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proofofruin's review
3.0
uncomfortably appropriate timing for this one - i committed myself to finish this book on a saturday, and on sunday, my (now ex) fiancée and i ended our engagement and relationship of nine years. i left it with ten pages to go for a week and a half while processing the initial pain of the separation, but in the ten days i spent away from the text, i thought of its lessons constantly. rare coincidence and i'm very grateful for it.
three stars because i have read a lot of thich nhat hanh lately, and while he's one of my very favorite teachers, this text felt a bit repetitive and derivative of some of his other writings on mindfulness. i can see my future self coming back to this specific collection of teachings when i'm struggling with something big, so i do really appreciate the arrangement, just wanting for something fresh.
three stars because i have read a lot of thich nhat hanh lately, and while he's one of my very favorite teachers, this text felt a bit repetitive and derivative of some of his other writings on mindfulness. i can see my future self coming back to this specific collection of teachings when i'm struggling with something big, so i do really appreciate the arrangement, just wanting for something fresh.
aishakare's review
4.0
I think this book has a lot of good information about mindfulness and meditation, but in some ways it is annoying, yet unavoidable, when the author's own biases or personal beliefs about love, spirituality, and cravings are noticeable throughout the text. It seems slightly dogmatic at times, which I didn't like, but most of all, it was a helpful and nice read.
juliaarciga's review
5.0
I’m considering buying a physical copy of this so I can highlight it and return to it again and again. It’s that good.
mothyb's review
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
A very easy read, immediately applicable.
canditheduck's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Reminders and tools on being present, facing suffering, shaking its hand and knowing at some point you’ll part ways.
stumbles's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.5
This book, like Thich Nhat Hanh's many books, has a way if bringing me back to myself when the world is becoming overwhelming and I am becoming apathetic in my stresses. It feels grounding to read a few pages here and there as I continue my daily life
I appreciate the wisdom in these pages and the beautiful outlook on life. Often with work, I feel there is no time to be myself and part of caring for myself is taking the time to practice mindfulness and know what I am feeling and why.
I appreciate the wisdom in these pages and the beautiful outlook on life. Often with work, I feel there is no time to be myself and part of caring for myself is taking the time to practice mindfulness and know what I am feeling and why.
xenomorph's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective