{"product_id":"9781761381331","title":"Born to Flourish","description":"Author: Davidson, Richard J.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781761381331\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Scribe Publications\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 31 Mar 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 320\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor anyone who is overwhelmed, stressed, or lonely in today's world, or who simply senses they have an untapped potential to lead a more fulfilling life, here are ways to flourish.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe human species is experiencing a massive mental health crisis. Depression is now the leading cause of morbidity globally. Loneliness is more dangerous to our health than smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Suicide rates in different groups in some parts of the world are skyrocketing and cut across social class and income. Distractibility and impairments of concentration are at an all-time high, and teens are spending more time on social media than they do sleeping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, based on decades of neuroscientific research, Dr Richard Davidson, a pioneering neuroscientist and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, and Dr Cortland Dahl, one of the world's foremost experts on the science and practice of meditation, share their groundbreaking scientific model - the Healthy Minds Framework - that highlights the four core skills of human flourishing to counteract such problems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach skill - awareness, insight, connection, and purpose - translates into practices that all of us can do in simple ways, every day, with enormous positive results. When we cultivate these skills, we can navigate life's ups and downs with far more resilience and calmness, on a path to a life that feels balanced, rich, and rewarding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The authors developed a scientific model built around what they call the four skills of human flourishing - awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. Their trials have shown that it only takes a few minutes a day of meditation to rewire the brain for positive emotion and the ability to experience pain without suffering. ... As a user-friendly book on how to remain buoyant in stressful and turbulent times, it couldn't be more timely.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Fiona Capp, \u003ci\u003eThe Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Blending neuroscience with contemplative practice, this book explores how emotional resilience, compassion, and attention can be cultivated. Drawing on decades of research into wellbeing and meditation, the book offers a thoughtful examination of what it means to flourish in an increasingly distracted world.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThe Denizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A proven path to living a full, rich life despite today's challenges. We all need this!'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Dr Judson Brewer, PhD, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eUnwinding Anxiety\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46886544539806,"sku":"UBD-9781761381331","price":36.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781761381331.jpg?v=1779948077","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781761381331","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}