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A review by iris_ymra
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World by Haemin Sunim
3.0
'The world we see is not the entire universe but a limited one that the mind cares about.'
'...it’s not the situation that is troubling us, but our perspective on it.'
'Too many choices make people unhappy.'
This book consists of eight chapters, addressing various aspects of life -- from love and friendships to work and aspirations -- and how mindfulness can help us in each aspect. The author addressed on how to deal mindfully with negative emotions like anger and jealousy as well as life’s disappointments, by sharing his own past experiences.
It's not a heavily how-to type of book, but rather a writing of wisdom, words that one can find comfort in. Much of the topics discussed aren't really new if you used to reading a self-help book. It only differs, since the author are speaking from the perspective of a Buddhist monk and implying some of the spirituality act in the religious teaching that can be applied into daily life habit regardless of one's belief.
'...it’s not the situation that is troubling us, but our perspective on it.'
'Too many choices make people unhappy.'
This book consists of eight chapters, addressing various aspects of life -- from love and friendships to work and aspirations -- and how mindfulness can help us in each aspect. The author addressed on how to deal mindfully with negative emotions like anger and jealousy as well as life’s disappointments, by sharing his own past experiences.
It's not a heavily how-to type of book, but rather a writing of wisdom, words that one can find comfort in. Much of the topics discussed aren't really new if you used to reading a self-help book. It only differs, since the author are speaking from the perspective of a Buddhist monk and implying some of the spirituality act in the religious teaching that can be applied into daily life habit regardless of one's belief.