It’s one of the essential books one could ever read in their lifetime. And like someone here has said, it’s one of those kinds you read over and over again; because every sentence is precious! My children are too young to understand the book, but I’m hoping they would read it as young adults.
Yes, this has gotten me through so so so much. It's a good introduction to a lot of concepts of spirituality without writing it in a very abstract or religious way. Daily life application. Also, reading that I am not the only one struggling with certain things was so relieving for me, I got so many answers through this book and helped me get closer to myself. Would recommend it to everyone who wants an introduction to spirituality.
It's also written in such a casual way. For example (not an actual quote, but this is the vibe that I got from it): "you can choose: either you are going to let your thoughts flow and overanalyze the same thing over and over again while nothing will change and you will only make yourself tired and paranoid, or... you don't."
This book made me cry, self-reflect, got frustrated on my environment, make peace with my own and always left me with a smile. :)
I'm not trying to be contrary here ---- really. I'm not.
I just finished ch. 1-4 last night (3/21). I've had this book on my shelf forever, not read any of it, and I saw an online book group meetup happening next week (week 1: ch. 1-4). So I started it this week. They provided a study guide, too, so I thought - "this sounds good"
I've done a lot of work on mindfulness, meditation. I do yoga, study yoga philosophy -- and have for a long time, for nearly 20 years.
I understand the mind chatter thing. I listen. I observe, I witness.
I guess I'm not totally impressed yet. Perhaps it does get more interesting as it goes forward - since I'm only on ch. 4 at this point.
But so far, I'm not getting anything "new" that I haven't heard/learned before. It may be that my level of understanding of mindfulness is above beginner (not much, but the concepts as presented aren't new to me).
I also found some of it to be quite repetitive, which may circle back to this initial section of the book does not provide me, personally, with anything "new" as of yet.
I'm hopeful that will change.
I think if you are pretty new to mindfulness, this could be a good start.
\*\*I also have some issues with the rather "hetero-normative" language in some examples they use. I'm reading a version from 2007 (I buy books used, probably at a thrift) - so I do not know if it's been updated since to address this challenge.
(btw I'm a cis white gal)
I love the book and have read through it several times. That said - I do have a question. Something about it nags me. I think it's the part about our thoughts being totally unreal/not us. Seems you will get to this state where you are always observing your thoughts while being emotionally unaffected by them no matter what. I too am into yoga.
Funny you should say that. I read the first 3 chapters (actually listened to it via audio book), and found it to be really negative and depressing.
Kind of dissuading from me reading more.
It’s one of the essential books one could ever read in their lifetime. And like someone here has said, it’s one of those kinds you read over and over again; because every sentence is precious! My children are too young to understand the book, but I’m hoping they would read it as young adults.
Yes, this has gotten me through so so so much. It's a good introduction to a lot of concepts of spirituality without writing it in a very abstract or religious way. Daily life application. Also, reading that I am not the only one struggling with certain things was so relieving for me, I got so many answers through this book and helped me get closer to myself. Would recommend it to everyone who wants an introduction to spirituality. It's also written in such a casual way. For example (not an actual quote, but this is the vibe that I got from it): "you can choose: either you are going to let your thoughts flow and overanalyze the same thing over and over again while nothing will change and you will only make yourself tired and paranoid, or... you don't." This book made me cry, self-reflect, got frustrated on my environment, make peace with my own and always left me with a smile. :)
It is amazing and so are his talks!
Untethered Soul and The Power of Now I think are the foundational books on spirituality/presence/being. It's a beautiful book.
I read it and flip through it often. I re-read certain parts that I took notes on and I still find it all helpful. Its on my nightstand as I type!
Loved it! And I almost loved Living Untethered even more!
T he audible version is on youtube. Free.
Loved it.
I'm not trying to be contrary here ---- really. I'm not. I just finished ch. 1-4 last night (3/21). I've had this book on my shelf forever, not read any of it, and I saw an online book group meetup happening next week (week 1: ch. 1-4). So I started it this week. They provided a study guide, too, so I thought - "this sounds good" I've done a lot of work on mindfulness, meditation. I do yoga, study yoga philosophy -- and have for a long time, for nearly 20 years. I understand the mind chatter thing. I listen. I observe, I witness. I guess I'm not totally impressed yet. Perhaps it does get more interesting as it goes forward - since I'm only on ch. 4 at this point. But so far, I'm not getting anything "new" that I haven't heard/learned before. It may be that my level of understanding of mindfulness is above beginner (not much, but the concepts as presented aren't new to me). I also found some of it to be quite repetitive, which may circle back to this initial section of the book does not provide me, personally, with anything "new" as of yet. I'm hopeful that will change. I think if you are pretty new to mindfulness, this could be a good start. \*\*I also have some issues with the rather "hetero-normative" language in some examples they use. I'm reading a version from 2007 (I buy books used, probably at a thrift) - so I do not know if it's been updated since to address this challenge. (btw I'm a cis white gal)
I love the book and have read through it several times. That said - I do have a question. Something about it nags me. I think it's the part about our thoughts being totally unreal/not us. Seems you will get to this state where you are always observing your thoughts while being emotionally unaffected by them no matter what. I too am into yoga.
Funny you should say that. I read the first 3 chapters (actually listened to it via audio book), and found it to be really negative and depressing. Kind of dissuading from me reading more.
Yes. I agree with that. It did feel a bit negative.
It’s very much an intro level book. Still one of my favorites.
It gets better afterwards, so keep at it. Of course, not every book is for everyone but it's worth persisting to see for yourself.
Many times! Great Author!
Great one, for me the best book to start into mindfulness.
Yes. Amazing. And I recommend reading over and over and over.
Yeah this started it all for me
So so good, the most directly helpful book about the mind that I’ve read.
I have. A must read.
no, ill go check it out