Unconditional Bliss: Finding Happiness in the Face of Hardship

by Howard Raphael Cushnir

We can be happy in spite of hardship, heartbreak, or a job we hate. Pie-in-the-sky? This down-to-earth guy shows us how.When personal tragedy struck, Howard Cushnir already knew the Zen practice of staying in the moment. But he wasn't prepared for the gift of grace he received. One day, all but lost, he was suddenly suffused with a complete sense of well-being---not a passing experience, but one available from then on. Paying close attention to the changes in his own inner states, Howard soon realized that feeling blissful is a choice we can always make, regardless of our circumstances.His message is profound, but his method couldn't be more practical. All we do is ask ourselves two simple questions...

216 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book a little at a time, mostly over breakfast, devotional-style. I really enjoyed the questions: "What is going on for me right now? Can I be with it?" but I felt they could have been explained in an article. The writing was too abstract for me; I wanted more examples. Overall, though, the idea of living the questions is something I've been integrating, and that was worth the read.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a simple book with a simple message which is exactly what I like in a book of this genre. Two questions: What is happening right now and Can I live with it. Good questions for life. Good book.