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  • The Five Things We Cannot Change....

  • And the Happiness We Find by Embracing Them
  • Written by: David Richo
  • Narrated by: Tom Pile
  • Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (28 ratings)

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Written by: David Richo
Narrated by: Tom Pile
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Why is it that despite our best efforts, many of us remain fundamentally unhappy and unfulfilled in our lives? In this provocative and inspiring audiobook, David Richo distills 30 years of experience as a therapist to explain the underlying roots of unhappiness - and the surprising secret to finding freedom and fulfillment. There are certain facts of life that we cannot change - the unavoidable "givens" of human existence: (1) everything changes and ends, (2) things do not always go according to plan, (3) life is not always fair, (4) pain is a part of life, and (5) people are not loving and loyal all the time.

Richo shows us that by dropping our deep-seated resistance to these givens, we can find liberation and discover the true richness that life has to offer. Blending Western psychology and Eastern spirituality, including practical exercises, Richo shows us how to open up to our lives - including to what is frightening, painful, or disappointing - and discover our greatest gifts.
©2005 David Richo (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
Psychology Personal Success Relationships Self Love
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I wouldn’t miss this read!

Extremely wise on the many facts of life and how to live with them peacefully. A great performance as well which calms me every time I listen. ❤️

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Very good, but...

The book was amazing, however, I felt lost trying to understand 50% of chapters7.8.9(spiritual side of it)

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Boring

The book is very boring and the author has no idea of what he’s talking about.

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