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4.25 stars... it's really nice but I would need to reread it before I could give it a better review because it's been a while since l've read it.
This is a great & interesting mix of memoir and self help! A super interesting primer on basic meditation & compassion practice from a neurosurgeon who knows why it matters. I'll be giving this book to some of my clients for sure. You can even go to a website to hear audio versions of the practices!
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I remember when I was reading the first chapters of this book it truly felt like a fairytale and in my head it played out like a movie. It was a wonderful read I keep thinking about til this very day and I recommend it to everyone. It's definitely one I need to reread and annotate, but even without that, I still remember how it made me feel. It's an easy 5 star read for me, because I enjoy this type of books, ones that make you reflect, that make you think and on top of that feel so great.
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I never understood the phrase “this book has changed my life!” Whenever I heard it being said or read it, I’d shrug it off and would usually regard it as an over exaggeration meaning that the book they had read allowed them to feel enjoyment and excitement whenever they picked it up; however, this book did in fact, in all its connotations, changed my life. Not only that but it changed my perspective on life and what I would like to pursue as I continue on with my journey. I would definitely recommend this to everyone who enjoys and appreciates such words written so beautifully. Thank you James Doty
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I find it very fascinating that professor James R. Doty used his rags-to-riches tale to talk about the benefits of mindfulness meditation practices and how these practices re-wired his brain. I had a great pleasure reading about it from his perspective as a neurosurgeon. I'm glad Dr. Doty pointed out that material wealth only lasts as long as the items. however, once you achieve spiritual wealth that it can't be taken away at any time. i personally think that that is a very important message to spread in a society that values material wealth as the most desirable. Also as a person who always viewed loving kindness and compassion as very essential practice, im heartened that he put emphasis on the importance of opening one's heart and connecting with others and of compassion.
"If we want to be happy, we make others happy. If we want love, we have to give love. If we want joy, we need to make others joyful. If we want forgiveness, we have to forgive. If we want peace, we have to create it in the world around us.”
this immediately reminded me of seokjin's words "I make myself happy by making others happy" which inspired namjoon that he used it in his famous ment "please use me please use BTS to love yourself…"
their message have profoundly impacted millions of people's lives around the world.. I truly appreciate that BTS and Prof. Doty are spreading important messages like this in this current society. I thank Dr. Doty for being able to inspire BTS and giving so many people a Magic Shop to go to.
I would totally recommend this book to everyone~~!
"If we want to be happy, we make others happy. If we want love, we have to give love. If we want joy, we need to make others joyful. If we want forgiveness, we have to forgive. If we want peace, we have to create it in the world around us.”
this immediately reminded me of seokjin's words "I make myself happy by making others happy" which inspired namjoon that he used it in his famous ment "please use me please use BTS to love yourself…"
their message have profoundly impacted millions of people's lives around the world.. I truly appreciate that BTS and Prof. Doty are spreading important messages like this in this current society. I thank Dr. Doty for being able to inspire BTS and giving so many people a Magic Shop to go to.
I would totally recommend this book to everyone~~!