{"product_id":"mindful-of-race-transforming-racism-from-the-inside-out-paperback","title":"Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRuth King\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Racism is a heart disease,\" writes Ruth King, \"and it's \u003ci\u003ecurable\u003c\/i\u003e.\" Exploring a crucial topic seldom addressed in meditation instruction, this revered teacher takes to her pen to shine a compassionate, provocative, and practical light into a deeply neglected and world-changing domain profoundly relevant to all of us. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With \u003ci\u003eMindful of Race\u003c\/i\u003e, Ruth King offers: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTend first to our suffering, listen to what it is trying to teach us, and direct its energies most effectively for change.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here, she invites us to explore: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOurselves as racial beings, the dynamics of oppression, and our role in racism\u003cbr\u003e- The power of paying homage to our most turbulent emotions, and perceiving the wisdom they hold\u003cbr\u003e- Key mindfulness tools to understand and engage with racial tension\u003cbr\u003e- Identifying our \"soft spots\" of fear and vulnerability--how we defend them and how to heal them\u003cbr\u003e- Embracing discomfort, which is a core competency for transformation\u003cbr\u003e- How our thoughts and emotions \"rigidify\" our sense of self--and how to return to the natural flow of who we are\u003cbr\u003e- Body, breath, and relaxation practices to befriend and direct our inner resources\u003cbr\u003e- Identifying our most sensitive \"activation points\" and tending to them with caring awareness\u003cbr\u003e- \"It's not just \u003ci\u003eyour \u003c\/i\u003epain\"--the generational constellations of racial rage and ignorance and how to work with them\u003cbr\u003e- And many other compelling topics \u003cbr\u003eDrawing on her expertise as a meditation teacher and diversity consultant, King helps readers of all backgrounds examine with fresh eyes the complexity of racial identity and the dynamics of oppression. She offers guided instructions on how to work with our own role in the story of race and shows us how to cultivate a culture of care to come to a place of greater clarity and compassion.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuth King\u003c\/b\u003e is an international teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition, serving on the Teacher's Council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. King formally managed training and organizational development at Levi Strauss and Intel corporations, consulting to leaders on cultural change initiatives. Currently, King teaches the Mindful of Race Training Program nationwide to teams and organizations by combining mindfulness principles with an exploration of our racial conditioning, its impact, and our potential. King has a master's degree in clinical psychology, and is the author of several publications, including \u003ci\u003eHealing Rage: Women Making Inner Peace Possible\u003c\/i\u003e and her most recent book, \u003ci\u003eMindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out\u003c\/i\u003e. Learn more at www.ruthking.net.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770271203616,"sku":"9781683640813","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3c77916d12342ce92f0de674d2009be9.webp?v=1780368415","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mindful-of-race-transforming-racism-from-the-inside-out-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}