The Road Less Travelled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth
About This Book
One of the most influential books in psychology and spirituality — opening with the simple but revolutionary sentence "Life is difficult." Peck, a psychiatrist and Christian, argues that genuine mental health, genuine love, and genuine spiritual growth all require the same thing: a willingness to discipline oneself to face and solve problems rather than avoid them. The book covers the nature of love (not a feeling but a disciplined choice), the mechanics of grace, and the path to spiritual maturity.
What You'll Learn
The foundation of all psychological and spiritual health is the willingness to face reality as it is — without denial, evasion, or blame. Love is not a feeling but a disciplined act of will — the decision to extend oneself for the genuine growth and wellbeing of another. Grace — the tendency of events to promote growth rather than regression — is the most fundamental evidence for the existence of a benevolent intelligence underlying human experience.
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