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You Are Not Your Emotions: Insights to Master Emotional Intelligence, Build Inner Strength, and Heal from Within
What if your emotions weren’t problems to fix but messengers to understand?
In this honest and empowering guide, you'll discover 25 life-changing insights that help you shift your relationship with emotions like anxiety, anger, sadness, fear, and even joy. Whether you’re feeling stuck in the past, overwhelmed by your feelings, or simply searching for inner peace, this book meets you where you are and walks with you inward.
Through short, powerful chapters filled with bold truths, healing reflections, and actionable practices, You Are Not Your Emotions will help and regulate your emotional triggersStop overidentifying with pain, fear, or insecurityBuild inner strength through self-awarenessCreate space for healing, growth, and self-compassionRespond wisely instead of reacting impulsively
This book isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about reconnecting with the calm, confident, and emotionally grounded version of yourself that already exists within you.
Start here if you’re ready to live with more clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.
In this honest and empowering guide, you'll discover 25 life-changing insights that help you shift your relationship with emotions like anxiety, anger, sadness, fear, and even joy. Whether you’re feeling stuck in the past, overwhelmed by your feelings, or simply searching for inner peace, this book meets you where you are and walks with you inward.
Through short, powerful chapters filled with bold truths, healing reflections, and actionable practices, You Are Not Your Emotions will help and regulate your emotional triggersStop overidentifying with pain, fear, or insecurityBuild inner strength through self-awarenessCreate space for healing, growth, and self-compassionRespond wisely instead of reacting impulsively
This book isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about reconnecting with the calm, confident, and emotionally grounded version of yourself that already exists within you.
Start here if you’re ready to live with more clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.
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Published June 24, 2025
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July 11, 2025
"You Are Not Your Emotions" is a self-help book that aims to empower us to gain a healthier relationship with our feelings and achieve greater emotional intelligence and inner peace.
I picked up this book when I needed it the most. The book encourages us to observe emotions without judgement, Instead of immediately reacting or identifying with an emotion, the book advocates for acknowledging its presence and allowing it to pass, much like watching clouds drift by.
We saw our emotions as a signals which provide us information about our inner world or external circumstances that's why the goal of this book to understand what these messages are, rather than getting swept away by the feeling itself.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The book provides tools and techniques to manage emotional triggers, respond wisely instead of impulsively, and build resilience also by creating space between yourself and your emotions, you can gain a deeper understanding of your patterns, beliefs, and reactions.
When our heart feels so heavy that we don't what we are feeling or don't know whom to talk then this book is what we really need So If you are into non fiction then add this book on your tbr list, I know you gonna love it.
I picked up this book when I needed it the most. The book encourages us to observe emotions without judgement, Instead of immediately reacting or identifying with an emotion, the book advocates for acknowledging its presence and allowing it to pass, much like watching clouds drift by.
We saw our emotions as a signals which provide us information about our inner world or external circumstances that's why the goal of this book to understand what these messages are, rather than getting swept away by the feeling itself.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The book provides tools and techniques to manage emotional triggers, respond wisely instead of impulsively, and build resilience also by creating space between yourself and your emotions, you can gain a deeper understanding of your patterns, beliefs, and reactions.
When our heart feels so heavy that we don't what we are feeling or don't know whom to talk then this book is what we really need So If you are into non fiction then add this book on your tbr list, I know you gonna love it.
July 13, 2025
This is not just a book—it is a sanctuary for the soul, a lantern guiding you through the dense fog of emotional overwhelm.
With the gentleness of a monk and the wisdom of a healer, the author invites you to pause, breathe, and turn inward—not to control your emotions, but to befriend them.
Each of the 28 short chapters feels like a soft whisper to your wounded self: that you are not broken, merely buried beneath layers of unexpressed pain and misunderstood feelings.
The book doesn’t shout advice—it listens with you. It teaches that emotions aren’t wild storms to run from, but sacred messengers to welcome, understand, and release.
Emotions, here, become rivers—flowing, cleansing, and guiding you back home to yourself.
With the gentleness of a monk and the wisdom of a healer, the author invites you to pause, breathe, and turn inward—not to control your emotions, but to befriend them.
Each of the 28 short chapters feels like a soft whisper to your wounded self: that you are not broken, merely buried beneath layers of unexpressed pain and misunderstood feelings.
The book doesn’t shout advice—it listens with you. It teaches that emotions aren’t wild storms to run from, but sacred messengers to welcome, understand, and release.
Emotions, here, become rivers—flowing, cleansing, and guiding you back home to yourself.
August 9, 2025
Have you ever wondered how your emotions work in conjunction with the nerves in your body? Or ever felt how emotions develop within you and influence significant aspects of your life as a consequence of your actions? "You are not your Emotions" by Modern Monk is a self-help book that provides an insightful understanding of handling emotions and their implications. Emotions are not a burden; rather, they serve as messengers that enable the body to communicate with hormones. The stigma and dilemma surrounding emotions often seen as a sign of weakness that affects our actions have been transformed into a tool for effectively addressing life’s challenges.
Serving as a powerful guide, this book clarifies the misunderstanding of relation between humans and emotions. Emotions assist us in comprehending the inner psychological workings by carrying a lot of information about our feelings and sometimes bridge the gap between our hearts and our brains.
The book aims to create a challenging aspect amongst the readers to reflect on how much of our identity is unconsciously tied to emotions like anger, sadness, anxiety, guilt or even happiness. Through a blend of spiritual insight, self-introspection, psychological understanding and practical tools, the author wants everyone to observe their inner world without judgment and hesitation.
One of the great provision of this book is the maturity of the author's psychological understanding and handling them accordingly. Emotions does not indicate weakness or something fragile, they have their own strength to adresss problems whenever things went the way we don't want. Emotions are so powerful if one knows the technique to deal with it.
Serving as a powerful guide, this book clarifies the misunderstanding of relation between humans and emotions. Emotions assist us in comprehending the inner psychological workings by carrying a lot of information about our feelings and sometimes bridge the gap between our hearts and our brains.
The book aims to create a challenging aspect amongst the readers to reflect on how much of our identity is unconsciously tied to emotions like anger, sadness, anxiety, guilt or even happiness. Through a blend of spiritual insight, self-introspection, psychological understanding and practical tools, the author wants everyone to observe their inner world without judgment and hesitation.
One of the great provision of this book is the maturity of the author's psychological understanding and handling them accordingly. Emotions does not indicate weakness or something fragile, they have their own strength to adresss problems whenever things went the way we don't want. Emotions are so powerful if one knows the technique to deal with it.
July 20, 2025
✨ If anyone would ask me which book will be short, precise and help us to understand emotions tackling methods then I will surely recommend this book. It's a book which I finished @ 2 AM and it moved me to another level.
✨ This book acted as a mentor, as a teacher and as a therapist too for me. I am a person who suffers in silence, whenever I disappoint anyone or get angry the immediate thought in my head is 'I am too much to handle', there are moments when I feel that 'I feel too much and too deeply.
✨Ok... A small deep talk- One day after my graduation day, through one of my friends I got to know that people think "I am too attached. It's not good that every small thing affects me." And honestly I felt bad (I still do sometimes) because I am a person who actually gets attached to people. And once I get attached, I notice every small thing and I also address that. But people found it too much to handle. It took me a lot of time to get ok with that thought.
✨ But thanks @modernmonk.books to write this book. A book which consoled me, healed me and told me that it's ok to feel deeply, attachment is fine and made me feel stronger for the person I am.
✨ It's just a book of 75 pages but what experience it was!! The way the author has given insights made the book very interesting and impactful. The book is divided into 6 sections consisting of 27 chapters. Each chapter is well written and kept to the point. The author has kept it short but impactful.
✨ If you are like me who overthinks their emotions a lot, feels they are too much to handle, and wants reassurance on your emotions then this is your pick!! You won't be disappointed.
✨ This book acted as a mentor, as a teacher and as a therapist too for me. I am a person who suffers in silence, whenever I disappoint anyone or get angry the immediate thought in my head is 'I am too much to handle', there are moments when I feel that 'I feel too much and too deeply.
✨Ok... A small deep talk- One day after my graduation day, through one of my friends I got to know that people think "I am too attached. It's not good that every small thing affects me." And honestly I felt bad (I still do sometimes) because I am a person who actually gets attached to people. And once I get attached, I notice every small thing and I also address that. But people found it too much to handle. It took me a lot of time to get ok with that thought.
✨ But thanks @modernmonk.books to write this book. A book which consoled me, healed me and told me that it's ok to feel deeply, attachment is fine and made me feel stronger for the person I am.
✨ It's just a book of 75 pages but what experience it was!! The way the author has given insights made the book very interesting and impactful. The book is divided into 6 sections consisting of 27 chapters. Each chapter is well written and kept to the point. The author has kept it short but impactful.
✨ If you are like me who overthinks their emotions a lot, feels they are too much to handle, and wants reassurance on your emotions then this is your pick!! You won't be disappointed.
July 11, 2025
🍀Book- You are not your emotions
🍀 Author - Modern Monk
🍀Review -
Stay strong,” “Don’t cry,” “Control your anger,” “Keep smiling.”
Since childhood, we’ve heard these phrases repeatedly. We listen to our elders and try to be strong—or at least pretend to be. No matter the storms in our minds, we often wear a smile and act like warriors.
But how right is this approach? Is it normal to suppress what we feel? Are there consequences to constantly bottling up our emotions?
This book dives deep into human emotions and the importance of understanding them. In many real-life situations, expressing sadness, anxiety, or vulnerability is seen as a weakness. But the author challenges this view, reminding us that emotions aren’t enemies to conquer or flaws to fix. Instead, they are vital parts of our identity, helping us understand what matters, what needs care, and what requires healing.
The book is divided into 28 chapters, each guiding us closer to understanding our emotions, mastering our inner world, building emotional strength, and beginning the journey of healing. It emphasizes that emotional intelligence is a powerful tool for finding inner peace. Through simple yet impactful real-life examples, the author illustrates how we can acknowledge our feelings without being overwhelmed by them. The book also highlights the slow, gradual process of healing and encourages us not to fight our emotions but to listen to them with compassion. Vulnerability is not something to be ashamed of—in fact, it is a gateway to deeper self-awareness and self-care.
🍀 Author - Modern Monk
🍀Review -
Stay strong,” “Don’t cry,” “Control your anger,” “Keep smiling.”
Since childhood, we’ve heard these phrases repeatedly. We listen to our elders and try to be strong—or at least pretend to be. No matter the storms in our minds, we often wear a smile and act like warriors.
But how right is this approach? Is it normal to suppress what we feel? Are there consequences to constantly bottling up our emotions?
This book dives deep into human emotions and the importance of understanding them. In many real-life situations, expressing sadness, anxiety, or vulnerability is seen as a weakness. But the author challenges this view, reminding us that emotions aren’t enemies to conquer or flaws to fix. Instead, they are vital parts of our identity, helping us understand what matters, what needs care, and what requires healing.
The book is divided into 28 chapters, each guiding us closer to understanding our emotions, mastering our inner world, building emotional strength, and beginning the journey of healing. It emphasizes that emotional intelligence is a powerful tool for finding inner peace. Through simple yet impactful real-life examples, the author illustrates how we can acknowledge our feelings without being overwhelmed by them. The book also highlights the slow, gradual process of healing and encourages us not to fight our emotions but to listen to them with compassion. Vulnerability is not something to be ashamed of—in fact, it is a gateway to deeper self-awareness and self-care.
July 19, 2025
You are not Your Emotions by Modern Monk
In the modern world where emotions are overpowering and often cloud our decision-making , this book helps one navigate one through the storms of emotions and emerge calm and serene.
The author starts by helping one understand the true meaning of emotions. In this he discusses that emotions are signals of one’s inner being. He asks the reader to accept their emotions as an integral part of being a human and improve their relationship with them. From not suppressing them to understanding the root cause behind them , the author helps the reader comprehend emotions deeply.
In the next part , the author guides the reader to master their inner self. In this section , the author encourages the reader to be aware of their emotions and not be reactive in their approach. The most important message for me in this section was that not every emotional response needs fixing and healing doesnot mean being devoid of emotions.
In the subsequent parts , the author motivates the reader to develop resilience to emotional response by positive self talk and embracing discomfort. In the next section , the author writes about healing and living freely. Lastly he provides daily practices to develop emotional wisdom and strengthen emotional resilience.
This book is a helpful read in the contemporary world where the immense waves of emotions submerge our rationality and fogs our reason. A simple and elegant read which will surely help the generation of today to steer through this tumultuous world.
In the modern world where emotions are overpowering and often cloud our decision-making , this book helps one navigate one through the storms of emotions and emerge calm and serene.
The author starts by helping one understand the true meaning of emotions. In this he discusses that emotions are signals of one’s inner being. He asks the reader to accept their emotions as an integral part of being a human and improve their relationship with them. From not suppressing them to understanding the root cause behind them , the author helps the reader comprehend emotions deeply.
In the next part , the author guides the reader to master their inner self. In this section , the author encourages the reader to be aware of their emotions and not be reactive in their approach. The most important message for me in this section was that not every emotional response needs fixing and healing doesnot mean being devoid of emotions.
In the subsequent parts , the author motivates the reader to develop resilience to emotional response by positive self talk and embracing discomfort. In the next section , the author writes about healing and living freely. Lastly he provides daily practices to develop emotional wisdom and strengthen emotional resilience.
This book is a helpful read in the contemporary world where the immense waves of emotions submerge our rationality and fogs our reason. A simple and elegant read which will surely help the generation of today to steer through this tumultuous world.
July 28, 2025
An intimate guide to healing, resilience, and reclaiming inner peace, one emotion at a time
There comes a point when the mind feels cluttered and the heart carries more weight than it should. In such moments, we don’t seek advice; we long for quiet clarity. This book by the author delivers exactly that: a simple, soothing guide that gently peels back the noise and reminds us that what we feel is not what we are.
This compact book, with fewer than 100 pages, carries 25 meaningful lessons designed to help you step back from emotional chaos and see your feelings from a place of calm awareness. Rather than trying to fix or suppress what you feel, it teaches you how to observe, accept, and gently release.
You don’t need to be an expert in meditation or mental health to connect with its message. With friendly language and an almost conversational tone, the author brings emotional intelligence within everyone’s reach. You learn how to respond instead of react, how to stop identifying with every wave of emotion, and how to return to a grounded sense of self.
The bond between thoughts, self-talk, and emotions is handled with sensitivity and insight. Each reflection is practical, relatable, and comforting, perfect for anyone dealing with overthinking, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm.
What makes this book transformative is not just what it teaches but how it makes you feel while reading it: seen, understood, and capable of change.
If you’re looking for a quiet reset or a deeper connection with your emotional well-being, this book is a short but powerful journey worth taking.
There comes a point when the mind feels cluttered and the heart carries more weight than it should. In such moments, we don’t seek advice; we long for quiet clarity. This book by the author delivers exactly that: a simple, soothing guide that gently peels back the noise and reminds us that what we feel is not what we are.
This compact book, with fewer than 100 pages, carries 25 meaningful lessons designed to help you step back from emotional chaos and see your feelings from a place of calm awareness. Rather than trying to fix or suppress what you feel, it teaches you how to observe, accept, and gently release.
You don’t need to be an expert in meditation or mental health to connect with its message. With friendly language and an almost conversational tone, the author brings emotional intelligence within everyone’s reach. You learn how to respond instead of react, how to stop identifying with every wave of emotion, and how to return to a grounded sense of self.
The bond between thoughts, self-talk, and emotions is handled with sensitivity and insight. Each reflection is practical, relatable, and comforting, perfect for anyone dealing with overthinking, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm.
What makes this book transformative is not just what it teaches but how it makes you feel while reading it: seen, understood, and capable of change.
If you’re looking for a quiet reset or a deeper connection with your emotional well-being, this book is a short but powerful journey worth taking.
July 16, 2025
“You Are Not Your Emotions” by Modern Monk is a concise self‑help guide of under 90 pages that feels like a friendly conversation with someone who truly understands anxiety, anger, and sadness. Through 25 actionable insights, it reframes emotions as passing signals rather than defining traits, teaching you how to observe feelings mindfully and let them drift away. The straightforward, jargon‑free language and short chapters make it a quick yet powerful read for anyone seeking practical mindfulness techniques without prior experience.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its simplicity: each exercise acts like a mini‑workshop in self‑healing and self‑compassion, helping you build mental fortitude and reclaim the calm confidence you once had. By creating space between stimulus and reaction, you develop greater emotional intelligence and resilience, transforming impulsive responses into thoughtful actions. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by overthinking or weighed down by mood swings, these bite‑sized strategies will empower you to handle life’s ups and downs with greater ease.
Overall, “You Are Not Your Emotions” is like carrying a gentle therapist in your pocket—uplifting, practical, and deeply reassuring. It will help you transform your relationship with your feelings, cultivate inner peace, and rediscover the strength to move forward with confidence.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its simplicity: each exercise acts like a mini‑workshop in self‑healing and self‑compassion, helping you build mental fortitude and reclaim the calm confidence you once had. By creating space between stimulus and reaction, you develop greater emotional intelligence and resilience, transforming impulsive responses into thoughtful actions. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by overthinking or weighed down by mood swings, these bite‑sized strategies will empower you to handle life’s ups and downs with greater ease.
Overall, “You Are Not Your Emotions” is like carrying a gentle therapist in your pocket—uplifting, practical, and deeply reassuring. It will help you transform your relationship with your feelings, cultivate inner peace, and rediscover the strength to move forward with confidence.
July 19, 2025
"You are Not Your Emotions" by Modern Monk is not another self-help tome, but rather a warm-hearted guide to rethinking our relationship with our inner lives. The book masterfully argues that emotions are not issues to be solved, but rather messengers to be interpreted. That shift in perspective is the key to the 25 life-altering observations presented between its covers, designed to guide readers through everything from fear and rage to happiness with greater mindfulness.
With brief, potent chapters, the author offers a balance of confrontational truths, therapeutic reflections, and practical practices. Readers are led to comprehend and manage emotional triggers, cease over-identification with hurt or insecurity, and develop inner strength through awareness of self. The focus is on making room for healing, growth, and kindness toward oneself, ultimately leading us to respond wisely rather than react impulsively.
What makes this book unique is that it's a soft yet deep approach. It doesn't require you to become another person, but to connect with the peaceful, assured, and emotionally balanced version of yourself that you already are. If you want to live with greater clarity, confidence, and true emotional freedom, "You Are Not Your Emotions" is a thought-provoking and empowering place to begin.
With brief, potent chapters, the author offers a balance of confrontational truths, therapeutic reflections, and practical practices. Readers are led to comprehend and manage emotional triggers, cease over-identification with hurt or insecurity, and develop inner strength through awareness of self. The focus is on making room for healing, growth, and kindness toward oneself, ultimately leading us to respond wisely rather than react impulsively.
What makes this book unique is that it's a soft yet deep approach. It doesn't require you to become another person, but to connect with the peaceful, assured, and emotionally balanced version of yourself that you already are. If you want to live with greater clarity, confidence, and true emotional freedom, "You Are Not Your Emotions" is a thought-provoking and empowering place to begin.
July 10, 2025
This book is like a therapy session. It enlightens you, de-mistifies the myths around our emotions and reminds us to be humans again who have an array of emotions. It is a gentle reminder that society has demonized crying, anger, fear, etc while they're simple messages thay our mind is trying to convey to us. They're nothing but mere responses to the stimulus.
This books reminds us that "sensitivity is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being alive, aware, and connected". Suppressing emotions is equivalent to suffering and this suffering will one day erupt like an active volcano destroying everything (physical, emotional & mental health) simply because we fell for the trap that bravery is in suppression of emotions.
It also throws light on the power of our thoughts and self talk. We become what we think hence we're not a prisoner of our thoughts but masters. Our self talk builds our belief systems which trigger emotions.
It is also a workbook that will step by step take you through the process of mastering your emotions rather than being victims of the same. You'll feel a shift in yourself once you finish reading this book. It will feel like rebirth. You will reinvent yourself in a more productive way. This is a transformational read indeed.
This books reminds us that "sensitivity is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being alive, aware, and connected". Suppressing emotions is equivalent to suffering and this suffering will one day erupt like an active volcano destroying everything (physical, emotional & mental health) simply because we fell for the trap that bravery is in suppression of emotions.
It also throws light on the power of our thoughts and self talk. We become what we think hence we're not a prisoner of our thoughts but masters. Our self talk builds our belief systems which trigger emotions.
It is also a workbook that will step by step take you through the process of mastering your emotions rather than being victims of the same. You'll feel a shift in yourself once you finish reading this book. It will feel like rebirth. You will reinvent yourself in a more productive way. This is a transformational read indeed.
July 19, 2025
Felt like a warm hug in book form
Reading You Are Not Your Emotions by Modern Monk felt like sitting down with a friend who truly understands what you’re going through. It doesn’t preach or overwhelm—it gently speaks to you, reminding you that it’s okay to feel things deeply, but you don’t have to let those feelings control your life.
The book is simple, clear, and beautifully written. The short chapters make it easy to go through, and yet every single one feels meaningful. It’s packed with small, powerful lessons that make you pause and reflect. I found myself underlining so many lines because they felt so real and personal.
What I loved most is how it reassures you that you're not broken. That emotions like sadness, fear, or anger are part of being human, and with the right tools, you can work through them and come out stronger.
By the time I finished it, I felt lighter—like someone had finally put into words everything I’d been feeling. If you’ve been overthinking, feeling lost, or just craving a bit of inner peace, please pick this up.
This book is a gentle companion you’ll want to return to again and again. I didn’t just read it—I felt it. And it helped me start healing in ways I didn’t expect.
Reading You Are Not Your Emotions by Modern Monk felt like sitting down with a friend who truly understands what you’re going through. It doesn’t preach or overwhelm—it gently speaks to you, reminding you that it’s okay to feel things deeply, but you don’t have to let those feelings control your life.
The book is simple, clear, and beautifully written. The short chapters make it easy to go through, and yet every single one feels meaningful. It’s packed with small, powerful lessons that make you pause and reflect. I found myself underlining so many lines because they felt so real and personal.
What I loved most is how it reassures you that you're not broken. That emotions like sadness, fear, or anger are part of being human, and with the right tools, you can work through them and come out stronger.
By the time I finished it, I felt lighter—like someone had finally put into words everything I’d been feeling. If you’ve been overthinking, feeling lost, or just craving a bit of inner peace, please pick this up.
This book is a gentle companion you’ll want to return to again and again. I didn’t just read it—I felt it. And it helped me start healing in ways I didn’t expect.
July 12, 2025
In a world driven by deadlines and distractions, we often silence our emotions in the name of productivity. You Are Not Your Emotions offers a powerful pause—a guide to reconnect with what we so often ignore: how we feel.
This book is not about overindulging in emotions, but about understanding, managing, and growing through them. It begins with helping readers identify their emotional patterns, uncover hidden wounds, and gradually build a healthier emotional identity.
What makes it stand out is its clarity and structure. Each section offers practical tools, from emotional awareness and self-regulation to setting boundaries and cultivating emotional resilience. The final chapters provide actionable practices to implement emotional balance in everyday life.
Beyond personal growth, the book also encourages readers to develop more compassionate relationships, both with themselves and others. It emphasizes that emotional strength isn't about suppression, it’s about smart, conscious care.
Verdict:
A grounded, practical, and much-needed guide for anyone ready to build emotional clarity in a chaotic world.
Simple, insightful, and deeply relevant.
This book is not about overindulging in emotions, but about understanding, managing, and growing through them. It begins with helping readers identify their emotional patterns, uncover hidden wounds, and gradually build a healthier emotional identity.
What makes it stand out is its clarity and structure. Each section offers practical tools, from emotional awareness and self-regulation to setting boundaries and cultivating emotional resilience. The final chapters provide actionable practices to implement emotional balance in everyday life.
Beyond personal growth, the book also encourages readers to develop more compassionate relationships, both with themselves and others. It emphasizes that emotional strength isn't about suppression, it’s about smart, conscious care.
Verdict:
A grounded, practical, and much-needed guide for anyone ready to build emotional clarity in a chaotic world.
Simple, insightful, and deeply relevant.
July 13, 2025
It’s a concise book, no more than 90 pages long. The book offers 25 actionable insights with the purpose of helping you comprehend emotions such as anxiety, anger, and sadness. It is more than a book, it serves as a manual to achieve inner tranquility and advance in life regardless of the emotions you experience!
It demonstrates how emotions can be fleeting and do not encompass one’s entire identity. The book also outlines methods to navigate emotional difficulties towards attaining serenity, advocating for mindful awareness of one’s feelings without becoming subservient to them!
Understand the underlying emotions that compel one to stop being pain-centric and fear-centric, explain how to build mental fortitude and reclaim the sense of calm and confidence one used to possess. Achieve that through self-healing and self-compassion!
This book is easy to understand the issue of deep and profound self reflection spinel while chatting with a friend who knows you thoroughly. No need to be a mindfulness expert, just need to desire to feel better and attain a sense of peace!
I highly recommend this book. Transformative and impactful this book can set you free!
It demonstrates how emotions can be fleeting and do not encompass one’s entire identity. The book also outlines methods to navigate emotional difficulties towards attaining serenity, advocating for mindful awareness of one’s feelings without becoming subservient to them!
Understand the underlying emotions that compel one to stop being pain-centric and fear-centric, explain how to build mental fortitude and reclaim the sense of calm and confidence one used to possess. Achieve that through self-healing and self-compassion!
This book is easy to understand the issue of deep and profound self reflection spinel while chatting with a friend who knows you thoroughly. No need to be a mindfulness expert, just need to desire to feel better and attain a sense of peace!
I highly recommend this book. Transformative and impactful this book can set you free!
July 14, 2025
Embrace, Don't escape
You Are Not Your Emotions by Modern Monk
Is a softer kind of soul therapy on our perceptions and dealings with emotions, life affirming, this precious thought lan guided with wisdom and heart in less than 90 pages, stands to teach us that anger, sadness, anxiety, and even fear are important messengers; however, they are not the definition of who we are. With 25 actions addressing the chaos of emotionality, offering different ways to think about negative self-talk, and finding a calm sense of inner strength and resilience, the exercises adopt an empowering workbook style. The voice, at once empathetic, is like having a beautiful conversation with an introspective friend reassuring you that it is okay to feel yet do not get lost in the feeling. The book stands for contributing towards differentiation between mindful awareness and suppressive ignorance-and viewing sensitivity as an asset towards nurturing togetherness and belonging. So whether your goal is comprehension, healing, or simply less chaos in a mind, then something within these pages will greet you at your ground and spur you on in charting a new journey towards yourself.
You Are Not Your Emotions by Modern Monk
Is a softer kind of soul therapy on our perceptions and dealings with emotions, life affirming, this precious thought lan guided with wisdom and heart in less than 90 pages, stands to teach us that anger, sadness, anxiety, and even fear are important messengers; however, they are not the definition of who we are. With 25 actions addressing the chaos of emotionality, offering different ways to think about negative self-talk, and finding a calm sense of inner strength and resilience, the exercises adopt an empowering workbook style. The voice, at once empathetic, is like having a beautiful conversation with an introspective friend reassuring you that it is okay to feel yet do not get lost in the feeling. The book stands for contributing towards differentiation between mindful awareness and suppressive ignorance-and viewing sensitivity as an asset towards nurturing togetherness and belonging. So whether your goal is comprehension, healing, or simply less chaos in a mind, then something within these pages will greet you at your ground and spur you on in charting a new journey towards yourself.
July 16, 2025
Emotions are not your enemies. They are signals from within..
This book invites you to stop surviving your emotions and start understanding them.
My addiction had been waiting for me patiently all this time, like a faithful dog.
I just finished this book and also loving the book . This is self help book that can change your life of emotions, feelings and mindset. This book will know you about your inner emotions, feelings. How to treat emotions? In this book's chapter in ending there are many questions for you that you will ask to your self then you can know about your emotions, feelings.
Pay attention to how you describe your emotions.
Instead of saying, "I am anxious," try saying, "I am feeling anxious right now, but this will pass."
This small shift in language creates a big shift in perspective. It reminds you that emotions are just states, not identities.
Emotions are waves. You are the shore they wash against
There are many thoughts related to our emotions and feelings.
Emotions are not something you fix by force. They are something you understand through attention.
This book invites you to stop surviving your emotions and start understanding them.
My addiction had been waiting for me patiently all this time, like a faithful dog.
I just finished this book and also loving the book . This is self help book that can change your life of emotions, feelings and mindset. This book will know you about your inner emotions, feelings. How to treat emotions? In this book's chapter in ending there are many questions for you that you will ask to your self then you can know about your emotions, feelings.
Pay attention to how you describe your emotions.
Instead of saying, "I am anxious," try saying, "I am feeling anxious right now, but this will pass."
This small shift in language creates a big shift in perspective. It reminds you that emotions are just states, not identities.
Emotions are waves. You are the shore they wash against
There are many thoughts related to our emotions and feelings.
Emotions are not something you fix by force. They are something you understand through attention.
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July 16, 2025
Sometimes, a book finds you exactly when you need it and for me, You Are Not Your Emotions was that book.
This self-help read gently guides you into building a healthier relationship with your feelings. What stood out to me was how it emphasized observing emotions without judgment. Instead of immediately reacting or identifying with what we feel, the book encourages us to acknowledge emotions as they are temporary, like clouds drifting by.
It helped me realize that our emotions are not enemies or flaws; they’re signals. Messages from within, offering insight into our inner or external realities. The true takeaway is learning to understand what these emotional signals mean, rather than being overwhelmed by them.
I appreciated the tools it provided practical ways to manage triggers, respond thoughtfully, and cultivate emotional resilience. Creating that mental space between “me” and my emotions made a real difference in how I process things now.
This is the kind of book I’d recommend when your heart feels heavy, when everything inside feels tangled and unexplainable. If you’re into non fiction and emotional well being, this is a must add to your TBR.
This self-help read gently guides you into building a healthier relationship with your feelings. What stood out to me was how it emphasized observing emotions without judgment. Instead of immediately reacting or identifying with what we feel, the book encourages us to acknowledge emotions as they are temporary, like clouds drifting by.
It helped me realize that our emotions are not enemies or flaws; they’re signals. Messages from within, offering insight into our inner or external realities. The true takeaway is learning to understand what these emotional signals mean, rather than being overwhelmed by them.
I appreciated the tools it provided practical ways to manage triggers, respond thoughtfully, and cultivate emotional resilience. Creating that mental space between “me” and my emotions made a real difference in how I process things now.
This is the kind of book I’d recommend when your heart feels heavy, when everything inside feels tangled and unexplainable. If you’re into non fiction and emotional well being, this is a must add to your TBR.
July 18, 2025
You Are Not Your Emotions: Insights to Master Emotional Intelligence, Build Inner Strength, and Heal from Within by Modern Monk is a concise and practical guide that helps readers transform their relationship with emotions. Rather than viewing emotions as obstacles, the book encourages readers to see them as messages that offer opportunities for growth and self-awareness. Through 25 short, actionable insights, the author provides a toolkit of reflection prompts, mindfulness practices, and simple exercises that foster emotional intelligence and resilience.
The writing is minimalistic yet impactful, making it ideal for busy readers who want focused guidance without theoretical overload. While the book doesn’t delve deeply into academic frameworks, its clarity and accessibility make it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to better understand their emotional patterns and develop healthier coping strategies.
With a supportive and empathetic tone, Modern Monk delivers a powerful message: you are not defined by your emotions—you can observe, learn from, and ultimately rise above them.
The writing is minimalistic yet impactful, making it ideal for busy readers who want focused guidance without theoretical overload. While the book doesn’t delve deeply into academic frameworks, its clarity and accessibility make it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to better understand their emotional patterns and develop healthier coping strategies.
With a supportive and empathetic tone, Modern Monk delivers a powerful message: you are not defined by your emotions—you can observe, learn from, and ultimately rise above them.
July 19, 2025
Reading this book felt like sitting with a friend who calmly helps you untangle everything you've been feeling. It offers clarity in a world that often teaches us to hide our feelings, framing emotions not as flaws but as signals , natural responses to the life we're living. It genuinely confronts the idea that tears and fears make us weak , reminding us that they're just the expression of a deeply alive and aware mind.
One of it's most powerful messages is that sensitivity isn't something to be ashamed of. Infact, it's a sign that we are connected to ourselves and to the world around us. When we bottle everything up calling ourselves strong , we unknowingly invite emotional chaos later . The book shows how that internal pressure , if left unnoticed can damage our well-being in ways we don't even know until it's too late to cure.
It also says how our inner dialogues shape our entire experience. What we tell ourselves becomes our REALITY. After I completed reading this book, I felt much better and l learnt alot about how to handle emotions as if I had finally given myself the permission to feel everything without blaming myself.
I highly recommend this book.
One of it's most powerful messages is that sensitivity isn't something to be ashamed of. Infact, it's a sign that we are connected to ourselves and to the world around us. When we bottle everything up calling ourselves strong , we unknowingly invite emotional chaos later . The book shows how that internal pressure , if left unnoticed can damage our well-being in ways we don't even know until it's too late to cure.
It also says how our inner dialogues shape our entire experience. What we tell ourselves becomes our REALITY. After I completed reading this book, I felt much better and l learnt alot about how to handle emotions as if I had finally given myself the permission to feel everything without blaming myself.
I highly recommend this book.
July 13, 2025
A gentle and helpful book.
This book is like a calm friend talking to you about your feelings. It explains that emotions like sadness, anger, and fear are normal, and it’s okay to feel them. But it also teaches you that you don’t have to let these emotions control your life.
I really liked how the author writes in simple words. The chapters are short and easy to read, but the message is deep. The book reminds you that you are not broken. Your emotions are just messages trying to tell you something.
It also has helpful exercises to understand your feelings better. Instead of fighting your emotions or hiding them, it teaches you to listen to them kindly.
Reading this book felt soothing. It’s perfect for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or wants to know themselves better. After finishing it, I felt more peaceful and clear in my mind.
I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to handle emotions in a healthy way. This book is a comforting guide that you can come back to whenever you need it.gentle and helpful book.
This book is like a calm friend talking to you about your feelings. It explains that emotions like sadness, anger, and fear are normal, and it’s okay to feel them. But it also teaches you that you don’t have to let these emotions control your life.
I really liked how the author writes in simple words. The chapters are short and easy to read, but the message is deep. The book reminds you that you are not broken. Your emotions are just messages trying to tell you something.
It also has helpful exercises to understand your feelings better. Instead of fighting your emotions or hiding them, it teaches you to listen to them kindly.
Reading this book felt soothing. It’s perfect for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or wants to know themselves better. After finishing it, I felt more peaceful and clear in my mind.
I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to handle emotions in a healthy way. This book is a comforting guide that you can come back to whenever you need it.gentle and helpful book.
July 19, 2025
The book, You Are Not Your Emotion by Modern Monk, is just a 75-page-long short read, but it's enough to change your perspectives and your approach to life by helping you connect to your emotions and be your great companion book.
In today's busy, hectic digital life, we are always stressed and overthinking our lives, and while trying to be strong and invincible, we often dismiss our own emotions as weakness. But in this book the author helps his readers by reminding them, "Emotions are not your enemies. They are signals from within." "They show you what matters, what hurts, and what heals." And then the author shares some insights with some easy exercises through which we can direct our own emotions and use them to make our inner self stronger.
The book is inspiring and very easy to follow. So if you are also someone looking for something that will help you build your inner strength so that you can embrace your emotions with wisdom, then this book is the perfect one.
In today's busy, hectic digital life, we are always stressed and overthinking our lives, and while trying to be strong and invincible, we often dismiss our own emotions as weakness. But in this book the author helps his readers by reminding them, "Emotions are not your enemies. They are signals from within." "They show you what matters, what hurts, and what heals." And then the author shares some insights with some easy exercises through which we can direct our own emotions and use them to make our inner self stronger.
The book is inspiring and very easy to follow. So if you are also someone looking for something that will help you build your inner strength so that you can embrace your emotions with wisdom, then this book is the perfect one.
July 21, 2025
There is a saying Books are your real friends. Well “You are not your emotions: Insights to Master Emotional Intelligence, Build Inner Strength and Heal from Within” by Modern Monk is one such book which reflects your inner self and emotions. Be it anger, frustration, anxiety, emotions, discomfort, boundaries this book acknowledges them and provides profound insights on them.
The best part I liked about the book is how each and every reaction we give has been described in brief on what consequences it can have within ourselves and what actionable we can do to overcome those. This book offers a much needed guide and support to people if you are feeling overwhelmed, on the verge of breakdown or feeling heavy.
The language is simple and crisp. The key points have been highlighted and the actionables to be done have been briefed in short. This book serves as the perfect guide whenever you feel mixed emotions inside with the key being shared on how necessary it is to stay calm and grounded. A must read for all.
The best part I liked about the book is how each and every reaction we give has been described in brief on what consequences it can have within ourselves and what actionable we can do to overcome those. This book offers a much needed guide and support to people if you are feeling overwhelmed, on the verge of breakdown or feeling heavy.
The language is simple and crisp. The key points have been highlighted and the actionables to be done have been briefed in short. This book serves as the perfect guide whenever you feel mixed emotions inside with the key being shared on how necessary it is to stay calm and grounded. A must read for all.
July 11, 2025
5 star read.
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A gentle guide to emotional peace.
You Are Not Your Emotions by Modern Monk is a soft, calming read that truly stays with you. It teaches a powerful truth in the simplest way: your emotions are not who you are.
We often let sadness, anger, or anxiety take over and forget that we are more than how we feel. This book gently reminds you that it’s okay to feel everything—but you don’t have to let those feelings control your life.
The language is simple, the chapters are short, and the message is deep. It feels like talking to a friend who really gets you. You don’t need to be an expert in mindfulness to understand it—just open to feeling better and more peaceful.
If you’ve been feeling heavy, overthinking a lot, or just want to feel more calm inside, this book will help. It’s comforting, clear, and full of little lessons you’ll want to come back to again and again.
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A gentle guide to emotional peace.
You Are Not Your Emotions by Modern Monk is a soft, calming read that truly stays with you. It teaches a powerful truth in the simplest way: your emotions are not who you are.
We often let sadness, anger, or anxiety take over and forget that we are more than how we feel. This book gently reminds you that it’s okay to feel everything—but you don’t have to let those feelings control your life.
The language is simple, the chapters are short, and the message is deep. It feels like talking to a friend who really gets you. You don’t need to be an expert in mindfulness to understand it—just open to feeling better and more peaceful.
If you’ve been feeling heavy, overthinking a lot, or just want to feel more calm inside, this book will help. It’s comforting, clear, and full of little lessons you’ll want to come back to again and again.
July 12, 2025
Have you ever felt that some of our emotions have no reasoning behind, as to why you are feeling them? Don’t we all. Whenever we try to understand someone, we usually derive our conclusions based on their reactions in that particular moment and that somehow becomes their entire identity, and vice versa. Somehow, that becomes the way people define us and most of the time we also define them. When you read this book you will realize the same.
But what intrigued me about this book was how the author in a very simple way explains that our emotions are not the basis for defining any being on this planet. It’s a short and impactful read that you can experience, in your short lunch break or a tea time discussion. The author has also shared a simple exercise in this book that you can take up to understand your emotions and embrace them. How you can analyze your emotions, the deep rooted cause of those recurring feelings and understand the pattern behind them.
But what intrigued me about this book was how the author in a very simple way explains that our emotions are not the basis for defining any being on this planet. It’s a short and impactful read that you can experience, in your short lunch break or a tea time discussion. The author has also shared a simple exercise in this book that you can take up to understand your emotions and embrace them. How you can analyze your emotions, the deep rooted cause of those recurring feelings and understand the pattern behind them.
July 13, 2025
This isn’t just a book—it’s a quiet, powerful mirror.
You Are Not Your Emotions gently reminds us that feeling deeply isn’t weakness—it’s human. And more importantly, it’s okay.
Rather than drowning you in generic advice or surface-level motivation, the book goes deeper. It helps you understand where your emotions stem from, how to sit with them without fear, and how to stop letting them define who you are.
What truly sets this book apart is the tone—it’s not preachy or distant. It reads like a wise, grounded friend saying, “Hey, I see you. You’re not broken. Let’s work through this together.”
It offers reflection, not perfection. Clarity, not pressure. And above all, self-compassion.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or judged yourself too harshly for feeling too much, this book will feel like a much-needed exhale.
✨ “Feelings are meant to be felt, not feared.”
Let this book help you believe that—gently, one page at a time.
You Are Not Your Emotions gently reminds us that feeling deeply isn’t weakness—it’s human. And more importantly, it’s okay.
Rather than drowning you in generic advice or surface-level motivation, the book goes deeper. It helps you understand where your emotions stem from, how to sit with them without fear, and how to stop letting them define who you are.
What truly sets this book apart is the tone—it’s not preachy or distant. It reads like a wise, grounded friend saying, “Hey, I see you. You’re not broken. Let’s work through this together.”
It offers reflection, not perfection. Clarity, not pressure. And above all, self-compassion.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or judged yourself too harshly for feeling too much, this book will feel like a much-needed exhale.
✨ “Feelings are meant to be felt, not feared.”
Let this book help you believe that—gently, one page at a time.
July 14, 2025
You Are Not Your Emotions by Modern Monk is a concise, practical guide to understanding and managing our emotions with clarity. It leans into mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and healing practices.
The book does not act like a philosophical one but comes with clear language. The compact size information makes it perfect to understand the concept and gain insights. The author has given real tools to work on breathing, mindset shift and reflection prompt for each chapter.
You Are Not Your Emotions is a warm, welcoming invitation to step back from your emotional noise and reconnect with your core self. It’s not a revolutionary manual, but it’s a much-needed reminder in a loud, emotionally charged world.
This book is perfect for you if you:
🍃 Are beginning your emotional wellness or mindfulness journey.
🍃 Want quick, effective tools to manage everyday stress.
🍃 Need a gentle nudge to stop over-identifying with your feelings.
The book does not act like a philosophical one but comes with clear language. The compact size information makes it perfect to understand the concept and gain insights. The author has given real tools to work on breathing, mindset shift and reflection prompt for each chapter.
You Are Not Your Emotions is a warm, welcoming invitation to step back from your emotional noise and reconnect with your core self. It’s not a revolutionary manual, but it’s a much-needed reminder in a loud, emotionally charged world.
This book is perfect for you if you:
🍃 Are beginning your emotional wellness or mindfulness journey.
🍃 Want quick, effective tools to manage everyday stress.
🍃 Need a gentle nudge to stop over-identifying with your feelings.
July 18, 2025
This book helped me understand my emotions better. I always felt guilty or bad when I could not feel the same emotions as others in some situations. But through this book, I realized the truth. We are just humans, and there is no good or bad emotion. It’s just what we feel, and we shouldn't feel fear.
It taught me a lot. Embracing our emotions and accepting how they are. “My emotions are valid. My depth is my strength. I do not need to harden myself to be strong.” My favorite lines from the book, and it’s absolutely true. And yes, instead of feelings, our emotions are too sensitive, too emotional, or more prone to feeling deeply than others....we need to accept them.
Every word in the book is relatable and true. It shows how to heal, stop judging our feelings, and notice them without any shame.
Those feelings are experiences—not everything. It’s just how we felt then, not what we are.
It taught me a lot. Embracing our emotions and accepting how they are. “My emotions are valid. My depth is my strength. I do not need to harden myself to be strong.” My favorite lines from the book, and it’s absolutely true. And yes, instead of feelings, our emotions are too sensitive, too emotional, or more prone to feeling deeply than others....we need to accept them.
Every word in the book is relatable and true. It shows how to heal, stop judging our feelings, and notice them without any shame.
Those feelings are experiences—not everything. It’s just how we felt then, not what we are.
August 4, 2025
This book is not just about emotional intelligence, it’s about emotional healing. It teaches you to stop fearing your feelings and start listening to them instead.
We are often taught to suppress, ignore, or judge our emotions. But this book flips the script. It reminds you that:
• Your triggers are teachers, not threats.
• Emotional strength is a skill - built, not born.
• Healing begins when you stop pretending you are “fine.”
• Self-talk is powerful - it shapes your reality.
It doesn’t offer overnight magic. Instead, it guides you gently- one breath, one response, one moment at a time.
If you have ever felt like you were “too emotional” or “too sensitive,” this book will show you your emotions are not a weakness - they are your greatest superpower.
Highly recommended for anyone on a healing journey, especially those working through anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt. A book I’ll keep returning to again and again.
We are often taught to suppress, ignore, or judge our emotions. But this book flips the script. It reminds you that:
• Your triggers are teachers, not threats.
• Emotional strength is a skill - built, not born.
• Healing begins when you stop pretending you are “fine.”
• Self-talk is powerful - it shapes your reality.
It doesn’t offer overnight magic. Instead, it guides you gently- one breath, one response, one moment at a time.
If you have ever felt like you were “too emotional” or “too sensitive,” this book will show you your emotions are not a weakness - they are your greatest superpower.
Highly recommended for anyone on a healing journey, especially those working through anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt. A book I’ll keep returning to again and again.
July 14, 2025
“A gentle reminder that it’s okay to feel — and you’re not alone.”
I actually felt that this book was one of MUST READ to me. After reading "You are not your Emotion" i was reminded that feeling deeply is not my weakness, its part of Being Human.
I found the writing simple and gentle but yet having powerful message within. It didn't tried to "FIX" Me instead it helped me to understand my emotions without judging myself. I really liked how the author explained that emotions are not who we are rather they’re experiences we go through.
While reading, I felt like i was sitting with my dear ones making me believe that "You are not alone in this."
Some Lines from book which really stayed with me:
- Every time you sit with an uncomfortable emotion, you grow your capacity.
- You are not starting over. You are starting from experience.
I actually felt that this book was one of MUST READ to me. After reading "You are not your Emotion" i was reminded that feeling deeply is not my weakness, its part of Being Human.
I found the writing simple and gentle but yet having powerful message within. It didn't tried to "FIX" Me instead it helped me to understand my emotions without judging myself. I really liked how the author explained that emotions are not who we are rather they’re experiences we go through.
While reading, I felt like i was sitting with my dear ones making me believe that "You are not alone in this."
Some Lines from book which really stayed with me:
- Every time you sit with an uncomfortable emotion, you grow your capacity.
- You are not starting over. You are starting from experience.
July 14, 2025
If you are a big overthinker like you are getting dictated by someone else rather than listening to yourself then this book is made for you. Its an incredible book if you go deep in it you will realize that the moment you start listening to your inner seeing all the signs which your body gives you physically , mentally and emotionally plus you act on it like being consistent taking care of yourself . You will definitely see how beautifully you can tackle things which you used to find tooo difficult or confusing. Its a small book which can play such big impacts in your life because knowing yourself should be the first step in your self love journey . If you starts seeing and listening to your feelings and emotions only then you can see and feel what's happening around your without being tricked or target.
I will recommend this book who wants therapy because it will work sameee.
I will recommend this book who wants therapy because it will work sameee.
July 16, 2025
‘You Are Not Your Emotions’ is a short, fast-paced book divided into 28 concise chapters, each designed to help us better understand and master our emotions.
Reading this book feels like sitting with a wise friend. Instead of simply surviving our emotions, it gently guides us to start understanding them.
What I love about this book is how practical, intentional, empowering, and accessible it is. It’s highly recommended for anyone looking for practical, effective, and quick tools to manage everyday stress, or for those wanting to build emotional intelligence in a simple, approachable way.
This book isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about reclaiming yourself.
I highlighted so many quotes while reading, but my favorite would be:
“You do not need to be fixed. You need to be understood. And more importantly, you need to understand yourself.”
Reading this book feels like sitting with a wise friend. Instead of simply surviving our emotions, it gently guides us to start understanding them.
What I love about this book is how practical, intentional, empowering, and accessible it is. It’s highly recommended for anyone looking for practical, effective, and quick tools to manage everyday stress, or for those wanting to build emotional intelligence in a simple, approachable way.
This book isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about reclaiming yourself.
I highlighted so many quotes while reading, but my favorite would be:
“You do not need to be fixed. You need to be understood. And more importantly, you need to understand yourself.”
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