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Ian Prattis

    Dr. Ian Prattis, professeur émérite, plonge avec audace dans les tendances primordiales de la nature humaine à travers son œuvre littéraire captivante. Par son écriture, il révèle ce qui se cache sous la façade urbaine polie – les instincts de base que les humains ignorent souvent par peur ou par commodité. Le style de Prattis se caractérise par une profonde compréhension de la psyché humaine et une passion pour l'activisme environnemental, offrant aux lecteurs une expérience mémorable.

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    Four Phases
    • Four Phases

      Lost, Impermanence, Bittersweet, Caring

      • 150pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      Addressing critical global issues such as peace, climate change, and the Coronavirus pandemic, the author, a retired anthropology professor and Zen teacher, combines nonfiction with poetry to inspire change. He emphasizes setting moral examples for future generations and offers tools for managing stress and burnout. Drawing from his unique experiences, including befriending a wolf and training with shamans in India, he encourages readers to seek peace and healing through mindfulness and kindness.

      Four Phases
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      Stories that Haunt

      • 194pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      The collection features a diverse array of stories, personal essays, and futuristic writings that explore the complexities of humanity, highlighting both its virtues and vices. A recurring theme is the incorporation of Indigenous Wisdom, which serves as a guiding principle throughout the narratives. This tapestry of insights emphasizes the urgent need for a collective understanding and action to heal our planet, suggesting that the survival of humanity hinges on these essential lessons.

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