Isbn: 9780259831754 - a guide to implementing the receptive mode (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the psychology of the visitor experience within national parks, exploring a concept the author calls "the receptive mode". This mode, a less familiar counterpart to our everyday "action mode", encourages relaxation, letting go of mental activity, and allowing ourselves to be absorbed by our surroundings. The author argues that in a world driven by action and achievement, we have neglected this receptive mode, which is essential for true satisfaction and connection with nature. The book presents this concept within a historical context, drawing on research into the ways our minds process visual stimuli, and examines various psychological phenomena, such as the experience of solitude and the effects of sensory isolation. The author offers a practical framework for integrating the receptive mode into our daily lives, encouraging readers to experience the natural world with a new sense of presence and awareness. This book provides a unique and insightful exploration of how we can reconnect with the world around us, rediscovering the restorative power of nature and the importance of quietude and receptivity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…