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Auspicious Thoughts, Propitious Mind Richard Pratt

Auspicious Thoughts, Propitious Mind By Richard Pratt

Auspicious Thoughts, Propitious Mind by Richard Pratt


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Summary

To be happy, we should have no unrealistic expectations, and an idea of the meaning and purpose of life. Our thoughts come spontaneously from our experiences and our attitudes, which we can shape to give us peace of mind. It's best if we say to ourselves, 'There is no such thing as fate, nor a force of evil.'

Auspicious Thoughts, Propitious Mind Summary

Auspicious Thoughts, Propitious Mind by Richard Pratt

'Reading this book can inspire a thinking, and encourage attitudes that lead to more peace of mind, with a sense of happiness and contentment.

The practical philosophy here offers readers a chance of a better understanding of life, of ourselves and others, the way our minds work and the traps that befall us. Many seek wealth and power, but these things do not bring happiness. We say what matters is to be happy but how to live and enjoy life, and to be happy is not at all clear.

The relevance of our feral ancestral origins is explained, along with the many animal characteristics that persist in our lives today. Our anatomy and physiology is very animal, and our behaviour reflects the primitive tribal village mentality of our ancient forebears. We all have our set behaviour patterns as individuals, and when in groups, in society: and also, there are the set behaviours of national leaders on behalf of their nation.

The author points out how much of the success in life comes from our decisions and on any decision-making skills we have, such as attitude, which can be worked on for success.

We use words without having a clear idea what their real meaning is, and that may compromise the listener's understanding. The author tackles difficult concepts and defines what love is, and what the word God and the devil can mean He writes it is best to deny the exitance of fate, and explains clearly some long-established behavioural precepts such as the Seven Deadly Sins, the Eight Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments, and why their message is important to anyone and everyone, whether of any or no faith. Our inborn primordial instinct naturally questions if there is an after-life, and for both believers and non-believers, this book offers an acceptable answer that can suit anyone.

This book is both enjoyable to read and to study due to its comprehensive detail. Its aspects of practical philosophy and sociology can also be a reference for those whose role it is to help others achieve more happiness and contentment.'

About Richard Pratt

Richard was born in Surrey, England, in1938, and grew up there as a child and boy during WW2 with the fear of being bombed and with food shortages. He was fortunate enough to go to a Public School by a direct grant and then lived on a farm in the Cotswolds for some years, before studying at The Royal Veterinary College, London to become a veterinarian, enjoying a fulfilling career working with people and their animals until retirement in 2001.

Now in his 80's, Richard's perception was acquired at the School of Experience, and, so ranks as a graduate of the University of Life. He found his many real-life experiences came from being an employer. In 1971, he founded his own practice that became an SME of up to fifty staff of young men and women. He was able to observe their tribulations and worries, their stresses, marriage and relationship breakdown, even, sadly life's disasters of divorce, miscarriage, abortion and suicide; and for him, all that, plus the worldly issues of Employment Law, and Health & Safety matters as they developed during the thirty years from 1970.

Richard's thinking expressed in his book, 'Auspicious Thoughts, Propitious Mind,' is akin to that of the 'Man on the Clapham Omnibus.' That person, he or she, is a legal-fiction adopted by the courts on what can justly and reasonably be expected of any person being a fair and average person of sound mind. This thinking reflects the down-to-earth, common sense practicality and pragmatism of the man-in-the-street.

Although a Christian by faith, Richard says he remains deeply suspicious of religions and religious practices. His interest in the 'psychology of self' began in his 50s. He researched the subject further and began compiling notes for his book that was completed and published 20 years later, in 2019. Richard has his own website, rmcamden.com , and can be found on Facebook as Richard Camden.

Additional information

GOR012376769
9781839520570
1839520574
Auspicious Thoughts, Propitious Mind by Richard Pratt
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Brown Dog Books
20190822
496
N/A
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