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The Tao of Ordinariness: Humility and Simplicity in a Narcissistic Age

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The Tao of Ordinariness: Humility and Simplicity in a Narcissistic AgeThis book is an invitation to come home to your authentic self in a world that is frequently mesmerized by "spin," narcissism, fantasy, and exhibitionism. Psychology and classic wisdom literature have, in various ways, long recognized the value for simply becoming who you are (i. e., ordinariness). However, this call is becoming increasingly drowned out by the many other voices that emphasize publicity and image making over authenticity and humility.

This book is an invitation to come home to your authentic self in a world that is frequently mesmerized by "spin," narcissism, fantasy, and exhibitionism. Psychology and classic wisdom literature have, in various ways, long recognized the value for simply becoming who you are (i.e., ordinariness). However, this call is becoming increasingly drowned out by the many other voices that emphasize publicity and image-making over authenticity and humility. Renowned therapist and author Robert Wicks has written The Tao of Ordinariness as a way of beginning to address these tendencies in contemporary society.

In this new countercultural work, the strength and joy of exploring who you are - and proceeding to share yourself with others in a way that they too can reclaim themselves - is revisited from a range of vantage points. The author specifically reexamines themes of humility, simplicity, letting go, self-awareness, "alonetime," resilience, and mentoring. In an era when people increasingly measure self-worth by external measures, such as the number of likes and views and followers on social media feeds (which have many individuals chasing impossible fantasies and living with a constant fear of "missing out"), Wicks offers a return to your authentic self.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/01/2019
ISBN: 9780190937171
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.00d
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JAZ
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
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Size: Large/Giant (1 Count)
I bought one of these several months ago for my 6 year old, 65 lb Am Staff mix. He’s a super chewer; for example, he once chewed the corner off a windowsill before I caught him. He loves this. Just adopted a 4 year old, 55 lb female Am Staff mix. Equally super at chewing. I had her with me in my home office and she randomly bit a chunk off the decorative trim on my old wood desk. Anyway, as soon as she saw this toy, she made a beeline for it. Thank goodness I had a spare! I’m now here to buy a third, because this is a good one for dogs who can REALLY chew.
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Brenda C.
Chelsea, US
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Dogs not interested
Size: Large/Giant (1 Count)
My two labs do not care for this one.
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PurpleBookDragon
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
LOVE BARK TOYS!!!
Color: Rad Herring - Medium
I got this toy for my 1yr old Husky/Heeler/(possibly)GSD (approx 42lbs) mix when she came to our home mid/late October of 2025 and the toy lasted until December 3rd 2025 when we had to assist her with opening the fabric to get the toy on the inside. It was a great fun toy for her and the inside toys still is and she loves playing with it. The durability of both the outside and inside toys are great for super chewers! I was glad there was no stuffing because I had gotten her a plush toy once before and she destroyed that immediately. The fabric on this was durable enough to withstand her chewing yet soft enough that it didn’t hurt her teeth. The colors were vibrant and fun for both toys even though wear and tear kinda took some of the fabric color away. I would definitely buy this again once the inside toy is no longer safe for her, especially since the size was perfect for her too.
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ali
Natrona Heights, US
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Good ball for strong chewers
Color: Cheeze Brawl - Large, Color: Cheeze Brawl - Large
My dog loves this ball except the outside fur gets gross really quickly. However, it’s easy to cutoff and underneath is a strong squeaky ball. It’s like two gifts in one. He’s a very heavy chewer and the ball lasts quite a bit.
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Ashton Gibson
Fort Morgan, US
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Take the skin off and get the right size for your dog’s weight!
Color: Panda Bear - Large, Color: Panda Bear - Large
This review is specifically for the panda toy. My dog is a super chewer and will literally go through any normal toy, even the ones labeled for aggressive chewers, within a few hours at most. He’s about to be 10 years old and this is the first time he’s ever had a toy that lasted as long as it has. I wanna mention the outer layer he almost immediately chewed through. To me, it wasn’t worth the fear of him dealing through pieces so I just took the whole “skin” off. However, he’s safely had this for 2 months with no issues and heavy daily chewing until he finally broke it apart. So if you have a super chewer, make sure to get the size appropriate for your dog’s weight and take the “skin” off and you’re left with a quality toy that will stick around! Pictured is a set of 2 new toys of the same variety since he finally chewed through his last batch lol
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