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The Five Longings: What We've Always Wanted and Already Have Kindle Edition

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How identifying what you want can reveal deep truths about yourself—and how working with those longings can lead to a happier, more satisfying life

If you’ve ever had a vague sense that something’s missing from your life, congratulations: that longing for something better is a sign of being fully human, fully alive. But what’s even more wonderful, according to Dave Richo, is that when you identify and carefully examine the things you long for—like love, meaning, freedom, happiness, and growth—you not only discover deep truths about yourself, but you also find that the things you long for were never really “missing” at all. 

Richo provides enlightening advice and practices for accessing just this kind of profound self-discovery, illustrated by a wealth of examples from depth psychology, religion, and literature. Our longings in fact point to the presence of something transcendent in us, he shows. In seeking something better, we are seeking that which we already are.
 

“David Richo does a brilliant job unpacking the unhealthy versions of ego that confine us. Through psychological and Buddhist wisdom teachings and a range of powerful practices and meditations, we are guided beyond the identity of separate self to the loving awareness that is our deepest essence.”
—Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge
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"David Richo has returned to us our very own longings. He shows us how they can reveal what it means to be truly human. Held with discernment and released from the requirement of a specific outcome, longings can be instructive guides on the path. The blind pursuit of “more” is usually a corrosive fuel, but Richo demonstrates how holding our longings for more can be evolutionary. Paradoxically, we can experience them within us as “ the riches of enough.” Finally, he reminds us that we are longing for what we already have and are: What a liberating discovery! This rich harvest is conveyed with clarity and illustrated with wonderful poetry ranging from Shakespeare and Dickenson to Frost and Lowell."--Joseph Bobrow, Roshi, Ph.D. author of Zen And Psychotherapy: Partners In Liberation

"David Richo selected a fascinating topic for The Five Longings. He  skillfully and beautifully clarifies the often confusing differences between healthy, necessary longings and the painful alleyways of desire and addiction.  The book offers both a broad vision of the topic and precise suggestions for handling the powerful energies of longing." -- Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness

“The Five Longings is a beautifully crafted contemplative journey that leads the reader home to the felt experience of our human heart. In choosing to explore the subject of longing, author David Richo has illuminated a topic that is intimately familiar but rarely understood. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone yearning to live with greater presence and compassion.” –Susan Gillis Chapman, author ofFive Keys to Mindful Communication

About the Author

David Richo, PhD, MFT, is a teacher, workshop leader, and psychotherapist in Santa Barbara and San Francisco, California. He combines Jungian, Buddhist, and mythic perspectives in his work. He is the author of numerous other books, including The Five Things We Cannot Change and How to Be an Adult in Love.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MT2KEJC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shambhala (April 18, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 18, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 746 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1611803624
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David Richo, PhD, is a therapist and author who leads popular workshops on personal and spiritual growth.

He received his BA in psychology from Saint John's Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, in 1962, his MA in counseling psychology from Fairfield University in 1969, and his PhD in clinical psychology from Sierra University in 1984. Since 1976, Richo has been a licensed marriage, family, and child counselor in California. In addition to practicing psychotherapy, Richo teaches courses at Santa Barbara City College and the University of California Berkeley at Berkeley, and has taught at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. He is a clinical supervisor for the Community Counseling Center in Santa Barbara, California.

Known for drawing on Buddhism, poetry, and Jungian perspectives in his work, Richo is the author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving and The Five Things We Cannot Change: And the Happiness We Find in Embracing Them. He has also written When the Past Is Present: Healing the Emotional Wounds that Sabotage our Relationships, Shadow Dance: Liberating the Power and Creativity of Your Dark Side, The Power of Coincidence: How Life Shows Us What We Need to Know, and Being True to Life: Poetic Paths to Personal Growth.

Richo lives in Santa Barbara and San Francisco.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars This book invites important realizations
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    Quite likely one of the most beneficial books I have read. Flawless written composition and profound wisdoms/logic combine into a work that for me is better described as a seminar experience.
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    The author combines Carl Jung philosophy with Buddhism. Easy read although at times somewhat repetitive which seems to be necessary.
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    I have been practicing Vipassana meditation for more than 30 years, and have read plenty of books, but David Richo is in a class by himself, with his combination of therapist and meditation teacher. I just can't express enough the depth of the wisdom and insight the author shares. A book about what it means to be a human being.
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    Very helpful and always a pleasure to read his books
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Read and learn to be more loving and open
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2017
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    Another great book - always come back to his teachings. More on the 5 As and how to apply them and also asking for what you want in a living and open way.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Another David Richo must read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2017
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    My husband and I are big fans of David Richo. We have heard him speak many times and have read at least half a dozen of his books out loud to each other. His philosophy has had a positive impact on our lives.
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    Excellent material, thoughtfully presented, well written. I have bought 4 other of Mr. Richo's books since.
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    A deeply thought provoking book, an accompaniment on the journey of self-actualization. Thank you Dave Richo!
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