Finding Your Moral Compass

Finding Your Moral Compass

Author: Craig Nakken

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1616494069

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For those of us in recovery, finding our moral and spiritual footing can be a struggle. The pursuit of drugs and alcohol has long driven our choices and actions, leaving the line between right and wrong blurred in the wake of addiction. In Finding Your Moral Compass, Craig Nakken, author of the best-selling book The Addictive Personality, gives readers in recovery the model and tools needed to make life decisions in the pursuit of good. He offers 41 universally accepted principles, paired as positive and negative counterparts that guide behavior. He then inspires us with one fundamental challenge: To take responsibility for being a force for good by applying these principles to our daily lives. He encourages us to show empathy, be of service to others, and make the choice to stop being an agent of harm.When Nakken, a former addict, became clean and sober, he faced the "evil" inside of himself. It was then that he found his moral compass and made the decision to take responsibility for his actions using the Twelve Steps as his guide. He has taught hundreds in recovery to live by the principles of good, one day at a time.About the author Craig Nakken is the author of several Hazelden titles, including the perennial bestseller The Addictive Personality. He is a popular public speaker and a highly respected private practice counselor, with years of working in the frontlines in a number of treatment facilities.


Moral Compass

Moral Compass

Author: Danielle Steel

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0399179534

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One day after the school's annual Halloween event, a student lies in the hospital, her system poisoned by dangerous levels of alcohol. Everyone in this sheltered community: parents, teachers, students, police, and the media are left trying to figure out what actually happened


Moral Compass

Moral Compass

Author: William J. Bennett

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1995-10-10

Total Pages: 840

ISBN-13: 0684803135

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The perfect companion to Bennett's #1 national bestseller, The Book of Virtues, this compendium of instructional and engaging writings will help the entire family meet the challenges they face in each of life's different stages. Line drawings.


From Crisis to Calling

From Crisis to Calling

Author: Sasha Chanoff

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Published: 2016-06-06

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1626564515

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Making the Hardest Decisions As a young aid worker, Sasha Chanoff was sent to evacuate a group of refugees from the violence-torn Congo. But when he arrived he discovered a second group. Evacuating them too could endanger the entire mission. But leaving them behind would mean their certain death. All leaders face defining moments, when values are in conflict and decisions impact lives. Why is moral courage the essential factor at such times? How do we access our own rock-bottom values, and how can we take advantage of them to make the best decisions? Through Sasha's own extraordinary story and those of eight other brave leaders from business, government, nongovernment organizations, and the military, this book reveals five principles for confronting crucial decisions and inspires all of us to use our moral core as a lodestar for leadership.


The Quest for a Moral Compass

The Quest for a Moral Compass

Author: Kenan Malik

Publisher: Atlantic Books Ltd

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1782390308

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In this remarkable and groundbreaking book, Kenan Malik explores the history of moral thought as it has developed over three millennia, from Homer's Greece to Mao's China, from ancient India to modern America. It tells the stories of the great philosophers, and breathes life into their ideas, while also challenging many of our most cherished moral beliefs. Engaging and provocative, The Quest for a Moral Compass confronts some of humanity's deepest questions. Where do values come from? Is God necessary for moral guidance? Are there absolute moral truths? It also brings morality down to earth, showing how, throughout history, social needs and political desires have shaped moral thinking. It is a history of the world told through the history of moral thought, and a history of moral thought that casts new light on global history. At a time of great social turbulence and moral uncertainty, there will be few histories more important than this.


The Addictive Personality

The Addictive Personality

Author: Craig Nakken

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 9780585195889

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"Second Edition" Since its publication in 1988, "The Addictive Personality" has helped people understand the process of addiction. Now, through this second edition, author Craig Nakken brings new depth and dimension to our understanding of how an individual becomes an addict. Going beyond the definition that limits dependency to the realm of alcohol and other drugs, Nakken uncovers the common denominator of all addiction and describes how the process is progressive. Through research and practical experience, Nakken sheds new light on: Genetic factors tied to addiction Cultural influences on addictive behaviors The progressive nature of the disease Steps to a successful recovery The author examines how addictions start, how society pushes people toward addiction, and what happens inside those who become addicted. This new edition will help anyone seeking a better understanding of the addictive process and its impact on our lives. "Craig Nakken, M.S.W." a certified chemical dependency practitioner, is a lecturer at the Rutgers School of Alcohol Studies and the Florida School of Addictions. A worker in the field of addictions for more than 25 years, Nakken has a private practice in St. Paul, Minnesota and lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to addiction studies.


Life Lessons for the Teenage Girl

Life Lessons for the Teenage Girl

Author: Kelly Tonelli

Publisher: Morgan James Publishing

Published: 2014-11-11

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1630472026

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Being a teenage girl is hard. Admit it-frequently it's downright terrible. They are constantly bombarded with suggestions about how to best live their lives from everyone they know. It becomes a challenge just to know whose suggestions to follow and whom to ignore. Their parents and teachers are "too old" to understand them, and friends can be just as confused as they are. Teens are often tempted to turn to celebrities who, unfortunately, are only asked about fashion, weight loss, and "how to get the guy." Life Lessons for the Teenage Girl: Quotes, Inspiration, and Advice for Women by Women provides valuable and entertaining advice from women who have attained success in business, politics, sports, and entertainment. Their goal in offering advice is to spare teenage girls some of the challenges and frustrations they may have experienced themselves. If the struggle can't be avoided, teens can at least gain comfort in the knowledge that they are not alone in their experience. Techniques and exercises are provided to help teenage girls survive and thrive beyond their teenage years. Is Life Lessons for the Teenage Girl for teenage girls only? Heck no! Everyone can be educated and entertained by the insights these women dispense. All can benefit from learning new strategies to manage life's difficulties. Find out who stayed serious and who couldn't help.


Find Your Strength

Find Your Strength

Author: Rachael Coopes

Publisher: Affirm Press

Published: 2021-12-29

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1922711020

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''A short, wonderfully readable and timely plunge into the ailments of the modern world, salved by deep insights into ancient wisdoms.' - David Leser, Author of Women, Men and the Whole Damn Thing 'A great read... will be warmly welcomed for the insights it offers.' - Abbie Cornish, Actor 'Healing, calming and empowering. Rachael and her work in this world are such a gift.' - Cassie Mendoza-Jones, Author of You Are Enough Sometimes there is no other option than to fight. But where do we find the courage when we haven't any left? Find Your Strength is a guide to becoming a warrior and thriving on the battlefield of life by actor, PlaySchool presenter and award-winning writer Rachael Coopes. Introducing ancient wisdom in a fun and modern way, as well as sharing some inspiring personal survival stories, this witty, wise and practical manual will help you feel stronger and more invincible than you ever thought possible.