Reynolds, David K.

A Handbook for Constructive Living

Preface vii Acknowledgments xvii AN INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTIVE LIVING First Things 3(6) The Action Aspect of Constructive Living 9(26) The Reciprocity Aspect o f Constructive Living 35(16) CONSTRUCTIVE LIVING THEORY Action and Reflection 51(5) Misconceptions 56(18) Beginnings 74(2) Acceptance 76(3) Feelings Observed 79(7) Appraised Value 86(5) Making Sense of Reality 91(3) The Extension of Morita's Thought 94(5) Psychotherapy 99(10) Leveling 109(2) Shink Shock 111(8) Constructive Action 119(4) Constructive Living Observations 123(2) Keeping Pace 125(1) Wanting, Wanted, Wanton 126(2) Everyday Wonders 128(2) Comments from Constructive Living 130(2) Simplification 132(2) Inadequacies of Words 134(5) CONSTRUCTIVE LIVING ARTS Constructive Living Maxims 139(4) Constructive Living Poetry 143(5) Constructive Living Tales 148(18) Constructive Living Koans 166(6) If I Were the Devil 172(2) The Bird Feeders 174(5) CONSTRUCTIVE LIVING PRACTICE Life's Predicaments 179(27) Assignments 206(13) Remote World 219(2) The Practice of Constructive Living 221(11) Constructive Living Communications 232(10) Taking In Life 242(3) Quality Time 245(6) Principles of Constructive Living---an Examination 251(11) A Brief History of Constructive Living 262(9) CONCLUSION Endings 271(2) Appendix: Intensive Naikan Guidance 273(8) Bibliography 281(4) Contact Information 285(2) Index 287