{"product_id":"living-with-purpose-paperback","title":"Living with Purpose - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Bellavance\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTuong Thi Phan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRafia Naz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book outlines a comprehensive approach to education, nurturing ethical individuals and relationships, responsible businesses, effective governance and engaged global citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe values education and personal development program presented in this book cultivates lifelong values and skills that empower you to effectively manage yourself, your relationships and your interactions with your environment. It equips young people and adults with a moral framework to navigate and understand the world around them. The program also involves character education, which helps individuals become not just academically capable ('smart') but also morally sound and virtuous ('good)'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis program is intended for senior high school students (ages 15-18), university students, adults looking to enhance personal development and relationships, and civil society, government and business organisations aiming to foster a moral, thriving and sustainable society through value-based programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePillar One: Managing Ourselves and Self-Actualisation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe explored how meaning and purpose, conscious living, personal responsibility and understanding mind-body relations shape wellbeing. We emphasised the importance of knowing oneself, managing one's inner life through mindfulness and emotional intelligence, and recognising the cultural influences that support or constrain self-actualisation and self-development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePillar Two: Managing Our relationships and Self-actualisation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe examined love as the central value of life, and the family as the foundational school of love and values. We discussed how shared values, reflective listening and living for the sake of others nurture harmonious relationships. We highlighted the four spheres of love within families - conjugal, parental, sibling and filial - and their importance in healthy development and social stability. We also addressed the impact of popular culture on relationships and affirmed the importance of lifelong, comprehensive sexuality education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePillar Three: Managing our Natural Environment and Sustainable Development\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe considered the interconnectedness of human and natural systems, and how human activities shape ecosystems. We examined the consequences of resource use, waste generation and environmental degradation, and advocated for balancing economic development with the preservation of natural systems. We highlighted the need for transdisciplinary research, government commitment, circular economic models and individual sustainable practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book and program advocates for a values-based approach to life - one that emphasises self-management, fosters positive relationships rooted in love and communication, and promotes sustainable practices for our natural environment. It argues that true happiness and a peaceful future arise when we align our lives with meaningful purpose, genuine connection, and responsible action towards ourselves, others and the planet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree Pillars Framework: a comprehensive approach to education, nurturing ethical individuals and relationships, responsible businesses, effective governance and engaged global citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 370\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 20, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47330794078457,"sku":"9781764074605","price":32.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/QXzZXnLE539781764074605.webp?v=1769607289","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/living-with-purpose-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}