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The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim is a beautifully written and contemplative book that offers wisdom on mindfulness, inner peace, and emotional well-being. Haemin Sunim, a Buddhist monk and teacher, presents a collection of short essays and reflections that encourage readers to slow down in life, pay attention…
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The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal is a practical and insightful guide to understanding willpower, backed by scientific research. McGonigal, a health psychologist and Stanford lecturer, explains that willpower is not just about sheer determination—it’s a biological function influenced by various factors like stress, sleep, and even how we think about our goals. By diving…
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Harriet Lerner’s trilogy—The Dance of Intimacy, The Dance of Anger, and The Dance of Fear—delves into the intricate emotional dances we engage in within relationships, exploring how we navigate intimacy, anger, and fear. Each book, while focusing on a different core emotion, shares Lerner’s signature style: accessible, compassionate, and practical, with deep psychological insight. In…
REFLECTIONS ON LIFE AND WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE FULLY... 