<p><span style=color: rgba(21 27 38 1)>No end of books these days offer us techniques for self-improvement. Taking a different tack Robin Phillips shows that God meets us where we are in the pain and heartache of the present moment. Instead of looking for a way to escape from hardship we can cultivate an attitude of gratitude peace and self-acceptance that will transform our experience of suffering.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(21 27 38 1)>Drawing on his own experiences and his work as a consultant in the behavioral health industry-as well as stories of saints and sufferers teachings of the Fathers and recent discoveries in neuroscience-Phillips shows us that the journey to personal well-being is one we can all travel regardless of the hardships we may face.</span></p>