Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Acknowledgments XVII
4. Contents XIX
5. An Introduction to Constructive Living
6. First Things 3
7. The Action Aspect of Constructive Living 9
8. The Reciprocity Aspect of Constructive Living 35
9. Constructive Living Theory
10. Action and Reflection 51
11. Misconceptions 56
12. Beginnings 74
13. Acceptance 76
14. Feelings Observed 79
15. Appraised Value 86
16. Making Sense of Reality 91
17. The Extension of Moritat Thought 94
18. Psychotherapy 99
19. Leveling 109
20. Shink Shock 111
21. Constructive Action 119
22. Constructive Living Observations 123
23. Keeping Pace 125
24. Wanting, Wanted\ Wanton 126
25. Everyday Wonders 128
26. Comments from Constructive Living 130
27. Simplification 132
28. Inadequacies of Words 134
29. Constructive Living Arts
30. Constructive Living Maxims 139
31. Constructive Living Poetry 143
32. Constructive Living Tales 148
33. Constructive Living Koans 166
34. If I Were the Devil 172
35. The Bird Feeders 174
36. Constructive Living Practice
37. Lifers Predicaments 179
38. Assignments 206
39. Remote World 219
40. The Practice of Constructive Living 221
41. Constructive Living Communications 232
42. Taking In Life 242
43. Quality Time 245
44. Principles of Constructive Living—An Examination 251
45. A Brief History of Constructive Living 262
46. Conclusion
47. Endings 271
48. Appendix: Intensive Naikan Guidance 273
49. Bibliography 281
50. Contact Information 285
51. Index 287