations: Visions for Change, Growth, and Self-Acceptance (Paperback)

This would have to be one of the most beautiful books I have ever seen. It is also one of the most powerful. Sometimes we want to effect changes in our life but don't know how. Or sometimes changes are forced upon us and we don't know how to deal with them. In both instances, this collection of aphorisms is very helpful. They arouse the power within, so that we empower ourselves to deal with our lives' experiences.

Illuminations is a perfect example of the maxim, "less is more". Each aphorism is accompanied by Gary Collins' beautiful artwork and contains self-evident truth. Very succint and easy to read. It is the sort of book that one can pick up, open at any page and find something of meaning. Also highly recommended as a gift for someone special

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful thoughts for meditation and self acceptance., March 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Illuminations: Visions for Change, Growth, and Self-Acceptance (Paperback)

This little book is chock-full of spiritual reminders and thoughts for meaningful meditations. It is geared toward working on self acceptance in a busy, demanding world. The artwork in it inspires the eye, while the words inspire the soul.