Ground: A Firefighter's Philosophy for Living - Softcover

McCoy, Kelly

 
9798992083316: Ground: A Firefighter's Philosophy for Living
Softcover
ISBN 13: 9798992083316
Verlag: ei² collective, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

In a world of constant noise, shifting priorities, and digital distraction, what does it mean to find your footing, to ground?

Drawing from 25 years of firefighting experience, Kelly McCoy offers timeless wisdom for navigating life's challenges with intention and presence. Through stories from the fireground, personal reflections, and practical meditations, "Ground" serves as both compass and anchor for young men and women seeking direction in an unsteady world.

Each chapter combines firefighter discipline with contemplative practice, covering essential territory: resilience, authentic relationships, meaningful work, digital boundaries, economic simplicity, and the pursuit of deeper wisdom.

Written primarily for men and women in their twenties and thirties but accessible to all, this book teaches what firefighters learn through experience, that true stability comes not from avoiding life's fires, but from developing the mental and spiritual foundations to face them with courage, clarity, and calm. These same principles apply whether you're facing a burning building or a difficult career decision.

For anyone seeking to build a life of purpose and meaning amid uncertainty, "Ground" provides both the foundation and the blueprint.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Kelly McCoy spent 25 years in the fire service before transitioning to higher education as a faculty member and director. His work with fire science and outdoor adventure students in Montana and study of human resilience through major universities informs his unique perspective that blends practical wisdom with contemplative practice. He speaks on resilience and navigating life's challenges, and is also the author of "Endure: A Memoir of Grief, Resilience, and Love." Kelly lives in the Midwest with his family, finding joy in nature, reading, and gathering with those he loves.

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Verlag
ei² collective
Erscheinungsdatum
2025
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 13 
9798992083316
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
268
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