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nathalieme's review against another edition
5.0
Possibly the best of its genre. If you want to read any book to help improve your well-being, this one is in the top 5. I found that many 'spiritual/self-improvement' are mostly theory. This one also explain the theory but provides the basis of a simple technical that truly helps when used regularly. I would recommend reading this book along with Tara Brach Radical Acceptance.
One of the things that I did not appreciate in the book is when the author says that using the technique for a long period of time allows to eat whatever chemical full food without being affected by it. Why I understand the theory of it, I don't appreciate the author's lack of sensitivity that eating such type of food is more than affecting or not your body; it affects the environment, animals, health of others etc. Other than that it's a book I plan to re-read regularly as the wisdom is practical and uplifting.
One of the things that I did not appreciate in the book is when the author says that using the technique for a long period of time allows to eat whatever chemical full food without being affected by it. Why I understand the theory of it, I don't appreciate the author's lack of sensitivity that eating such type of food is more than affecting or not your body; it affects the environment, animals, health of others etc. Other than that it's a book I plan to re-read regularly as the wisdom is practical and uplifting.
olivegogh's review against another edition
3.5
I started this book with an open mind and was moved by many of its themes. The concept that emotions are energies with varying frequencies truly resonated with me, and the discussion on surrender and letting go seemed remarkably aligned with Islamic teachings. The book provided a spiritual perspective on releasing emotional burdens, which I found valuable. However, my reading experience took a sharp turn when the author attempted to justify Hitler’s actions and even suggested that he could be unconditionally loved. This felt detached from reality and dismissive of real life suffering. While I understand the broader spiritual perspective, the way it was framed made me question the author’s judgment. It’s a common issue with certain spiritual books that emphasize detachment so much that they neglect real world consequences, making them incomplete without a sense of justice. There were also moments in the book that felt overly idealistic or even a bit delusional. While there’s value in emotional surrender, some of his claims felt like they ignored the complexity of human experiences. Overall it was a slow read and took me multiple attempts to keep coming back to it.
thaonguyen61295's review against another edition
3.0
Sao cảm giác như tác giả đang ignore tầm quan trọng của các cảm xúc được coi như là tiêu cực vậy nhỉ
aspoonfulofhoni's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.0
It was a bit long-winded. By the time I finished the book, I forgot that it had taught me the mechanism of letting go in chapter two.
betteroffred's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
5.0
I feel slightly sad to be finished with this book! But I’ve highlighted and tabbed and I know it will be one I always return to as a manual for life. So beautiful to have been given permission to release negativity. I will take these lessons with me hopefully for the rest of my life. Such a brilliant man he was. LOVED my experience reading this and plan to check out many others that he wrote.
irenekaoru's review against another edition
2.0
I have such incredibly mixed feelings about this book. Large parts of it are very inspiring, interesting, even soothing to read. It helped me deeply contemplate patterns of negativity and self-defeating thoughts, and how these patterns may hold us all back in life. It offers a simple mind training meditative technique that absolutely works when one needs to calm the mind and nervous system, experience less suffering, and overcome mental obstacles.
On the other hand, the book is packed wall to wall with wildly batshit un-cited claims and stories, where the author will just casually say stuff like, "There was a woman who had negative thoughts which manifested in multiple sclerosis! And when she learned to release her negativity, her body returned to peak health! Today she is very happy!"
Like, WHAT? It's like a hippie philosophy book written as though it is an evidence based pop-neuroscience book as dictated by a cult guru, filled with stories that are presented as true but contain no verifiable facts or citations. I don't know, I would maybe skip it. One of you weirdo friends of mine recommended it and I don't remember who, but if it was you, please call me, I want to talk.
On the other hand, the book is packed wall to wall with wildly batshit un-cited claims and stories, where the author will just casually say stuff like, "There was a woman who had negative thoughts which manifested in multiple sclerosis! And when she learned to release her negativity, her body returned to peak health! Today she is very happy!"
Like, WHAT? It's like a hippie philosophy book written as though it is an evidence based pop-neuroscience book as dictated by a cult guru, filled with stories that are presented as true but contain no verifiable facts or citations. I don't know, I would maybe skip it. One of you weirdo friends of mine recommended it and I don't remember who, but if it was you, please call me, I want to talk.