Eight Brief Lessons on Life

T. Byram Karasu M.D. is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Silverman Professor and University Chairman Emeritus Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Karasu is a widely renowned psychiatrist, educator, master psychotherapist and best-selling author whose work has been translated into many languages. Dr. Karasu has published twenty three books including two novels, a book of poetry, three philosophical/psychological books, and a number of psychotherapy related books. Dr. Karasu lives and practices in Manhattan.

Introduction: Uncommon Common Sense
Lesson One: Love
Live a “felt” life, and be alive
Lesson Two: Work
Synchronize yourself with your work, and be successful
Lesson Three: Belong
Expand your outer communion, and be grounded
Lesson Four: Marry
Mute your “I” for “we”, and be a ‘life witness’
Lesson Five: De-Stress
Live a long and healthy life, and be grateful
Lesson Six: Believe
Find a philosophy of life, and be meaningful
Lesson Seven: Be
Cultivate inner communion, and be joyful
Lesson Eight: Live Your Death
Come to terms with your ending, and be serene
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