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Yes, it may be simple to some. I love this book. It has gotten me through some really hard times in life. but when you're down you're not looking for deep, philosophy. Sometimes it's the simple reminders that make your life that much better
This is mainly in response to the reviewer who wrote that this book is "esoteric drivel." The reviewer's summation of the main ideas in the book is incorrect and if you know anything at all about Buddhism, you know it isn't about dogma. One of the many teachings of Buddhism says "Live your life as an experiment. Don't take someone else's word about what the truth is. Find out for yourself." That said, you can hardly go wrong with any book by Pema Chodron.
It's great if you're a first time reader of self care books. Recommend: The Energy of Money: A Spiritual Guide to Financial and Personal Fulfillment Many of us are having money problems at this time or have always had money issues, like me. Otherwise it drags and it's less interesting than expected. Although I've been trying to find it's saving grace I don't care for the writing style or the authors referrences. I recommend reading "The Energy of Money". It's about our relationship to everything (yes everything) including money.
Funny, I had no idea that this book was so popular. I like the way Pema writes: very normal and real. I've gone back to it on multiple occassions when stressed out, or even when I just wanted to relax with a good read. I still can't get over how many reviews there are on this book.
It is an indication that something is wrong if you have to go read another book or two on history and philosophy of Buddhism in order to understand the esoteric dogma she is talking about. Now to put all this in simple terms the jest of the book seams to be:We are all going to die and we should think about it all the time.There is no hope and we should not even tryAll is suffering and we should not try to do anything about itAll is pain and we should try to find more pain. We do not have a soul and if you think you do you are deludedThese are not good messages for someone who is really in a state of depression or flux I can not see what anyone gets out of this bookHer point if there is one is almost un-understandable through all the esoteric drivel
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