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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
Started off great; interesting thoughts, practical meditation exercises, a harrowing upbringing. However, it fell apart for me in the last third of the book. Any connection I felt to the struggling young man disappeared as the grownup Jim fell into overblown money problems of the dotcom era. He writes about knowing he needs to learn to open his heart, but frankly, I couldn't see that it has happened. Great that he has done some good charitable work, but for me the book is not a success.
Sorry to have to walk my recommendation back!
Sorry to have to walk my recommendation back!
the impact that this book has had honestly far outweighs the actual content in it. considering that this is the memoir of a literal neurosurgeon... it's incredibly fanciful. much of it reads like a sci-fi novel; the rest of it is so heavily focused on how Doty ~just believed in himself and everything turned out okay~ that it was sickening. disappointing tbh
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Das Buch war angenehm zu lesen und obwohl ich nicht von allen Konzepten, die darin beschrieben wurden, gleichermaßen überzeugt bin, hat es mich in mancher Hinsicht dennoch zum nachdenken gebracht und daran erinnert, dass ich schon sehr lange nicht mehr meditiert habe ;)
Right from the introduction, I was hooked and I thoroughly enjoyed this memoir. Like some others, I wasn't exactly here for the neurology parts of the book but the life lessons Dr James R Doty was willing to share. He gave four 'tricks' into a more peaceful mind and being able to manifest through visualisation. This included relaxing the body, taming the mind, opening the heart, and clarifying your intent.
He shared his life story, from when he was a child living in poverty to him in the present working as a neurosurgeon and a professor, and how one day, at the back of a magic shop, his life was changed by the most powerful kind of magic he would ever encounter. It was extremely interesting and he really kept me intrigued in the book until the last page. His experiences sometimes almost seemed like a miracle which further amazed me at the 'magic' he was talking about. I am definitely going to try and meditate more with the guide he shared and live a life of compassion and mindfulness. It seems so simple yet I never really consider how much it changes one's perspective on life and what one truly wants in life. In today's society, everyone is craving materialistic goods and money. However, he focused on what truly mattered after he lost millions and had to rebuild himself again. This opened my mind and heart to appreciate even the sufferings we go through, because, *"When our hearts are wounded that's when they open. We grow through pain. We grow through difficult situations."*
He shared his life story, from when he was a child living in poverty to him in the present working as a neurosurgeon and a professor, and how one day, at the back of a magic shop, his life was changed by the most powerful kind of magic he would ever encounter. It was extremely interesting and he really kept me intrigued in the book until the last page. His experiences sometimes almost seemed like a miracle which further amazed me at the 'magic' he was talking about. I am definitely going to try and meditate more with the guide he shared and live a life of compassion and mindfulness. It seems so simple yet I never really consider how much it changes one's perspective on life and what one truly wants in life. In today's society, everyone is craving materialistic goods and money. However, he focused on what truly mattered after he lost millions and had to rebuild himself again. This opened my mind and heart to appreciate even the sufferings we go through, because, *"When our hearts are wounded that's when they open. We grow through pain. We grow through difficult situations."*
It was the second time i read this book. First in the last year of 2018 and today is the second time.
First time i read this book i just feel this is a wonderful. But, it is not changing my though.
But, today for the second time i read this book. I feel connected and make me cry. I feel pity to me nowadays. Maybe because I feel low this time and after read this book i feel like i should more compassion to myself and to open my heart. And then i am trying to practice the Ruth method. It was hard but i think it changing me a little bit. I think i should practice more.
First time i read this book i just feel this is a wonderful. But, it is not changing my though.
But, today for the second time i read this book. I feel connected and make me cry. I feel pity to me nowadays. Maybe because I feel low this time and after read this book i feel like i should more compassion to myself and to open my heart. And then i am trying to practice the Ruth method. It was hard but i think it changing me a little bit. I think i should practice more.
dnf like 1/3 of the way into the book. disappointing because magic shop is one of my favorite bts songs but this book was not what i was expecting at all and it got kind of boring.
Jim has such a resonating voice regardless of the subject matter. And what a unique take on an autobiography and mindfulness/self help book.
This book was so lovely to listen to a wonderful account of the things that can be achieved when you 'open your heart'. I found myself both equally interested in Doty's life as a neurosurgeon and his discussion around brain plasticity but also about the writing about kindness, compassion and caring.
There's nothing too deep here, but that's the beauty of it. It's a story about how you can live a much more fulfilling life if you open up and show kindness and care for others. Something that particularly given the current climate I found great joy in listening to
There's nothing too deep here, but that's the beauty of it. It's a story about how you can live a much more fulfilling life if you open up and show kindness and care for others. Something that particularly given the current climate I found great joy in listening to
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced