{"product_id":"six-steps-in-self-development-rudolf-steiner-9781855842373","title":"Six Steps in Self-Development: The \"Supplementary Exercises\"","description":"The so-called supplementary exercises--intended for practice along with the \"review exercises\" and meditation--are integral to the path of inner development presented by Rudolf Steiner. Together, they form a means of experiencing the spiritual realm in full consciousness. Meditation enlivens thinking; the review exercises cultivate the will; and the supplementary exercises educate and balance the feeling life. Practiced conscientiously, this path of self-knowledge and development has the effect of opening a source of inner strength and psychological health that soon manifest in daily life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn six stages, these exercises enable the practice of qualities we may summarize as: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e control of thoughts \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e initiative of will \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e equanimity \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e positivity \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e open-mindedness \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e equilibrium of soul \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen practiced regularly, they balance the possible harmful effects of meditative practice, bringing inner certainty and security to the soul. They are also of inestimable value in their own right, owing to their beneficial and wholesome effects on one's daily life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this invaluable little book, the editor has gathered virtually all Steiner's statements on the \"supplementary exercises,\" supporting them with commentary and notes. With a chapter devoted to each exercise, the book describes each in detail and from various perspectives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rudolf Steiner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1855842378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781855842373\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rudolf Steiner Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/29\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.50d","brand":"Rudolf Steiner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43939023225087,"sku":"9781855842373","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_23a7bb1b-06f2-46f2-b3c9-56d9e9619849.jpg?v=1681439043","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/six-steps-in-self-development-rudolf-steiner-9781855842373","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}