If we could have just one book for living life to the fullest, I would recommend "The Essence of Happiness" by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and psychiatrist, Howard C. Cutler. I recently had the opportunity to read this book and was significantly impressed by the short insightful passages found throughout. While I have read a fair amount of articles and watched television programs on the Dalai Lama, this is the first book I have come across which involved his participation. What I gained from this book is the reconfirmation that happiness is a mindset that we can work towards by changing the way we think and look at the world. I found the writing style throughout the book to be clear, concise and to the point.
The Dalai Lama's philosophy and openness keeps the reader engaged. Howard C. Cutler's has channelled the essence through numerous interviews he had with the Dali Lama, providing his own interpretations and additions along the way. I found the author's writing style to be clear, motivational and refreshing. One does not need to have any set religious belief or alignment to enjoy and understand this book as it's meant for everyone. I appreciate that. The concepts are simple and powerful. I think this is a great resource for people from all different walks of life and each reader can acquire their own insights from it. For me, reading the passages brought a sense of calm and happiness, and a reminder that life is beautiful, that it is important to take timeout and meditate. This is a resource which I will keep and come back to time and time again.
In life we often have to overcome adversity and hard times, and the mindset we have during these times is crucial. The way we choose to look at the world has a considerable impact on the way we lead our lives. This book shows how our desires, experiences, feelings, thoughts and actions, can cause pain and suffering. But in turn, it provides the all important strategies for improvement, change, better living, and increased happiness. By keeping it short and to the point the authors provide an exceptionally helpful resource. This book is a treasure, especially for individuals who are looking to find happiness, inner peace and expand their horizons. When it is difficult to stay positive during challenging times and live more meaningful lives, The "Essence Happiness" is a refreshing, uplifting, spiritual book worth having in your collection. Open any page to find immediate inspiration on what really counts.
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