Drawing on nearly three decades of clinical and teaching experience, Lisa Kentgen is a psychologist dedicated to the power of intentional practices. She has explored the development of conscious awareness, the biological underpinnings of anxiety and depression, and the identification of emotional difficulties in children through her scientific work. Kentgen is a passionate advocate for greater authenticity in the modern world, believing that profound personal transformation emerges when individuals commit to living with intention.
"Kentgen explores the ways in which we as a society experience isolation and its effects on our mental and physical healths; she proceeds to offer solutions in order to collectively work towards building a sense of authentic belonging and communication in six specific ways"-- Provided by publisher
We hunger for a sense of purpose and the chance to create positive change in the world. Yet finding that purpose can be difficult in a culture which discourages meaningful engagement. Still, every one of us can meet the challenge and discover a radically different and rewarding way of living through the simple but transformative practice of intention. This book is an invaluable guide in uncovering and developing the most authentic version of you. Comfortably straddling Eastern contemplative traditions and Western psychology, Lisa Kentgen has helped hundreds of clients remove obstacles and make deep and lasting changes. Here she lays out a method to access and develop the powerful sources of insight and transformation that are within you.An Intentional Life approaches the question of how to live most authentically in ways both pragmatic and deep. Filled with memorable accounts from Kentgen's work with clients and her own life, as well as with helpful exercises and reflections, it articulates a transformational path traveled by practicing intention in five foundational areas: awareness, reflecting, choosing, acting, and allowing. By developing specific practices in each of these core areas, you can direct them to become powerful tools for living.