Rest Working: A Study Of Relaxed Concentration

by Gerald Stanley Lee

""Rest A Study of Relaxed Concentration"" by Gerald Stanley Lee is a book that explores the concept of restful concentration, which is a state of mind where one can work with ease and efficiency. The author argues that this state of mind is essential for achieving success in any field, and provides practical advice for how to cultivate it. Lee draws upon his own experiences as a writer and thinker, as well as insights from psychology and philosophy, to explain the benefits of restful concentration. He emphasizes the importance of taking breaks, setting realistic goals, and establishing a healthy work-life balance. Throughout the book, Lee also discusses the challenges of modern life, including the distractions of technology and the pressure to constantly be productive. He offers strategies for overcoming these obstacles and achieving a more fulfilling and productive life. Overall, ""Rest Working"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers practical advice for anyone looking to improve their work habits and achieve greater success with less stress and effort.1925. A study of relaxed concentration with some observations on gland balance, body balance and the right to let oneself go. What I Believe About Self the right to want to; right to make oneself want to; right to make one's glands want to; how to make one's glands want to; How I Came To Believe my two minds and I; two minds and two bodies, the fears of being afraid and of habit; The Creative Spirit and regenerating idealism, religion and generation; outlook for the scientific mind; great hypothesis; a footnote to the future.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

414 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010

About the author

Gerald Stanley Lee (1862-1944) was an American Congregational clergyman and the author of numerous books and essays. Lee was "a frequent contributor of reviews to the Critic and other periodicals and wrote books on religion, modern culture, and physical fitness."

Lee was opposed to U.S. entry into World War I, writing essays and editorials characterizing the war as a clumsy effort of the nations involved to communicate their desires and one that could be settled without any U.S. intervention. This drew a harsh rebuke from G. K. Chesterton, who criticized Lee for imagining that the war then underway could be ended by mere discussion and for treating the warring forces as if they were on equal moral footing.

Lee and his wife Jennette and daughter Geraldine summered on Monhegan Island, Maine, for over 30 years. He published a ten-cent magazine, Mount Tom, in Northampton, Massachusetts. A collection of his writings from this period is in the book Thoughts from a Driftwood Desk by P. Kent Royka.