American author and prominent advocate of “Green Psychology” philosophy and practice, Jake Eagle has announced the release of his latest personal growth book, Speak Love Not War. The 212-page paperback book offers a unique way of using language to foster personal development.
“Green Psychology is both a philosophy and a practice, and it offers a path to travel closer to our essential humanity — to what it means to be a loving, needing, giving, sensitive, fallible, competent, mortal, brave human being in community with others,” explained Jake.
This path, he said, begins with participation in an eight-day residential retreat where participants learn to communicate in a way that allows them to live in the present, free themselves from unnecessary judgment, live empowered, creative lives resulting in fulfilling and respectful relationships.
“Through this work, we grow and evolve, as will our families and communities,” added Jake, who wrote the book targeting personal growth audiences and counsellors, psychotherapists, and social workers, whom he seeks to teach his brand of GreenSpeak, which is considered a revolutionary way to use language to enhance personal growth.
“I judge and hide less of myself and am able to be more present in each moment and more comfortable in my own skin. With all my years of working on myself, Jake’s approach has been the most usable in my day-to-day living and relating,” said participant Sara Bentle of Santa Fe.
Written in a personally revealing manner, and judging from the many positive reviews it has received thus far, Speak Love Not War is considered an excellent book for people interested in learning the essentials of personal growth. And it is considered one of the “must-haves” for professionals and laypeople alike.
Basically, the book introduces the reader to the principles of Green Psychology while also teaching how to use Green Speak, a new way to use language that stimulates higher consciousness. The book is written in conversational style as a discussion between the author and his brother who had been recently diagnosed with a life threatening illness.
Their relationship – and the conversation they have had – is the basis for an exploration of Green Psychology, Green Speak, and existential issues including: how to live a meaningful life, how to respectfully relate with other people, how to reduce anxiety, and how to deal with our inevitable death and that of the people we love.
Although the name Green Psychology is new, its roots are deep. In 1960, a little known movement was started by John Weir, PhD and Joyce Weir. The members were people committed to creating a better world for themselves and for others. However, the crucial characteristic that distinguished this movement from the mainstream was a new way of using language.
Why have you not heard of this movement, according to Jake, is the fact that one of its tenets involved never imposing their ideas on another person. “Therefore, the people involved in this worthy cause didn’t proselytize. Word spread, not by telling others what they should do, but by others witnessing positive changes in the behaviors of those using this language,” said Jake.
However, by the year 2000, which brought on a new century pregnant with challenges, conflicts, and crises throughout the world, the Weirs invited two of their colleagues, Jake and Hannah Eagle, to “go public” with the knowledge that their movement was built upon.
Jake and Hannah have since held true to the call, while creating a new, more accessible, and timely presentation – a new psychology: Green Psychology. “It is a way of life – an actual practice – that fosters greater personal joy, healthier adult/adult connections, while also creating a kinder and saner world to live in,” said Jake.
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