{"product_id":"be-kind-to-yourself-releasing-frustrations-and-embracing-joy-paperback-1","title":"Be Kind to Yourself: Releasing Frustrations and Embracing Joy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCindy Bunch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRuth Haley Barton\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen we experience frustrations in daily life, many of us hold ourselves to blame.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-criticism is often our default setting. But we can have a more gracious posture toward ourselves. We can practice disciplines of self-kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEditor and spiritual director Cindy Bunch calls us to self-care through greater compassion for ourselves. She helps us pay attention to the frustrations that bug us in order to identify negative thinking about ourselves or others. As we do so, we can discern what we need to let go. This allows us to lean into the things that bring us joy. Each chapter is filled with spiritual practices and creative exercises for reflection and celebration. The pages of the appealing smaller book format are illustrated with photographs and art from the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe kind to yourself. And discover new opportunities to embrace joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuth Haley Barton (DD, Northern Seminary) is founder of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors, leaders, and the communities they serve. Trained at the Shalem Institute and the Loyola University Chicago Institute of Pastoral Studies, she is a seasoned spiritual director, teacher, and retreat leader who has served on the pastoral staff of several churches. Ruth is the author of numerous books on the spiritual life, including \u003ci\u003eStrengthening the Soul of Your Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInvitation to Solitude and Silence\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSacred Rhythms\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEmbracing Rhythms of Work and Rest\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCindy Bunch has worked in the Christian publishing industry for 39 years. She currently serves as Senior Editor-at-Large at InterVarsity Press where she has also served as VP of Editorial, Associate Publisher, and Editorial Director. Cindy is the primary editor for the IVP Formatio line of books. She holds an MA in Theological Studies from Northern Seminary as well as a certificate in spiritual direction from North Park Seminary and blends the disciplines of spiritual direction and theology in her work with writers. She has edited books in many genres including spirituality, memoir, fiction, self-help, pastoral ministry, and Bible study. Cindy is the author of \u003ci\u003eBe Kind to Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e and a number of LifeGuide(R) Bible Studies. She and her husband, Dan, divide their time between the Chicago suburbs and Houston, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.9 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42899861831770,"sku":"9780830846764","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/3192\/1498\/files\/LE56zKPGbl9780830846764.webp?v=1783512773","url":"https:\/\/the-quiet-rebellion.myshopify.com\/products\/be-kind-to-yourself-releasing-frustrations-and-embracing-joy-paperback-1","provider":"The Quiet Rebellion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}