Sheldon Kopp

Originally published in 1972 by Science and Behavior Books.

The Pilgrimage of Psychotherapy Patients

If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him!

A psychologist draws upon parables, myths, and stories to illustrate the inspirational message that the experiences of everyday life, if viewed from the proper perspective, can be a source of personal growth and wisdom.

Learning and Growing from the Experiences of Everyday Life

Even a Stone Can be a Teacher

This companion to the classic If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him! takes us on a spiritual search for inner peace with daily universal reflections. From renowned psychotherapist, philosopher, and risktaker Sheldon Kopp, Blues Ain’t Nothing But a Good Soul Feeling Bad lyrically explores the uncertainties that plague us all. With insight and accessible writing, this remarkable book guides us to look inwardly and find the answers to questions such as: -How do I find a self of my own? -Where am I in my life? -Who am I in my world? -Where do I go from here? Challenging and provocative, Blues Ain’t Nothing But a Good Soul Feeling Bad helps us face our flaws and learn to accept and love all that we are.

Daily Steps to Spiritual Growth

Blues Ain't Nothing But a Good Soul Feeling Bad

The author writes that he offers this detailed description of how I do therapy . . . as a guide . . . to encourage you to become ever clearer about the fun damentals of your own style of work.

A Practical Guide for Psychotherapists

Back to One

In this companion volume to If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him! renowned psychotherapist Sheldon Kopp poses thoughts and questions about the universal uncertainties that we all face. Blues Ain’t Nothing But a Good Soul Feeling Bad covers such topics as: -How do I find a self of my own? -Where am I in my life? -Who am I in my world? -Where do I go from here? Kopp doesn’t resolve these uncertainties but shows the way to find the answers that come from within. Challenging and provocative, Blues Ain’t Nothing But a Good Soul Feeling Bad helps us face our flaws and learn to accept all that we are.

Kopp reveals that "personal power doesn't come from trying to control external events and other people". He points out that the only power to which each person is entitled is the responsibility to take charge of himself or herself.

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