Bob Wicks again delivers his gentle healing philosophy through poignant, humorous stories that will warm and educate the heart. With a refreshing sense of simplicity, Wicks invites readers to seek perspective and develop a strong inner life. His work helps move beyond the vague desire to live more peacefully to actually living one's dream: a life that is noble and meaningful, with a sense of joy, hope, and commitment. Wicks shows how to find the curative value of listening to ourselves and to others, how to discover in solitude a "good loneliness," and how to appreciate the gift of now. In this gentle, yet realistic approach, both joy and pain must be accepted in order to thrive, as they are forever intertwined, just as the development of one's inner life is intertwined with reaching out to others. This is Wicks' life work; while not autobiographical, the book breathes with the themes he's lived through his distinguished career, most notably the hopeful message of finding spiritual freedom and greater meaning in daily life. The book is perfect for anyone under stress or suffering loss, for spiritual seekers, for ministry professionals, counselors, and for all those in the helping professions. † A persuasive guide to strengthening one's inner life. -- Publishers Weekly Packed with useful insight and reflection. -- Praying Robert J. Wicks has crafted a how-to book on living with a sense of joy, compassion, hope and commitment. -- Stanley M. Grabowski, Pastoral Life Shows you how to achieve a healing life philosophy in a simple and accessible way. -- Phyllis Straughan, This book should be referred to from time to time as part of the 'quiet time' the author prescribes. -- The Sunday Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ) This is a book that should be kept close, to be referred to from time to time. -- The Sunday Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ) This is a wise and wonderful book. -- Sisters Today Wicks gives us a how-to book on living with a sense of joy, compassion, hope and commitment. -- Stanley M. Grabowski, Pastoral Life Psychologist Robert J. Wicks specializes in the treatment and mentoring of professional helpers and "healers," His 30 books include the popular After 50, the best-selling Touching the Holy, his classic Living Simply in an Anxious World, and Companions in Hope, (with Thomas E. Rodgerson). He is also the editor of Paulist Press's new line of books, the Robert J. Wicks Spirituality Selections. Wicks is on the faculty of Loyola College in Baltimore and lives in Ellicott City, Maryland.