Pathways to Possibility: Transforming Our Relationship with Ourselves, Each Other, and the World

by Rosamund Stone Zander

Overview

"Rosamund Zander is a miracle. Her generous voice will resonate with you, change you and help you create work that matters." —Seth Godin, author of The Icarus Deception

The bestselling author of The Art of Possibility returns with a new vision for achieving true human fulfillment that's sure to appeal to fans of Brene Brown's Daring Greatly and Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic

As children, we develop stories about how the world works, most of which get improved upon and amended over time. But some do not, even as we mature in other ways.  Opinionated, self-centered and fear-driven, these “child stories” are the source of the behavioral and emotional patterns that hold us back. When we learn to identify and rewrite these stories, limitless growth becomes possible.
 
In her groundbreaking and inspiring new book, Rosamund Stone Zander shows us that life is a story we tell ourselves, and that we have the power to change that story. She illuminates how breaking old patterns and telling a new story can transform not just our own lives, but also our relationships with others—whether in a marriage, a classroom, or a business. Finally, she demonstrates how, with this new understanding of ourselves and our place within an interconnected world, we can take powerful action in the collective interest, and gain a sense of deep connection to the universe.
 
Pathways to Possibility expands our notions of how much we can grow and change, whether we can affect others or the world at large, and how much freedom and joy we can experience. Stimulating and profound, it is the perfect companion to her beloved first book, The Art of Possibility.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780143110545
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/06/2017
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	602,328
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 5.90(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

ROSAMUND STONE ZANDER is the author, with Benjamin Zander, of The Art of Possibility. Trained as a family systems therapist, she coaches organizations from the inside out. Ms. Zander has brought wisdom, humor, and enlightenment to people in a wide variety of settings, from school systems, hospitals, and corporations to the World Economic Forum.

Table of Contents

Introduction xv

Part I The All of You, in Stories

Chapter 1 Voices, Ages, and Parts 3

Chapter 2 Alan's World 8

Chapter 3 Coming Apart 17

Chapter 4 Adding a Part 22

Chapter 5 Change 27

Chapter 6 Running on Empty 33

Chapter 7 The Tangle of Love 47

Chapter 8 Rewriting the Story 55

Chapter 9 Upgrading Stories from Child to Adult 63

Part II You on Behalf of Others

Chapter 10 Walking Stories 79

Chapter 11 Advice 87

Chapter 12 The Power of One 91

Chapter 13 Can We Change People? Yes, We Can 97

Chapter 14 Grow Forever 101

Chapter 15 Resonance 108

Chapter 16 Things May Not Be as They Appear 112

Chapter 17 A City at a Crossroads 116

Chapter 18 A Feel for the Times 119

Chapter 19 Farm Animal Utopia 124

Chapter 20 Puebla and Beyond 129

Part III You in Partnership

Chapter 21 Expanding the Frame 139

Chapter 22 Getting in Tune 151

Chapter 23 Extreme Participation 158

Chapter 24 Global Partners 166

Chapter 25 Renewal 180

Chapter 26 The Territory Beyond 189

Part IV A Pack of Games

Game Number 1 There Is All the Time in the World 207

Game Number 2 Walk with Spirit and Love 212

Game Number 3 See What You've Never Seen Before 219

Game Number 4 Let Go 224

Game Number 5 Get in Tune 232

Epilogue 242

Acknowledgments 245

Recommended Reading 247

Editorial Reviews

"Zander introduces readers to an opportunity for transformation via rewriting our old stories, essentially changing the worldview we've gripped onto since childhood."
—Spirituality & Health

"Fresh, compelling, and uplifting. A well-written and accessible model for self-examination for even the most well-adjusted adult."
—Booklist

“Filled with fascinating stories illuminating the many challenges to our inner and global well-being, Rosamund Stone Zander has created a narrative to liberate our lives in ways we may have never imagined possible. Pathways to Possibility is a treasure trove of human journeys that reveals the deep nature of who we are and how we can create a more meaningful life and healthier world.”
—Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Brainstorm and The Whole Brain Child
 
"Rosamund Zander is a miracle. Her generous voice will resonate with you, change you and help you create work that matters." 
—Seth Godin, author of The Icarus Deception
 
“You must read Pathways to Possibility for it is an extraordinary, a unique, book. Zander helps us to see the connection between our inner selves and the nature of the natural world and the universe.  By the end we have a new understanding of who we are and our individual human responsibilities.”
—Jane Goodall, award-winning primatologist and author
 
“Rosamund Zander is the best companion to walk you through your next passage. Her words radiate possibility as she leads readers out of the darkness of an old story, showing us how to change it, open up, and move into the lightness of love and gratitude.”
—Gail Sheehy, author of Passages and Daring: My Passages
 
“In this eloquent and elegant book, Rosamund Stone Zander offers us a visionary and practical guide to living fuller, more compassionate lives for ourselves and others.”
—Sir Ken Robinson, author of The Element and Creative Schools
 
“Pathways to Possibility is a great stepping stone from Rosamund Zander’s previous book, The Art of Possibility. I saw myself in this book: my relationship to my childhood, to the past, and to Nature, and the struggle and delight of helping a new self emerge. She’s teaching us all how to be architects of the spirit.”
—Richard Preston, author of The Hot Zone

Praise for The Art of Possibility

"One of the most inspiring, practical, and uplifting books I have ever read. The very act of reading it with an open heart and mind will improve your health!"
—Christiane Northrup, M.D.
 
"The Zanders' book of practices has made my life one of infinite possibility. . . . The implications for corporate and political life are extraordinary."
—Warren Bennis, author of On Becoming a Leader
 
"This is a wide, uplifting, and important work, a seamless blend of insight and inspiration, personal revelations, and stories drawn from the worlds of art, psychology, business, and politics. Ben and Roz Zander make an extraordinary team—their energy, passion, and fundamental commitment to humane values are absolutely contagious."
—Doris Kearns Goodwin
 
"The passionate energy permeating The Art of Possibility is a true force for every reader for self-development and life fulfillment."
—Klaus Schwab, founder and president, World Economic Forum

From the Publisher

Narrated with the calm wisdom of a bodhisattva, this inspiring audiobook offers a plan for achieving true happiness, both as individuals and as citizens of the universe. The author’s writing, void of pretense and full of humanitarian energy, makes it easy for listeners to loosen their emotional bindings, absorb her inspiring stories, and explore their connections with others. Her book is fundamentally about faith—about whether we allow ourselves to spiral into pessimistic isolation or decide to believe that all of us have a tremendous opportunity for joy and community. With a palpable altruistic tone from start to finish, Zander invites us to share our new freedom with people who are still struggling and to become a personal conduit for the positive energy available in the world. T.W. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

AUGUST 2016 - AudioFile

Narrated with the calm wisdom of a bodhisattva, this inspiring audiobook offers a plan for achieving true happiness, both as individuals and as citizens of the universe. The author’s writing, void of pretense and full of humanitarian energy, makes it easy for listeners to loosen their emotional bindings, absorb her inspiring stories, and explore their connections with others. Her book is fundamentally about faith—about whether we allow ourselves to spiral into pessimistic isolation or decide to believe that all of us have a tremendous opportunity for joy and community. With a palpable altruistic tone from start to finish, Zander invites us to share our new freedom with people who are still struggling and to become a personal conduit for the positive energy available in the world. T.W. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

AUGUST 2016 - AudioFile