“When we let the ego have free reign we suffer – but when we learn to let go, we are free.” —— Dr. Epstein explores where psychotherapy and Buddhism can complement each other in the persuit of mental wellness. —— The Buddha and Freud, Dr Epstein says, came to a similar conclusion. Ego is theContinue reading “Thoughts on: “Advice not Given” by Mark Epstein”
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Thoughts on: “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall
4 years ago I was in the worst shape of my life. I felt that something needed to be done and that it was time to get my priorities straight. — About this time I found this book and it really sold me on long distance running. It was a perfect fit for me. I’mContinue reading “Thoughts on: “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall”
Thoughts on: “Walk Like a Buddha” by Lodro Rinzler
“All of you are perfect as you are, and you can use a little improvement” Zen Master Suzuki Roshi This is a very practical and accessible book about how to apply the teachings of the buddha to different aspects modern life. It has a question/answer format like: What would the buddha do in this andContinue reading “Thoughts on: “Walk Like a Buddha” by Lodro Rinzler”
Thoughts on: “Principle-Centered Leadership” by Stephen R. Covey
Stephen Covey, of “7 habits”-fame, shares his formula for what he calls principle-centered leadership. The book has start with broad, general and timeless guidelines to enhance the life you lead. You will have heard a lot of it before, but it’s these fundamentals we tend to forget in our busy everyday life. A refresher mightContinue reading “Thoughts on: “Principle-Centered Leadership” by Stephen R. Covey”
Thoughts on: “Hardcore Zen” by Brad Warner
Brad Warner is punk rocker turned Zen master. He is “controversial” because he is not part of either of the two dominating fractions of Zen in the west; the overly intellectualized one or the woo-woo New age version. —————————————— He wants to make Zen available and practical for to regular people with normal lives andContinue reading “Thoughts on: “Hardcore Zen” by Brad Warner”
When you Read too Many Non-Fiction Books…
…and start to get diminishing returns for the time invested. 😎 I Need to find something that pushes me forward! 😀
Thoughts on: ”The Shallows” by Nicholas Carr
Maybe you were suppose to do something important right now, but got distracted by a notification. Or you talked yourself into that it might be a good idea to check your social media. It has been 10 minutes, something might have happened? Nicholas Carr modern classic The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to OurContinue reading “Thoughts on: ”The Shallows” by Nicholas Carr”
Thoughts on: “My Experiments With Truth” by Gandhi
We get to follow a great man in the making in this autobiography by Gandhi. Like a mad scientist, and from an early age, he experimented with every area of his life to find essence of the soul. ——————————– Being very limited in my knowledge about Gandhi, I expected a focus on religion in thisContinue reading “Thoughts on: “My Experiments With Truth” by Gandhi”
Thoughts on: “Steal the Show” by Michael Port
In preparation for my second speech at Toastmasters I though if would be good pick up some more tips and tricks for public speaking and speech writing. —————————————— The book is very basic, sometimes even threat you like a baby (one of his tips is not to scold you audience or stand with the backContinue reading “Thoughts on: “Steal the Show” by Michael Port”
Thoughts on: ”The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin”
Benjamin Franklin was probably the most prominent character of the American Enlightenment. A scientist, politician, inventor, postmaster, civic activist, and one of the founding fathers of the United States of American. —————————————— The reason I like Franklin so much is his sense of wonder and curiosity about life and learning. This in combination with beingContinue reading “Thoughts on: ”The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin””
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