The self-help industry perpetuates the myth that we are limited, damaged, inadequate selves who need to be fixed. Sadly, it keeps millions of us hoping for a better future when we will finally be happy and fulfilled. But what if it's possible, at any moment, to be peaceful and free? In "The End of Self Help: Discovering Peace and Happiness Right at the Heart of Your Messy, Scary Brilliant Life," psychologist Gail Brenner, Ph.D. reveals that in fact, it is-once we realize that who we are is not defined by our distorted thoughts and painful feelings. With an infectious spirit, Dr. Brenner describes how personal suffering is a case of mistaken identity. She walks with readers as they expand their attention beyond their well-worn troubles to the very source of happiness and peace: presence itself. Guided audio meditations, included with each chapter, help light the way. "The End of Self-Help" makes ancient teachings accessible to the modern mind. It's a must-read for anyone who has finally realized that self-help doesn't actually help. You'll discover the fulfillment you've been longing for-the living, breathing possibility of peace now...and now...and now...