Time Shifting (Paperback)

by Stephan Rechtschaffen (Author) "ONE NIGHT MANY years ago, I was working as the attending physician in a hospital emergency room when Barry, a local politician, was rushed in,..." (more)
Key Phrases: boundaried time, spontaneous time, shared rhythm, Ram Dass, Thich Nhat Hanh, New York (more...)

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Amazon.com Review
Try taping the word "now" over your watch, and you'll get an idea of what Stephan Rechtschaffen means when he speaks of time shifting. It is time awareness, not time management that leads to more pleasure, more productivity, and even more time. Time Shifting shows us how to control the speed of time so that life stops passing us by. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Publishers Weekly
Citing applications ranging from the intensely private to the comprehensively social, Rechtschaffen, a founder of the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in New York State, advocates a refocusing of our attention on the present. Describing the rushed and future-focused schedules characteristic of modern life as a condition of "time poverty," he suggests that active time awareness ("not time management") offers a path into a richer experience of daily life. From a philosophical position that owes much to Buddhism, the author offers concrete steps to taking back the power we have given to clocks and calendars. "Time shifting" requires two steps: becoming aware of the present and practicing "entrainment"-tuning in to the rhythm and flow of the moment. Rechtschaffen cites ritual as a powerful means of shifting rhythm, and suggests ways to incorporate time-shifting rituals into everyday existence. Nuggets of wisdom and of practical advice add texture to this overview, which concludes with a vision of a political "time movement" based on the ideas of such thinkers as Jeremy Rifkin, Joanna Macy and physician Larry Dossey. A valuable bibliography is included. First serial to New Woman; Literary Guild selection; foreign rights sold to 10 countries; author tour.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Main Street Books; Main Street Books ed edition (November 10, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385483902
• ISBN-13: 978-0385483902
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #265,041 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Profound Perspective, August 21, 2000

By	Don Bristol (Reading, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Time Shifting: Creating More Time to Enjoy Your Life (Audio Cassette)

Rectschaffen's book provides a profound perspective for anyone who is seeking a deeper sense of being in these times. He speaks to many audiences, whether you are just beginning your search or further along. I am retired and his words on aging struck a very clear chord with me. I am only sad that I was not exposed to these views years ago. He is definitely on to a way of viewing the use of time in a sane and meaningful way. This book is well written and covers a great deal of the choices in our lives in terms of the use of one of our most precious gifts, our time. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is not satisfied with the pace and the priorities that they might have embraced as they move through life.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!, February 7, 2002

By	JoeinBC "joeinbc" (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews

This book is a great reminder of the spice and foundation one's life really depends on--that is, time. It is the non-renewable resource. I believe anyone who feels that life's circumstances has a greater hold on them, then they do on it, should read this book.

I work in the crisis field, and one's job IS to give your time to others in crisis--and you can often find yourself far removed from yourself, in the name of helping, with little personal resources left. This book has helped me remember some important personal standards that I need to adhere too, plus great ideas on how to get my life back.

Thanks,
Joe

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a new way of relating to time - with much less stress, July 26, 1999

By A Customer

This book has been a great gift - an extremely easy read, it has helped me to re-define my relationship to time. In a profound yet simple approach, I've found that being at the effect of time is a self-made prison - this book has helped me to be free. It's a great read.