Oooh I can't not comment. And I can't pick just one, I have two. One is fictional and one is a lived experience, both deal with strong beliefs and cultures. The fiction is "The Famished Road" by Ben Okri which is based in an African villages and tells the story of a "spirit" child. Between life and death, there are deep seated beliefs, myths, legends, murder and black magic. Then there is the lived experience with Benedict Allen who authored "Through Jaguar Eyes" which is the authors story of living in the Amazon, this also relays stories of deep seated beliefs/traditions, dealings with the spiritual plane, medicine men and mind altering drugs. They sum me up completely - weird and wonderful.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F..k by Mark Manson has, to date, made the greatest impact by challenging my perceptions, ways of thinking, and offering alternatives that make more sense. One simple theory he presents is as you value something less, naturally it gets less of your attention, time, energy, etc. That mindshift is what allowed me to be free from alcohol, a bad relationship, and other hindrances.
To make it even more spectacular, when I finished reading it, I called my dad to tell him about it and I said, you have to read this author, I can't believe how much sense he made, I think you'll really like him too. My dad started laughing- he had 'discovered ' him just a few months prior and had a similar reaction.
I too have unread books. I am currently reading Emotional Agility by Susan David. Her radical acceptance of all one’s emotions as a cornerstone to one’s resilience very much resonates with me. She connects foundationally with her values. She believes our thoughts, emotions & stories often drive every aspect of how we live, parent and lead - therefore it’s important to recognise and name our emotions accurately to get deeper insights and the development of emotional intelligence
Oooh I can't not comment. And I can't pick just one, I have two. One is fictional and one is a lived experience, both deal with strong beliefs and cultures. The fiction is "The Famished Road" by Ben Okri which is based in an African villages and tells the story of a "spirit" child. Between life and death, there are deep seated beliefs, myths, legends, murder and black magic. Then there is the lived experience with Benedict Allen who authored "Through Jaguar Eyes" which is the authors story of living in the Amazon, this also relays stories of deep seated beliefs/traditions, dealings with the spiritual plane, medicine men and mind altering drugs. They sum me up completely - weird and wonderful.
Thanks for sharing these Denise - weird and wonderful is a good way to be!
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F..k by Mark Manson has, to date, made the greatest impact by challenging my perceptions, ways of thinking, and offering alternatives that make more sense. One simple theory he presents is as you value something less, naturally it gets less of your attention, time, energy, etc. That mindshift is what allowed me to be free from alcohol, a bad relationship, and other hindrances.
To make it even more spectacular, when I finished reading it, I called my dad to tell him about it and I said, you have to read this author, I can't believe how much sense he made, I think you'll really like him too. My dad started laughing- he had 'discovered ' him just a few months prior and had a similar reaction.
I too have unread books. I am currently reading Emotional Agility by Susan David. Her radical acceptance of all one’s emotions as a cornerstone to one’s resilience very much resonates with me. She connects foundationally with her values. She believes our thoughts, emotions & stories often drive every aspect of how we live, parent and lead - therefore it’s important to recognise and name our emotions accurately to get deeper insights and the development of emotional intelligence