Notice: This is a SUMMARY of “Peace Is Every Step. The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life” by Thit Nhat Khan. Modern life is full of anxiety, stress, and bad news. Peace of mind is the most valuable currency. And somewhere in the mountains, Buddhist monks sit calmly in their poses, after having reached complete peace, without a care in the world.... Both scenarios are myths. Even in the hustle a…
[b]Notice: This is a SUMMARY of “Love, Love, Love. On the Different Ways to Improve Relationships and Accept Others and Yourself” by Lise Bourbeau.[/b] Lise Bourbeau is convinced that the key to resolving all life’s problems is acceptance and the ability to love unconditionally, both yourself and others. In her book Lise teaches us how to accept the choices made by our loved ones, our own weaknes…
Notice: This is a SUMMARY of “Chatter. The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It” by Ethan Cross. A Buddhist monk once said, “There’s a radio playing in our head, Radio Station NST: Non-Stop Thinking.” And this is definitely the case. It broadcasts every minute of every day and only stops working at night. And its content is mostly dramatic: every now and then thoughts pop up in…
Notice: This is a SUMMARY of “The Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators” by Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, Clayton Christensen. The thesis of the book is that each of us has in our DNA what it takes to become an innovator.
Notice: This is a SUMMARY of “When Things Fall Apart. Heart Advice for Difficult Times” by Pema Chödrön. In her book, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, Pema Chödrön gives practical everyday advice on dealing both with life’s great tragedies and minor announces. Borrowing from her studies under the tutelage of teachers and masters of Tibetan Busshism, Pema proposes that we t…
Notice: This is a SUMMARY of “How to Live Mindfully with the Help of Meditation” by Maria Gorina. Have you ever tried peeling potatoes, devoting to this activity all your fullness and strength? Have you tried to play with your child the way children play: putting aside thoughts about work, forgetting about your phone and immersing yourself in the construction of a Lego castle? Have you tried liste…
Notice: This is a SUMMARY of “The Book of Joy” by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams. What the reader should know: – The book is designed to help people develop an inner state of joy, independent of external factors and values imposed by others. – Assists people in learning how to cope with difficulties and stress, even the kind that the authors – some of the most renown leaders of …
Notice: This is a SUMMARY of “Thanks For the Feedback. The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well” by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen. Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen’s Thanks for the Feedback teaches us techniques of productive listening and how to accept feedback constructively and beneficially – both compliments and criticism.
Notice: This is a SUMMARY of “The Emotional Compass: How to Think Better about Your Feelings” by Ilse Sand. In the book, The Emotional Compass: How to Think Better about Your Feelings, Ilse Sand describes which emotions exist and gives us advice on how to recognize better understand what we are experiencing. Relying on her many years of practical experience, she gives tailor-made advice to people …
Notice: This is a SUMMARY of “Grit. The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth. A guidebook to finding your calling and developing the necessary self-discipline for this.
Notice: This is a SUMMARY of “Letting Go. The Pathway of Surrender” by David Hawkins. Once you learn to let go of your habitual suppression and condemnation of your feelings, Letting Go shows you how to transform the negative energy of your emotions into positive energy.